Security officer critically injured after disturbing home invasion

A Blue Security officer was shot in the pelvis and critically injured when responding to a home invasion on the Bluff.

• Matricide accused Mark Zinde declared fit to stand trial
• How Durban's 'building mafia' operate
• Mahumapelo denies forcing Botswana president's convoy off road
• WATCH: Family speak after kids killed by high-mast lighting lamp that fell on them

US woman faces 20 years in prison over Mugabe insult

The US journalist, who faces a possible jail term of 20 years for allegedly insulting President Robert Mugabe, is to apply for bail.

• DRC elections to be held in December 2018
• Uproar over Red Cross R85m fraud amidst Ebola crisis
• Bid to free SA paramedic kidnapped in Libya
• Renegade colonel surrenders in eastern Congo after clashes

Saudi prince killed in helicopter crash

A Saudi prince was killed when a helicopter crashed near the kingdom's southern border with war-torn Yemen, state television said.

• India turns to public shaming to get people to use its new toilets
• Witnesses tell of terror, fear during #TexasShooting
• The iPhone X-factor: Don't buy a phone you don't need
• US woman faces 20 years in prison over Mugabe insult

WP's Zas signs for the Sharks

The Sharks have signed former South Africa Under-20 star Leolin Zas from Western Province.

• No Barcelona, Bayern comparisons until City win titles - Guardiola
• Argentina set for difficult European tour
• Amr Gamal has Wits coach Hunt in a dilemma
• Man United players keen to prove themselves after break - Herrera

PICS: Socialites tickled pink at the #CintronPinkPolo

Socialites attend the eighth annual Cintron Pink Polo to raise awareness of breast cancer.

• ‘Bend the rules’ — colour block this summer
• Why you should never store eggs in the fridge door
• Everything you need to know about vastu shastra
• How to cook with chocolate

Company gives extra holidays to non-smoking employees

A marketing company in Tokyo is awarding a novel perk to its non-puffing employees: an extra week's holiday for non-smokers.

• WATCH: Sony teaches AIBO robot dog new tricks
• Runaway 7-year-old takes train, boards plane without ticket
• Black people ask white people some pertinent questions
• 'The Ting Goes' meme becomes a hit song

McKinsey worked with Trillian for 4 months after learning of Gupta links

McKinsey worked with Trillian for four months after learning it was controlled by the Guptas. This contradicts statements by McKinsey.

• OPINION: 4 steps towards brand reputation management
• UK's Aldermore agrees R20.4 billion takeover by FirstRand
• MTN seeks to triple its clients within three years in challenge to rival
• Union to march against retrenchments at Sibanye-Stillwater's SA operations

Local film Vaya captures the heart of Jozi

Whether he is acting, writing, directing or producing, Akin Omotoso slips into each role with profound ease, writes Debashine Thangevelo.

• Black Coffee served straight up!
• Tyrese Gibson gets R70m financial support from Will Smith
• Natasha Thahane excites fans with sexy cop costume
• PICS: Celebs shine at #SAStyleAwards17

How car colours affect their resale value

Ever stop to consider that the colour of the used car you are looking at buying may affect its value? Then read this.

• Watch Koenigsegg's 447km/h 'world record' run
• Genetics a big part of F1 success, says Rosberg
• SA-born Murray previews lightweight sports-car
• F1 seat opens at Williams as Massa retires again

Elephant return to the plains of Camdeboo

“This is an extremely important area from an ecological point of view”

• South African national parks now on Google Street View
• A dazzling gem in the desert
• Senior citizens get to visit the Joburg Zoo for free on November 7
• Mrs Latin USA falls in love with Durbs