Car affordability in SA

Here’s how badly South Africa ranks in car affordability

By TheSouthAfrican.com 19-06-23 17:44

A new study on car affordability has found that South Africa ranks worst when comparing the ratio of car prices to average disposable income in the country. According to the study conducted by Compare the Market Australia, and reported on by BusinessLive. South Africa ranks worse than Columbia, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. CAR […]

Fuel myths

Don’t be fooled: Fuel-saving myths debunked

By TheSouthAfrican.com 19-06-23 17:39

There are plenty of fuel-saving myths doing the rounds on the internet. And with fuel prices at record levels, you can always do that bit extra to save money on fuel each month. ALSO READ: Here’s how badly SA ranks in car affordability Here we’re going to debunk a few of the crazy fuel hacks that are circling the […]

Temba Bavuma and Boucher Revel in Sweet Proteas Summer

Bavuma, Miller and Markram lead CSA Awards list

By Wade Pretorius 19-06-23 17:36

Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, and David Miller all feature prominently among the men’s nominees for the 2023 CSA Awards. Cricket South Africa has unveiled the nominees for the annual CSA Awards in recognition of ‘A Summer to Celebrate’ from an unforgettable 2022-23 season. BAVUMA IN THE MIX Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, […]

Ten elephants escape Ithala Game Reserve

Kruger Park: Who doesn’t like seeing a herd of elephants cross the road?

By Garrin Lambley 19-06-23 17:30

A Kruger National Park game ranger has posted a video clip of a herd of elephants crossing the road. PICTURE | Kruger National Park: How many zebras can you see? PICTURE | Kruger Park: Impala pictured with horns growing BACKWARDS The herd contained adults as well as several adorable younger elephants. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions […]

Western Cape dam levels

Cape Town dam levels near capacity as rain lashes the Western Cape

By Garrin Lambley 19-06-23 17:16

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following ongoing heavy rainfall and show that three of the six dams are currently exceeding capacity. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! IT’S BACK! | Hellmann’s mayonnaise returns to shelves in South Africa The six major […]

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Miraculous escape for driver in Cape Town traffic – PHOTO

By Garrin Lambley 19-06-23 17:12

One Cape Town driver can thank their lucky stars after reportedly walking away unscathed from an horrific-looking incident in peak traffic on Monday, 19 June. As reported by the 1Second Facebook page, the M3 Southbound was closed at UCT mid-morning after a tree landed on the windscreen and bonnet of a bakkie. They don’t call it […]

Pitso Mosimane salary

Pitso hires former Chiefs star

By Siseko Gwegwe 19-06-23 16:18

Not a lot of Kaizer Chiefs supporters will easily remember Tlou Molekwane. He only made 15 appearances in three seasons. ALSO READ: Maritzburg star leaves, should Amakhosi pounce? ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs star buys parents a car PITSO MOSIMANE LAUNCHES HIS SOCCER SCHOOL, HIRES FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS STAR As reported via social media last week, the Pitso Mosimane […]

‘Skeem Saam’: Actor Thabo Mkhabela promoted to casting director

By Rae Seleme 19-06-23 14:20

Skeem Saam actor Thabo Mkhabela, who is popularly known for playing the role of Leshole Mabitsela has been promoted to casting director. ALSO READ:‘Skeem Saam’s’ Thabo Mkhabela: ‘The 50/50 concept wasn’t about money’ THABO MKHABELA: CASTING DIRECTOR The actor Thabo Mkhabela, who plays Leshole Mabitsela on the show is now working behind-the-scenes. Social media blogger @Jabu_Macdonald, who’s […]

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Siya Kolisi film wins prized award at American festival

By Mariette Adams 19-06-23 14:10

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s documentary scooped the top award, as voted for by the audience, at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story‘ is a documentary based on Siya’s life, which released this year. The documentary, directed by Tebogo Malope, was screened at the popular film festival this past week. […]

