A 32-year-old poacher, Freedom Siyabonga Ndlovu, was sentenced to 32 years of direct imprisonment for offences related to poaching by the Skukuza Regional Court. The accused had a hand in the killing of three rhinos. READ: Missing woman found in drain, ex-husband charged with murder RHINO POACHER SENTENCED Ndlovu was convicted of trespassing in Skukuza National […]

The Fouriesburg Stock Theft Investigation Unit in the Free State is turning to the public for help with locating two bulls, Brahman studs, that were reported missing “or probably stolen” from a farm about a month ago. READ: Freedom Ndlovu handed a 32-year sentence for poaching offences VALUABLE BRAHMAN STUDS REPORTED MISSING IN FREE STATE South […]

Here is a comprehensive list of the 20 players set to play for a different Test nation at the 2023 Rugby World Cup than the ones they were first cap for at international level. With less than three months to go until this year’s Rugby World Cup, the competing nations are ramping up their preparations with […]

Springboks rugby, and world rugby as we know it, is about to change for good. There is a new global tournament that has reportedly just been finalized. MUST READ: RASSIE ERASMUS NAMES TWO SURPRISE SPRINGBOKS CAPTAIN CANDIDATES – REPORT The North and South are set to unite from 2026 for the World League, according to PlanetRugby. The […]

In addition to becoming the number 1 podcast publisher in the US and many other countries, Spotify has launched a new Original Podcast with famed comedian Trevor Noah. The weekly podcast aims to offer a distinctive viewpoint on the day’s hottest and most interesting issues by fusing Trevor Noah’s wit and humour with his global perspective. His […]

THE WORLD’S BEST SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANT Cape Town is home to some of the most popular and incredible restaurants in the world, and now one of the Mother City’s fabulous eateries has been named the ‘Best Sustainable Restaurant in the world‘. According to Getaway, the prestigious Flor de Caña Sustainable Restaurant Award 2023, awarded by The World’s 50 Best […]

Bombela Operating Company which operates the Gautrain has denied that it is scrapping housing allowances for workers as alleged by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). Last week, NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said the company also wants to abolish the housing allowance which enables workers to access housing. GAUTRAIN DENIES SCRAPPING HOUSING ALLOWANCE […]

A new, young generation of Moroccan filmmakers last month stepped into the limelight to make its debut at France’s Cannes Film Festival — snatching three prestigious awards. “The Moroccan films screened at Cannes represent some of the best in the history of cinema in Morocco,” said film critic Bilal Marmid, who covered the two-week festival […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has denied reports suggesting that one of the investigators in the rapist and murder Thabo Bester escape case committed suicide shortly after receiving an SMS. On 5 June, Brigadier Jackson Mkhaulesi was found in his car in Bloemfontein with a gunshot wound. He was buried on Sunday, 18 June. […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that the start of this year’s tax season will be Friday, 7 July at 20:00. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! The tax season will run until Monday, 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers, and until Wednesday, 24 January 2024 for provisional taxpayers. As reported by The South African […]

Five-time champions Cameroon will be among 16 teams chasing nine finals places in the last round of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying during September. While only Egypt, with a record seven titles, have been more successful in the continental showpiece, Cameroon must win at home against Burundi to be certain of qualifying. ALSO READ: Amajimbos thumped […]

H.H. Castens was captain for the Springboks on 30 July 1891 in their first ever Test against the touring British Isles team at Crusaders Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth. ALSO READ | Change in venue for U18 Craven Week Felix and Morné du Plessis are the only father-son combination to have captained South Africa. John Smit […]

An animal welfare organisation operating in the Northern Cape has warned communities against a cheetah and leopard that were spotted roaming in Kathu and Upington. Wild cats on the loose have made headlines in recent months. A number of them have been spotted in various parts of the country. CHEETAH AND LEOPARD ON THE LOOSEIN […]

Since the Covid lockdowns, homeless people have been living outside The Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town’s oldest building, a popular tourist destination and city landmark. Their future is uncertain because of tensions between the City and national government, which owns the land. Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has warned that if the Department of […]

The criminal trial of Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana and their seven co-accused has been postponed to 8 August for further police investigation. The criminal trial of Thabo Bester and eight others has been postponed for further police investigations. The state says three more people are likely to be arrested. The nine people in the […]

Rescuers searching for a missing tourist submersible near the wreck of the Titanic have detected “underwater noises” in the search area, the US Coast Guard said on Wednesday, with oxygen for the five on board rapidly running out more than two days after they lost contact. MUST READ | List of every Springbok captain in history All communication was lost […]

Parents and other stakeholders in the basic education sector have expressed their concern over proposed changes to the current schooling system, which some say will have an adverse effect on homeschooling in South Africa. Corporal punishment still prevalent in SA schools and homes Dr Nandi and Thabo Bester BEATEN up by authorities – report WHAT […]

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that South Africa is on track to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target to reducing Tuberculosis (TB) cases by 50% by 2025 based on the latest statistics. The Minister announced on Tuesday that the estimated TB incidence dropped from 644 000 to 304 000 between 2009 and 2021. […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has opened an inquest docket related to Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s death. This means it is likely that the late Member of Parliament (MP) did not die from natural causes. However, inquests are opened when the police do not suspect foul play at the time of death. READ: Tina Joemat-Pettersson passes away AUTOPSY […]

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One kicked off in Rome yesterday with the global premiere at one of the most iconic symbols of the eternal city – the historic Spanish Steps monument. Critics are hailing the movie as another winner from Tom Cruise – brilliant with phenomenal production… which makes us even more excited […]

Fish are fun to have, but they comes with their own set of challenges. Just like any other pet, introducing them to your home requires careful planning and preparation. By knowing the essentials beforehand, you can save both time and money. So, where do we start? ALSO READ: How to introduce a puppy to a cat’s […]

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is considering all legal options available following the interim interdict granted to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane regarding the probe on his academic qualifications from University of Fort Hare. On Tuesday, 20 June, the Eastern Cape High Court in Bisho handed down an order that the probe on Mabuyane’s […]

School boys in Wales expressed their dissatisfaction with the “no shorts” policy during a recent heatwave in the country. The pupils went to school wearing skirts. IT WAS TOO HOT TO WEAR TROUSERS The temperatures were firmly above 25C (77F) across much of the United Kingdom (UK), according to Dailymail. The pupil’s parents supported their children’s demonstration […]

Key elections are looming in DR Congo, where political tensions combined with a security crisis and economic woes are creating a powerful and troubling brew. Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest country votes on December 20 for the presidency, the national legislature, provincial assemblies and local councils. The complex ballot will be a crucial test of stability in […]

Former Mamelodi Sundowns Pitso Mosimane says that Mamelodi Sundowns failed to beat a much weaker Wydad Casablanca compared to the one he faced previously. Sundowns were knocked out of the semi-final of the Caf Champions League after failing to beat Wydad Casablanca in the second-leg. After the first leg ended 0-0, Rulani Mokwena’s team allowed […]