South Africa

Rohde trial continues, 'bathroom hook' evidence expected

The murder trial of real estate specialist Jason Rohde is expected to continue in the Western Cape High Court with evidence relating to a hook behind the bathroom of the suite he shared with his wife, Susan, at Spier wine estate.

Africa

Mugabe's son-in-law: 'I worked in hotels, cleaning toilets in US'

Ex-president Robert Mugabe's son in law, Simba Chikore, has reportedly described himself as a "simple young Zimbabwean man", who struggled to finance his own education while studying in the US.

World

Ex-cop arrested after DNA links him to sadistic California crime spree

A former California police officer has been arrested after DNA linked him to crimes attributed to the so-called Golden State Killer, suspected of at least 12 killings and 50 rapes.

Sport24

Platinum Stars relegated from Absa Premiership

Former coach Cavin Johnson came back to haunt former side Platinum Stars as they were relegated from the Absa Premiership after a defeat to AmaZulu.

Business

We gave KPMG, Nkonki Inc enough time to explain, says AG Kimi Makwetu

Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says that KPMG’s South African unit and Nkonki Inc both were given “ample time” to explain concerns that were raised by his office before it terminated auditing contracts with the firms.

Our favourite moments from SA's graduation season

The recent graduation season in South Africa provided a number of memorable moments. These are the best ones.

Entertainment

Melissa McCarthy crashed Christina Aguilera’s Carpool Karaoke and it was awesome

The pop diva taught the actress and James Corden how belt out the hits in this extended cut of the popular show.

Transnet can’t extend R2.5bn IT tender to Gupta-linked firm – Treasury

National Treasury has refused to grant Transnet permission to extend a R2.5 billion IT data services tender that was contentiously awarded to German company T-Systems.

Steinhoff: Christo Wiese is selling two luxury private jets

The former chairman of the embattled company — and once South Africa's richest man — is disposing of a Falcon and Boeing.

Tech

Walmart close to $12bn-plus deal for Naspers-linked Flipkart - sources

Walmart is close to finalising a deal to buy a majority stake in India’s leading e-commerce company for at least $12bn and may complete the agreement in the next two weeks.

Green

Uganda counts gorillas amid tourism-boosting 'baby boom'

Uganda has begun counting its population of critically endangered mountain gorillas amid confidence their numbers are steadily rising, boosting prospects for its tourism industry that relies heavily on the primates.

MyNews24

Land expropriation without compensation is constitutional

Section 25 (8) of the South African Constitution allows “any departure” from the provisions of section 25, including sub-section (2) (b), the right to compensation. Departure means, in the context of expropriation, that when the state expropriates it may do so without compensation.

health24

‘If you are disabled you are cursed and bewitched’

There are still parents who believe their disabled children are cursed and bewitched – and try to hide them.

Wheels24

Road safety: 'Children must be seen and not hurt' - Wheel Well

The Halo Beanie Project has been launched at Eldridge Primary School in Eldorado Park with the purpose of keeping our young pedestrians safe as a pilot run by Wheel Well.

W24

We have never been this happy to see razor bumps, stretch marks, back rolls and 'imperfect breasts'

Slowly but surely beauty norms in fashion are changing, encouraging inclusivity by showing all body types.

Travel

Compete on a global platform at the first-ever WTM tourism awards

Enter the first-ever International Travel & Tourism Awards to get a chance to showcase your offering on a global stage.

Parent24

4 important things to consider if you're still unsure about where you stand in the vaccination debate

According to the World Health Organization, roughly 19.5 million babies worldwide have not been vaccinated. To commemorate World Immunisation Week 2018, we list 4 ways that prevention has proven better than cure.

Food24

What is Anzac Day and why do we make Anzac biscuits?

Every year on the 25th April, Australians and New Zealanders take a minute out of their day to remember the brave soldiers who were wounded or lost their lives trying to protect their beloved country.

Careers24

These are the most and least stressful jobs in 2018

Is your profession on the latest list of most and least stressful jobs?

Property24

Well-priced property options in Cape’s scenic Scarborough

Laidback Scarborough, at the end of the Cape Point Nature Reserve, offers some unique property buying opportunities from around R2.7m. Take a look...

Gaming

Capcom X Sega Humble Bundle offers over R2800 of PlayStation games for R200

The latest PlayStation Humble Bundle has great value