Half of all South Africans are overweight or obese

Half of all South Africans are overweight or obese. Warning labels on unhealthy foods can help change that

By Fazila Olla 24-07-23 11:33

South Africa’s national health department recently invited public comment on regulations for warning labels on food packaging. The regulations specify how pre-packaged food should be labelled. Broadly speaking, “front-of-pack” labels provide information about the overall nutritional quality of foods and beverages. The aim is to allow consumers to make healthier food choices. The proposed rule […]

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The South African passport: Where does it rank in the world?

By Garrin Lambley 24-07-23 11:26

The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index for 2023 lists the 106 countries that South African passport holders can travel to without requiring a visa. The index includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations, ranking them quarterly in terms of travel power. Each passport was scored on the total number of destinations that the holder can access visa-free. ALSO […]

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Fuel thieves arrested at Eskom power station

By Fazila Olla 24-07-23 11:24

Eskom Senior Shift Supervisor from the Matla Power Station and a heavy fuel oil (HFO) tanker driver were arrested for fraud and theft of the HFO. According to Eskom, the arrests were effected on Wednesday, 19 July 2023, after information was received that tanker drivers were involved in the theft of fuel oil at Matla […]

Five trucks torched in Gqeberha protests over the past month

Five trucks torched in Gqeberha protests over the past month

By Fazila Olla 24-07-23 11:08

Trucks continue to be stoned and set alight on the M17 Addo Road in Motherwell, Gqeberha, bringing the total to five over the last month as protesters from surrounding informal settlements demand the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality supply them with water and electricity. Residents from informal settlements flanking a road freight route to Ngqura have […]

Blue light bullies to get their day in court

Blue light bullies to get their day in court

By Fazila Olla 24-07-23 10:58

The DA has welcomed the latest announcement from IPID that the blue light bullies who were involved in assaulting unarmed civilians in early July were processed at Sandton Police Station on Sunday and will appear in Randburg Magistrate’s Court today. Independent Police Investigative Directorate spokesman Robbie Raburabu confirmed that the eight cops would be processed […]

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‘Love Island UK’ S10 is now on Showmax

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 24-07-23 10:54

Season 10 of the reality TV phenomenon Love Island has arrived first to Showmax from the UK, with episodes 1-9 available since Friday, 21 July, and subsequent episodes dropping every Friday. So pack your suitcase and swap the winter chill for a long, hot summer with Love Island, once again hosted by Maya Jama. ALSO READ: TV host Ntandose Mosibi […]

Civilian plane crash in war-torn Sudan leaves nine dead

By AFP 24-07-23 10:47

Nine people, including four soldiers, were killed Sunday evening when a civilian plane crashed in Sudan due to “technical” reasons, the army said, as the war in the east African country entered its 100th day. The fighting has left millions trapped in their homes and some without water, particularly in the suburbs of the capital […]

Oprah Winfrey in South Africa talks about the impact of trauma

By Wanique Block 24-07-23 10:36

On Friday 21 July American media mogul Oprah Winfrey held conference event in Midrand, highlighting and tackling issues of trauma, education and psychological wellbeing. ALSO READ: Inspiring: Oprah Winfrey’s tips for living your best life! ‘WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?’ Hosted by the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (Owlag), the conference event was titled “What Happened to […]

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Why do dogs drag their butts on the carpet?

By Lisa Greyson 24-07-23 10:30

This behavior where dogs drag their butts, known as “scooting,” is a sign that your dog has pain or discomfort in their rear end. If it happens occasionally and stops, it could be due to a minor issue like dry feces stuck around the anal area. However, if the scooting is frequent, it indicates a […]

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Tshwane: Here’s the updated load shedding schedule for Monday

By Nokwanda Ncwane 24-07-23 10:08

Eskom is currently implementing Stage 3 and 4 load shedding alternatively. The power utility said Stage 4 would be implemented from 05:00 – 16:00, thereafter, Stage 3 would be implemented until 05:00 the next day. ALSO READ: Another cash-in-transit truck bombed last night in the same vicinity TSHWANE LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE In line with Eskom’s […]

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What time will the next Springboks team be named?

