South Africa

Founder of euthanasia organisation Sean Davison arrested for murder

The founder of right-to-die organisation, DignitySA, Sean Davison, has been arrested on a murder charge in Cape Town, a colleague and co-founder has confirmed.

Africa

Man shoots dead worker's wife, 2 children over stolen groundnuts

A Zimbabwe man has shot dead his worker’s wife and two young daughters in a row over stolen groundnuts, a report says.

World

WATCH: Strawberry sabotage akin to 'terrorism': Australia PM

The tainting of supermarket strawberries with sewing needles is comparable to "terrorism", Australia's prime minister says, as he demanded tougher sentencing in response to a nationwide scare.

Sport24

Benni won't 'park two busses' v Pirates

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says he will not defend in numbers against Orlando Pirates on Wednesday.

Business

Rand firms on consumer inflation surprise

At 4.9%, the rate was marginally lower than what analysts had expected, with recent increases in the fuel price having been expected to push it up.

5 things you need to know about growing dagga at home

The Constitutional Court ruling on cannabis notwithstanding, there are still many ways to get arrested for growing your own.

Entertainment

Black Coffee announces international concert

Music Is King is an international concert by local DJ & producer, Black Coffee and here are all the event details.

Mthatha: Where rape and murder thrive

Asiphe* was sleeping at home in Mthatha’s Ngangelizwe township when her uncle asked her to open the door one evening so he could get his food.

Tech

Meet the billionaire dreamer taking Musk's rocket to the moon

In a country known for conformity, Yusaku Maezawa has always sought to stand out.

Green

SA has lost 96 million abalone to poaching since 2000 - new report

Researchers believe the only way to protect the species from going extinct, and not lose the income legally fished abalone generates, is international collaboration.

MyNews24

Constitutional Court ruling on dagga

The constitutional judgment that legalised the private use of dagga will go down in the anals of history as restoring human dignity,the natural order of society to freedom.

health24

Is teen drinking tied to aggressive prostate cancer later in life?

Because the prostate gland grows so quickly during adolescence, it may be more vulnerable to cancer-causing agents during the teen years.

Wheels24

Despite dagga being legalised in SA, it's still 'illegal to smoke weed and drive on our roads' - Arrive Alive

Despite the Constitutional Court legalising smoking dagga on private property it's still illegal to smoke weed and drive, says Arrive Alive.

W24

Are you playing the game that’s causing 5% of all divorces in the UK?

It may be fun to be in a virtual world for a few hours, but it could be causing irreparable harm to your relationship.

Travel

Hotspots, not trouble spots: Africa draws only 5% of world's tourists

But the continent's huge potential can be unlocked by eco-tourism, cultural experiences, domestic travel and political stability, said experts at an African tourism conference in Cape Town last week.

Parent24

5 math skills your child needs to get ready for preschool

How are you introducing your preschooler to the concepts of maths? In this story, "kindergarten" refers to Grade K, the American equivalent to our Grade R. The SA school curriculum does not have these entry requirements for Grade R, but obviously we'd want our children to be able to count before then! Here's why it's important to teach our preschoolers simple maths, with a few ideas to get you started.

Food24

Ultimate Braai Master champion shares 4 things you should be focusing on at your next braai

Feeling a bit nervous about planning a braai? Take heed of these tips from a legit braai guru.

Careers24

Just this one question could get you the job

Asking this one question in a job interview really will increase the chance of you getting hired.

Property24

Pros and cons: Is it better to own or rent in retirement?

When considering homeownership versus renting for your retirement, you need to look at costs, lifestyle factors, security, stability and more. Read on…

Gaming

The Next Witcher Game Releases In October

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales & Gwent get release dates