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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Searchers are continuing to scour 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 only has oxygen for up to 96 hours (4 days). ALSO READ | Hollywoodbets […]

UN envoy Abdoulaye Bathily said Monday that a deal between Libyan rival camps over long-delayed elections contained “politically contested issues” that could spark a new crisis in the divided country. Presidential and parliamentary elections were due to be held in Libya in December 2021 but were never organised as differences between rival administrations persisted on […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 20 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 Tuesday, 20 […]

  It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 20 June 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R47 million (PowerBall) R23 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you […]

Nasreddine Nabi and Kaizer Chiefs seem to be edging closer to agreed terms, which could spell the end of Arthur Zwane’s head coach tenure. According to SABC Sport, Chiefs seem willing to accept a compromise in order to secure the services of Nabi, who has become their No 1 target in terms of a blockbuster new […]

The 127th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 1 July will host a capacity field of 20, including two reserves. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE According to the official Hollywoodbets Durban July website, with five runners in the 18-horse field, Justin Snaith holds a strong hand in this year’s race after the field was announced […]

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’: […]

With South Africa facing a lengthy driver’s license backlog, are you still insured if your license has expired? In light of yet another breakdown of South Africa’s driver’s license printing machine, and the 350 000-applicant backlog confirmed by the Department of Transport (DOT), are you still insured if your driver’s license has expired? ARE YOU INSURED IF […]

Siya Kolisi has given another positive update on his recovery, saying he is aiming to be back on the field in one of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup warm-up games. Kolisi had surgery to his knee at the end of April and he’s been doing intense rehabilitation since, in the hope of making a full […]

Searchers are frantically scouring the North Atlantic for a missing submersible that had been due to take passengers to visit the Titanic wreckage. VIRAL | FAQ: SARS tax season – How does the auto-assessment work? Fears for the safety of the five people onboard are growing as the vessel only has oxygen for up to 96 hours (4 days). ALSO READ […]

Ugandan police said Monday that 20 people had been arrested for suspected collaboration with the notorious militia group blamed for last week’s grisly attack on a school near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Twenty arrests have been made of suspected collaborators, suspected ADF collaborators,” police spokesman Fred Enanga told a press conference, […]

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed new military and security chiefs in the latest in a flurry of key decisions after being sworn in last month. Tinubu, 71, took over from Muhammadu Buhari on May 29 following victory in elections in February whose results are being challenged in court by opposition parties. Replacing key staff […]

Kaizer Chiefs fans can expect a very different looking side with a several stars likely to follow Erick Mathoho and Phathushedzo Nange out of Naturena. MUST READ: PITSO MOSIMANE HIRES FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS AND ORLANDO PIRATES MEN! Amakhosi legend Mathoho was the first confirmed confirmed player exit. Since then, Bafana Bafana midfielder Nange has followed him […]

Putting a smile on that dial every day is not as easy as it used to be when it seems like one has little control over many of the variables in our lives. Persistent state-controlled power cuts, the rising cost of living, the country’s failing infrastructure, and a general feeling of doom and gloom about the […]

Pitso Mosimane may have turned down coaching Kaizer Chiefs but he is set to hire these men who were formerly involved with Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates. MUST READ: PITSO MOSIMANE TO BRING FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES MAN TO NEW CLUB Mosimane previously insisted that he will be bringing his all-South African technical staff with him to his […]

If I may take you back to the first time I entered prison, it felt like stepping into an entirely different world. I had no idea what to expect or what would be demanded of me. As I entered the prison, the air was filled with shouts from people asking, “Who are you?” “Where are […]