South Africa

Ex-teacher ‘won’t pay’

Cowan House school does not believe a former teacher who defrauded the school of more than R2 million will pay back the money, two witnesses testified on Wednesday.

Africa

Sudan teen files appeal against death sentence: lawyer

A Sudanese teenager sentenced to death for killing her husband after he allegedly raped her has filed an appeal, her lawyer has said.

World

Donald Trump cancels meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

The White House on Thursday cancelled the highly anticipated meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Sport24

No doubt! Salah best striker in the world - Lovren

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren believes that Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah is the best striker in the world.

Business

JUST IN: Hogan Lovells report lifts veil on Makwakwa's Mercedes Benz money trail

The report shows that a money trail consisting of nine transfers between seven companies ended with a payment of R200 000 to Makwakwa, who used it to pay towards a Mercedes Benz for his partner.

Spar has declared a Friday a pyjama day - and will reward shoppers with a free hot chocolate

This is the Western Cape part of the chain's response to what it called a "fake news" social media post that a Sea Point Spar banned shoppers dressed in pyjamas.

Entertainment

Ariana Grande calls Mac Miller relationship ‘toxic’ in response to tweep's negative comments

Ariana Grande has revealed more about her break-up with Mac Miller in response to a tweep’s negative comments on Twitter.

I want to prove how corrupt David Mabuza is – Jan Venter

Jan Venter, the man who has accused Deputy President David Mabuza of bribing and harassing him, has announced that he is working with the Hawks in an attempt at “finally exposing how corrupt” Mabuza is.

How to decapture South Africa – Judge Zondo sheds light

The state capture commission will start work in August.

Tech

BuzzFeed opens new Hollywood chapter With R Kelly documentary

BuzzFeed is getting more serious about Hollywood.

Green

Great Karoo reserve Mount Camdeboo elated with Big 5 status

Mount Camdeboo in the Eastern Cape has recently introduced elephant and plans to include lion later in the year as it expands its long-term conservation vision.

MyNews24

The role power and privilege played in the Ashwin Willemse conversation

Power and privilege manifests itself in a lot of small and big ways in the workplace. There are a lot of people who complicate the conversation by denying they have it to begin with.

health24

Successful pigmentation treatment

SPONSORED: It can be daunting to decide whether to have a non-surgical aesthetic treatment – this is a success story.

Wheels24

Honda reveals Civic Type R bakkie concept

A year after the international launch of its Civic Type R, Honda has revealed a quirky concept of its popular hot hatch - a bakkie!

W24

A day in the life of a real-life mermaid

Six women tell us what it's like to have really, ridiculously long hair.

Travel

SARS requirements for declaring valuable goods travellers need to know about

SARS has issued a statement to clarify the process of declaring personal goods and when goods or valuables are subject to a fine.

Parent24

Help! My Grade 4 is writing exams for the first time

Exams don't have to be a stressful and anxious time. By being positive and motivating your child, she will be able to keep her cool during exams.

Food24

What is yeast anyway? A closer look at what makes your favourite beer and bread so enjoyable

Bread seems so common that many of us barely even notice it. Yeast has been helping us make delicious bread and drinks for thousands of years.

Careers24

8 things you should never say before you’re hired

These comments could come back to bite you if you say them before your job offer is signed.

Property24

A touch of whimsy: Make a quirky whiteboard for your home

Buck the chalkboard trend and instead keep your notes on a pretty and eye-catching whiteboard. Here’s how to make one in 6 easy steps…

Gaming

Battlefield V: DICE partners with NVIDIA this time around

DICE wanted to align with a partner that "shares their passion for gaming"