Cop, two friends bust for using 'SAPS guns' in robbery

A Gugulethu-based police constable and two of his friends allegedly used an R5 rifle and two 9mm firearms to steal cigarettes from a Somali-owned shop

• KZN MEC announces mass vaccination against rabies
• Durban heritage museum wins first Africa Architecture Awards
• Education activist is out to free our minds
• Two held for bus driver's murder

Zimbabwe threatens social media crackdown

Zimbabwe's government has warned that it will crack down on social media for allegedly spreading false rumours of shortages and causing panic buying.

• Uganda bans TV, radio coverage in parliament after brawl
• 'Sad, ugly total chaos in the making in Zimbabwe'
• Cameroon abused thousands fleeing Boko Haram - HRW
• US travel ban on some African countries confusing, says AU

Travel anywhere in under an hour: Elon Musk's new plan

Getting anywhere on the planet in under an hour - one of the more intriguing possibilities that Elon Musk raised as he unveiled plans for a new rocket.

• Twitter suspends 200 Russia-linked accounts
• Stampede at Indian train station kills at least 21 people
• Hef: ‘I never thought of Playboy as a sex magazine’
• Czech president's spokesperson likens EU to Third Reich

Ramos criticises Pique for pro-referendum comments

Spain captain Sergio Ramos has criticised teammate Gerard Pique for speaking out in favour of Catalonia's controversial independence referendum.

• La Liga much more than just El Clasico
• Springboks' record defeat to the All Blacks just a 'hiccup', says Wallabies coach
• Western Province shuffle backline for 'tough match' against the Bulls
• Chelsea's Morata relishing lead striker role under Conte

Recycling initiative encourages SA schools to do their part

The Ronnie Recycler programme teaches environmental awareness, responsibility and sustainability.

• Why #ColdBrew is the #coffee drink of the summer
• How to get your skin ready for summer
• Why you should sing 'Happy Birthday' while washing your hands
• Tread carefully when first hitting gym

Not a carrot! Your donkey ate my orange McLaren

A donkey's owners have been ordered to pay up after their animal damaged a bright orange McLaren sportscar.

• Fish fall from sky with rain in northern Mexico
• Italian woman marries herself
• Man arrested for trying to smuggle gold in his rectum
• The man who says that Saturday is the beginning of the end

Brainworks' listing offers unique window of opportunity

Brainworks is set to make its primary listing on the JSE on October 13 and it is expecting to raise R316.52m

• Eskom suspends CFO, acts against former CEO over Gupta links
• Denel targets Asia-Pacific countries to build new business
• OPINION: African internet should speak our languages
• Siemens signs MoU agreement with Madagascar to increase country’s power

5 things to do in Pretoria

Here's a list of events that are happening in Pretoria from 29 September until 08 October 2017.

• Victoria & Abdul: The story of forbidden friendship
• Trending: Simz Ngema & Dumi Masilela, Azealia v Cardi B & Zodwa Wabantu
• 'The Lego Ninjago Movie' lacks appeal of its predecessors
• LOL! with Khanyisa Bunu #DelphicComedyChampionships this weekend

Not a carrot! Your donkey ate my orange McLaren

A donkey's owners have been ordered to pay up after their animal damaged a bright orange McLaren sportscar.

• Vettel leads Raikkonen in Malaysian GP practice
• 'Ring sting! Watch the quickest lap ever by an SUV
• China extends F1 deal for three more years
• 15-minute time out? How to curb road carnage

Seven classic East Coast dishes to try

These East Coast Classics should whet your appetite ahead of your next trip.

• Travelling this December? Tick off your holiday checklist
• Experts find three elements that will grow Cape Winelands Tourism
• Vietnam resumes controversial water buffalo fighting
• Fish fall from sky with rain in northern Mexico