South Africa

Mpumalanga cops in court over attempted R200 000 bribe at border post

Two police officers from crime intelligence in Nelspruit have appeared in the Mpumalanga Regional Court after they allegedly tried to swindle R200 000 from a Swaziland businessman who owns a trucking company.

Africa

Tributes continue to pour in for Zim music star Oliver Mtukudzi

One of Zimbabwe and Africa's most iconic musicians, Oliver Mtukudzi, died on Wednesday in the capital, Harare, at age 66, a fellow musician confirmed.

World

Nurse arrested in case of incapacitated woman who gave birth

Phoenix police say a licensed practical nurse has been arrested on a charge of sexual assault in the impregnation of an incapacitated woman who gave birth last month at a long-term health care facility

Sport24

Former Proteas all-rounder announces retirement

Former Proteas all-rounder Johan Botha has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.

Business

Xolobeni has nothing to fear from survey - Mineral Resources Dept

The Department of Mineral Resources says the survey would be independent and that there was no way for government to manipulate its outcomes, one way or another.

SpaceX's giant rocket ship was blown over and damaged by powerful winds in Texas — and Elon Musk says repairs will take weeks

Elon Musk said a stainless-steel prototype of SpaceX's Mars rocket was blown off its mooring blocks and knocked over by 80 kph winds.

Entertainment

Anne Hathaway vows to give up alcohol until 2036

Anne Hathaway has just announced she won’t be drinking alcohol for the next 17 years in order to be a better mom to her nearly three-year-old son.

10 years on, NPA has ‘done nothing’ about Bosasa’s unlawful prisons deals

It has been nearly a decade since the release of the 2009 report by the special investigating unit into the role played by key senior officials at the department of correctional services in the awarding of irregular lucrative contracts to facilities

Tech

The CEO behind 'Pokémon Go' says the company is cash-flow positive as it becomes worth almost R55 billion

Niantic, the creator of "Pokémon Go," is now worth almost $4 billion, thanks to a new investment of $245 million.

Green

Orangutan bites zoo volunteer, detaches her thumb

A zoo in Ohio says one of its volunteer's thumbs became detached when an orangutan reached through a barrier and bit her arm.

MyNews24

Where are we headed?

Our president can send the best people he can muster around the world (envoys he calls them) to drum up investment for SA but it won’t happen if he cannot ensure a constant economical source of electricity.

health24

'I found out my parents were swingers'

Tracing your genealogy through at-home DNA tests can be exciting... but the results can often prove quite shocking.

Wheels24

Jimny and Wrangler go head-to-head, Hyundai 'Iron Man' Kona - Midweek motoring wrap

Read all the top motoring stories you shouldn't miss

W24

Will we be seeing the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle on the cover of Vogue anytime soon?

The question is; which Vogue edition, though?

Travel

WATCH: Kyrgyzstan is fast-becoming a land of villages without men

Many of the men end up relocating thousands of kilometres away to Russia in order to find work and send money back for their families.

Parent24

Don't worry mom, the new ‘Spider-Man’ video game is literally fun and games, but it's also teaching players about quantum mechanics

The new ‘Spider-Man’ video game isn’t just fun and games – it’s also... science?

Food24

7 Wine terms every wine lover should know

Wine négociant, Wade Bales shares some wine lingo you can add to your vocab.

Careers24

Why 2019 is an interesting year to get a Management qualification

When reflecting on epochs in world history, historians often make reference to an ancient Chinese curse – ‘May you live in interesting times!’

Property24

Define your design aesthetic: 4 styles, which home is for you?

Have you ever wondered why you sometimes instantly dislike or love a space you walk into? Everyone has a design aesthetic, know yours before you start house hunting...

Gaming

Ryan Reynolds Hints Deadpool 3 Will Reboot The Story

Ryan Reynolds – star of the least family-friendly superhero franchise movie, ever – has confirmed that Deadpool 3 has started production while promoting Deadpool 2’s Chinese release. Related: Black Panther Makes Superhero Movie History With An Oscar Nomination Ryan Reynolds used a recent press tour to promote the Chinese cinematic release of Deadpool 2, as an opportunity to …