South Africa

Boyfriend of KZN cop who was murdered and burnt gets life sentence

The boyfriend of a policewoman whose burnt remains were found in a car in Nyoni, KwaZulu-Natal, in January last year has been sentenced to life behind bars for her murder.

Africa

How to beat Boko Haram? Treat women better, analysts say

Tens of thousands of women have been freed from Nigeria's brutal Boko Haram fighters, but providing a safe future for them is critical to winning the war, analysts warned.

World

Eiffel Tower climber 'admitted to psychiatric unit'

A man, believed to be Russian, who sparked a mass evacuation of the Eiffel Tower by scaling the iconic Paris landmark has been admitted to a psychiatric unit, legal sources said.

Sport24

CWC Proteas: Starting XI uncertainty cause for concern

The uncertainty surrounding South Africa's starting XI for their May 30 World Cup opener against England is cause for concern, writes Lloyd Burnard.

Business

Ferial Haffajee: Ramaphosa set to merge two economic ministries

The Economic Development Ministry, currently headed by Minister Ebrahim Patel, is set to be incorporated into the Department of Trade and Industry, according to sources with knowledge of Cabinet plans.

South African CEOs are falling like flies – with no replacements in sight

Three major public companies have lost their CEOs recently, and none appear to have a succession plan in place – even though good corporate governance requires one.

Entertainment

PICS: Donnalee Roberts and Ivan Botha share dreamy wedding snaps

Donnalee Roberts and Ivan Botha have tied the knot, and the snaps are incredible!

Mabuza always said he would quit if convincing reasons were given

Deputy President David Mabuza’s surprise withdrawal from Parliament this morning follows a slew of big names dropping off the ANC’s Parliament list.

Tech

How to undock, move, and split the keyboard on an iPad, to type however works best for you

You can move and manipulate the touchscreen keyboard on an iPad in several ways. Here's a guide on how to move, split, and dock the iPad keyboard.

Green

Next time you see the penguins at Boulders Beach they will have GPS trackers and pink spots

SANParks announced that an African penguin movement ecology research project will start in the last week of May until September.

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health24

Which is better: body weight training or weightlifting?

Gains, gains, gains.

Wheels24

WATCH: Austrian president pays tribute to 'inspirational' Niki Lauda

Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen called three-time Formula 1 Niki Lauda a "great Austrian" and an "inspiration for all of us", following his passing on Monday.

W24

If you check into this hotel, you can borrow their Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags for a night out with your girls

We appreciate hotels that let us borrow their hair dryers and phone chargers, but when has a hotel ever offered to lend you a luxury handbag?

Travel

The future of SA airports? Putting the passenger in charge of (almost) everything except piloting the plane

What will the passenger journey look like from drop-off to boarding gate in a few years to come? Here's a sneak peek.

Parent24

How to help your child overcome their fear of maths

Maths anxiety is real! But if the subject is taught properly, and learners develop a "growth mindset", it can result in a more positive learning experience.

Food24

WATCH: 10 Things you've been eating wrong - including cupcakes

From toffee apples, your favourite barbecue chicken wings to traditional soup dumplings, these are the 10 food items you've been eating incorrectly.

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

Elections are over and banks are keen to finance your home loan

If your goal is to get onto the property ladder, banks are now offering more accessible and affordable loans with a lower or sometimes zero deposit required.