South Africa

Vrygrond residents to restart land occupation

Community leaders are unhappy with the outcome of a meeting with Mayor Patricia de Lille.

Africa

Swazi villagers 'forced to drink water with human waste' - report

Residents of Mazamazama in the Shiselweni region in Swaziland are reportedly being forced to drink water with human waste, just a few metres away from the Royal Palace of Africa's last absolute monarch, King Mswati III.

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

Rassie: It would be stupid to ignore Strauss

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has suggested that former national captain Adriaan Strauss could be in line for a return.

Business

State firms debt may threaten financial stability, warns SARB

The inability of state-owned companies to roll over debt could threaten South Africa's financial stability and ultimately result in more credit-rating downgrades, according to the Reserve Bank.

Theft is wrong, even when you are Zara or Woolworths

Small companies have a choice: fight theft and never get shelf space, or suck it up.

Entertainment

Meek Mill: I ain't feel free since I caught this case at age of 19 — I'm 30 now

Rapper Meek Mill says that now that he's out of prison, a lot of people facing the same battles with the criminal justice system are depending on him.

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.

Did Mabuza 'lie in Parliament'?

To evade an awkward question, the deputy president claimed that Moody's never mentioned the SARB in its review of SA's investment grade. But it did.

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

DRIVEN: All-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class

'It's undoubtedly a game changer for the German automaker', writes Wheels24 correspondent Charlen Raymond after sampling the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

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

ALERT: Luggage belt meltdown causing delays for domestic flights at OR Tambo

The luggage conveyor belt in Terminal B has broken down on Thursday, which will affect domestic flights.

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

5 reasons to choose a job in engineering

To help you understand what it really means to choose for a job in engineering, we have documented some reasons why this sector should be at the top of your list of careers to pursue.

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

Pokémon GO datamine uncovers yet more major upcoming changes

Important changes every Trainer should know