10111 call centre workers go on strike

Call centre workers manning the police emergency number 10111 are embarking on a strike, the South African Police Union has said.

• Four-year-old girl killed, four wounded in Philippi shooting
• Driver disputes towing firm's R11 500 bill after crash
• ANC MP Khoza to get protection from parly, SAPS
• Bogus prophet arrested for rape in Mpumalanga

Zim electoral body says it needs $274m for 2018 polls

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) says it needs US$274 million in order to fully run next year’s anticipated presidential elections.

• 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
• 8 killed in soccer stampede in Senegal

Saudi woman in miniskirt video arrested after public outcry

Police in Saudi Arabia have arrested a young woman who wore a miniskirt in public and who had posted the video online and sparked an outcry.

• WhatsApp disruption in China sparks censorship fears
• Swiss couple found on glacier 75 years after disappearance
• 'R Kelly is disturbed about article accusing him of cult'
• Qatar accuses UAE of hack that sparked Gulf crisis

Johnson dazzled by Ball magic for Lakers

Magic Johnson believes Lonzo Ball's dazzling performances in the Las Vegas Summer League are a shape of things to come.

• Mourinho hoping to emulate Ferguson, 'ready for 15 years' at Old Trafford
• Bafana's Moon and Mokoena singing same old tune
• Is Vernon Philander SA's next great all-rounder?
• Extra tools means less rest for Matthews

Why having a hunky hubby makes wives want to diet

Women chose to slim down because they do not want to look bad compared to their other half, but it seems the same doesn't apply to men.

• Women still carry most of the world's water
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• Prevent burns this winter
• I could handle childbirth, but could I handle flying with a baby?

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!

Oracle IFMS Tender under Gigaba spotlight

The National Treasury has awarded the Integrated Financial Management Systems (IFMS) tender to US-based multinational computer corporation Oracle.

• Recession squeezes Shoprite sales
• Claims of fishy deals rock fishing industry
• GLOBAL MARKETS: Dollar's decline, China optimism cheer Asia stocks
• Minister of Transport condemn meter taxi and E-hailing violent attack

Ronaldo set to become a dad... again!

The 32-year-old Real Madrid soccer superstar has now confirmed he will be expanding his brood with his 22-year-old girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.

• Culture Clash heads to SA
• Ngema movie to close #DIFF2017
• Ryan Reynolds makes a terminally ill child's dream come true
• Chris Brown gives unsolicited opinion about Rihanna's new man

Here it is! Mercedes reveals X-Class bakkie

The Mercedes X-Class double cab proudly represents the next big step in the gentrification of the once-humble bakkie.

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• Within 20 years, nobody will drive - Elon Musk
• Watch reveal of Merc X-Class bakkie live tonight
• Hamilton could walk away from F1...or maybe not

Five important road tips to keep you safe and sound these July Holidays

As the country prepares for schools to reopen we share some tips on how to travel safely while returning from your well deserved break.

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• The Sanlam Top Destination Awards in South Africa introduces new award