SA karaoke champ has her eyes on world crown

South African karaoke champion Denice Marais is determined to be the first South African at the Karaoke World Championships since 2006.

• Full facts of Paul Mashabi's assault still not told: Mahumapelo
• Motorist injured in roadblock crash
• Premier arrives at Paul Motshabi's funeral
• Three killed in head-on crash in Pretoria CBD

Maputo bans SA meat imports

Mozambique authorities have banned the import of South African meat, following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Limpopo.

• Kenyan president attacks judiciary after court overturns election
• Dorm fire in Kenya claims lives of seven girls
• DRC journalist held over 'defamatory' report on minister
• Kenyatta's lawyer calls Kenya election annulment 'political'

Xi calls for promotion of 'Brics Plus' approach

More emerging market should get involved, Chinese President Xi Jinping during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Brics Business Forum.

• North Korea confirms 'perfect' sixth nuclear test
• N Korea earthquake points to 6th, most powerful nuclear test
• Seven killed after suicide bombers attack power station
• PICS: Thousands flee Myanmar after military torches homes

Nhlapo determined to impress in 'showcase' match

Siyabonga Nhlapo was in the opposite end of celebrations when Bidvest Wits clinched the league title last season, writes Mohau Ramashidja.

• Big achievement for SA Netball
• Global League is showing locals the money
• Baxter mulling over Bafana changes
• Boks on a high, but now for real Tests

3 celeb inspired bathrooms for your next renovation

You'll be amazed to find that these looks can be recreated far more affordably than you think.

• Pharrell Williams exfoliates like a 'narcissistic madman'
• Jane Fonda: Sex gets better with age
• Treat your taste buds at the Visa Street Food Festival
• Karl Lagerfeld collaborates with Vans on new fashion range

Steamroller destroys unpublished Terry Pratchett novels

A steamroller was used to destroy a hard drive containing unfinished works by late British comic fantasy author Terry Pratchett in accordance with his wishes.

• PICS: Undertakers' ability to make clients drop-dead gorgeous tested
• Firefighters served the same piglets they rescued
• Is it a doll? Is it a woman? It's a living doll
• The ecstasy pills with Trump's name - and face - all over them

Under-30s are Taking Over Tech Funds

At the age of 27, Andre de Haes raised €30m euros ($36m) for his London-based venture capital fund, Backed VC.

• Xi calls for promotion of 'Brics Plus' approach
• Petrol price to rise by 67c/l
• Maputo bans SA meat imports
• Chinese billionaire plots rescue of a great British carmaker

Kendall Jenner feared life was over after Pepsi drama

The model and reality TV star felt like her "life was over" when she faced a backlash over her Pepsi advertisement.

• Jane Fonda: Sex gets better with age
• Sam Smith to release new music
• George Clooney: Fatherhood's made me older
• Mandy Moore gets black eye

Petrol price to rise by 67c/l

The price of all grades of petrol will increase by 67c/l with effect from midnight on September 5, the energy department said

• Hamilton takes record pole at wet Monza
• Rain delays Italian Grand Prix qualifying
• GWM's larney Haval H6 C lands in South Africa
• BAIC launches new compact SUV, will be built in SA

Eight spots for when you need to get away for a weekend

If you're looking for great holiday destinations fit for a weekend, in Europe, this list is for you.

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• Pot shop clashes with tourism stores in eclectic Alaska town
• Changes to Val du Charron makes it a winner