Take a look at what happened on this day, 24 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: 24 […]

The IEC (Independent Electoral Commission) Chairperson Glen Mashinini has urged young people aged from 16 and above to register to vote. He adds that the freedom-fighting generations before them fought for this right. ALSO READ: Elections: Two new political parties to be added in the ballot paper IEC ENCOURAGING THE YOUTH TO VOTE The IEC has officially launched […]

Three suspected armed robbers were arrested in connection with a robbery in Asanda Village, Lwandle, in the Western Cape. It is alleged that the robbery was thwarted by a courageous taxi driver who apprehended two of the three suspects involved. ALSO READ: A Thabo Bester documentary might be on the way QUICK-THINKING TAXI DRIVER APPREHENDS […]

2007 World Cup winning coach Jake White would not say no to a return to the Springboks but it appears it might have to be done his way. White has been sparsely linked with taking from Jacques Nienaber when the current head coach leaves the post. Nienaber shocked the rugby public by announcing he would […]

While Twitter have dropped blue marks from ‘legacy’ verified accounts, there is a new colour scheme to their verification system, according to the BBC website. So what do they mean? Blue: The traditional mark of verification now means the account is subscripted to Twitter Blue (from $8 / R145 a month) and completed some verification […]

If there’s one thing that South Africans can agree on, it is that the true-life crime saga surrounding Thabo Bester has all the makings of a gripping documentary. But have streaming services like Netflix and Showmax jumped on the bandwagon on a storyline for the convicted rapist, murderer, and fraudster? ALSO READ: Is Thabo Bester really […]

With 11 official languages it is a surprise that the most commonly used language in South Africa is slang, it has its origins in different languages mainly Zulu, Xhosa, and Afrikaans which fall under the top 5 most spoken languages in South Africa. Slang sometimes referred to as ‘South Africanisms‘ borrows from a variety of South African […]

The thriving Western Cape wine industry was brought to its knees not too long ago, due to devastating limitations imposed during the COVID lockdowns. When South Africa enforced an alcohol ban to help ease hospital pressures, the world looked on in horror. SOUTH AFRICAN WINES GOING DOWN WELL IN THE UK Then, as the country entered […]

It’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for fuel prices in May, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) doesn’t look good for petrol car owners in particular. ALSO READ: Gift of the Givers bring much-needed water to Makhanda homes Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show the following […]

According to a recent feature by Big 7 Travel, one Cape Town cafe has ranked amongst the ’50 Most Instagrammable Cafes in the World’. CAPE TOWN CAFE GETS A SPOTLIGHT It’s all about what’s on the ‘Gram’ these days. And according to travel media company, Big 7 Travel, ‘Instagram continues to massively influence where people go […]

Many of us spend large parts of our waking hours at work, which is why finding happiness in your daily activities is so important. Ongoing power cuts and the resulting dysfunctionality of life are leading to higher levels of anxiety and discontent for a great number of South Africans. These emotions often spill over into […]

The first solar eclipse of 2023 is set to happen TONIGHT, and it will be a special one. Here are five things you should know about the eclipse. THE RARE HYBRID SOLAR ECLIPSE WILL HAPPEN TONIGHT According to reports, for the first time in a decade, this astronomical event is set to take place on […]

Pork chops have become more popular recently which also means that you need more fun ways to cook them. The best pork chop is well seasoned and tender with well-rendered fat and a bit of crunch on that fat. To get all the seasoning you want, marinating your chops is the best option and this […]

Watch as a lone zebra roam the streets of Bellevue and Hayfields in Pietermaritzburg. WATCH AS THE LONE ZEBRA ROAMS THE STREETS According to a report by The Witness the zebra has been in search of a new home for the past few days after being kicked out of its herd. ALSO READ: WATCH: Couple double booked with PYTHON […]

NASA said Monday that the Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) spacecraft would re-enter Earth’s atmosphere around 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, plus or minus 16 hours. WATCH AS NASA’S DEAD CRAFT IS EXPECTED TO RE-ENTER EARTH The Department of Defense gave the prediction. ALSO READ: BREAKING: ‘Runaway’ black hole the size of […]

Another G4S employee who allegedly helped serial rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in May 2022 is expected to make his first court appearance in Bloemfontein on Thursday morning, 20 April. ALSO READ: Another G4S guard linked to Bester escape nabbed – here’s when he appears in court THE 51-YEAR-OLD […]

Cape Town has been nominated in nine categories for this year’s instalment of the World Travel Awards Africa Region 2023. The World Travel Awards are the gold standard for the industry, bringing global attention to local destinations, attractions and operators. CAPE TOWN NOMINATED IN NINE CATEGORIES City of Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis said the […]

Since beginning its operations in the region in 2016, Netflix claimed to have invested $175 million in film production in Africa. The industry leader in internet video streaming stated in a report: “Expanding our business here is good for Netflix.” It did not provide specifics on the scope of its plans for Africa, although it did state […]

Here’s five things to know about former Miss South African (1992) and Real Housewives van die Wynlande (RHOWL) star Amy Kleinhans-Curd. ALSO READ: ‘Real Housewives van die Wynlande’: Meet the SA cast members 1. FIRST WOMAN OF COLOUR TO WIN MISS SOUTH AFRICA Amy Kleinhans-Curd was the first woman of colour to be crowned Miss South Africa in 1992. […]

TWO SA CITIES INCLUDED BY KAYAK IN TOP 10 BEST CITIES TO VISIT Cape Town has done it again, with Johannesburg joining in too this time, as they were both ranked as two of the best cities for the mindful traveller to visit. One of the world’s leading travel search engines, KAYAK, has just revealed their most […]

The rich is getting richer, and these people have managed to become the 10 richest people in the world. FOR MORE BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS VISIT THE SA PEOPLE WEBSITE The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. France’s Bernard Arnault is the new richest person in the world having surpassed South African-born Elon Musk. […]

Lynn Forbes revealed “I love you” was among some of the last words her son slain rapper AKA said to her before his death – in an exclusive interview with You. ALSO READ: ‘Kiernan is smiling in heaven’: Zinhle and Nadia posed with Kairo Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA’s was shot dead outside of Wish […]

Air France’s brand new long-haul cabins have now been introduced to passengers on board its Paris-Johannesburg route. Passengers travelling from France to South Africa can now experience new features in all classes. The new Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, which are equipped with these latest cabins took off for the first time from Paris’ Charles de […]