South Africa’s struggling state-owned power firm Eskom on Thursday forecast a difficult winter with demand set to rise in the continent’s most industrialised but energy-starved country. ALSO READ | New study casts doubt over whether humankind originated in South Africa Eskom warned that it may ramp up crippling power outages to prevent a national grid collapse as winter arrives […]

A new fabric developed at an American University has a unique knit and geometric structure that has the ability to prevent mosquito bites. A fabric sample developed at an American University’s lab may appear ordinary, but it serves a distinct purpose. Designed with a unique knit and geometric structure, the material has the ability to prevent […]

The Eastern Cape is one of three coastal provinces – along with KZN and the Western Cape – benefiting from semigration. Residential property data has shown some notable trends in the South African housing market, mainly due to the semigration of residents from Gauteng to coastal regions like the Eastern Cape. Factors driving semigration in […]

Zambia’s national airline Zambia Airways, which has its hub at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka will soon be flying to Johannesburg. The airline was established in 2014 through a joint venture partnership between Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, and the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Zambia Airways currently operates domestic flights from Lusaka […]

Some of the world’s least populated countries are destinations that are well worth visiting. The world’s population reached eight billion people in November last year. This has serious effects for the planet which is already under huge strain, struggling to maintain the needs of the global population. LOW POPULATIONS Here we take a look at […]

A photo of an U15 player from Rondebosch Boys’ standing next to Eben Etzebeth recently went viral as it showed the schoolboy is taller than the Springbok giant. Here’s a video explaining who the kid is. ALSO READ: Lukhanyo Am: Springboks need Siya Kolisi back asap The Springboks assembled for their first alignment camp in Cape Town in February and one […]

Tickets for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Munster sold out in just three hours on Thursday. ALSO READ: United Rugby Championship shield system set to be scrapped Tickets went on sale at 10:00 and by 13:00 they were all snapped up by eager fans. ALSO READ: URC Grand Final will be a clash of the hemispheres Tickets started from just […]

Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open because his hip injury has not healed, saying he expects 2024 to be his final year in professional tennis. “It’s not a decision I’m taking, it’s a decision my body is taking,” said the 36-year-old Spanish superstar, who has played at the clay court major every year since […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of an elephant with an impressive – and sharp-looking – pair of tusks. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, […]

Rock deposits in a cave system inhabited by early human ancestors in South Africa may be almost 2 million years younger than previously thought, a new study has found, which may cast doubt over whether humankind may have originated in the country. NEW READ | Cape Town’s unemployment drops, LOWEST of all metros According to Bloomberg, the study, which used […]

Knight Frank’s Wealth Sizing Model, updated this week, has revealed how much money individuals require in order to be among the top 1% of wealthiest in their countries. PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight The entry point for Monaco – the wealthiest nation – is a staggering $12.4 million (R241 million). Rounding out the Top […]

The first full-sized 3D scan of the Titanic shipwreck published on Wednesday may reveal more details about the ocean liner’s fateful journey across the Atlantic more than a century ago. SHOPPERS | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths v Pick n Pay – and more The high-resolution images, published by the BBC, reconstruct the wreck that lies […]

The Blitzboks have been grouped with 2022/23 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winners New Zealand, as well as hosts Great Britain and USA in a tough Pool A at this weekend’s London Sevens at Twickenham. ALSO READ | URC looks to ease travel burden for South African teams With the tournament only featuring three pools – the fourth group featuring Uruguay, Kenya, Canada and Tonga will battle it out for core […]

After months of anticipation, the Backstreet Boys are finally in South Africa and loving it. Here’s what the boys have been up to while in the country. ALSO READ: International approval: Chris Brown co-signs Lloyiso Gijana THE BACKSTREET BOYS ARE LIVING IT UP WHILE IN SOUTH AFRICA Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian […]

The house is an entertainer’s dream and one you may expect to be featured on an episode of The Real Housewives of Cape Town. But would you fork out R240 million to live here? ALSO READ: ‘Super-luxury’ apartment on sale for a WHOPPING R33.5 million PICTURESQUE CONSTANTIA HOME FOR SALE IN CAPE TOWN  Selling for a […]

As the Western Cape heads into winter, the official dam level stats in the province have started to thankfully rise in recent weeks. ALSO READ | Hollywoodbets Durban July: Updated ante-post betting odds However, the six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voelvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively down […]

The Franschhoek Valley is known for its picturesque views and prestigious wine. Always wanted to own your own boutique wine farm? Well, now you can, for a cool R75 million. ALSO READ: Wowzer! Would you pay R238 million for this Cape Town home? GET YOUR HANDS ON YOUR OWN BOUTIQUE WINE FARM  If you love wine and Franschhoek, owning […]

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Wednesday, 17 May, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest millionaire. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, […]

In a recent TikTok video shared by user Claudia Wieman, two hippos were seen crossing the street at night, causing quite a commotion. The video titled “Crazy things in South Africa ?”, has since received over 92 000 views, close to 9 000 likes and over 500 comments. In the video’s caption, the sharer said, “Just a hippo wandering around St Lucia on a […]

The South African website is calling on film students around the country to get creative – and win! If you’re a registered student at a South African university, college or similar and have a social issue you would like to document, now’s your chance. The first step on your path to the R10 000 first […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer is currently in Lesotho on a visit with his foundation. ALSO READ: What inspires Andy Murray to keep going on the ATP Tour? Federer, now 41, took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to post to his over 11.5 million followers: “So happy to be with my family in Lesotho ?? on a @rogerfederer.foundation trip”. The […]

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi has shared an encouraging video of him continuing his recovery from knee surgery. Earlier this month, SA Rugby said it would monitor the rehabilitation of Siya Kolisi following surgery on an injury suffered to his right knee in a recent United Rugby Championship match. Kolisi underwent the operation at the beginning […]

Martha Stewart has become the oldest ever cover model for Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit edition at the age of 81. ALSO READ | Springboks v All Blacks blockbuster Twickenham clash: Referee named According to the BBC website, the businesswoman and presenter was one of four cover models chosen for the issue, alongside Megan Fox, musician Kim Petras and model Brooks Nader. Stewart was photographed in […]

WhatsApp has once again added a new feature on the messaging app: WhatsApp Chat Lock. ALSO READ: LIST: WhatsApp will stop working on these smartphones LIFE MADE MUCH EASIER WITH CHAT LOCK FEATURE This feature will benefit to those who have been struggling with privacy especially with partners. This feature looks to make your intimate conversations […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a hyena feasting, but sadly with a discarded beer bottle in plain sight. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Let me eat my Skopo and go to […]