In the unbearable midday heat, a Libyan patrol near the border with Tunisia comes across a black African migrant who collapsed on the reddish-brown desert sand. He is barely breathing, and officers try to revive him gently with a few drops of water on his lips. The man is one among hundreds of migrants arriving […]

Banyana Banyana captain Thembi Kgatlana has revealed that she lost three of her family members over the past few weeks. The 27-year-old scored the crucial winner to see South Africa through to the last 16 of the Fifa Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. Speaking after the game, Kgatlana mentioned that the team has faced criticism during their […]

Judith Mabitsela’s farming cooperative is still going strong despite harsh weather conditions, COVID-19 and criminals. A passionate Limpopo farmer is determined to reap the rewards of her hard work despite the many challenges she faces. ALSO READ: Impeding El Nino no greater cause for alarm for farmers Judith Mabitsela (52) is the woman behind Tseditala Farming […]

Did you miss the full moon on Tuesday, 1 August? Well you can see the next one on 30 August 2023. A full moon occurs approximately once a month, but it is not always perfectly full. This is due to the rotation, which means that we always see the same side of the moon, but […]

In recent years, health experts have discovered some incredible facts about the intimate connection between our gut and mental health. In this regard, we know that the health of our gut can affect our emotional well-being and functioning. As we are also aware, along with a regular, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, supplements play a […]

Ottie Clarke, a single man from Australia, went on a first date with a woman and experienced a burning sensation on his lips after kissing her. ALSO READ: Watch: Drama as groomsman checks husband’s breath before kissing bride [Video] OTTIE’S DATING DEBACLES In a shocking twist, Ottie discovered that it wasn’t an allergic reaction to […]

Kaizer Chiefs are set to open their DSTV Premiership account on the weekend, and have been finalising their squad ahead of the Chippa United opener. READ | EX-ORLANDO PIRATES COACH LOOKS TO BEAT KAIZER CHIEFS FOR GABADINHO MHANGO REUNION As it stands the number of players Chiefs have brought in, matches the number of players they have allowed to leave at […]

Reuters: The South African rand tumbled over 1% on Tuesday, extending Monday’s losses as global risk-off sentiment increased. At 0905 GMT, the rand traded at 18.0325 against the dollar, about 0.85% weaker than its previous close. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND TUMBLED It had weakened to as much as 18.0884 earlier in the day. The dollar last […]

Saido Mane has left Bayern Munich after just one year with the German club. The 31-year-old forward has agreed a move from FC Bayern to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Mane joined the German giants from Liverpool a year ago but struggled to adjust despite a promosing start. MANE NEVER GOT GOING AT BAYERN In […]

South African rugby legend Siya Kolisi has teamed up with SA Tourism UK to produce an advert that showcases the very best of South Africa. And whilst it’s aimed at the Brits, it’s very likely to lure many SA expats home for the holidays! The spectacular ad features everything from safaris to surfing, sunrises to […]

A missing toddler was found in a critical condition in Etete near Shakaskraal on Wednesday morning. THE MISSING TODDLER WAS REPORTED MISSING ON MONDAY AFTERNOON According to IPSS Search and Rescue division, the 21-month-old baby was reported missing from a homestead in Etete near Shakaskraal on Monday at around 16:00. “Search and rescue efforts were started […]

Banyana Banyana came from a goal down to beat Italy 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup match. A win for South Africa saw them qualify for the round of 16 for the first time. ALSO READ: Desiree Ellis says Banyana have a plan to ‘hurt’ Italy Banyana came into the match knowing that nothing but a win will […]

From the Union Buildings For two days, several world leaders gathered in Paris, France for a global summit on financing development and climate action in developing economies. ALSO READ: She’s back: Ndabeni-Abrahams to deliver keynote speech at global summit While such international summits may seem like a world apart from the daily challenges that South Africans face – […]

It might have been because of Covid that Mthobeli Ndaleni returned to South Africa, but thanks in part to the exceptional experience he received abroad – cooking for America’s basketball and golfing royalty – Ndaleni’s career has taken off back home. The South African chef worked alongside US celebrity, Chef Francisco, earning his ‘stars and […]

It seems Lebo M’s estranged wife, Pretty Samuels, was completely in the dark about the music legend’s plans to file for divorce. ALSO READ: ‘Serial husband’: Who are Lebo M’s ex-wives? PRETTY SAMUELS NOT AWARE SHE AND LEBO M ARE SEPERATED The businesswoman has told Zimoja that she is not aware they are getting divorced or that they […]

Rapper iFani, also known as Mzayifani Mzondeleli Boltina, left the music industry for nearly six years due to the immense pressure and strain he experienced during his rise to fame and success. ALSO READ: ‘Why block my YouTube money?’: IFani blasts Universal Music IFANI THE BEGINNING The 37-year-old musician from the Eastern Cape, best known […]

The Springboks will take on Argentina in Buenos Aires this Saturday, and immediately afterwards, the national coaches will be expected to sit down and make the absolute final decisions on the World Cup squad. READ | Updated World Rugby rankings after Springboks’ scrappy win This 33-man squad will be revealed early next week, and there’s a […]

Become an organ donor and save lives In 2016, Kopeli Mosoatsi, a former professional soccer player, received the devastating news that he had kidney failure and needed a kidney transplant from a suitable organ donor. What followed was a six-year wait for a suitable kidney to be found, which eventually happened last year. “I cried […]

Not that many years ago – in fact, the day before the RWC 2019 final – I sat in my daughter’s school assembly wearing my Springbok rugby jersey (couldn’t resist taunting, just a little)… writes writer, wife, mother and dreamer ANDREA ZANIN, who now lives in the UK and is author of Our Fireside Stories.  […]

Bongi Mbonambi will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina, with the abrasive hooker set to skipper the side despite many thinking Lukhanyo Am was the likely choice. Mbonambi – who will earn his 60th Test cap this weekend – takes over the captain’s responsibilities in the […]

South Africans living in or near Edinburgh, Scotland, are in for a treat as popular South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout will be performing in the legendary city from Wednesday 2 August until 27 August. After touching down in the Scottish capital this week, Schalk said: “Lekker EDINBURGH ??????? I’ve come from the country where we […]

Load-shedding is a regular and unavoidable reality in South Africa. And Eskom’s recent tariff hike in July is putting further pressure on households. We turned to Private Property to find out the appliances that consume the most electricity in your home, so you don’t have to waste unnecessary money on electricity. APPLIANCES THAT CONSUME THE MOST […]

Jacques Nienaber has revealed why one of the most influential Springbok players has been overlooked for selection in the Rugby World Cup warm-up against Argentina this coming Saturday. ALSO READ: Springbok injury update — Star lock ruled out… again WHY JADEN WAS ABSENT IN PREVIOUS TESTS IN 2023 Scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has not featured in any […]

FRINGE BOKS: THEIR TIME TO SHINE The Rugby World Cup is around the corner, and our beloved Springboks, or Boks, are getting ready to lock horns with the Pumas. But there’s a twist in the tale: this match is a big opportunity for the Fringe Boks to strut their stuff on an international platform. THE […]

The Springboks will play their first Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Argentina without one of the team’s primary second rowers because he was deemed medically unfit to participate. Head coach Jacques Nienaber named his Springboks match day 23 for Saturday’s showdown against the Pumas in Buenos Aires, with Bongi Mbonambi inserted as team captain […]