South Africa

Teen gets 10 years for hacking girlfriend to death

Police say the Grade 10 pupil's body was discovered on June 6 by a shepherd.

Africa

DRC's legislature mulls law on 'protecting' ex-presidents ahead of vote

The two houses of the Democratic Republic of Congo's legislature on Wednesday were called to an extraordinary session to examine a law "on the status and protection of former presidents", a move that comes in the run-up to a key presidential election.

World

Death threats 'become routine' in toxic Brexit debate

As a crucial Brexit battle comes to a head in the British parliament, MPs are weighing not just their own views but also their personal safety amid increasingly toxic public debate.

Sport24

Outrage as Lord Sugar tweets 'racist' Senegal image

Lord Alan Sugar's BBC career could be in doubt after he posted a racist tweet with an image of the Senegal SWC squad comparing them to black beach sellers.

Business

Unions snub Eskom's 4.7% wage hike, await feedback on package of issues

Unions negotiating wage increases with Eskom say they have rejected the power utility's offer of a 4.7% increase, but are waiting to hear back about a list of issues presented to the utility.

There's a high risk of load shedding Wednesday night, 20 June – these areas are most likely to be hit in case of blackouts

The load-shedding information provided by municipalities may appear confusing at first glance.

Entertainment

Will Ferrell is making a movie about Eurovision and we're kinda excited

Anchorman star Will Ferrell is set to direct and appear in a Netflix movie based on the Eurovision Song Contest.

‘An incomparable servant’ – tributes pour in for murdered MP

Tributes are pouring in for murdered member of Parliament Sibusiso Radebe.

Trevor Noah's memoir now a school set work in U.S. city

The comic, who says he was 'always in trouble' as a kid, finds it ironic – but beautiful – that his autobiography will now be read in Newark, New Jersey classrooms.

Tech

Increased regulations for companies as cybercrime hits SA

As cybercrime increasingly affects South Africans, a number of new regulations, locally and internationally seek to protect citizens’ information.

Green

Expedition discovers untouched rainforest inside dormant African volcano

After finding a rainforest on top of a dead volcano on Google Earth, a expedition was launched earlier this year to scale Mount Lico and be the first humans to step into this untouched habitat.

MyNews24

Poetic justice for Mello not enough

After all our attempts at getting Mello to overcome his addiction failed we took him to REC Wellness Center. Unbeknownst to us, he would be missing less than two weeks later.

health24

How often should you eat fish to ward off heart disease?

Health experts are urging people to eat fish twice a week to help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Wheels24

We get behind the wheel of the only BMW i8 Roadster in SA

The only, yes only i8 Roadster in the country is down in Cape Town this week, Wheels24's Sean Parker tackled some of the Western Cape's best roads with the hybrid sports car.

W24

Why we should all follow Bonang’s "My private parts. My business" motto

Can we please stop telling women what to do with their bodies? Or how many boyfriends they should or shouldn't have?

Travel

Expedition discovers untouched rainforest inside dormant African volcano

After finding a rainforest on top of a dead volcano on Google Earth, a expedition was launched earlier this year to scale Mount Lico and be the first humans to step into this untouched habitat.

Parent24

Meet 7-year-old Peet Pretorius: the boy who stole our hearts

Food24

SA restaurant voted 50th best in the world

The Test Kitchen in Cape Town was awarded at The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2018.

Careers24

Find out more about an exciting learnership opportunity

There's a learnership opportunity in the medical field which is open to anyone with Matric.

Property24

6 easy ways to breathe new life into an old flat

Wishing you could make your older flat more homely? Think out the box from quirky pieces you love, to patterned fabrics and freestanding mirrors...

Gaming

Bethesda's Todd Howard talks The Elder Scrolls VI and Starfield

Here's what Todd Howard had to say about Bethesda's two biggest E3 announcements