WATCH: Cape viral texting video was almost canned

The Western Cape government’s video about texting and driving has gone viral, highlighting one of the leading causes of crashes, but it was almost canned.

• Suspect shot after alleged Uber hijacking
• City of Joburg official suspended over misconduct
• Khoza questions KZN ANC's legitimacy
• KZN ANCYL urges ousting of SACP MPs on ANC ticket

Cecil the Lion's son shot dead by trophy hunter

Xanda, one of Cecil the Lion’s cubs, has been shot dead by a trophy hunter just outside the Hwange National Park in north west Zimbabwe.

• Burundi president goes abroad for first time in two years
• 36 killed as farmers and herders clash in Nigeria
• Former Zambian leader Kenneth Kaunda hospitalised
• Growing concern over rise in political intolerance in Zim

Did Japan's first lady snub Trump? Probably not

Experts denied that Japan's First lady Aike Abe pretended not to speak English to avoid talking to Trump at the nearly two-hour dinner.

• Jerusalem on alert as tensions rise over holy site
• Woman who posed as man to fool girl into sex jailed for 6 years
• Musk says he has approval to build NY-Washington 'hyperloop'
• Celebs react to Chester Bennington's death

Luiz loves responsibility but expects Cahill to lead Chelsea

Centre back David Luiz expects Gary Cahill to succeed John Terry as Chelsea captain.

• Manyonga has no fear of going long
• Sharks hoping history will repeat itself against the Lions
• Roma's Mahrez bid rejected by Leicester
• Springboks to play November Tests under new rules

Insomnia is really in your genes

A Dutch study has identified seven genes that put people at increased risk of developing sleeplessness.

• Embroidery is a big Spring/Summer trend to look out for
• Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (MBFWJ) line-up revealed.
• When it feels like you’re dying
• Still life of ladies in bloom

Cheesemaker's prize-winning cheddar vanishes

A British cheesemaker has offered a R8 400 reward for the recovery of 40 kilograms of prize-winning cheddar stolen from an agricultural show.

• Police chopper used to film sex from the sky - UK court told
• Baboon causes power cut in Zambian tourist town
• Woman's selfie causes $200k dollars in damage
• Water bears will survive Earth's mass extinction - scientists

'Investment, agri and franchising sectors to benefit from repo cut '

The MPC took the markets by surprise when it lowered its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75percent.

• 'Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill holds some nasty surprises'
• How to make SA an Innovation & Startup nation
• CoJ official suspended over Broadband Network Project irregularity
• Dlamini's daughter in business with Sassa acting CEO

K.O: TAPPING INTO HIS STORY (PART 3)

One of hip hop’s most revered figures opens up about his succes, failures and future plans with Shingai Darangwa

• Iko Mash has passed on
• Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (MBFWJ) line-up revealed.
• Calling all city artists: It’s Fringe time!
• Generations the Legacy serves soft porn?

R8 Spyder has a soundtrack to rock your world

Tested: Standard Spyder might be considered an R8 ‘lite’ but it’s not lacking excitement. Let's take it to our drag strip.

• Lotus unveils its most powerful road car ever
• New VW Golf R and GTD unleashed in SA
• Sun sets of the iconic Dodge Viper
• Hyperloop or hyperbole? Musk making big promises

Part 1: Weekend travel guide

What to do on the weekend of July 21-23 in Free State, KZN, Eastern Cape and Western Cape.

• SA’s first Holiday Expo takes place next month.
• Four eco- friendly hotels, retreats and lodges in Australia
• Asia’s hidden gems
• 4 resorts in Asia you should visit in your lifetime