South Africa

WATCH: Durban driver outmanoeuvres armed hijackers

A Durban motorist has managed to outsmart three armed men who approached him at a Musgrave Road driveway on Saturday. Watch.

Africa

Kenyan Somali refugees claim they are denied citizenship rights

Poor Kenyan Somalis registered as Dadaab refugees to access benefits, but say they are now being refused nationality.

World

Sweden files request for Assange's arrest over rape allegation

The warrant, if granted, would be the first step in a process to have WikiLeaks founder Assange extradited from the UK.

Sport24

Lions coach: This win came at the right time

Lions coach Swys de Bruin believes their win over the Highlanders at Ellis Park could be the turning point in their season.

Business

Council for Medical Schemes announces probe into racial profiling

The council, which regulates private health financing via medical aid schemes, has launched a probe into claims of racial profiling against black and Indian private medical practitioners.

Intel, Qualcomm and other US tech firms reportedly cut off critical software to Huawei after Trump's blacklist

Top US tech companies have reportedly cut off critical software to Huawei in the latest US crackdown against the Chinese telecommunications giant.

Entertainment

Mel B rushed to hospital after losing sight during rehearsals

Mel B was reportedly taken to hospital after losing her vision, just weeks before the Spice Girls’ reunion tour is due to start.

Zuma’s tooth and nail fight for a permanent stay of prosecution

It’s been 15 years since former president Jacob Zuma’s one-time financial adviser Schabir Shaik faced prosecution for corruption, and yet the disgraced former ANC leader is still fighting tooth and nail not to be indicted on the same charges that saw

Tech

Huawei is being locked out of Android – here’s what that means for South African users

Android is open-source software, which means Huawei could keep using it on devices – but without apps such as Google Maps or YouTube, and without access to the millions of other apps on the Play Store.

Green

Tim Cook says his generation has failed by over-debating climate change

The Apple chief executive told graduates at Tulane University in the US that his "generation has failed" them by fighting more than making change on issues including immigration, criminal justice and climate change.

MyNews24

Waiting in vain for Cyril to put the nation first

While he may well be trying his absolute best to balance the good ANC with the dark side of the movement, Cyril Ramaphosa is failing hopelessly at regaining the confidence of the nation.

health24

SEE: How pain is measured

It's never fun when you're in pain but how do you explain the intensity of it to your doctor? We take a look at the pain scale.

Wheels24

7 wet weather driving tips that could save you time and money

Driving in the rain can quickly transform a comfortable trip into a stressful one, as the road ahead becomes more difficult to see and navigate. Here are seven tips that could be real useful.

W24

Celebrities brought all the drama to the 2019 Cannes Film Festival red carpet

A recap of standout looks from the weekend's Cannes Film Festival screenings, awards ceremonies and gala dinners.

Travel

Cersei as a social media influencer: Game of Thrones characters reimagined as travel clichés

Ever wondered what kind of travellers your favourite Game of Thrones character might be?

Parent24

Pregnant women and babies can be vegans – careful nutrition planning is key

Can you follow a vegan diet and still meet specific nutrient requirements in pregnancy? Of course. But there are rules to follow to guide your food choices and ensure you and baby get the nutrients you need. This Australian study sets them out nicely, with a useful pregnancy sample menu to get you started.

Food24

Sad news for chocolate lovers: Cadbury hot chocolate discontinued in SA

Careers24

Find your dream job faster with these 3 tips

Looking for a new job but don’t have much time on your hands? Here’s what you need to ensure that your search reaps results in no time.

Property24

Property sales soaring in Somerset West’s Sitari Country Estate

One of the fastest-selling estates in the Western Cape, Sitari offers idyllic country living with apartments from R1.5m and homes from under R3m.