South Africa

AS IT HAPPENED: 'There is no case against me, there never will be' Zuma says outside court

The first day of proceedings in former president Jacob Zuma's fight for a permanent stay of prosecution against him has wrapped up, and Zuma is now expected to address a crowd of supporters outside court.

Africa

DRC must unite in Ebola fight amid 'high' risk of spread - WHO chief

The World Health Organisation chief urged different political factions in the Democratic Republic of Congo to unite in the battle against Ebola, warning that the risk of spread "remains very high".

World

Modi's party confident after polls predict India election victory

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party said that exit polls from the country's marathon election showed an "overwhelming" vote in favour of a second term for the Hindu nationalist leader.

Sport24

Muller du Plessis: 'I’m itching to play for the Blitzboks again'

The enjoyment of playing for and having an opportunity to make the country proud will be some of the driving factors for the Blitzboks this week in London.

Business

BP staff work from home as Greenpeace blockades London HQ

BP is continuing normal operations as employees work from home after Greenpeace put up barriers on the entrances to its London headquarters.

Some South African Huawei owners are hoping to get a refund. Good luck with that.

Thanks to the Google suspension there is suddenly no guarantee that your Huawei phone will continue to function exactly as you expected when you bought it. But that doesn't mean you have recourse under the likes of South Africa's Consumer Protection Act.

Entertainment

Lauren Jauregui on being an LGBT activist : 'I think it's kind of dangerous not to be involved'

The former Fifth Harmony singer Lauren Jauregui also hinted she will release her first solo album soon.

The rot in the NPA goes back further than Zuma, court hears

There are many things that have come out from the state capture commission. One of those is the missteps of the National Prosecution Authority under the so-called “nine wasted years” of former president Jacob Zuma’s administration.

Tech

Huawei has been blacklisted by the US government. Here's what happened to the last Chinese tech company that got the 'death penalty.'

Chinese telecoms company ZTE weathered a US trade blacklist similar to Huawei's.

Green

Most people have no idea that this is the world's most poached animal

This powerful documentary film, Eye of the Pangolin, is the story of two men on a mission to get all four species of African pangolin on camera for the very first time.

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

Could adding minerals to drinking water fight high blood pressure?

A new study suggests adding calcium and magnesium to drinking water potentially could help lower blood pressure levels across the population.

Wheels24

The BMW i8 as an automobile sculpture: An artistic experiment by Thomas Scheibitz

Internationally renowned painter and sculptor Thomas Scheibitz redesigned the BMW i8 of his long-time friend Bernd Heusinger based on their continuous exchange - an independent experiment in form and colour.

W24

Stellenbosch gym masturbator shows how easily men get away with sexual harassment

The man who was caught on video touching himself at Virgin Active Stellenbosch is just a small part of the problem with sexual harassment and how men and women are treated differently.

Travel

Untapped Indonesia: Lapping up the raw beauty of Raja Ampat

To reach paradise, you need to brave a bit of danger and discomfort. If people were shelling out cheap package tours to Raja Ampat, it would soon resemble Kuta Beach in Bali.

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

The Queen always saves room for something sweet - here's what we'd serve if she came for tea

The nonagenarian's love of dessert just makes us lover her even more!

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

Pros and cons of buying an existing vs new home

If you're wondering whether it's best to buy a house or build your dream home, here are the advantages and disadvantages of each option to help you decide...