South African Football Association has elected former ‘Banyana Banyana’ player Lydia Monyepao as the new CEO after Tebogo Motlanthe left. Following former South African Football Association (SAFA) chief executive officer Tebogo Motlanthe resignation with immediate effect, on 8 May, former Banyana Banyana player Lydia Monyepao was appointed as his replacement and the news have had […]

It’s time to imagine the end of Maritzburg United. The KwaZulu-Natal club are thought to be preparing to sell. Football is not an easy business and Maritzburg United are the latest example. ALSO READ: How Pirates took player at his club’s training to sign ALSO READ: Pirates announce hotel deal for fans MARITZBURG UNITED TO […]

Just days after one Woolworths shopper found a live rat in a pack of free-range chicken, another documented how he paid just eight cents for a 24-bulk piece portion, the equivalent of four whole chickens. In a TikTok video that has gone viral, the customer shows how he got away with the store’s labelling error. […]

Veteran Kaizer Chiefs keeper Itumeleng Khune has suggested that formal contract extension talks have yet to begin. Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix Recently, reports have suggested that some ‘positive’ initial talks had been held between Chiefs and Itumeleng Khune, who will turn 36-years-old in June. These preliminary discussions may have been taking place between […]

The popular song by gospel music legend Betusile Mcinga makes history once more by winning song of the year. Sensation gospel singer Betusile Mcinga is a Song of the Year winner for 2023. Image via Instagram @betusile READ MORE: Julius Malema’s R1.2m seats at his table are all sold out: ‘Platinum is gone’ Betusile Mcinga […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 10 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 Wednesday, 10 […]

Are you ready for the 10 May 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

Hundreds of protesters from Limpopo villages closed two main roads on Tuesday demanding that the road from Musina to Thohoyandou be tarred. Protesters closed two roads, demanding that the Musina-Thohoyandou road, which is impassable in the rain, be tarred. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare via Groundup Hundreds of protesters from four Limpopo villages closed two main roads […]

Construction began on Africa’s first biophilic building, The Fynbos, in Bree Street, Cape Town. The building incorporates natural elements into its design. ALSO READ: LOOK: Inside Cape Town’s spectacular Iron Man Villa: A futuristic architectural masterpiece THE FYNBOS: A BIOPHILIC BUILDING IN THE HEART OF CAPE TOWN The 24-story building will be home to 689 […]

The Meta-owned messaging platform (WhatsApp) is no longer available on 49 smartphones, including two older iPhones. ALSO READ: Truecaller will soon integrate its services into WhatsApp WHATSAPP WILL NOT FUNCTION ON OLDER PHONES WhatsApp frequently updates its messaging app, and occasionally, older devices can no longer keep pace with the latest features. As a result, WhatsApp will cease […]

The new R100 banknote that was unveiled by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last Wednesday is now in circulation – and some South Africans already have them in their wallets. WARNING | Kruger National Park: Hyenas and lion feast on giraffe – PICTURES A SAPeople reader sent through this picture having just withdrawn cash from an ATM in […]

Cape Town City has been forced to change the game-day venue as Stormers call dibs on DHL Stadium for Saturday. The Cape Town Stadium. Photo: Hansueli Krapf. City have had to move their scheduled DStv Premiership clash against Richards Bay on Saturday, 13 May to the Athlone Stadium. City was set to host Richards Bay […]

Orlando Pirates could reportedly be without a key player for the remainder of the season, including the Nedbank Cup final. Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates celebrates with teammates. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix With just a few weeks left until the end of the 2022-23 campaign, Pirates are set to finish second in the DStv Premiership, while […]

Several ratepayers’ associations in and around ‘Cape Town’s Red Light District’ are fed up and intend to take action against alleged pimps and sex workers in the area. READ: EFF turns 10: Want a seat at Julius Malema’s table? It’ll cost you R1.2 million! MULTIPLE RATEPAYERS’ ASSOCIATIONS REPORT PROPERTIES BEING BOUGHT FOR BROTHELS AND BOARDING HOUSES […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared pictures of a pack of hyenas and a male lion – as well as a vulture – feasting on a giraffe. 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: “Oksalayo comrades have to eat a […]

Caller identification app, Truecaller will soon integrate its services into WhatsApp to help users spot spam calls on the messaging app. WhatsApp and Truecaller to collaborate in an effort to reduce spam calls. Images: Pixabay/File image Truecaller will soon integrate its caller identification services into WhatsApp and other messaging apps to help users spot spam […]

Al Jama-ah has threatened to sue the DA if Mpho Phalatse does not retract her claim that Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is a scammer. Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has been elected the new mayor of Johannesburg, beating ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and DA’s Mpho Phalatse. Image: Twitter/ @NatashaN_Phiri Al Jama-ah has given Democratic Alliance caucus leader in the […]

Due to unseasonal heavy rains in the Kruger National Park, several key roads and bridges are currently under flood. SEE | Kruger Park: Ranger shares picture of black mambas killed by car – LOOK In a post by the South African National Parks Facebook page on Tuesday, it was confirmed that the Sand river Bridge is currently closed due […]

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Wednesday, 10 May, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest millionaire. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, […]

Ford’s Ranger Raptor and Volkswagen’s Amarok are the latest bakkies to be launched locally, we find out which one is the most powerful. The newly-launched Ford Ranger Raptor quicky established itself as one of the fastest bakkies on sale in South Africa. A recent test conducted by fellow motoring journalist Mark Jones of The Citizen revealed how […]

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has lashed out at unfair criticism, saying they give him good energy. Rhulani Mokwena Image Source: (@Masandawana/Twitter) Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena says he is not angered by the criticism he receives from the fans and football pundits. ALSO READ: Rhulani Mokwena warns Sundowns it’s not over against CR Belouizdad Instead, […]

You can now skip all the scrolling to find the latest trending Twitter videos cause we’ve got your back with all the latest viral videos. People dive into sewer to collect currency notes. Image: @JournoDevRaj/Twitter Searching for the latest trending videos on Twitter can be frustrating as everyone tries to ride the hashtag wave. So, The South African has made […]

The new R100 banknote that was unveiled by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last Wednesday reportedly contains a spelling error in the Xitsonga translation of ‘Reserve Bank’. MUST READ | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths v Pick n Pay – and more As reported by the SAPeople website, the SARB launched the country’s latest coins and banknotes together with the Nelson Mandela Foundation last week. […]

Eskom supplied the Botswana Power Corporation with electricity to restart its national grid after it suffered a blackout on Monday. Botswana’s Morupule B Power Station. Image: Botswana Power Corporation. READ MORE: Fire traps Bangladeshi shopkeepers inside burning shop Eskom helped the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) restart the grid after the neighbouring country experienced a nationwide blackout […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 9 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 Tuesday, 9 […]