South Africa

3 awaiting trial prisoners escape in KZN

Three awaiting trial prisoners have escaped from custody in Ekombe, KwaZulu-Natal, according to police.

Africa

How much will it cost Swaziland to change its name to eSwatini?

It is not immediately clear how much it will cost the landlocked African country to make the name change. But some Swiss have "responded with relief as the countries often are confused on online forms".

World

After sexual harassment row, a #MeToo moment for Japan?

The international movement against sexual assault and harassment has brought down movie moguls, media stars and political figures across the world, even in patriarchal East Asia.

Sport24

Wenger announces Arsenal departure

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has announced that he will leave the club after 22-years at the end of the season.

Business

Steinhoff under fire as Germans extend criminal probe, unions picket AGM

With Steinhoff facing pickets at its Annual General Meeting, German media is reporting that a criminal probe into the company has been expanded.

The JSE and others were bullied into killing its listing with ‘Stratcom’ and ‘Gestapo’ tactics, Sagarmatha says – across all Independent newspaper front pages simultaneously

Independent Newspapers across the country on Friday simultaneously ran similar articles as their lead story, all saying regulators, the JSE, and PIC were bullied into preventing it from listing.

Entertainment

Abby Lee Miller diagnosed with cancer

Former Dance Moms reality TV star Abby Lee Miller has been diagnosed with cancer.

Rev Jesse Jackson – the dilemma and challenge of black excellence

Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of America’s foremost civil rights, religious and political figures, said while the end of political apartheid, where people were separated by race, had been achieved, economic apartheid and a lack of access to economic opportunities still persists.

Mahikeng chaos: This is why NW protesters want Supra to go

The violence has caused the death of at least one man so far – killed in a vehicle crash, allegedly fleeing from the police.

Tech

Nintendo's $30bn rally now depends on cardboard pianos

Returning to its 1889 roots as a successful manufacturer of 'hanafuda', Japanese playing cards made out of stiff paper, Nintendo is now embracing the same materials for its new trick.

Green

Gorongosa National Park sees return of nature's charismatic African Wild Dog

The endangered African Wild Dogs has been reintroduced to Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique after decades of absence.

MyNews24

Surviving Metrorail's 'Amazing Race commuter challenge'

Over the past three weeks I have spent anywhere from three to five hours per day commuting; every day like an Amazing Race challenge to get to work and get home.

health24

Most SA claims are for this dread disease

The largest number of insurance claims in South Africa are for cancer – with more "millennial" claimants than ever before.

Wheels24

WATCH: How Ricciardo beat them all in China

Want to know the secret to Daniel Ricciardo's masterclass overtaking at the Chinese Grand Prix? Check out this awesome F1 clip!

W24

What we know about Meghan Markle's wedding dress(es) so far

One for the glamour and another for the show? Here's what to expect.

Travel

WATCH: This supercut of Insta travel posts proves everyone takes the same photo

Don't lie, you've posted at least one of these cliché photos.

Parent24

When is your baby due? Try our calculator

A fun way to try and pin your estimated due date.

Food24

You’re doing it wrong: how to really order food in a restaurant

Isn’t it obvious? Yet so many of us don’t know how to properly order food in a restaurant.

Careers24

6 jobs that are nothing like what's depicted on TV

We visited some real people whose job is often portrayed in films or TV-series and asked them about the accuracy of the representation of their job. This is what they said.

Property24

A step-by-step guide for first-time renters

Renting your first property is an exciting experience, but can also be stressful and overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Here's your 4-step guide…

Gaming

Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass Revealed

The full reveal will take place at E3 2018