Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has made five changes to his side for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Sydney on Saturday. ALSO READ: Wallabies out to quiet the crowd Co-captain Michael Hooper has been ruled out with a foot injury, with Reds flanker Fraser McReight coming into the starting side. McReight is joined in the back […]

Former Miss SA Amy Kleinhans-Curd certainly contributed to the storyline on the first season of the Real Housewives van die Wynlande (RHOWL) which officially drew to an end on Thursday 6 July. Ahead of the series reunion episodes, here’s a look at four bombshells from the first woman of colour to win Miss SA. ALSO READ: 1st […]

South African-born comedian Trevor Noah, received his final Emmy nomination for his work on The Daily Show on Wednesday, 12 July. ALSO READ: ‘Baby daddy’: Female fans thirst over Trevor Noah post [photos] In a surprising turn of events, South African comedian Trevor Noah has secured what will be his last shot at Emmy glory for his […]

On Saturday, the Springboks and All Blacks will renew their rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship. The clash will take place in Auckland, but it’s worth noting that it won’t be at New Zealand’s fortress of Eden Park, but rather at the smaller Mount Smart Stadium. Kick off is at 09:05 (SA time). […]

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo ruled AARTO is indeed lawful after it was deemed invalid and unconstitutional in a Pretoria High Court judgement.

While the drama surrounding Khama Billiat’s whereabouts, Kaizer Chiefs have clarified the future of the talented attacker, saying he has not gone AWOL. Chiefs said Billiat has not gone AWOL as he remains under no contract at Naturena, contrary to reports that he has disappeared. ALSO READ I EXCL: Chiefs remain coy on underfire attacker Billat’s […]

The father of stand-in Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth has died, four days before his son is due to lead his country against New Zealand. Photo: Rodger Bosch/AFP The father of stand-in Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth has died, four days before his son is due to lead his country in a Rugby Championship match in New Zealand. MUST FOLLOW | LIVE BLOG: […]

The All Blacks began their Rugby Championship campaign with a resounding win over Argentina last weekend, but for Saturday’s clash against the Springboks, five players are set to take the field for the first time in 2023. MUST FOLLOW | LIVE BLOG: All Blacks v Springboks – Saturday, 15 July 2023 Brodie Retallick, Mark Telea, Samisoni Taukei’aho […]

Look at what happened on this day, 12 July in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today. Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day ON THIS DAY: 13 JULY 1969 | Thembekile “Thembi” […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Thursday, 13 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A Yellow Level 1 Warning: Wind leading to localised reduced visibility due to blowing dust and sand is expected over Richtersveld and Nama Khoi Municipali- ties in the Northern […]

Lungisani Mjaji, the photographer who captured the beautiful three-year-old girl who has stolen the hearts of South Africans with her infectious smile, says he is hoping to work with Tiger Brands bread company, Albany Bakeries. The little girl from rural KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) – whose name is Lethukukhanya Mjaji – has gone viral on social media […]

Matthew Sledge, a 51-year-old resident of Kensington, Johannesburg, is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge at the upcoming Mandela Day Houghton 10km run on July 16th. This year’s event holds immense significance as it marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of the revered leader, Nelson Mandela. Driven by his unwavering enthusiasm to support the […]

South Africa has been named the Greatest Country on Earth by over 30,000 travel enthusiasts! Although South Africans have always known that (!), for the last ten years in a row New Zealand had won that accolade, with most tourists wanting to travel there. But now it’s SA’s turn to shine in the sun. The […]

South African police said on Wednesday 21 trucks have been in a series of mysterious attacks that President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as acts of “economic sabotage”. ALSO READ: WATCH: Suspect ‘behind’ torching of trucks captured by in-cab camera Unknown assailants set alight four lorries in the north-eastern province of Mpumalanga on Wednesday in the latest […]

Sudan’s warring sides must face “accountability” for the “crimes” committed in their conflict, which risks spiralling into a regional crisis, the head of UN mission in the country said Wednesday. The fighting, which has gone on for three months, “risks morphing into an ethnicised, tribalised and ideologised conflict which is much closer to being a […]

Friends and family of the late journalist and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser have written to funeral company AVBOB, over what they call ‘atrocious handling of McKaiser’s memorial in Johannesburg and his funeral. The aggrieved parties allege that AVBOB used the funeral of the renown political analyst as a marketing opportunity. ALSO READ: Eusebius McKaiser funeral service […]

Maritzburg United have appointment Ziphozonke Dlangalala as their new head coach after the departure of Fadlu Davids. Dlangalala previously coached at Mamelodi Sundowns and Chippa United as an assistant coach and also at AmaTuks as their head coach a few seasons ago. He was recently in charge of South Africa U-16 side that played in the UEFA […]

Voters in Madagascar will go to the polls by the end of the year to re-elect President Andry Rajoelina or pick a successor, the government announced Tuesday 11 July 2023. “The head of government summons voters to the polls” on November 9 for the “first round of presidential election” and on “December 20 for the […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 12 July 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Wednesday, 12 […]

Are you ready for the 12 July 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

The father of stand-in Springboks captain Eben Etzebeth has died, four days before his son is due to lead his country against New Zealand. MUST FOLLOW | LIVE BLOG: All Blacks v Springboks – Saturday, 15 July 2023 Lock Etzebeth is standing in as skipper because flanker Siya Kolisi is injured and will not be available to […]

NEW TOLLS FOR FAMOUS CAPE TOWN ROAD It will now cost travellers and motorists a little more to pass through ‘one of the world’s most scenic drives’. This comes after a recent toll tariff increase instated on 1 July 2023. According to travelnews.africa, in order to manage and maintain the road, the Western Cape government and SANParks, the […]

US tech titan Mark Zuckerberg has plunged into a high-stakes game of brinkmanship with the European Union by withholding his new Threads app from users in Europe, but analysts say he will struggle to win the fight. THREADS Threads, billed as the killer of Twitter, a platform that has tumbled into chaos under the leadership of mercurial […]

A suspect is allegedly behind the torching of trucks on the N2 between Ermelo and Piet Retief in Mpumalanga was captured by an in-cab camera. This comes as four trucks were set alight in the early hours on Wednesday, 12 July and one person was injured. SUSPECT ‘BEHIND’ TORCHING OF TRUCKS CAPTURED! In a video […]

Nick Koster, who was born in Robertson, came through the Western Province rugby rankings, having made the WP Craven Week side in 2006 and 2007 when he was captain. He was also called up to feature for the South Africa Schools in both 2006 and 2007. The talented loose forward would go on to make […]