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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 […]

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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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Dreamt of owning a Franschhoek wine farm? For R75 million you can!

By Garrin Lambley 17-05-23 17:08

The Franschhoek Valley is known for its picturesque views and prestigious wine. Always wanted to own your own boutique wine farm? Well, now you can, for a cool R75 million. ALSO READ: Wowzer! Would you pay R238 million for this Cape Town home? GET YOUR HANDS ON YOUR OWN BOUTIQUE WINE FARM  If you love wine and Franschhoek, owning […]

2023 DFM official projects

Durban FilmMart Institute announces official projects

By Cassie Jo 17-05-23 15:23

The 2023 Durban FilmMart (DFM), Africa’s premier coproduction and finance market, has selected 28 projects for its Pitch and Finance Forum. Under the theme African Constellations, the 14th DFM takes place from 21 – 24 July 2023 as a 4-day physical event in Durban, South Africa.   The Pitch and Finance Forum functions as a crucial […]

DStv Premiership Golden Boot race: Khanyiso Mayo to beat Peter Shalulile?

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-05-23 13:30

The 2022/23 DStv Premiership season is fast wrapping up and golden boot for the country’s top goal scorer are still up for grabs. The 2022/23 DStv Premiership season is fast wrapping up and bragging rights as the country’s top goal scorer are still up for grabs. Mamelodi Sundowns’ Namibian star Peter Shalulile proved last season to be the deadliest DStv Premiership […]

Percy Tau attracts Dutch topflight interest!

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-05-23 12:01

Bafana Bafana international Percy Tau has reportedly found himself back on the radar of European clubs, after recent performances for Al Ahly. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REIGNITE INTEREST IN 30 GOAL SEASON STRIKER! Tau has been in scintillating form for Al Ahly in all competitions this season and that form has not gone unnoticed by clubs […]

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Amy Kleinhans-Curd opens up about fostering her daughter

By Hennely Nel 17-05-23 11:54

Former Miss South Africa (1992) Amy Kleinhans-Curd opened up about fostering her daughter Gugu on the latest episode of the Real Housewives van die Wynlande (RHOWL) which aired on KykNet on Thursday 11 May. ALSO READ: Real Housewives van die Wynlande’: Live from the red carpet! AMY KLEINHANS-CURD OPENS UP ABOUT FOSTERING HER DAUGTER On the latest episode of Real Housewives […]

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Why did the hippos cross the road in St Lucia? – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 17-05-23 11:02

In a recent TikTok video shared by user Claudia Wieman, two hippos were seen crossing the street at night, causing quite a commotion. The video titled “Crazy things in South Africa ?”, has since received over 92 000 views, close to 9 000 likes and over 500 comments. In the video’s caption, the sharer said, “Just a hippo wandering around St Lucia on a […]

Documentary Film Festival Competition

Student Film Competition: R15 000 in prize money

By Garrin Lambley 17-05-23 09:39

The South African website is calling on film students around the country to get creative – and win! If you’re a registered student at a South African university, college or similar and have a social issue you would like to document, now’s your chance. The first step on your path to the R10 000 first […]

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Tennis great Roger Federer visits Lesotho – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 16-05-23 19:48

Tennis legend Roger Federer is currently in Lesotho on a visit with his foundation. ALSO READ: What inspires Andy Murray to keep going on the ATP Tour? Federer, now 41, took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to post to his over 11.5 million followers: “So happy to be with my family in Lesotho ?? on a @rogerfederer.foundation trip”. The […]

Siya Kolisi

Siya Kolisi looking strong on Day 17 on road to recovery – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 16-05-23 19:40

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi has shared an encouraging video of him continuing his recovery from knee surgery. Earlier this month, SA Rugby said it would monitor the rehabilitation of Siya Kolisi following surgery on an injury suffered to his right knee in a recent United Rugby Championship match. Kolisi underwent the operation at the beginning […]

Pitso Mosimane wanted by African giants

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 17:43

Al-Ahli Saudi FC coach Pitso Mosimane is reportedly wanted in North Africa – and this is hardly surprising with his success. ALSO READ: Four Sundowns players honoured by CAF ALSO READ: Pitso to get fired? Chiefs to pounce? INTEREST FROM AFRICA Following his latest success in earning promotion to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ahli, Pitso Mosimane […]

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies regain top spot

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 14:55

Up next for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies is a clash against the University of Johannesburg (UJ) FC on Sunday afternoon. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are back on top following a dominant 3-0 victory over the University of the Western Cape (UWC) at the Tuks Main Stadium on Sunday. A first-half strike from Chuene Morifi, coupled with second-half […]

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns

Four Sundowns players honoured by CAF

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 14:27

The respect for Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions is just getting better by the day. Check out this latest Team of the Week. Following Mamelodi Sundowns’ gutsy and dominant performance against Wydad Casablanca in the CAF Champions League semi-final first leg last weekend, the league has named four Kabo Yellow players in the Team of the […]

Philippi pair beat crime and Covid with fast-food business

How Philippi pair beat crime and Covid with their fast-food business

By Fazila Olla 16-05-23 11:18

The Covid pandemic nearly undid years of effort by Philippi entrepreneurs Siphamadla Mavumengwana and Siphumeze Ramncwana. For two years, their fast-food business was closed and their staff laid off. But the pair have bounced back and in spite of daily struggles with crime, Estratweni Mobile Foods is thriving. Entrepreneurs Siphamadla Mavumengwana and Siphumeze Ramncwana started […]

Pele’s gilded, turf-lined tomb opens to public in Brazil

By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 10:59

A fitting resting place for “The King”: six months after his death, Brazil opened Pele’s gilded football=tirfed tomb to the public. It is a final resting place fit for “The King”: six months after the death of the man widely considered the greatest footballer of all time, Brazil opened Pele’s gilded, football-turfed tomb to the public Monday. […]

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Rassie Erasmus is back on Twitter

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 10:27

Over the last couple of years, Rassie Erasmus has used Twitter – in particular – to share many videos and opinions, which most recently included a lengthy voice note hitting out at former Springbok coach Nick Mallett for perceived criticisms that he levelled at the director of rugby. However, Erasmus had not made another post […]

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Player of the season award: Chiefs target wins

By Hennely Nel 16-05-23 09:55

Imagine the pain and disappointment on Kaizer Chiefs supporters if Khanyisa Mayo ends up at Mamelodi Sundowns or Orlando Pirates? Or has this become a norm by now? ALSO READ: Chiefs assistant confirms Zwane’s eye injury after attack KAIZER CHIEFS TARGET KHANYISA MAYO WINS CAPE TOWN CITY’S PLAYER OF THE SEASON AWARD Following last week’s report […]

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Kruger Park: Looks like ‘Usain Bolt’ is heading to Skukuza – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 15-05-23 20:21

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a cheetah standing atop a distance marker inside the park. 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: “It looks like Usain Bolt is heading to Skukuza….” SEE | Kruger Park: […]

Court reserves judgment in SA's R50 million donation to Cuba

Judgment reserved in Pretoria High Court over SA’s R50-million donation to Cuba

By Jenni Baxter 15-05-23 16:05

Judgment has been reserved (ie. postponed) in the Pretoria High Court where AfriForum today appeared with a review application to once and for all stop the South African government’s intended R50 million donation to the Cuban government. In 2022, AfriForum obtained an urgent interdict to prevent the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) from […]

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