Family believes #ThembisileYende was murdered

Eskom has been sharply rebuked by Thembisile Yende’s family for what they believe is the power utility’s inaction over finding their loved one.

• #ParlyBudgetVote: 'Courts must stay out of parly affairs'
• Businesswomen killed in N12 crash
• 'Expect to pay 20% more for water if you don't use it sparingly'
• #ThembisileYende: 'Cops must leave no stone unturned'

Soldiers face trial for deadly South Sudan hotel rampage

South Sudanese soldiers accused of a horrific attack on foreign aid workers during the country's civil war are facing trial almost a year later.

• Freed Gadaffi son remains under guard for his protection
• Kenyan aspiring president in dock for suicide attempt
• Morgue workers jailed for stealing drugs from corpse's stomach
• Heartbroken mom of SA hostage dies

Iraqi forces close to toppling Isis in Mosul

Coalition-backed Iraqi forces believe they will topple the Isis in their Western Mosul headquarters within approximately two weeks.

• PICS: Priest, 200 others held hostage in Philippine city
• Former Panamanian dictator Noriega dies at 83
• Woman chops off husband's penis, then kills herself
• PICS: 31 dead in Baghdad bombings

Rugby World Cup 'worth R27.3 billion to SA'

SA Rugby has predicted that a successful Rugby World Cup hosted in SA in 2023 would have a R27.3bn direct, indirect and induced economic impact.

• Lions on song ahead of 'cracking' All Blacks Tests
• Nadal coach ignores talk of '10'
• United ranked as Europe's most valuable club
• Two more years, but Wenger is gambling with his legacy

A taste of award winning wines in the Robertson Wine Valley ahead of the #WackyWineFestival

If you’re planning to head off to the Wacky Wine Festival in Robertson this weekend, check out these recently award winning wines.

• The lure of tobacco
• Good Food, Wine and Coffee
• How do couples live in tiny homes without killing each other?
• DIY projects, it take 37 minutes to admit defeat

Woman chops off husband's penis, then kills herself

A Thailand woman committed suicide soon after chopping off her sleeping husband's penis after she learned of his multiple infidelities.

• Bills rain over Autobahn as biker loses bag of cash
• PICS: Meet Bavaria's finger wrestling champion
• WATCH: Pastor gets phone call from God
• US driver stopped traffic, to pleasure himself

Tobacco farming methods causing 'massive harm'

Tobacco growing causes “massive harm” to the environment through extensive use of chemicals, energy and water, and pollution from manufacturing and distribution.

• Airline industry didn't need BA blow
• CLOUD: The future of business
• The lure of tobacco
• Private credit extension increases in April

Ariana Grande headlines star-studded tribute concert

Justin Bieber, Katy Perry Pharrell Williams, Miley Cyrus Usher join forces in raising funds for the Manchester terrorist attack victims.

• #BETAwards: Babes eyes international gong
• Olivia Newton-John diagnosed with breast cancer again
• Selota’s letting the music speak volumes
• Arno Marais is back on Isidingo!

Celebrating the life of Nicky Hayden

The Hayden family has issued a memorial so loving that we cannot do better than to publish it verbatim.

• Five tips to help get your car loan approved
• Sandton central works to reduce traffic jams
• Hyundai’s Juke rival in new teaser video
• Check BMW's witty anniversary message to AMG

WTM Africa 2017 celebrates 17% increase in attendees

Over 5000 industry professionals in attendance at this year’s WTM Africa.

• Australia to ban convicted pedophiles from travelling abroad
• Take an educational wine tour at La Petite Ferme
• Jamaican beaches lure tourists but calls to also make locals welcome
• US Siesta Beach tops again