South Africa

9 robbers on the run after blowing up cash-in-transit van near Rustenburg

A gang of nine robbers targeted a cash-in-transit van near Rustenburg on Friday evening and wounded a police officer who tried to intervene, North West police said.

Africa

Bearded woman 'undressed by police', threatens to sue – report

A Kenyan woman has reportedly threatened to sue two police officers who allegedly forced her to undress in order to confirm her gender after they spotted she had a beard.

World

Almost $30m, 400 handbags seized in raids linked to Malaysia's Najib

Malaysian police say they seized over 400 handbags and cash amounting to almost $30m in raids on luxury apartments as they probed corruption allegations swirling around ousted leader Najib Razak.

Sport24

Chiefs survive early scare to defeat Waratahs

The Chiefs have defeated the Waratahs in an entertaining Super Rugby encounter in Hamilton.

Business

5 reasons why SA is still junk status, according to S&P

Global ratings agencies S&P acknowledges the reforms being undertaken by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration but flagged “considerable” challenges to improving the country’s financial position.

The 12 best side-hustles in South Africa right now

These are the top-paying fields that require four hours or less a day – the kind of time you can spend while still holding down a full-time job.

Entertainment

WATCH: Will and Jada address divorce rumours in new song

Will Smith finally addresses the divorce rumours he and Jada Pinkett Smith regularly face!

Ramaphosa takes steps towards resizing government

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday confirmed that a technical task team of officials from various departments of government has been set up to review and subsequently scale down the configuration, size and shape of both the national executive and go

People are disgusted by Hellmann’s suggestion to put mayo on sushi

An ad on Twitter is making some people uneasy.

Tech

Selfie app loved by millions is a big loser for investors

Add Meitu to the list of once-promising Chinese tech startups that are now saddling shareholders with big losses.

Green

The internet: A dangerous place for wild animals

From ivory baubles and leopard coats to rare turtles and live bears, the online market for protected wildlife is booming, according to an International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) investigation.

MyNews24

The message behind the royal wedding

All weddings leave a tear in my eye and love in my heart, but this union left me with hope, hope for the entire world, hope that the power of love is set to break cultural barriers that society has long placed upon us.

health24

What is the deadly Nipah virus?

Hosted by fruit bats, the Nipah virus can kill between 40 to 100% of those affected.

Wheels24

LIVE: 2018 Monaco Grand Prix - 3rd Practice

Red Bull heads to the Monaco street circuit as the favourites to win the race or can Ferrari bounce back and redeem themselves? Follow our live updates of the Monaco GP.

W24

PICS: #AfricaDay outfits so lit they make us super proud to be African

We headed to Instagram to check out some social shares of outfits worn to celebrate Africa Day. Here is our round-up.

Travel

UPDATE: SA Express confirms 5 routes without recovery plan as grounding continues

SAA has released a recovery schedule for passengers affected by the SACAA grounding of SA express due to non-compliance and safety concerns.

Parent24

Download past matric exam papers here: updated to include Nov 2017

Here's a list of all the matric subject pages, where you can find old NSC matric exam papers dating from 2008.

Food24

McDonald’s board vote against anti-straw movement deeming it "unnecessary" and "redundant"

Straw Wars: McDonald’s faces consumer backlash as they refuse to find plastic straw alternatives

Careers24

8 things you should never say before you’re hired

These comments could come back to bite you if you say them before your job offer is signed.

Property24

Find your bliss: 10 gorgeous bushveld getaway homes

From a hideaway home for R1.3m to a lavish mansion at R9.5m, and everything in between, there's a bushveld escape for all budgets. Find something you'll love…

Gaming

The Death Stranding mystery deepens

Death Stranding will need collaboration from different people from different parts of the world