South Africa

Man gets triple life sentence for kidnapping, raping two young girls

A Northern Cape man has been handed a triple life sentence after being found guilty of the June 2015 rape of two young girls.

Africa

WHO worried Ebola can 'transmit freely' in DRC, as death toll hits 41

Raging conflict is hampering efforts to rein in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation chief has warned, urging a ceasefire to stop the virus from transmitting freely.

World

WATCH: Armed police surround car after Westminster crash

User generated content (UGC) shows armed police surrounding a car after it crashed into the barriers at the Houses of Parliament. A man was arrested after injuring pedestrians in the crash.

Sport24

Bungled batting: Ex-captains pillory Proteas

SA’s rank sloppiness and naivety at the Colombo crease on Tuesday did not escape harsh scrutiny from former national skippers, writes Rob Houwing

Business

SA asked US to 'back away' from punitive tariffs

SA asked the US to steer clear of punitive tariffs that could make it collateral damage in the trade war with China, says Trade Minister Rob Davies.

15 fitness 'tips' that are doing more harm than good

Regular exercise is essential for health, but there's tons of conflicting fitness advice out there.

Entertainment

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' families to meet in Mumbai – reports

While the couple have not yet confirmed their engagement, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are reportedly preparing to introduce their families to one another.

‘Prompt’ selection, mixed reponses – what we know about the new NPA head

The ANC has welcomed the appointment of Dr Silas Ramaite as the acting National Director of Public Prosecutions and congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa on the “prompt appointment”.

Tech

Bitcoin drops below $6 000 as almost every cryptocurrency sinks

Bitcoin has dropped below $6 000 and dozens of smaller digital tokens tumbled as this month’s selloff in cryptocurrencies showed few signs of letting up.

Green

FEATURE DOCUMENTARY: How clever transport solutions revived the city of Portland

This classic documentary, narrated by Brad Pitt, looks at how transport changes revived Portland's inner city.

MyNews24

Recycling problems in Gauteng

The whole bag which we put out this morning (containing two cans, lots of paper, some glass bottles and some plastic bags) was taken by a man with a trolley.

health24

Better blood test may spot heart attack faster

A new high-sensitivity blood test for heart attacks successfully diagnosed heart attacks faster and more accurately in the emergency room than the existing test.

Wheels24

Taking on the Nurburgring in an M3, owning a classic car - What's on your automotive bucket list?

Don't deny it, we all have an automotive bucket list that includes 'one car you need to drive before you die'. Sean Parker lists his items and wants to know yours.

W24

Serena Williams, Nike and Virgil Abloh keep serving us aces as they re-imagine fashion on the tennis court

The tennis champion will be returning to the court for the U.S. Open in an ensemble designed by Virgil Abloh for Nike.

Travel

Classic Norway Voyage: Travel deals to book and save

Connect with your inner explorer and go on an active adventure through Norway's achingly gorgeous fjords and dramatic mountains.

Parent24

"I imagined him looking for me, and I wasn't there for him": A mom, her baby and the longest week of her life

Noni wrote in to share her heart-breaking story of leaving her little one at crèche for the first time.

Food24

WATCH: This giant 'Avozilla' can butter 24 slices of toast

This huge avocado is 5 times the size of a regular avo!

Paws24

Keep your family and pets safe from rabies

The recent outbreak of rabies in South Africa has brought to light how terrible this disease is and how as pet parents we need to be vigilant to keep our families safe.

Careers24

Introducing Quality Assurance Tester, Vuyokazi Nogilana

Meet Careers24 Q.A Tester Vuyo. We chat with a Q.A specialist on how she chose her field of study and what she loves about her career

Property24

Cheap ways to give your home a 'spring makeover'

Whether you're wanting to transform an old lamp or give second-hand furniture a makeover, spray painting will bring new life to old pieces. Get DIY tips...

Gaming

Anthem gets new details about solo and co-op play

Your most important Anthem questions regarding solo & co-op get answered