Nkandla architect recruits new law firm

The Special Investigating Unit is moving to redeem R155m from architect Minenhle Makhanya.

• Cyclist airlifted to hospital after Joburg crash
• EnviroServ given hazardous waste permit
• Durbanites furious after paying thousands for 'fake' make-up
• Man, 30, arrested for raping 76-year-old woman

LOOK: 23 killed as extremists storm Mogadishu hotel

Somali security forces ended a night-long siege by at a Mogadishu hotel by five extremist attackers who stormed the building after a suicide car bomb attack.

• Questions surround launch of new Zimbabwean airline
• SA soldier in DRC shoots himself after allegedly killing girlfriend
• Congo must hold election by end of 2018, says US
• Tsvangirai back in Joburg hospital

Bar offers 'bloody hour' discounts to menstruating women

A Tel Aviv bar has introduced a "bloody hour," offering menstruating women 25 percent discounts on their drinks.

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• PICS: Mexican Day of Dead parade honours quake victims, rescuers
• 10-year-old leads cops, state troopers on high-speed chase
• Fireworks factory owner questioned after deadly blaze

BREAKING: Warrick Gelant, Lukhanyo Am in Springbok tour squad

There are also recalls to the squad for the Cheetahs duo of Francois Venter (centre) and Oupa Mohoje (loose forward).

• #Bangladesh have one last chance for a win over #Proteas
• Pakistan ready for top-notch cricket match
• #CurrieCupFinal: First scrum laid down the marker, says WP coach
• Anthony Joshua still the heavyweight knockout king

Make-up artist is selling us 'fake' products - residents allege

A Durban resident purchased skin-lightening products for R3500 and later found product is R14 online.

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• Janet Jackson told 'it wasn't possible' for her to have kids
• PICS: Dream Team's Dash always had a passion for fashion

Black people ask white people some pertinent questions

Cocktail bomb of 'race' laughs lightens things after a tough week with the confirmation of a tanking economy.

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• WATCH: Macron's dog caught urinating on presidential fireplace
• Tweeps have a field day with #UnlikelyThingsIntheJFKFiles
• Meet the dog who flunked out of CIA school

ECB weans euro zone off years of stimulus

The European Central Bank announced on Thursday it was cutting back on its lavish monthly purchase of euro zone bonds.

• SAP shocks with R100m disclosure
• Chamber bid gets allies
• Cosatu disappointed at Gigaba's #MTBPS2017
• Petrol, diesel prices to increase this week

Boldest and most beautiful celebrate 30 top soapie years

Stars from The Bold and The Beautiful arrived in South Africa this week as part of the mega-show’s 30th anniversary.

• PICS: Sorisha Naidoo's lavish 40th birthday party
• Caitlyn Jenner reflects on 'authentic self'
• WATCH: Cardi B gets engaged to Migos rapper Offset
• WATCH: Chester Bennington remembered at Linkin Park concert

Surprised Vettel takes Mexican GP pole

Sebastian Vettel seized his 50th F1 pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday with title rival Lewis Hamilton third.

• Petrol, diesel prices to increase this week
• Bottas tops first #MexicoGP practice, Hamilton second
• BMW's facelifted 2 Series hits SA shores
• Watch Bloodhound supersonic car's first test run

A South African road trip to remember

Willem van de Putte takes a slow drive from East London to Joburg and finds much to explore and muse about.

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