I am not going to apologise, says defiant Edward Zuma

President Jacob Zuma’s son Edward has refused to retract comments he made against senior ANC leaders whom he accused of being “sell-outs”.

• Cyril calls for holistic fight to halt abuse crisis
• SA woman rescued from sex traffickers back home
• At least 50 injured as bus and car collide in WC
• Zulu king unhappy with 'paltry' R50m annual budget

African Union troops ambushed in Somalia, al-Shabaab says 39 dead

Somalia's al-Shabaab insurgents and AU troops clashed, a senior military officer said, while the group said it had killed 39 soldiers.

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• Gunman, cop killed in attack on Kenya deputy president's home
• Gunmen attack Kenyan deputy president's residence
• WATCH: Grace eyes Zim's top job, but she's no mother of the nation

'Lack of political will' in SA over renewable energy

A German think tank believes lack of political will could be among the reasons South Africa has not embraced renewable energy to solve its energy crisis.

• Charlie Gard: Parents could not say goodbye properly
• British government divided on free movement after Brexit
• Cops rule out terrorism after fatal #Konstanz disco shooting
• LISTEN: Woman has boa constrictor 'stuck to her face'

Lions are the favourites, say Hurricanes coach and captain

The Lions’ never-give-up attitude makes them the favourites to win the Super Rugby title on Saturday, according to the Hurricanes’ leadership group.

• Jonevret not fretting about his future at Orlando Pirates
• Sanchez saga won't ruin Arsenal, says Wenger
• Dressel emerges from Phelps' shadow
• Mourinho: Matic wants to join United very, very much

It’s a girl? Say it with a megaloon

Celebrities are increasingly looking for creative ways to break their “we’re expecting” news on social media. Marchelle Abrahams looks at the latest trend.

• Breast is best for SA babies
• An ap(p)t way to shop, eat, sleep…
• How gardening can help build healthier, happier children
• Havaianas and women for women international celebrity fashion exhibition

Woman undergoes plastic surgery to evade R48m debt

A Chinese woman transformed her appearance through plastic surgery, used stolen identities, and fled her hometown to escape paying her debts.

• 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
• Watch: Chinese car thief gets a nasty surprise

Brics heads decide on a 7-point action plan

Action plan says world economy is still in a period of adjustment after the international financial crisis.

• Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is in good shape
• Growth should start showing upwards tick
• OPINION : Why Brics is important to SA
• Barclays eyes 20% home loans market share

Will Young threatened by knife for being gay

Will Young has revealed he was once threatened with a knife for being gay.

• Capturing the essence of Durban through song
• Ethan Hawke likes it when his wife gets jealous
• Kylie Jenner gets her boobs measured every week
• Lady Gaga subpoenaed to testify in Dr Luke and Kesha case

Vettel wins while sporting Hamilton keeps word

Sebastian Vettel won a tense Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Ferrari one-two that stretched his title lead.

• Vettel denies Hamilton a record-equalling pole
• These cars can go find a bay and park themselves
• Oil tycoon plans to buy an electric car
• KTM electric MXer: high voltage, high tech, high price

Panorama route, Mpumalanga's best hidden secret

The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga links some of the best tourist destinations that the province has to offer.

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• Thomas Cook to return to Tunisia after 2015 massacre
• My favourite place: Malaysia