Netball World Cup 2023

Proteas name squad for Netball World Cup in Cape Town

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:54

Netball South Africa has announced the 15-player squad that will represent South Africa at the first ever Netball World Cup on African soil. Proteas head coach Norma Plummer has been in camp with a group of South African-based players who are on a four-week hiatus from the Netball League. The overseas-based players were not part of […]

Lotto - 20 May

Lotto draw: R66 million up for grabs tonight – GUARANTEED

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:46

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Saturday, 20 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, […]

Surfing

South African para surfing teens dreaming of Olympic glory

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:28

Sitting on his wheelchair on a sandy Cape Town beach, Raemondo Lessing, 16, watches on as fellow surfers ride the same waves he learnt his craft on. WIN | SOCCER QUIZ | FIVE simple answers could win you R500 in cash! Having lost both his legs and arms to meningitis when he was only a few […]

Karoo National Park SANParks

No cash: Another SANParks park goes cashless

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 19:00

SANParks recently announced that yet another one of their parks will be going cash-free this year. As part of a broader cashless initiative which began earlier in 2021, the Karoo National Park will now no longer accept cash as a means of payment for conservation/entry fees from 1 June. Last month in April, two of the Table Mountain National […]

Jannie de Beer Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup flashback: Jannie de Beer drop goal king

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:31

Japanese star and Rugby World Cup 2019 fan favourite Yu Tamura has slotted an incredible drop goal from a goal-line dropout, sparking memories of Springbok  flyhalf Jannie de Beer. ALSO READ | Rugby World Cup legends head-to-head: Bryan Habana vs Jonah Lomu Tamura landed the drop goal in the first half of last weekend’s Japan Rugby League One semi-finals. Despite the distance […]

South Africa e-Visa System

South Africa to open e-visas to these 20 countries

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:18

South Africa is a country that generally welcomes visitors and grants visa-free entry to a number of nationalities. However, there are some foreign nationals that do require visas to pass through the country’s borders. ENTRY TO SA A number of visitors wish to travel to South Africa but are often deterred by lengthy visa delays […]

Anathi Qolo to lead much-changed Bulls Daisies

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:03

The Bulls Daisies will visit the EP Queens at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay, on Saturday, 20 May. Anathi Qolo will lead a much-changed Bulls Daisies outfit when they return to action (after their second-round bye) in the 2023 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division competition. ANATHI QOLO TO LEAD BULLS DAISIES The […]

Sable antelope

Kruger National Park: Rare sighting of two Sable antelope – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 12:08

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of two Sable antelope fighting – a rare sight indeed. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned […]

SA grants Turkey's Karpowership to deal with load shedding

South Africa grants Turkey’s Karpowership deal to ease the load shedding crisis

By Fazila Olla 19-05-23 11:31

The National Department of Transport announced on Thursday that South Africa has granted Turkey’s Karpowership access to the three ports of Ngqura, Durban and Saldanha Bay for 20 years. The statement said the Minister approved the application on 26 February 2023, in consultation with and supported by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The Turkish-owned […]

SPCA

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Old Macdonald has something better than a farm

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 09:16

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a once-abused pony has found solace and a place to call home. MUST READ | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives Thanks to the collective efforts of caring individuals, including a local community, the SPCA, and a compassionate individual who opened her heart, this […]

Eastern Cape

Semigration: Why the Eastern Cape is the new promised land

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 19:12

The Eastern Cape is one of three coastal provinces – along with KZN and the Western Cape – benefiting from semigration. Residential property data has shown some notable trends in the South African housing market, mainly due to the semigration of residents from Gauteng to coastal regions like the Eastern Cape. Factors driving semigration in […]

O.R. Tambo International Airport travel

New regional airline heading to Johannesburg: All the flight details

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 17:49

Zambia’s national airline Zambia Airways, which has its hub at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka will soon be flying to Johannesburg. The airline was established in 2014 through a joint venture partnership between Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, and the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Zambia Airways currently operates domestic flights from Lusaka […]

From factory packer to qualified KZN teacher

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 17:06

A 52-year-old grandmother who started as a factory packer recently graduated and is now a qualified teacher with a degree. MZOBE STARTED AS A PACKER OF A LARGE FACTORY, WORKING LONG HOURS The 52-year-old Halala Zanele Mzobe obtained her degree from SANTS, Private Higher Education Institution. This leading distance learning institution recently hosted its ceremony […]

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[PHOTOS] – More court glam: Thabo Bester’s Burberry hoodie costs R18k

By Hennely Nel 18-05-23 14:50

Thabo Bester’s virtual court appearance – in a Burberry hoodie – is the talk of Twitter streets, and so is the price tag! Despite being behind bars at the Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria, the convicted criminal showed off his fashion finesse. ALSO READ: Burberry baddie: Thabo Bester given special treatment? [photos] Alongside his co-accused – […]

2024 Grammy Awards nominees

Taylor Swift yells at security guard while performing ‘Bad Blood’

By Hennely Nel 18-05-23 14:36

During a concert in Philadelphia, American singer Taylor Swift nearly interrupted her performance to defend a fan from a security guard. On May 7, when performing Bad Blood at Lincoln Financial Field, Taylor Swift requested a security guard in the audience to stop what he was doing to a fan. Taylor Swift didn’t allow her show to get in […]

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Kruger Park: Elephant with impressive pair of tusks – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 13:38

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of an elephant with an impressive – and sharp-looking – pair of tusks. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, […]

FoodForward SA implements new initiative to fight malnutrition in SA’s children

NPO implements new initiative to fight malnutrition in SA’s children

By Fazila Olla 18-05-23 11:49

  Registered NPO FoodForward SA (FFSA), launched its Mother and Child Nutrition Programme, this week in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. The child-centred food intervention will be implemented in collaboration with Philani Nutrition Centre and is aimed at addressing the growing problem of malnutrition, especially during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, in food-insecure households. […]

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Guess how much money you need to be in South Africa’s top 1% richest?

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 11:14

Knight Frank’s Wealth Sizing Model, updated this week, has revealed how much money individuals require in order to be among the top 1% of wealthiest in their countries. PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight The entry point for Monaco – the wealthiest nation – is a staggering $12.4 million (R241 million). Rounding out the Top […]

Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys are living it up in South Africa: Sharks, rugby and golf

By Garrin Lambley 17-05-23 20:38

After months of anticipation, the Backstreet Boys are finally in South Africa and loving it. Here’s what the boys have been up to while in the country. ALSO READ: International approval: Chris Brown co-signs Lloyiso Gijana THE BACKSTREET BOYS ARE LIVING IT UP WHILE IN SOUTH AFRICA Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian […]

Recipe of the Day: Vanilla rice pudding with marshmallows [Video]

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-05-23 19:19

Enjoy a classically simple dessert with a sweet twist when you make your vanilla rice pudding with toasted marshmallows for the family. NEWS SPORT CULTURE LIFESTYLE BUSINESS & FINANCE STUDENTLIFE VIDEO WIN Vanilla rice pudding with toasted marshmallows. Image by KamranAydinov on Freepik Recipe of the Day: Vanilla rice pudding with marshmallows [Video] Enjoy a classically simple […]

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