Armed robbers jailed for 15 years

Three suspects who robbed a motorist in Johannesburg have been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment each.

• Anger over council's 'temporary solution' for huge sinkhole
• Newlywed biker killed in Cape Town crash
• WATCH: DA, IFP unite to protest 'collapse' of eThekwini
• PICTURES: Brazen robbery outside Sassa office

Kenyan election official tortured, murdered

A senior Kenyan election official was found murdered three days after going missing, officials said, as the country prepares for next week's elections

• African Union troops ambushed in Somalia, al-Shabaab says 39 dead
• I am not dying and I am not going anywhere, says Mugabe
• Gunman, cop killed in attack on Kenya deputy president's home
• Gunmen attack Kenyan deputy president's residence

Lifelike dolls a new form of sex crimes against children

A British man's conviction for importing a lifelike child sex doll has put the spotlight on a new form of sex crime against children.

• Former US diplomat again found liable for raping housekeeper
• Trump on tricky legal ground with 'Obamacare' threat
• Venezuela's Maduro mocks Trump after US sanctions
• How peanut butter fooled a prison guard

Bulls have concerns as week from hell begins

The Blue Bulls have several injury concerns ahead of three tough fixtures against the Lions, Sharks and the WP in a matter of seven days.

• ‘Ajax guilty of being too relaxed,’ says new football chief D’Avray
• World Cup an eye-opener for Raisibe and De Klerk
• 'Dream final' will be bittersweet for Lions' Ruan Ackermann
• Sundowns sign Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah

In praise of Grade R educators

South Africa has a problem: The status of foundation phase teachers is very low.

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• Shared food memories on a plate

How peanut butter fooled a prison guard

Twelve prisoners from a US prison used peanut butter to change the number of an inmate's cell door and dupe a prison guard.

• Woman undergoes plastic surgery to evade R48m debt
• Ancient formula proves Clooney is world's most handsome man
• The giant spider who dropped in for dinner
• Woman tries to kill bug with lighter, ends up setting apartment on fire

Mkhwebane v SARB: Court battle over mandate begins

Legal counsel for the Reserve Bank of South Africa are punching holes at the Public Protector’s recommendation that the bank’s mandate be changed.

• Rand weakens as SARB battles mandate instruction in court
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• Hulamin raises its sales volumes by 8%
• NUM wants President Zuma to remove Minister Zwane

Musical tale of white woman in 50s whose soul was African

Jazz icon Hugh Masekela is the musical director and Marietjie Bothma is in the lead role.

• 'Idols SA' judges entertain themselves with transphobic banter
• Liam Gallagher can't swim
• Nordic noir the killer and you can get teeth into
• Goodness Gracious Rami makes killer entrance #TheQueenMzansi

It's official: Peugeot now owns Opel

French automaker plans turnaround strategy for the loss-making German brand

• Orders open for Range Rover Velar: We have SA prices!
• Renault Nissan shoots to top of sales charts
• Another Ford Kuga goes up in flames
• Volvo vamps up its S90 with an R-Design

Ballin' on a budget: Tips for young travelers moving on a budget

It's all fun and games until you see the bill. Then you realise that you should've saved up more, or planned your trip better.

• New foodie destination in the Midlands a hit for travellers
• Same sex marriages now allowed on Bermuda ships
• 5 reasons to celebrate Swiss Day
• Celebrating Swiss National Day