By Craig Lewis 24-07-23 10:01

The Springboks have endured an up and down start to the 2023 Test season, having opted to split their squad for the first two Tests of the Rugby Championship. It’s reported that the national side will look to field their strongest-possible lineup for their final World Cup warm-up against New Zealand at Twickenham, but before […]

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Struggling with SASSA? Here’s How to Understand the SASSA System

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-07-23 09:53

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is in charge of social grants in South Africa. SASSA is the government agency that issues payments like the “R350” Social Relief of Distress grant, the Older Persons grant, and the Disability grant. The system is sometimes hard to navigate and difficult to understand. ALSO READ: Another cash-in-transit truck […]

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Eight Springboks running out of time for World Cup selection

By Craig Lewis 24-07-23 09:42

There are just two games to go against Argentina before the Springboks finalise their 33-man World Cup squad, which will be announced on Tuesday, 8 August. Here we take a look at a few current players in the wider training group who might be running out of time to make a play for selection. ALSO READ: […]

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Is this what the Springboks team to face Argentina will look like?

By Craig Lewis 24-07-23 09:25

The Springboks are expected to make several changes to their starting lineup for this weekend’s clash against Argentina, which kicks off at Ellis Park at 5.05pm. ALSO READ: Eight Springboks running out of time for World Cup selection The likes of Kurt-Lee Arendse and Jesse Kriel are expected to come into the backline to face Argentina, […]

South Africa’s Road Rage problem and what to do

By SAPeople 24-07-23 09:18

South Africa’s roads can be dangerous, although car accidents and potholes aren’t the only things that could affect its drivers. Road rage is a daily problem on the road according to the Automobile Association of South Africa, affecting people every day. In March 2023, The South African reported on a road rage video that went viral. […]

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Daily Lotto draw: Here are Sunday, 23 July’s 2023 results

By Sonja Baartman 23-07-23 21:44

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 23 July 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 Sunday, 23 […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Saturday, 22 July’s numbers and results

By Sonja Baartman 22-07-23 21:38

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 22 July 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 Saturday, 22 […]

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Lotto: Here are Saturday, 22 July’s numbers and results

By Sonja Baartman 22-07-23 21:02

Are you ready for the 22 July 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Saturday? 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 […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Friday, 21 July’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 21-07-23 21:45

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 21 July 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 Friday, 21 […]

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Comic Con Africa is back in Johannesburg this September

By Sundeeka Mungroo 21-07-23 19:01

COMIC CON IS BACK The Ultimate Pop Culture and Gaming Festival in Africa, Comic Con, is heading back to Johannesburg this year. Visitors can get stuck into the latest and best merch, gaming, art, comics, tech, film and food, with celebrity guests, actors, comic book artists, cosplayers and industry insiders. This is also the first […]

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Powerball: Here are Friday, 21 July’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 21-07-23 21:04

It’s nearly time for Friday, 21 July 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R23 million (PowerBall) R20 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

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Climate activists Just Stop Oil disrupt Open Championship

By AFP 21-07-23 18:53

Climate activists disrupted the British Open on Friday, setting off a smoke flare and throwing orange powder onto the Royal Liverpool course. The Just Stop Oil group said three people were involved in the demonstration at the 17th hole during the second day of the tournament at Hoylake. ALSO READ: Explained: Louis Oosthuizen may never play the Masters again British golf’s landmark tournament […]

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Paul Mashatile’s friends take News24 to court

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 21-07-23 18:43

Friends of Deputy President Paul Mashatile have applied for a court interdict to stop News24 from referring to them as the ‘Alex Mafia’ ALSO READ: Paul Mashatile’s ‘jilted lover’ presses criminal charges WHO ARE THE ALEX MAFIA? The term is used to refer to Mashatile and closest friends Mike Maile, Nkenke Kekana and Bridgman Sithole […]

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Load shedding: Eskom implements Stage 5 for the weekend

By Tshuxeko Baloyi 21-07-23 17:06

Eskom has confirmed to implement Stage 5 load shedding from Friday until Sunday due to higher than anticipated demand. The power utility said in a tweet that the move is due to the breakdowns of eight generating units since Tuesday evening. VIRAL | Eskom ramps up load shedding – Here’s the latest Tshwane schedule “Due to higher than anticipated demand, Stage […]

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