China’s population will no longer be the world’s highest. India’s population will overtake it this year at an estimated population of 1.42 billion. It’s an epochal transition which speaks to other underlying demographic changes across the world, including the fact that China’s population has peaked and is now falling. Meanwhile, the region with the fastest-rising population – from a current base of around 1.4 […]

The South African rand firmed in early trade on Monday, recovering from an all-time low hit against the dollar last week as investors were spooked by possible sanctions amid U.S. allegations. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND REGAINS SOME GROUND At 0750 GMT, the rand traded at 19.050 against the dollar, 1.45% stronger than its previous close. The […]

Two Goodwood Correctional Services warders were arrested in Cape Town on Monday for allegedly accepting bribes from inmates. The Hawks arrested two Goodwood Correctional Services warders for allegedly “hooking up” inmates in return for favours and privileges. READ: 19-year-old missing after swimming in Port Shepstone WARDERS ALLEGEDLY TOOK BRIBES FROM INMATES AT GOODWOOD PRISON The Hawks Serious Corruption […]

A fitting resting place for “The King”: six months after his death, Brazil opened Pele’s gilded football=tirfed tomb to the public. It is a final resting place fit for “The King”: six months after the death of the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, Brazil opened Pele’s gilded, football-turfed tomb to the public Monday. […]

It’s time for great news if you love Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane. Here’s a big update from the club’s media spokesperson Vina Maphosa. Gather all Kaizer Chiefs fans in this article! An Amakhosi official has confirmed the club’s stance on Arthur Zwane amid boiling pressure to fire the club legend. READ MORE: Bobby spills […]

Johannesburg acting Mayor, Kenny Kunene was embroiled in a heated argument with a caretaker of a hijacked building in Hilbrow. There was a heated exchange between acting Joburg Mayor Kenny Kunene and the caretaker of the Park Lane flats in Hillbrow, who refused to disclose the owners of the property. ALSO READ: WATCH: Acting Joburg mayor […]

The PSL has declined Maritzburg United’s request to postpone their final DStv Premiership match of the season against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has declined Maritzburg United’s request to postpone their final DStv Premiership match of the season against Mamelodi Sundowns. ALSO READ: THREE REASONS PITSO MOSIMANE COULD TAKE OVER FROM ZWANE AT CHIEFS The decision has disappointed club chairperson Farouk Kadodia. […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a cheetah standing atop a distance marker inside the park. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “It looks like Usain Bolt is heading to Skukuza….” SEE | Kruger Park: […]

The highly-anticipated GR Corolla is set to land in South Africa soon, and the Japanese carmaker has released pricing of its hot hatch. The GR Corolla is set to touch down in South Africa imminently and the local arm of the Japanese carmaker has released pricing for the hot hatch. But before we get to […]

The GWM Ora will make its public debut at the NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show and will be installed as South Africa’s cheapest electric car. Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motors (GWM) has released pricing ahead of its new electric car, the GWM Ora, that’s set to make its local debut at the NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show […]

If you’ve ever wondered if it was possible to take an Uber ride from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Tsoanelo “Tsoanieskits” Moyo has just proven that it indeed is! According to Moyo, the trip was the craziest thing he has ever done. “I don’t believe we are doing this, I can’t believe we are doing this. […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 15 May 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 Monday, 15 […]

The SANDF visit comes amid US allegations that South Africa has supplied arms to Russia, which is at war with Ukraine. According to Russian news agencies quoting the country’s Ministry of Defence, the commander of the South Africa National Defence Force’s (SANDF) ground forces is in the Russian capital of Moscow. READ: Severe thunderstorms to hit these THREE […]

This week’s water levels sees a slight decline in the costal province. This is expected to continue in the winter season. The costal province is expecting a rainy few days ahead. The water levels are also expected to decline during the winter season. ALSO READ: Dam levels: Eastern Cape dam water levels weekly update Just like […]

The 2022/23 DStv Premiership season is just one match away from its conclusion and the race is still on for bragging rights as the country’s top goal scorer. Mamelodi Sundowns’ Namibian star Peter Shalulile proved last season to be the deadliest DStv Premiership striker in the country – and he’s on track to ‘defend’ his title. ALSO READ: ITUMELENG KHUNE WILLING TO […]

Two-time major champion Dustin Johnson claimed his second LIV Golf title on Sunday, edging Cameron Smith and Branden Grace in a playoff at Cedar Ridge Country Club near Tulsa, Oklahoma. ALSO READ: Major golf in 2023: When are they and who can play? Johnson birdied his final hole in regulation to get into the playoff then birdied the par-four 18th with a putt from […]

Dis-Chem co-founder Ivan Saltzman will step down as CEO at the end of June 2023 after 45 years at the helm. ALSO READ | ‘My last prescription’: Steve Hofmeyr bids Dis-Chem farewell Saltzman, now 73, will be succeeded by current CFO Rui Morais, effective 1 July 2023. Morais, 38, joined the company in 2010 and has been CFO and an executive […]

If Kaizer Chiefs do shake up their coaching staff, recruiting Pitso Mosimane to work with Arthur Zwane would be a great move. On Monday, leading SABC Sport journalist Mazola Molefe dropped the bombshell that Chiefs are weighing up coaching changes after a season that has not lived up to expectations, and that has seen no trophies brought […]

Tickets for the Vodacom URC Grand Final at DHL Stadium will go on sale at 10:00 on Thursday, exclusively from Ticketpro. READ MORE: URC final: Date, kick-off time, ticket info for Stormers title decider How much will URC Grand Final tickets cost? Tickets for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium will […]

EFF leader, Julius Malema says former Eskom COO and CEO, Matshela Koko and Brian Molefe should return to fix the ailing power utility. The sentiment comes as various energy experts have said that South Africans will experience a cold winter and have not ruled out the possibility of Eskom implementing higher stages of load shedding. […]

Durban-based snake rescuer Nick Evans catched a 1.8m long black mamba in Westville, hiding in a retaining wall. According to Evans, the homeowner was walking in his garden when he came across the snake. READ MORE: Kruger Park ranger will return to crocodile attack site [WATCH] SNAKE TAKES COVER When it saw him, it panicked […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has painted a bleak picture of the countries energy crisis but has reiterated commitment to end loadshedding. South Africans should brace themselves for a gloomy cold winter as President Cyril Ramaphosa has painted a bleak picture of the countries energy crisis. Ramaphosa was speaking in Chatsworth Durban where the party welcomed new […]

Times are tough and we’re here to offer motorists car advice that will help extend the lifespan of their vehicles. The global economy is in tatters thanks to the impact of the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates and logistical nightmares thanks to a shortage of cars due to the pandemic, according to Business Insider. GOOD […]

EFF Member of parliament, Thembinkosi Apleni was found dead at his home on Friday in Qonce, Eastern Cape, the party confirmed. ALSO READ: Bid to have murder case withdrawn against ex-ANC MP set aside by court EFF MEMBER DIES AT HIS HOME Thembinkosi Apleni represented the Eastern Cape as an EFF permanent delegate to the National […]

Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to be hot on the hills of a player who is currently on the books of one of the Soweto giants. READ | FOUR CLUBS INTERESTED IN KAIZER CHIEFS DEFENDER Sundowns are no strangers to opening their cheque book, and they will almost certainly do so again with Tlakusani Mthethwa thought to be a […]