No justice for Nqakula accused, lawyer claims

The man accused of murdering Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s son Chumani claims he is being prejudiced and his rights to a speedy trial are being infringed.

• 'Bunch of 26 rascals' leave Thuli shocked
• Paramedic teams operating in fear
• Man throws son off sixth-floor balcony
• Fewer initiation deaths this year

Alleged Namibian rhino poachers remanded

Three suspected rhino poachers have been detained till September on charges of illegal possession of three rhino horns and weapons.

• AU self-funding plan cautiously welcomed
• Mswati III as SADC chair will ‘institutionalise dictatorship’
• Morocco wants to rejoin AU
• AU leaders fail to elect successor for Dlamini-Zuma

Snake on train rattles passengers

Passengers on a train in Australia got a shock when a young man pulled a python out of his backpack to explain why the pack was wriggling.

• Trump defies the odds, gets the nod
• May aims to reassure Merkel and Hollande
• Obama tells police: ‘We have your backs’
• Triple killing shatters Lincolnshire’s calm

Why I took the job - Teichmann

Gary Teichmann admits he will be charting new waters in taking the job, saying that construction and rugby were two very different businesses.

• Giroud not close to Arsenal exit, says agent
• Kaizer Chiefs spark brilliance with new kit
• Lesnar's in-competition sample also tested positive
• Meet Oksana, the 41-year-old Olympic gymnast

Why so many men are cooking?

A higher proportion of American men - 43 percent - are cooking these days than at any point in the past 30 years.

• What's next for Thuli Madonsela?
• Warm banting chocolate ice-cream latte
• Win a Chivas Regal hamper valued at R1000

Pokémon lands man in jail

A Frenchman playing Pokémon Go accidently trespassed on a military base in Indonesia and was detained for several hours.

• VIDEO: Pokémon GO catches SA’s attention
• Arrgg... there’s a snake in my package!
• DB Cooper will remain an enigma: FBI
• OK you got me! 6ft man hides in suitcase

Eskom is emerging from the darkness

Eskom is so confident about its generation capacity that it’s planning to sell excess power.

• Bulls vs bears: Turkey’s turmoil splits big money
• Inflation pulls away from SARB’s target range
• Shoprite jumps as sales growth increases
• African Bank names new non-executive director

Are you ready for The end of Days?

Days of Our Lives fans will experience serious withdrawal after the final episode airs today. Let us help ease the pain.

• 'Pakistan's Kim Kardashian' reportedly strangled to death in honour killing
• Paris welcomes you... to her hotel
• ‘Coke head’ playboy joining Pippa Middleton’s family
• Mabena shares his near-fatal experience

Extinction threat for SA’s great white sharks

Six-year study finds there are 50% fewer great white sharks along SA’s coast than previously believed.

• Reading really does broaden the mind
• Violent games ‘can traumatise kids’
• Free apps: a window of opportunity for hackers
• Madolin virtuoso releases Instagram concerto

Gugu Zulu’s death puts charity trek in limbo

The fate of the annual Trek4Mandela charity initiative hangs in the balance following the death of well-known racing car driver Gugu Zulu.

• This silly little car just broke a speed record
• Why the human brain and robot cars don't gel
• Can Hamilton take title lead this weekend?
• Cars will be the stars at Concours SA

A toast to the Rhine

River cruising is growing in popularity. Like many, Andrew Pierce was little sniffy about the idea. Not any more.

• Why duty-free ain't what it used to be
• Paris welcomes you... to her hotel
• Pics: A gift of sound and vision
• Turkish Airlines resumes US flights