South Africa

Eastern Cape mother, boyfriend and daughter arrested for allegedly beating son to death

A 54-year-old mother, her boyfriend, 57, and her daughter, 21, have been arrested for allegedly beating her son to death in Vastrap in the Eastern Cape police said.

Africa

Kenya's gay community revels in screening of lesbian love story, 'Rafiki'

The lights dim in the packed cinema as the holding music fades. The film title "Rafiki" flashes up on the screen, and some 230 hushed spectators burst out in euphoric applause.

World

Google is scurrying to kill a new internal leak about its plans for China

Google was trying to stop the circulation among its workers of a memo that revealed secret information regarding its plans in China, according to a report in The Intercept. The memo included details about how Google planned to share data of users in

Sport24

Joshua still fighting for his place in boxing history

World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is unbeaten in 22 professional fights and he stopped a man who had never been stopped before.

Business

Here's what keeps SARB's MPC members up at night

A lack of trust, policy coherence and political infighting are among the issues keeping the SA Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee members up at night.

Jeff Bezos could be the first 'woke' billionaire philanthropist — but only if he's willing to help solve the problems he's created

But in an age of increasing scepticism of powerful institutions, Bezos must contend with a new adversary: a growing sense of public scrutiny.

Entertainment

Lily Allen opens up about the trauma of losing first child

In an interview with BBC’s Radio 4, the singer spoke about her new memoir titled My Thoughts Exactly, and the trauma she experienced after delivering a stillborn baby eight years ago.

SAA bleeds cash

Report reveals SAA will need R21.7bn between now and 2021, including a R12.5bn government bailout.

Tech

IPhone XS buyers undeterred by higher prices, few upgrades

The iPhone XS is as much as $200 more expensive than last year’s already pricey iPhone X. But that means little to the Apple faithful or those seeking to upgrade their older iPhone.

Green

SEE: The top 10 longest living animals

Deep under the sea, flying above our heads or hiding inside their protective shells, some of these animals have a lifespan we humans might envy.

MyNews24

Cape Town pastor shares his story – 'My uncle sexually abused me since I was 9'

WARNING: This article contains themes of sexual abuse and may be triggering to some readers.

health24

The benefits of your favourite sleeping position

Find the best sleeping position to suit your bedtime needs.

Wheels24

Toyota's 'beaded love letter' to Corolla owners, Gauteng leads the way for car sales in SA - Top motoring stories of the week

Self-driving bikes, flying cars and Ferrari set to launch an SUV in the future - Here are your top motoring stories of the week.

W24

This shoe brand is selling R7597 taped-together sneakers - why it's a horrible idea

“There are people in the world wearing plastic bags as shoes because they can’t afford any.”

Travel

The best events to celebrate the sunshine this week

#Trending can’t get enough of spring and we hope you feel the same way. If not, how about a renowned jazz festival to coax you out of the house? Phumlani S Langa has you sorted in the gig guide like no other.

Parent24

Another set of identical twins with matching lives give birth to daughters just weeks apart!

Twin sisters, this time in Britain, have given birth to girls just weeks apart – after unintentionally getting pregnant at the same time!

Food24

Everyone's a winner: restaurants across SA for both vegetarians and meat lovers

We made a list of restaurants that offer great menus for the plant based eaters and the carnivores, so that everyone can enjoy a great night out.

Careers24

Should you ask for feedback after being rejected for a job?

You have gone to the interview and you are sure you aced it. But your optimism for the new role turns to disappointment when you receive the rejection letter. What now?

Property24

6 gorgeous SA homes for braai masters and those who love to entertain

Looking for a perfect property to share and enjoy life with family and friends? Take a peek at these homes with appealing indoor and outdoor spaces…

Gaming

78 Million Gamers Played Fortnite in August

As Season 6 draws ever closer, Epic announced that over 78 million gamers played Fortnite last month, making it the biggest month yet