City's affordable housing plan

In response to Cape Argus reports, the City of Cape Town has finally unveiled its affordable housing plans.

• Minister hands over 1 000 houses in PE
• Mashaba launches #VilakaziCCTV cameras
• 'Nobody dreams of being a beggar' - Tbo Touch told
• HIV activist #PrudenceMabele 'stabbed in the back' before death

South Sudan director jailed for not airing president's speech

The CPJ revealed that a South Sudan public broadcaster director was jailed after he failed to air a speech by President Salva Kiir.

• Zim electoral body says it needs $274m for 2018 polls
• Bodies of slain soldiers found in northern Mali
• Suicide bomber kills at least eight in northeastern Nigeria
• Five Congo rangers killed in joint army operation to rescue US journalist

Piers Morgan breaks #BBCPay embargo, causes outcry

Broadcaster and former newspaper editor Piers Morgan drew sharp criticism from editors and other journalists on Twitter, but laughed it off.

• Cabinet reshuffle looms over Turkey, claim sources
• Gender pay gap exposed after BBC reveals highest earners
• Saudi woman in miniskirt video arrested after public outcry
• WhatsApp disruption in China sparks censorship fears

Liverpool's 75m euro Keita bid rejected by Leipzig

RB Leipzig have rejected an offer of 75 million euros for Liverpool-target Naby Keita and insist the Guinea midfielder is not for sale.

• Pollard, Cronjé invited to Springbok assessment camp
• No matter his age, Stormers ‘have no problem’ selecting Willemse
• Spanish eyes will be smiling at this year's Open
• #WWC17: Du Preez, Wolvaardt inspired by narrow semi-final defeat

Early menopause raises risk of becoming diabetic

Those who start the menopause before the age of 40 are almost four times more likely to develop the condition than women who undergo the change after the age of 55, scientists discovered.

• What goes hand in hand with steamy sex?
• Kendall and Kylie Jenner launch sexy swimwear line
• Jogging for just 60 seconds a day makes your bones stronger
• Classic Daiquiri #DaiquiriDay

Baboon causes power cut in Zambian tourist town

A baboon plunged a Zambian tourist town into darkness on Sunday after tampering with equipment at a hydro-electric power station.

• Woman's selfie causes $200k dollars in damage
• Water bears will survive Earth's mass extinction - scientists
• UK teen plans to start PhD in Maths after nabbing degree at 15
• Ewe could have killed him!

Facebook fined $122 million for misleading EU on WhatsApp merger

European regulators say that Facebook was not honest about its ability to identify users that had both Facebook and WhatsApp and link those accounts.

• Eskom is on firm footing, says CEO Johnny Dladla
• #Eskom: Koko to face hearing over corruption claims
• Good governance is alpha and omega of success
• Eskom results due today

Piers Morgan breaks #BBCPay embargo, causes outcry

Broadcaster and former newspaper editor Piers Morgan drew sharp criticism from editors and other journalists on Twitter, but laughed it off.

• Siv Ngesi gives frank rundown on world of showbiz
• Ballet hits Jozi streets
• 'Nobody dreams of being a beggar' - Tbo Touch told
• WATCH: Aaron Carter hasn't slept since arrest

Watch Mercedes' X-Class one-tonner in action

Mercedes-Benz has released these videos from the world launch of the X-Class in the Western Cape.

• Meet the Thunderator: Vermont's racing Governor
• F1 shield needs more work, says Horner
• Here it is! Mercedes reveals X-Class bakkie
• Pink Cadillac ready for its coming-out party at Concours SA

Lufthansa is expanding its European network this winter

Seven new winter destinations from Frankfurt and Munich

• #MyTravelStory: Mauritius
• British Airways does safety video slightly differently
• Five important road tips to keep you safe and sound these July Holidays
• Five attractions themed to honour Nelson Mandela