South Africa

Man accused of toddler's murder opts to stay in custody

The man accused of the murder of two-year-old Oyingcwele Zokufa is to remain behind bars after he decided not to apply for bail.

Africa

Zim court drops charges against taxi-driver who called Mnangagwa a 'dog' - report

A Zimbabwean man who reportedly called President Emmerson Mnangagwa a "dog" has been freed by a court after the state failed to prove its case.

World

Relatives hold vigil for 4 allegedly killed by border agent

Dozens of family members of four women who investigators say a US Border Patrol supervisor killed gathered in South Texas to remember the women at a vigil.

Sport24

Police in no rush to speak to Mosimane

Durban police say they are in no rush to speak to Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane regarding allegation of assault made against him.

Business

Gordhan tells Parliament Denel, SAA, SA Express will miss annual report deadline

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has told Parliament that the annual reports for the three SOEs will not be ready on time, as the necessary paperwork is still outstanding.

Goldman Sachs and others just invested R760 million in a South African startup that helps poor people get loans

Jumo's technology is used by, among others, MTN, Airtel, FNB, and Pakistan’s Telenor bank.

Entertainment

WATCH: Bogart steals the spotlight in Shakespeare in Love but he’s still a good boy

I’ve sat down and interviewed a lot of celebrities over the years, but this was truly the first time ever I got licked in the face during an interview.

Mthatha: Where rape and murder thrive

Asiphe* was sleeping at home in Mthatha’s Ngangelizwe township when her uncle asked her to open the door one evening so he could get his food.

Tech

Tesla criminal probe into Musk tweet may open pandora's box

All it has taken to draw the US Justice Department into investigating Tesla was a single tweet by chairperson Elon Musk.

Green

Authorities pull globe, not honey pot, from bear cub's head

Authorities in Wisconsin have rescued a bear cub with a hard plastic globe stuck on its head.

MyNews24

Constitutional Court ruling on dagga

The constitutional judgment that legalised the private use of dagga will go down in the anals of history as restoring human dignity,the natural order of society to freedom.

health24

SEE: 18 tips on speaking to a deaf person

Don't think it's impossible to communicate with someone who suffers from hearing loss. Here are 18 tips.

Wheels24

WATCH: Here's how the new VW Touareg, SA-bound Suzuki Jimny perform in crash tests

Euro NCAP has released safety ratings for the new VW Touareg and SA-bound Suzuki Jimny. Take a look at how these new vehicles fare in the crash tests.

W24

Are you playing the game that’s causing 5% of all divorces in the UK?

It may be fun to be in a virtual world for a few hours, but it could be causing irreparable harm to your relationship.

Travel

Off-road Experience: SANParks opens normally closed routes for limited Garden Route 4x4 adventure

SANParks is hosting 4x4 enthusiasts in Garden Route National Park for a two-day event in October.

Parent24

WATCH: 9 dangerous things parents do when bathing their baby

Bathing your newborn can be intimidating. Here are some tips to keep your baby safe and take the stress out of bath time.

Food24

Ultimate Braai Master champion shares 4 things you should be focusing on at your next braai

Feeling a bit nervous about planning a braai? Take heed of these tips from a legit braai guru.

Careers24

Just this one question could get you the job

Asking this one question in a job interview really will increase the chance of you getting hired.

Property24

Your home is where you braai: The evolution of SA’s ‘braai room’

South Africans love to braai, and a braai room can add up to R20k to a home’s value. Here’s how the ‘binnebraai’ changed, and what buyers and owners want now…

Gaming

Awesome South African Gaming Hardware Deals

All the best gaming hardware sales in SA this week.