South Africa

Police probing whether Marc Batchelor was killed in revenge cocaine hit - report

Detectives are investigating whether footballer Marc Batchelor was killed in a revenge hit for an alleged role in the theft of ton of cocaine smuggled late in 2018.

Africa

British Airways, Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo

British Airways and Lufthansa have suspended flights to Egypt's capital, Cairo, over unspecified security concerns, giving no details about what may have prompted the move.

World

Iran says its tanker held in Saudi Arabia released

An Iranian tanker seized by Saudi Arabia has been released and is being returned to the Islamic republic, an Iranian minister has said.

Sport24

Boks name touring squad for All Blacks, Pumas Test

The Springboks confirmed a touring squad of 36 players for their Rugby Championship matches against New Zealand and Argentina in the next three weeks.

Business

PepsiCo takes Africa foothold with R24.4bn Pioneer Foods deal

PepsiCo has agreed to buy South Africa’s Pioneer Foods for about R24.4bn, adding local brands such as Weet-Bix and Ceres fruit juice to ignite a push across the continent.

A radio recording reveals the exchange between a Royal Navy frigate and Iranian armed forces vessels moments before a UK tanker was seized

Iranian forces seized the UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. There were 23 crew members aboard the ship.

Entertainment

SA production company picks up the rights to make local version of 'The Bridge'

South African based production company Both Worlds Pictures has picked up the exclusive rights to adapt the acclaimed drama 'The Bridge' in Africa.

Who killed Marc Batchelor?

The life of former PSL striker Marc Batchelor appeared to have descended into violence before his death this week.

Tech

Here's what your favourite emojis looked like when they were first introduced

Your favourite yellow smiley faces have been around for over 10 years. Here's how they've evolved over the years.

Green

Littered cigarette butts are the most widespread man-made pollutant and they harm plant growth, according to study

The study adds to concerns about discarded cigarette remnants as an under-acknowledged, but widespread, pollutant.

MyNews24

Don't take Zuma's accusations lightly

Zuma's accusations that two of his comrades Ngoako Ramatlhodi and Siphiwe Nyanda, among others, were agents of the apartheid regime, hence they want to destroy him, can not be taken lightly.

health24

Kids need to be exposed to germs, but how much is okay?

How does one find a balance between being a compulsive germaphobe who's constantly cleaning or the lax parent letting kids chow down on mud pies?

Wheels24

WATCH: Audi sedans through the ages

Over the years, Audi has built a reputation for building some of the best models in the executive car market and its sedans have been at the forefront of its model line-up.

W24

Why not peel away a layer of your skin to reverse winter's harmful effects on your skin?

Plus, everything you need to know about skin peels if you are a first-timer.

Travel

INFOGRAPHIC: 11 Ways to keep your next family break within budget

Spending can easily get out of hand when on holiday with the family, however travelling with your kids doesn’t have to break the bank.

Parent24

Former The Queen actor, Joe Kazadi on parenthood – 'I’ve never felt this kind of joy'

He played a villain on The Queen, but in real life Joe Kazadi is a big softie. Here he talks about fatherhood and growing up as a refugee in SA.

Food24

We rank the top Winter foods - so you don't have to

Thinking of what to cook this weekend? We've got your back in the comfort food department!

Careers24

‘Tell us about yourself’: how to answer those common, but tricky job interview questions

They seem like they should be a walk in the park, but these five common questions could be a minefield if not prepared for properly.

Property24

Retirement property options from R565k in Mpumalanga

Are you ready to kick back, relax and enjoy your ‘golden years’? Check out these well-priced homes in Mpumalanga’s Nelspruit, Ermelo and Trichardt…