EWN

Fourth Golden Arrow bus torched this month in CT

26 Jun 2019 - 11:29:27

The bus, a fourth in the June alone, was destroyed during demonstrations which caused the closure of a number of roads in the area. Source

National News

News24

Man in court for murder, allegedly committed after fishing-related squabble

26 Jun 2019 - 11:21:04

A 61-year-old man, who is in custody for allegedly killing a man after a fishing-related argument, has appeared in the Witbank Magistrate's Court. Source

National News

News24

Sadia Sukhraj's murderer sentenced to life behind bars

26 Jun 2019 - 11:10:23

Sibonelo Mkhize, the 39-year-old man found guilty of murdering 9-year-old Sadia Sukhraj, has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Source

National News

News24

Former Blue Bulls rugby player facing more serious criminal charge after alleged assault

26 Jun 2019 - 11:06:40

The criminal charge against a former Blue Bulls rugby player, who allegedly assaulted a dentist outside a pub, has been elevated to the more serious charge of assault with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm. Source

National News

EWN

Eskom calls for illegal connections in Diepsloot to end amid power cuts

26 Jun 2019 - 10:49:27

Community members said they have lost businesses and can't keep warm because of the prolonged power outage. Source

National News

EWN

Mental health patients 'face risks' amid Dr Mukhari hospital renovations

26 Jun 2019 - 10:31:32

The commission visited the hospital on Tuesday for a site inspection following complaints of ill-treatment of patients by the hospital management. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Sibanye enters into strategic acquisition deal with Gen Mining for Marathon project

26 Jun 2019 - 11:01:00

Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater said on Wednesday it had entered into an acquisition agreement with Generation Mining Limited. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Northam to begin mining rhodium after concluding feasibility study for Kukama project

26 Jun 2019 - 11:01:00

Mining company Northam Platinum said on Wedneday operations at the Kukama shaft situated at its Eland mine complex would recommence. Source

Business & Finance

IOL Business

Minister intervenes to resolve Astral’s water-supply problem

26 Jun 2019 - 11:00:00

Pressure from SA's largest poultry producer saw Minister Lindiwe Sisulu yesterday intervening to resolve water-supply disruptions. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

South Africa: IAAF Takes Action to Halt Order Allowing Caster Semenya to Run

26 Jun 2019 - 11:00:39

[News24Wire] Cape Town -The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has submitted a request to overturn an order allowing South African athlete Caster Semenya to temporarily compete without taking testosterone-reducing medication. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Botswana: Doubt Over IEC Preparedness

26 Jun 2019 - 10:58:53

[The Patriot] Doubt has been cast on the level of preparedness of the elections management body, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in delivering free and fair elections come October amid an avalanche of challenges. Source

Africa

AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Abandonment of the Multi-Currency System Illegal, Says Biti

26 Jun 2019 - 10:50:33

[New Zimbabwe] Former Finance Minister and legislator Tendai Biti has described the abandonment of the multi-currency system by government as a disaster while urging its reversal. Source

Sport

Sport24

Springbok stars ask fans to get ON their backs

26 Jun 2019 - 11:27:59

Captain Siya Kolisi and his Springbok colleagues will be lacing up for battle this year with pictures of thousands of Springbok fans on their backs. Source

Sport

Sport24

SA's Scott claimed by Baltimore Orioles

26 Jun 2019 - 10:57:36

South Africa's Tayler Scott has been snapped up by the Baltimore Orioles after the Seattle Mariners put him on a waiver. Source

Sport

Sport24

IAAF takes action to halt order allowing Caster Semenya to run

26 Jun 2019 - 10:18:09

The IAAF has submitted a request to overturn an order allowing Caster Semenya to temporarily compete without taking testosterone-reducing medication. Source

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

Visa, Mastercard, PayPal join Facebook to form crypto effort

19 Jun 2019 - 12:51:27

If Facebook’s new digital currency goes according to plan, it could one day compete with payment giants Visa, Mastercard and PayPal. But for now, all three are set to work with the social-media company on the venture. Source

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

WATCH: What is Facebook's new digital currency Libra?

19 Jun 2019 - 08:47:01

Facebook announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency. What does this actually mean for the tech giant and what is digital currency? Source

Sci/Tech

News24 Sci Tech

Facebook rallies as analysts praise 'watershed' crypto move

18 Jun 2019 - 17:22:18

Facebook shares rallied on Tuesday after the company unveiled plans for a new cryptocurrency, a move that analysts saw as a potentially major new profit stream. Source

World

BBC World

Baby girl found in plastic bag

26 Jun 2019 - 10:58:21

The girl now known as 'Baby India' was found after nearby residents heard cries. Source

World

BBC World

Spirited Away: Japanese anime trounces Toy Story 4 at China box office

26 Jun 2019 - 10:45:36

The Japanese cartoon from 2001 made more than twice as much as Toy Story 4 over the weekend. Source

World

BBC World

Migrant children crisis: Democrats agree $4.5bn aid for migrants at border

26 Jun 2019 - 09:07:42

A bid to ease the crisis, which has seen migrants dying on the border, faces a tough Senate battle. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

WATCH: BMW M Next concept - Next generation hybrid supercar

26 Jun 2019 - 11:25:32

BMW showed off its M Vision Next concept car in Munich, a 441kW plug-in hybrid sports car with a top speed of 300km/h. The automaker says the M Next is focused squarely on the actively engaged driver. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

‘Race-bred styling meets head-turner': Lexus reveals new Sport Coupes for SA

26 Jun 2019 - 10:22:22

Lexus has announced substantially-revised RC F range will be officially available for the first time in South Africa. The range is all about ‘race-bred styling meets head-turner’. Source

Motoring

Wheels24

REVIEW: Holiday break-away in the Renault Koleos

26 Jun 2019 - 09:17:47

Wheels24 correspondent Charlen Raymond takes the Renault Koleos on a holiday road trip to the Southern-most point in Africa. Source

Health

Health24

Thanks for the stinky memories - scientists say bad smells boost recall

26 Jun 2019 - 05:33:55

The results of a recent experiment demonstrate that bad smells are capable of producing memory enhancements in both adolescents and adults. Source

Health

Health24

Coffee might be your go-to brew for weight loss

26 Jun 2019 - 05:33:55

A British study has shown that a cup of coffee can have a direct effect on our "brown fat", a kind of fat that burns calories in a process called thermogenesis. Source

Health

Health24

'Daddy-Do-Overs': Men increasingly getting plastic surgery

26 Jun 2019 - 05:33:55

Men are embracing the idea of plastic surgery more than before, according to a top US plastic surgeon. Source