The first episode of the SA spin-off series, I’m a Celebrity South Africa, left fans in shock as the former royal butler of Princess Diana and “scream king,” Paul Burrell, was ‘bitten’ by a snake, The Sun reports. ALSO READ: Who are the five wealthiest musicians in the world? PAUL BURRELL ‘BITTEN’ BY SNAKE ON FIRST EPISODE OF ‘I’M A CELEBRITY SA’ […]

On Tuesday, 25 April, a Pitbull attacked a woman in Seatides, KwaZulu-Natal, causing serious injuries. PITBULL ATTACK CAUSES SERIOUS WOUNDS TO WOMAN The Tongaat operations centre of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a distress call at approximately 15:14. They dispatched reaction officers immediately. ALSO READ: GRAPHIC: Pedestrian attacked by PITBULL in KwaZulu-Natal Upon arriving at the scene, […]

Police and volunteers continue to comb the Table Mountain area in search of missing American woman Julie Goodness. ALSO READ | Siya Kolisi’s wife asks fans to pray for him after injury As reported by The SA People website, Goodness, 38, was last seen in Bellevue Street, in the Higgovale area on Monday morning. SAPS confirmed that […]

They are mega superstars with bank balances big enough to make your head spin. Ever wondered who the wealthiest singers in the world are? Here’s a look at the top five richest musicians in the world. ALSO READ: Music Moguls: The top five wealthiest music stars in SA TOP FIVE WEALTHIEST MUSICIANS IN THE WORLD As […]

Police in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape have identified at least two firearm dealers as the main source of availing of firearms to criminals in the northern areas and the broader metro. POLICE UNCOVER REASON BEHIND RAMPANT USE OF FIREARMS IN GQEBERHA A police team led by the Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Ronald Koll visited the premises of […]

Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter will appear before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Wednesday, 26 April, to account for his statements about rampant corruption at the power utility. ALSO READ: WATCH: De Ruyter says evidence suggests Eskom is a ‘feeding trough’ for the ANC DE RUYTER CLAIMS HE REPORTED CORRUPTION TO […]

The internet has really made things a lot easier to do with lifehacks – be it making the viral pasta you’ve been seeing on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally one click away. Here’s today’s life hack! Natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes effectively. The next life hack to make your […]

A woman who allegedly sold her newborn child, killed another woman and stole her infant son was sent to the Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital on Monday, 24 April for evaluation. According to News24, 29-year-old Nelisiwe Twala who has been on the run for three years was finally nabbed last year. WOMAN SOLD HER NEWBORN TO UNKNOWN PEOPLE […]

A video has been shared by Newzroom Afrika, showing President Cyril Ramaphosa having to take some evasive action after a flag pole nearly landed directly on his head while he was conducting a public address. As the flag landed noisily just inches away from him, Ramaphosa could be seen getting a fright before nervously commenting “that […]

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and KFC concluded the 2022/23 KFC Mini-Cricket season at the Soweto Cricket Oval (Elkar) in Soweto on Saturday. ‘Back to our Roots” was the theme of this season’s close out campaign. The theme recognises the significance of Soweto as the base from which the Mini-Cricket programme was kick-started in 1982, which […]

Six suspects are expected to appear before the Cape Town Regional Court on Tuesday, 25 April, for alleged abalone possession and managing a drying facility. SIX BUSTED WITH ABALONE On Sunday, 23 April, the National Intervention Unit (NIU) received a tip about two vehicles en route to Cape Town that were possibly carrying abalone. Armed […]

With the world having moved past the pandemic, countries have reopened their borders and many of the world’s international airlines have begun ramping up their flight operations almost to levels seen before the world closed down almost three years ago, to prevent the spread of Covid-19. But what countries are safest to visit? Safety is […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says apartheid statues should follow after the Supreme Court of Appeals’ (SCA) apartheid flag judgment. ALSO READ: AfriForum loses its appeal and fight to display the old SA flag EFF HAPPY WITH SCA’S RULING ON APARTHEID FLAG According to Sowetan Live, the EFF has also requested that the courts order the removal […]

Parents and guardians have been urged to take care of their children following an incident where two young boys drowned after they allegedly sneaked out to swim in Nzhelele River at Tshituni tsha fhasi in Limpopo. The incident happened on Sunday 23 April 2023. TWO YOUNG BOYS DROWNED IN NZHELELE RIVER South African Police Service (SAPS) […]

Take a look at what happened on this day, 25 April in history. From a variety of 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: 25 APRIL […]

Rachel Kolisi has taken to social media to ask her followers to join her in praying for injured Springboks captain Siya Kolisi. She wrote on Instagram: “Hey friends! Believing for a miracle. Would really appreciate if you could take a minute out your day to pray with us! I’ve seen God do it before and […]

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION A new travel phenomenon is making waves in the tourism industry and chances are, you’ve already thought about it. Punnily dubbed ‘set-jetting’, the new trend is the result of travel inspiration found in popular films and TV series, where viewers see and wish to visit those exact places or sets where movie or […]

The family of Katlego Mpholo whose charred remains were found in Thabo Bester’s cell when he faked his death at the Mangaung Correctional Centre says they are planning to sue the State. It has been confirmed that the body belonged to Katlego Mpholo from Bloemfontein who went missing in 2022 after a DNA match with […]

A very few desserts from South Africa get their deserved worldwide recognition. Peppermint crisp tart is often listed as one of the favourites in South Africa and it should be enjoyed more around the world. This fancy peppermint crisp tart isn’t different in taste, but in how you serve it. Our fancy peppermint crisp tart […]

A cheetah brought from South Africa to India has died, wildlife officials said, the second such death within a month in a country where the big spotted cat was declared extinct seven decades ago. LOOK | Kruger National Park | Latest sighting: Elephant near Crocodile Bridge So far, 12 cheetahs from South Africa and eight from Namibia have been brought to […]

Eskom chairperson Mpho Makwana says that the power utility is moving closer to finding a new full-time chief executive officer. ALSO READ | Checkers to sell PRIME energy drink – for ‘just’ R39.99 Delivering a keynote address at the Demand Side Management Indaba on Monday, 24 April, Makwana said that the group had shortlisted five candidates for the position. He did not mention […]

On 24 April, three suspects aged between 20 and 35 are expected to face charges before the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court for being in possession of a stolen Nile crocodile. ALSO READ: WATCH: Crocodile EATS another crocodile at Kruger National Park SUSPECTS FOUND IN POSSESSION OF STOLEN NILE CROCODILE The suspects were arrested on 20 April by Stilfontein Stock Theft and […]

National Teach a Child to Save Day on 27 April offers an excellent opportunity to launch initiatives to change South Africa’s poor savings culture. Children need to learn how to save money from as young as possible. The country’s steadily declining personal savings rate is spelling disaster not only for individuals but also for the […]

A father has been arrested after he accidentally shot and killed his seven-month-old son with a pellet rifle at their home in Malolo, GaMashabela village under Masemola policing area in Limpopo. The 36-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, 23 April. FATHER ACCIDENTALLY SHOT AND KILLED OWN SON South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Limpopo Colonel […]

SUMMARY Speak to any Joburger these days, and they will tell you how the city’s roads have fallen into disrepair with potholes. The Metro’s hot seat has changed hands a number of times in recent years between the ANC and DA (and their respective coalitions), with newly-elected mayor Thapelo Amad now also facing a vote […]