South Africa

Morris 'Captain KGB' Tshabalala returns to court after bail application struck from roll

Former crime intelligence officer Morris "KGB" Tshabalala will make another appearance at the Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria, following a second botched attempt to secure a bail release.

Africa

Zim opposition leader Chamisa says 'hitmen' after him

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa claims he is being tailed by state security agents who might want to kill him, a report says.

World

Adoption row in France as official backs anti-gay bias

A French official sparked a major row by suggesting gay people came lower in the pecking order than heterosexual couples when applying to adopt children.

Sport24

Russia want more after closing in on last 16

Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov hopes the best is yet to come for the SWC hosts after they virtually sealed their place in the last 16 by easing past Egypt.

Business

No hasty decisions on wealth tax, says Ramaphosa's economic advisor Trudi Makhaya

Government must consider the Davis Tax Committee's work holistically before making decisions about a possible wealth tax, says President Cyril Ramaphosa's economic advisor Trudi Makhaya.

This Rubens painting was smuggled out of Germany in the 1930s, then forgotten in Joburg’s northern suburbs. It could be worth R8 million.

In 1932 a prominent Jewish doctor fled Germany for South Africa as the Nazi Party started to gather real power. In 2017 his family invited a fine art expert over for coffee, and a look at the painting "funny old man" that had just always been around.

Entertainment

Jay-Z reveals how he met Beyoncé for the very first time – and it’s seriously not what you’d expect!

In a track of his new joint album, Everything Is Love, with Beyoncé (36), the music mogul (48) recently revealed what happened the first time he set eyes on his future wife.

Public Protector to probe R185m spent on water projects ‘with nothing to show’

About R185 million – earmarked for a drought relief project in KwaZulu-Natal – cannot be accounted for.

Your tweets could land you in hot water – here's why

Legal expert and partner at Webber Wentzel Dario Milo breaks it down for us.

Tech

Regulator seeks finer details of Liberty data breach

The chairperson of the Information Regulator Advocate Pansy Tlakula has confirmed that no complaint about the hacking of confidential emails between Liberty and clients has been laid.

Green

WATCH: Lizard smacks leopard cub in the face with tail

A monitor lizard tries to use the might of its tail to dissuade a leopard cub to leave it alone.

MyNews24

A little too close to home, Ferial?

I am curious about what has prompted you to post not one, but two opinion pieces about the EFF and it’s latest stance on the Indian population of SA, only a matter of hours apart.

health24

SURVEY: Which of these bizarre allergies do you suffer from?

SPONSORED: Apart from the usual allergens, there are some very unusual things that can trigger an allergic reaction.

Wheels24

Most powerful Mercedes bakkie yet: New X-Class V6 bakkie for SA

Mercedes-Benz is launching its new X-Class V6 in Slovenia this week. Here's what we know about the new bakkie headed for South Africa.

W24

Backlash over Kim K straightening North West's hair - who owns straight hair?

The internet seems to be divided on this one.

Travel

New changes made to Airlink's flight schedule to Hoedspruit Airport, including extra daily flight

Not only will Airlink's flight schedule to Hoedspruit Airport change, it will also be adding an addition flight between the airport and Johannesburg starting in August.

Parent24

World Cup fever: what your favourite footballer's name means

Are you, like thousands of parents around the world, thinking of naming your child after your favourite footballer? Here's what their names mean before you make the commitment.

Food24

Just announced: SA restaurant voted 50th best in the world

Breaking News: SA restaurant awarded at The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2018

Careers24

Find out more about an exciting learnership opportunity

There's a learnership opportunity in the medical field which is open to anyone with Matric.

Property24

How long does a home loan approval process take?

This is how long it normally takes a bank to grant a 100% home loan to a customer with a good credit profile, provided they get all the right info…

Gaming

E3 2018: Moments that left us shook

E3 2018 is over and we go through the moments that left us surprised for all the right and wrong reasons.