Drivers licence card machine back in full production

Drivers licence card machine is fixed and production in full swing

By Fazila Olla 19-06-23 10:58

The Department of Transport has announced that the driving licence card production machine is back in full production. This follows the department’s announcement to the public in May 2023 that the machine was taken out of production for three weeks in order to replace a broken part identified during routine maintenance. Department spokesperson, Collen Msibi, […]

petrol and diesel price july

Some petrol stations are closing at night: Here’s why

By Lorne Philpot 16-06-23 20:52

A number of petrol stations now close at night, forcing motorists to have to search for a filling station that is open in the dark. It can be frustrating having to fill up your car at night when streetlights are off, traffic lights do not operate, potholes can’t be seen and there’s no operating petrol […]

O.R. Tambo International Airport travel

High airfares deter domestic air travel for SA businesses

By Lorne Philpot 16-06-23 20:43

It is common knowledge that the cost of air travel in South Africa has increased sharply since 2020. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has put added pressure on the global aviation sector. HIGHER AIRFARES The cost of air travel in South Africa has increased by up to 54% compared to pre-Covid 19 times for […]

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Bafana Bafana v Morocco head-to-head: Who has more wins?

By Eliot Mahlase 16-06-23 20:12

Bafana Bafana have a decent record against the Atlas Lions although they haven’t won against them in 21 years. Bafana Bafana have a golden opportunity to test themselves when they face Morocco in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, 17 June. Both teams have already qualified for the […]

Wi-Fi taxi

Free Wi-Fi in all SA taxis coming soon!

By TheSouthAfrican.com 16-06-23 20:06

Already in its infancy, a venture by Vodacom, WiTaxi and Netstar aims to bring free Wi-Fi to all taxis in SA. Free Wi-Fi in taxis is not such an outlandish concept when you think about it. In Europe, public transport with free Wi-Fi is commonplace. In South Africa, more than 70% of all South Africans […]

Kwesta

Kwesta to celebrate 16 years in the music industry

By Carlifonia Dube 15-06-23 14:16

The countdown has begun as Senzo Vilakazi, popularly known as Kwesta prepares to mark his 16th year in the music industry. The multi award-winning rapper announced that he will be celebrating 16 years in the game with a live tour and concert called The 16th Bar Legacy Tour. The Ngud’ hitmaker is taking the celebration down to Carnival City Big Top […]

Holiday programmes to beat the winter chill

City of Cape Town offers holiday programmes to beat the winter chill

By Fazila Olla 15-06-23 12:59

The City of Cape Town’s libraries and recreational facilities are offering hundreds of programmes this winter school holiday to keep young ones busy and warm. ‘The winter school holiday doesn’t lend itself to many outdoor ventures, but that doesn’t mean children have to be inactive or bored. We have hundreds of programmes planned for the […]

Uyinene Football Club

Foundation honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana kicks off with programme for boys

By Fazila Olla 15-06-23 12:33

At least 48 boys from Qina in Centane, Eastern Cape have been chosen for a sports development programme recently launched by the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation (UMF). The main aim is to foster responsible and compassionate young men as a strategy to combat gender-based violence and femicide. Uyinene Mrwetyana was murdered inside a post office in Claremont, […]

Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

Community gardens bloom from vacant lots in Salt River

By Fazila Olla 15-06-23 12:24

Vacant lots that were used as dumping sites are being turned into safe gardens thanks to a non-profit organisation based in Salt River, Cape Town. A tour guide teamed up with a local horticulturist to form a non-profit organisation and create safe green spaces in the historic suburb. The economic crisis wrought by Covid lockdowns […]

Gauteng to host Jobs Fair on Youth Day

Jobs Fair on Youth Day to be hosted in Gauteng

By Fazila Olla 15-06-23 11:44

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is expected to host a jobs fair in an effort to address unemployment in the province. The jobs fair will be launched this Friday, 16 June 2023, in centres across the province. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the initiative will not only address joblessness but also strengthen the provincial government’s capacity. […]

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