This weekend, when the second Underberg Gran Fondo gets underway on Sunday, the town of Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg will be flooded with off-road bicycles, both mountain and gravel. The event will once again draw competitors looking to make a good impression and capture first place in the numerous races. UNDERBERG GRAN FONDO PUTS […]

After eight years of marriage, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson is splitting from her second husband, actor, Richard Lawson citing irreconcilable differences when she filed for divorce on Wednesday, TMZ reported. TINA KNOWLES-LAWSON WALKS OUT OF SECOND MARRIAGE According to the documents seen by the publications, Tina reportedly asked the court to terminate the ability to award spousal support to […]

The government has resolved to adopt a two-step approach in implementing the analogue switch-off as part of the Broadcast Digital Migration programme. ALSO READ: Villagers express concerns over migration to digital television “This approach is expected to be a win-win approach that will enable analogue switch-off progress, release spectrum and allow key stakeholders to recover from […]

Google search data analysis shows that since Messi’s debut, interest in Inter Miami has outpaced that of Real Madrid and Manchester United both in the US and internationally. According to JeffBet‘s analysis of Google search data, searches for “Inter Miami jersey” and “Inter Miami kit” increased by over 11 and five times the average volume compared […]

Thulas Nxesi, Minister of Employment and Labour, states that his department is willing to engage with the public if they have concerns about the Employment Equity Amendment Act. “If there are people who are worried, we are open for engagement. At this stage, we are engaged in a number of road shows and we are going […]

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has released results from its baseline study which indicate when and where most fatalities involving trucks and buses. The RTMC said its study was based on 4 001 trucks and buses that were involved in fatal crashes between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2022. HERE’S WHERE TRUCK AND BUSES FATALITIES […]

Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler has clarified how it was easy to hold on to Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns target Khanyisa Mayo. Mayo was heavily linked with a move to the two Gauteng clubs, Sundowns and Chiefs but City managed to fend off the interest. ALSO READ I Mayo: Kaizer Chiefs target signs a […]

If you are out and about at dawn in the Pretoria area on Sunday, August 6, 2023, don’t be surprised to be sharing the road with hundreds, or perhaps even thousands of classic cars as they head for the Zwartkops Raceway, south-west of the Capital City, as they head to Cars in the Park. CARS […]

Boikano Sikwane (46) believes that it is important for South Africans to buy locally produced goods so that more jobs can be created and the economy can improve. ALSO READ: Government funding: Millions set aside for youth entrepreneurship in KZN Sikwane is the owner of Chuck Chilli, a proudly South African company that produces a chilli […]

Once upon a time Danny K was a big name in the South African music space. The singer is well known for his collaborations with late hitmaker Mandoza. The musician has won numerous awards and has a ton of hits under his name such as Hurt So Bad, Made To Love You and Brown Eyes. While […]

Eddie Jones has made a big call as he selected rookie Carter Gordon at flyhalf at the expense of the experienced Quade Cooper in the Wallabies starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks. Australia are be desperate for a win having lost their opening two Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks and Argentina respectively. Borne […]

A 29-year-old Masters in Chemistry graduate and former bursary holder from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken it upon himself to become a torchbearer for young professionals who want to join the sector to help find lasting solutions to the country’s water challenges. ALSO READ: Xitsonga Singer Miss Hilary and her mother celebrate […]

Skywatchers in South Africa will be treated to a rare treat in August 2023: two full moons. The first full moon of the month, on August 1, will be called the Sturgeon Moon. The second full moon, on August 30, will be a blue moon. SKYWATCHERS WILL SEE THE FOLLOWING FULL MOONS IN AUGUST: The […]

It has been a troubled last couple of seasons for Orlando Pirates talisman Thembinkosi Lorch and unfortunately, it is about to get worse! READ | AFTER BEATING KAIZER CHIEFS, AMAZULU ARE SET TO BEAT ORLANDO PIRATES TO TRANSFER TARGET! Lorch has seen a mixture of off field issues and injuries derail the promising journey he started at Pirates and […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has banned some of its public representatives (MPs and MPLs) for failing to organise transport for their constituencies to attend the party’s 10th anniversary rally. The rally will be held at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 29 July. EFF BANS REPRESENTATIVES FROM ITS RALLY The party said in January […]

A Soweto-born University of Mpumalanga student’s journey to entrepreneurship is well on course, thanks to a comprehensive cellphone repair programme that is already helping him earn a living while getting through his studies. ALSO READ: Social entrepreneurship: creating sustainable livelihoods Khumbulane Phakathi (20) is one of the 149 beneficiaries of the National Electronic Media Institute of South […]

African migrants pleaded to be saved from a desert zone between Libya and Tunisia on Wednesday 26 July 2023, weeks after Tunisian authorities allegedly dumped dozens of them there with nothing. “We are dying. We are dying by the minute,” a Nigerian who wanted to be identified only by his first name, George, told AFP. “Please, […]

Bakkies Botha is one of the most legendary Springbok rugby players, having featured in 85 Tests while establishing himself as one of the most fearsome ‘enforcers’ world rugby has ever seen. Former All Blacks star to join SuperSport team for RWC However, the modern game is vastly different to what it was when Botha hung […]

Having officially launched the jersey this past week, Orlando Pirates have made the new home and away tops available for sale. ALSO READ: New Kaizer Chiefs jersey prices ALSO READ: Amakhosi reject quality players ORLANDO PIRATES UNVEIL THE NEW JERSEY As previously reported, Adidas has delivered a bold one. ALSO READ: Chiefs move three matches away from Jozi […]

The latest word surrounding the future of Moroka Swallows keeper and AmaZulu target Daniel Akpeyi is that coach Steve Komphela doesn’t want to let him go. As recently reported by The South African, AmaZulu wanted to lure Akpeyi to Durban but it seems he is going nowhere. ALSO READ I AmaZulu to lure Pirates veteran keeper to […]

26-year-old YouTuber and underground model, Leeona Mvandaba, is wanted by the police for an alleged act of theft from her American boyfriend, she stands accused of stealing R18,000. ALSO READ: ‘Not a great thing to do’: Lethabo Shai accused of theft ONLINE MEDIA SENSATION Leeona, who has amassed a significant online following over the years, […]

The most consecutive days to run a marathon distance (female) is 150, achieved by Erchana Murray-Bartlett (Australia), in Australia, from 20 August 2022 to 16 January 2023. Erchana’s attempt took her all the way down the Eastern coast of Australia from Cape York to Melbourne. As well as taking on this challenge for personal achievement, […]

Orlando Pirates have been busy during the current transfer window, with the club finalising both incomings and outgoings ahead of the next season. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REWARD PROMISING YOUNGSTER WITH THREE-YEAR CONTRACT Pirates have been balancing their squad with six new signings announced, being supplemented by seven outgoings as the season draws closer. READ | KAIZER […]

Here are five things to know about Niger, where the country’s president was being detained by guards in what the African Union on Wednesday 27 July 2023 condemned as an “attempted coup”. Niger, a vast West African country that is two-thirds desert, is one of the world’s poorest nations. Half of its 26.2 million people […]

An injury to Sam Cane has forced coach Ian Foster to make one change to the All Blacks lineup and appoint a new captain for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies. Regular skipper Cane suffered a neck injury in his team’s commanding victory over the Springboks a fortnight ago and given his had previously […]