Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk recently found himself bizarrely challenging Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to a cage fight. The interesting exchange left thousands of people quite bemused as they wondered whether or not they were being serious. So far Musk has chosen the venue for the fight but has yet to receive a nod […]

Surrounded by the majestic Magaliesberg mountains, Hartbeespoort, or Harties as it’s affectionately known, is as adventure-packed as it is peaceful. Here are four adventure activities that are a must when in Harties… MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES IN HARTBEESPOORT Guaranteed to get your heart racing. Photo: Daniel Hug / flickr For some seriously adrenaline-spiking activities, why not try […]

Izingane zeS’thembu is a spin-off from uThando Nesthembu and Ezomshado series starring polygamist Musa Mseleku is set to premiere on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161 on Tuesday 27 June at 20:00. ALSO READ: New home, new season! ‘DJ Zinhle: The Unexpected’ renewed MUSA MSELEKU’S KIDS TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN ‘IZINGANE ZES’THEMBU’ Izingane zeS’thembuis is a new series which will look into […]

Caught on Camera finds the most fascinating real-life moments caught on camera. CCTV cameras are often associated with catching criminals and preventing theft, they have also captured some hilarious moments, weird moments, and sometimes terrifying moments. ALSO WATCH: Thief spotted escaping SA Police vans dramatically [Video] Watch real-life moments caught on camera below. Marriage proposal goes horribly wrong […]

Who doesn’t love a birthday freebie? Here are three awesome things SA citizens can do in Johannesburg for free on their birthday… Check out these free things to do on your birthday in Johannesburg. Photo: Qaiser Islam / flickr FREE ENTRY AT GOLD REEF CITY THEME PARK What’s free: Gold Reef City Theme park offers birthday […]

Stay in touch with what is happening around the world with The South African’s viral video selections. The latest viral video is taking the internet by storm and for different reasons. We select the scariest, most entertaining, heartwarming, unique and cringeworthy videos trending on the internet. Today’s Viral Video is about a distressing scene of a car […]

Dubbed one of South Africa’s most-loved Afrofusion bands, Freshlyground fizzled out of the public spotlight after its newfound fame during the 2010 World Cup. The Afrofusion band comprised several talents globally. The band was formed in 2002 in Cape Town. ALSO READ: Zolani Mahola to launch solo career after 17 years with Freshlyground WHERE DID FRESHLYGROUND DISAPPEAR […]

The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) has dismissed a complaint by a viewer who wanted to stop the airing of promotional content featuring bare-breasted actors on Mzansi Magic’s much-loved historical drama series, Shaka ILembe. BCCSA SAYS SHOW MUST GO ON According to the Sunday Times, Multichoice argued that the show’s promos that depict nudity are […]

Award-winning Netflix series Squid Game has done so well that fans can expect to watch the upcoming real-life competition on their TV screens this November. ‘SQUID GAME: THE CHALLENGE’ REALITY COMPETITION TO PREMIERE ON NETFLIX SOON According to ECR, during the Tadum: Global Fan event which was held in Spain over the past weekend, Netflix was said to have announced […]

Scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus to find something to watch can be a hustle, that is why we give you daily updates on what to stream. ALSO READ: A tribute to Kaizer Chiefs legend Erick Tower Mathoho Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Friday, 23 June 2023 – I’m A […]

The winter June-July school holidays have officially arrived in South Africa and parents will be scrambling to find activities to keep kids entertained for the next couple of weeks. If you live in Cape Town or plan to visit over the holidays, here are five fun activities that kids are guaranteed to love… Here are […]

They call themselves the Betereinders, a play on the never-say-die Betereinders – the Afrikaans resistance campaign that held back the British Empire during the South African War in the early 1900s. But the Betereinders are on a different mission, quite literally dedicated to a better end for their country. They want to create a better […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has been signed as Spotify’s newest podcaster. His podcast – talking to some of the more fascinating people on the planet – is slated to begin later this year. The news comes hot on the heels of Spotify’s confirmation that they have cancelled their contract with Meghan Markle after she […]

Scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus to find something to watch can be a hustle, that is why we give you daily updates on what to stream. ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs LIVE UPDATES: Kaizer Chiefs CONFIRM another exit! Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Thursday, 22 June 2023 – That Peter […]

Netflix’s $2.5 billion investment in South Korea is an “opportunity” for local business, the streaming giant’s CEO said Thursday, as he played down a dispute with local internet companies over network usage. South Korea is one of Netflix’s biggest suppliers of television series and films, and boss Ted Sarandos said it was “investing for the long […]

A viral video of Nandipha Magudumana seen outside court without handcuffs has gone viral. But police have insisted they have done nothing wrong. The celebrity aesthetics doctor and her convicted criminal boyfriend, Thabo Bester, along with seven others, appeared at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 20 June. The nine accused face charges ranging from […]

Warrior Season 3 has been voted as June’s most anticipated series by Rotten Tomatoes’ fans. And whilst set in the ruthless world of late 19th Century San Francisco, the HBO series is filmed exclusively in Cape Town, South Africa where SA film crew members have been credited for their world-class professionalism. The large Chinatown sets […]

Tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are in a fierce business rivalry that has spilt over into a playground spat, with the two men offering to fight each other in a cage. FOR MORE BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Months after Musk took over Twitter, Zuckerberg’s Meta hinted it was planning to launch its own text-based social […]

Sunday, 25 June’s episode of Carte Blanche will showcase the investigation of an insurance scam by an alleged fraudster from Soshanguve, north of Pretoria living a lavish life after claiming his death. SET YOUR ALARM | What time is Carte Blanche this Sunday? A loved one’s death is traumatic, costly and takes its toll on families – and communities. But what […]

“Black Panther” star Tenoch Huerta has withdrawn from his latest movie to defend himself against accusations of sexual assault, the Mexican actor told a television station. ALSO READ: ‘Black Panther’ returns to screens, without Chadwick Boseman Huerta, who played the character of Namor the Sub-Mariner in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” denies the allegations made by […]

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 makers of Guurdoon, the first app for singles in Somalia, are hoping to help their fellow citizens find love in a nation with no shortage of challenges. Just don’t call it a dating app. Guurdoon (“seeking marriage” in English) was launched in October last year by the Guryosamo family development centre, whose chairman Ahmed […]

The iconic Glastonbury Festival opens its doors on Wednesday, 21 June with 200 000 music fans set to descend on a farm in southwest England to see acts including Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John. ALSO READ | On what day of the week will Christmas fall in 2023? While able to draw the biggest performers from every genre and generation, the long-running festival is […]

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 […]

Music company Ambitiouz Entertainment is not staying away from controversy as yet another artist is said to have left. As previously reported by The South African on Sunday, songstress Cici left the recording label a few months ago. According to Zimoja, singer and producer S’Villa is also on his way out. ALSO READ: ‘Some are owed 5 months’ salaries’: […]