South Africa

'The bus strike was the last resort' - Satawu

While the ongoing bus strike may be hurting commuters, they understand the struggles of the striking workers, says Satawu.

Africa

'Mugabes don't have anything to do with Zimbabwe Airways deal,' says son-in-law

Robert Mugabe’s son-in-law Simba Chikore, whose name has been at the centre of a raging debate over a Zimbabwe Airways deal, has reportedly said that he is "only doing a service to his country and is not on a self-enrichment exercise".

World

Wealthy Australia developer guilty of ex-business partner's murder

Scottish-born property tycoon Michael McGurk, 45, was shot in the head by a lone gunman as he stepped from his Mercedes in the harbourside suburb of Cremorne in 2009.

Sport24

SAFA urges public to identify Moses Mabhida 'hooligans'

SAFA have released a statement calling on members of the public to identify the "hooligans involved" after violence irrupted at Moses Mabhida stadium.

Business

Rand pummelled to 3-month low on US asset and oil rally

The rand has lost more than 1% against the US dollar on the back of a rally in US assets and a spike in the oil price.

SA proteas are all the rage at overseas weddings - last year we exported 3.4 million to keep up with demand

Because proteas can be dried, they work for every season.

Entertainment

The Duchess of Cambridge has gone into labour

Kensington Palace announced that Kate Middleton was admitted to St Mary's hospital in the early stages of labour.

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.

Does 'hell' exist or not? This is how the idea of the afterlife has changed

The Christian belief in hell has developed over the centuries, influenced by both Jewish and Greek ideas of the afterlife.

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

Here’s why your leg cramps while you sleep – and how to treat it

Knock out the dreaded charley horse for good.

Wheels24

Porsche considers F1 entry for 2021

Porsche is considering entering Formula 1 in 2021, says F1 legend and DTM series boss Gerhard Berger.

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

Where's my WiFi? Staying connected up in the air with Qatar and other airlines

When flying with Qatar, you'll now have internet access from before you take off to after you land.

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

Should you sell your investment property?

Knowing when to sell or hold your investment property is essential when building a portfolio. Here are 8 common reasons investors let go…

Gaming

Top 30 awesome video game deals from South African stores

Don't miss out on all the fantastic video game deals from local retailers