South Africa

KZN man sentenced to life imprisonment for rape of 6-year-old niece

The KwaZulu-Natal acting police commissioner has commended police for their investigation into the rape of a six-year-old girl, after the child's uncle was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Africa

Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF 'is giving rotten and bitter rice to villagers ahead of elections' – opposition

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has reportedly been accused of distributing cups of "rotten and bitter rice" as part of its electioneering programme.

World

Woman, who became journalist to catch her father’s murderer, sees justice served after 20 years

Diana Lopez Zuleta was only 10 years old when her beloved dad died after being shot in the neck. She decided to become a reporter to prove that a powerful politician had ordered the hit.

Sport24

Team SA targets 15 medals at Tokyo 2020

SASCOC president Gideon Sam says South Africa will be targeting 15 medals from the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Business

Vavi: Saftu strike a fight about the life and death of unions

Saftu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says the trade union federation wants every worker to support its march on Wednesday, regardless of affiliation or wage level.

Why you should never approach an armed security guard - and other potentially life-saving tips to

There has been an alarming increase in violent attacks on cash-in-transit vans. Here's how to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

Entertainment

WATCH: This church’s tribute to Avicii is a tearjerker

The bells rang out in Utrecht in the Netherlands to honour the late DJ who was found dead in Oman.

Kaizer Chiefs condemns violent attacks, calls for an end to hooliganism

Kaizer Chiefs chairperson Kaizer Motaung has broken his silence following Saturday night’s violent end to the club’s football game against Free State Stars.

These two women stopped the Russia/SA nuclear deal all by themselves. Now they're being honoured

The international Goldman Environment Prize recognises a grassroots campaign or sustained effort that seeks to have a significant impact at the regional, national or global level.

Tech

Apple shares slip again as concern mounts over iPhone sales

Apple fell for the third day Friday after analysts at Morgan Stanley cut their forecasts for iPhone shipments, adding to concern about the tech giant’s primary source of revenue ahead of quarterly earnings in May.

Green

#BreakFreeFromPlastic: Local Greenpeace group takes to the web to fight for the environment

Greenpeace Extra is making it easier to fight for the rights of the environment.

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

Meet the dog that’s allergic to humans

Cruella is now on medication to help control her symptoms.

Wheels24

White, black or blue: More than 24 000 SA readers pick their favourite car colour

The results of our homepage poll garnered 24 185 votes and almost mirrors that of the official car colour results by Naamsa. See which colour Wheels24 readers chose as their preferred paint job.

W24

Blinded by whiteness: The domestic worker uniform and why it’s still a symbol of oppression

It’s not even just about whether the worker is given the option to wear it or not, it’s about its very existence.

Travel

#TravelNightmares: What to do when you've lost your passport

What to do when you're overseas on the trip of a lifetime and your most essential piece of travel equipment goes missing: your passport.

Parent24

Baby names inspired by royal families around the world

With the imminent birth of the eminent British royal baby, we look at royal families from around the world and the meaning behind their baby names. So if you're pregnant, take your pick!

Food24

Easy Weekday Meals: 5 fuss-free recipes for each day of the work week

Cheesy pesto pasta, lemon baked fish, comforting bangers with sweet potato mash and more!

Careers24

6 jobs that are nothing like what's depicted on TV

We visited some real people whose job is often portrayed in films or TV-series and asked them about the accuracy of the representation of their job. This is what they said.

Property24

Cape Town buyers willing to shell out for ‘green’ homes

Energy and water self-sufficiency are increasingly important factors in home buyers’ choice of property, especially in Cape Town. Here’s what they look for…

Gaming

There is a new DOOM movie in the works

Actress and singer, Nina Bergman, is working on a new DOOM movie by Universal Pictures.