Kenya’s trade minister is at the centre of a firestorm over a series of derogatory remarks against a leading media outlet, including calling its journalists “prostitutes”. The opposition and journalist associations have called for Moses Kuria to be censured over his outbursts, saying he was unfit to hold public office. The furore erupted when Kuria […]

Pollsmoor Prison, located in the Cape Town suburb of Tokai, opened in 1964. ALSO READ: Prison life: The daily routine of an inmate at Pollsmoor The land on which the prison lies was bought by Hendrick van der Poll in 1834, hence the name. The land, which was inherited by Van der Poll’s wife Johanna Kirsten’s family after […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following heavy rainfall and now show that five of the six dams are currently at, or exceeding, capacity. IT’S BACK! | Hellmann’s mayonnaise returns to shelves in South Africa The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei […]

On Friday, 16 June, award-winning author Jackie Phamotse took to Twitter to put Food Lover’s Market on blast for selling old food which prompted her Twitter followers and other Tweeps to chime in and share their own frustration with the food outlet. JACKIE PHAMOTSE CALLS OUT FOOD LOVER’S MARKET After discovering she had purchased ‘rotten chicken and old fruit’ […]

A German court issued an arrest warrant for former chief executive officer (CEO) of scandal-ridden retailer Steinhoff International Holdings NV, Markus Jooste. ALSO READ | SARS tax season: Self-assessments – everything you need to know According to Bloomberg, this comes after he failed to show up for trial in the country. A warrant was issued a fortnight ago by […]

Popular soccer star Teko Modise revealed to SuperSport earlier this month that he used to get paid R2 000 before tax at his first professional club, Ria Stars. ALSO READ:SOCCER LIFE: Teko Modise proving his balling skills [Video] ‘I GOT PAID R2 000 AT RIA STARS’ The soccer star added that he was living with Abednigo Netshiozwi […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 21 June 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, 21 […]

Are you ready for the 21 June 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 […]

Searchers are continuing their frantic search of the North Atlantic for a missing submersible that had been due to take five passengers to visit the Titanic wreckage. ALSO READ | School calendar: When are the June-July school holidays? Fears for the safety of those onboard are growing as the vessel’s oxygen supply is rapidly running out. ALSO READ | Hollywoodbets […]

Twitter CEO Elon Musk and Rowan Atkinson, famous for his role as ‘Mr Bean’, have more in common than you might expect: Both crashed a McLaren F1. Atkinson bought a McLaren F1, once the world’s fastest car, in 1997 and in an interview with GQ in 2022 duly said it was the favourite whip he owned. ALSO […]

Veteran rugby commentator Hugh Bladen is healthy and in good spirits after suffering two strokes back in October 2021. WATCH | Rugby star’s rescue gets Hugh Bladen commentary The 78-year-old legend recently moved to Cape Town with his wife to stay with his daughter after his health scare. According to The South African’s Mubeen Mohamed, in a recent interview […]

The submersible carrying five people to see the remains of the Titanic at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean is still missing despite a massive search operation. HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE TITAN SUBMERSIBLE On Wednesday, the Ocean Gate Expeditions confirmed that sounds had been emitted in the search area where the Titan submersible […]

Many footballer fans are wondering why hundreds of footballers are seeking a move to the league in Saudi Arabia. Huge salaries are attracting top footballers in Europe to the Gulf kingdom. Ever since the World Cup was announced to be staged in Qatar, we’ve seen an increase number of top players joining Middle East teams. Many of […]

Well, it is very important for all men to take a healthy breakfast in the morning to remain fit and healthy as well as energetic. However, unfortunately, maximum men do not follow this and suffer from several troubles or diseases. When your body is not getting the proper vitamins, protein, calcium, fiber, sodium, nutrition, potassium, […]

The black fedora worn by pop superstar Michael Jackson just before he dazzled the world with his moonwalk dance for the first time will be up for grabs in September during a Paris auction of music memorabilia. ALSO READ | Elton John, Guns N’ Roses take to the stage as Glastonbury Festival opens The King of Pop […]

With the winter school holidays quite literally almost upon us, parents will be searching high and low for ideas to keep kids entertained. If you find yourself up in the North West this holiday period, be sure to check out these four activities at Sun City that are perfect for the kiddies… ESCAPE ROOMS AT […]

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. […]