South Africa

Dutch Reformed Church maintains decision not to recognise same sex marriages is not unfairly discriminatory

The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC), also known as NG Kerk, maintains that its decision not to recognise same sex marriages is not tantamount to unfair discrimination and is not in breach of the Constitution.

Africa

46 candidates bid to contest Madagascar presidency

A total of 46 candidates including the incumbent president and his two predecessors are seeking to contest Madagascar's presidential polls at the end of the year, the Constitutional Court has said.

World

Plane blows 2 tires on takeoff, makes emergency landing in New York

A plane, destined for London, that blew two tires during takeoff at a small New Jersey airport has made an emergency landing in New York.

Sport24

Beckham to receive UEFA President's award

Former England captain David Beckham is to receive the UEFA President's Award in honour of his achievements in the game and his work since retiring.

Business

Did SARS lie to Parliament about taxpayer compliance plan?

The SA Revenue Service may have told Parliament 'half-truths' when it was grilled over its new compliance plan, according to testimony at the Nugent inquiry.

Shoprite hit by 489 armed robberies in a year, has ‘been to war’

It has been a tough year for the retailer.

Entertainment

Meet the cast of Netflix's first Mexican reality show

Netflix will launch its first ever Mexican reality TV show Made in Mexico in September.

Why South Africa needs a B-BBEE Commission

The latest figures from Statistics South Africa show that unemployment in South Africa is at 27.2%, up from last quarter’s 26.7%.

Tech

Microsoft's Russian hacking revelations spur US lawmakers' ire

Microsoft’s declaration that it found and seized bogus web domains created by Russian hackers amplified calls by US lawmakers to pass legislation imposing more sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s government and his associates.

Green

Farmers protest California water plan aimed to save salmon

Hundreds of California farmers are protesting a plan by state water officials to increase water flows in a major California river and its tributaries.

MyNews24

Reflections on a captured Zimbabwean state

Zimbabwe's military junta proved that Mugabe was not the country's problem. He was only an instrument of the real problems of Zimbabwean politics.

health24

Should you detox your liver?

Marketing fad or essential to a healthy liver? We investigate whether or not you need a detox.

Wheels24

WATCH: Here's why Suzuki's new DL250 V-Strom is a bike for any occasion, capable of mixing it with the best out there in SA

"The Suzuki DL250 V-Strom is attractive and rugged enough to mix perfectly well with the other adventure-style bikes in your local parking lot," writes Dries van der Walt.

W24

Suits, sheer dresses and sequins reign supreme on the MTV VMA 2018 red carpet

See all the best celeb looks here.

Travel

Discover the best SA hangouts and events this week

Women’s Month is in full swing and we have a few ideas on how you should spend it. Phumlani S Langa recommends a few happening hot spots in your city.

Parent24

Why Chrissy Teigen "projectile puked" at Luna's new school

What's the worst thing you've done at your child's school?

Food24

Weird and wild food combinations you've probably never thought of trying

Brace yourselves, these food pairings are wild! We asked, “do you have a wacky wonderful weird but great food combo?” and these are the answers we got!

Careers24

Meet Product Manager, Melanie van der Linde

In continuing our celebration of women in tech for women’s month, Careers24 had an interview with Melanie van der Linde who works as a Product Manager for popular classifieds portal, OLX.

Property24

New and trendy apartments from under R1m in Pretoria’s Centurion

With a Gautrain station and plenty of amenities, Pretoria’s Centurion is popular with tenants and buyers. Here are 5 new developments offering great value…

Gaming

Battlefield V: What you need to know about the open beta

Everything you need to know about the Battlefield V open beta