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WATCH Hero brothers rescue truck driver from raging river

By Jenni Baxter 10-05-23 16:41

Two hero brothers dramatically saved the life of a terrified trucker who had been clinging for over six hours to the cab of his stricken petrol tanker, which was stuck in a raging crocodile-infested river. Watch video below. Brave chopper pilot Taru Carr-Hartley, 22, and kid brother and crewman Roan, 20 – who are both […]

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[WATCH] – AKA’s parents’ ballroom dance moves go viral

By Hennely Nel 10-05-23 12:51

While celebrating AKA’s Metro FM awards wins, his parents showed off their ballroom dance moves. Indeed, no matter how much pain we have after losing a loved one, there is always a reason to smile and celebrate life. ALSO READ: AKA’s dog giving Nadia Nakai a headache [watch] This is precisely what happened when Lynn and Tony Forbes celebrated their son’s success. […]

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Kruger Park: Heavy rain sees bridges, roads flooded – PHOTO

By Garrin Lambley 10-05-23 12:29

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 […]

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These are the FIVE most powerful bakkies on sale in South Africa

By Garrin Lambley 10-05-23 10:57

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 […]

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Spelling error spotted on new South African R100 note – AWKWARD

By Garrin Lambley 09-05-23 19:36

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. […]

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Orlando Pirates sign Bafana Bafana goalkeeper! – report

By Mimi Mfundisi 09-05-23 18:57

Orlando Pirates have just made a blockbuster signing with the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper who is set to make his way to Mayfair. Orlando Pirates target Melusi Buthulezi with Bafana Bafana. Source: FarPost Orlando Pirates have just made a blockbuster signing with this Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coming to Mayfair. MUST READ: HOW ORLANDO PIRATES COULD COST ARTHUR […]

If Trevor Noah can eat mopane worms…

By Andrea Zanin 09-05-23 17:49

Big, fat, yellow writhing blobs dropping off trees, carpeting the floor like a panoramic sea of black-speckled, custard-infused dog turd. Mopane trees…mopane worms. We were visiting my grandpa Ray at his plot in Ashburton, Natal. And it was raining caterpillars—thousands. No, millions. Look down and a worm could drop on your head, look up and you’d burst […]

Cape Town achieves record breaking cruise tourism season. Photo: Jeff Lomey

Cape Town achieves record breaking cruise tourism season

By Jenni Baxter 09-05-23 17:24

Cape Town and the Western Cape have achieved a fantastic cruise tourism season – breaking records for the period between October 2022 and May 2023. The cruises have come from high-spend source markets including the USA, Germany, and the UK. According to Wesgro – which has powered the Cruise Cape Town initiative – the record-high season […]

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Kruger Park: Lionesses take cubs for a morning walk – PHOTO

By Garrin Lambley 09-05-23 15:14

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of four female lions and three cubs on a morning walk down a road. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The future looks great. Good morning […]

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Jacques Kallis shares what it’s like being a dad of two

By Hennely Nel 09-05-23 14:44

Cricketer Jacques Kallis is now a doting dad of two. The International cricket legend recently became the proud dad of a baby girl. He took to social media to show how he is coping with two kiddos. ALSO READ: ‘Tiny little princess’: Jacques Kallis shows off baby daughter HOW CRICKETER JACQUES KALLIS COPES WITH BEING A […]

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Celebrated SA golfer John Bland dies

By Hennely Nel 09-05-23 14:25

South African professional golfer John Bland, who won 36 titles in a celebrated career, passed away shortly after 06:00 on Tuesday, 9 May 2023. He was 77. ALSO READ | Tiger Woods: Fresh scandal with ex-girlfriend JOHN BLAND DIES IN GEORGE Bland passed away in a hospital in George after a battle with cancer, with his family and his bulldog […]

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Cape Town’s firefighters win over little hearts

By Fazila Olla 09-05-23 11:49

The City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service welcomed young and old to their fire stations last week to celebrate International Firefighter’s Day.  The open day attracted hundreds of little ones and their parents and caregivers to the stations where they could learn more about the service and what the firefighters do.  Mayoral Committee […]

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Penuel says Thuli P should be punished for wasting the court’s time

By Hennely Nel 09-05-23 10:38

YouTuber Penuel the Black Pen has shared his views after actress and deejay Thuli Phongolo withdrew assault charges against DJ Maphorisa in court. DJ MAPHORISA CHARGED FOR ASSAULTING THULI PHONGOLO Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe popularly known as DJ Maphorisa appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court earlier today on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH). […]

South Africa wins Silver and Bronze at 1st Rowing World Cup Regatta

South Africa wins Silver and Bronze at 1st Rowing World Cup Regatta

By Jenni Baxter 09-05-23 09:17

South Africa’s RMB National Rowing Squad has started their international season with a fantastic performance at the first Rowing World Cup, held in Zagreb, Croatia – winning silver and bronze. The Men’s Four and Women’s Double Scull both secured medals, with the Men’s Four rowing a particularly impressive race. The Men’s Four – comprised of […]

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Kruger Park: Another TWO snake sightings – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 08-05-23 21:22

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared pictures of a Puff Adder and an African Rock Python. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger had non-snake lovers looking away. PICTURE | Kruger Park: African Rock Python crosses the road The African Rock […]

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UPDATE: Thuli Phongolo withdraws charges against DJ Maphorisa

By Hennely Nel 08-05-23 18:15

Actress and DJ, Thuli Phongolo has withdrawn the gender-based violence related charge against her boyfriend Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe popularly known as DJ Maphorisa. Maphorisa appeared before the Randburg Magistrates Court on Monday, 8 May on a gender-based violence related charge. THULI PHONGOLO WITHDRAWS CASE AGAINST MAPHORISA National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson in Gauteng, Phindi Mjonondwane said […]

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DJ Maphorisa’s arrest: South Africans react

By Hennely Nel 08-05-23 17:50

Social media was set abuzz after it was reported that DJ Maphorisa was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend Thuli Phongolo. City Press reported DJ Maphorisa was nabbed for allegedly assaulting Phongolo at her Sandton home. ALSO READ: DJ Maphorisa ARRESTED for assaulting actress girlfriend SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO DJ MAPHORISA’S ARREST What left many puzzled was that Thuli Phongolo once […]

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Al Jama-ah dismisses scammer allegations against Joburg mayor

By Mimi Mfundisi 08-05-23 18:23

Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s party dismissed allegations of his involvement in a Ponzi scheme as ‘unfounded’. 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 via Twitter/ @NatashaN_Phiri Al Jama-ah, Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s political party, said the ‘unfounded allegations’ against the new […]

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