City seeking urgent interdict against the taxi strike. Hundreds of taxi operators brought most parts of Cape Town to a standstill yet again on Thursday afternoon after negotiations between the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and government over vehicle impoundment deadlocked. Thousands of commuters were left stranded at taxi ranks across the city. There […]

The newspaper got millions of rands of Lottery advertising and also ran stories to counter exposés of corruption. The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) spent tens of millions of rands on advertising and advertorials between 2019 and 2022 to counter reports exposing corruption involving Lottery funds. A massively disproportionate amount went to one newspaper in particular: Sunday World. The impact […]

A Moroccan internet user has been sentenced to five years in jail for criticising King Mohammed VI on Facebook.

International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer, taking place in pubs, breweries and backyards all over the world.

Former defence lawyer in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Advocate Teffo had his day in court on Thursday. This time as an accused facing four charges.

With hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draw on Friday, 4 August, South Africa could welcome its newest multi-millionaires.

Cathay Pacific Airways has resumed scheduled flights to South Africa after taking a three-year hiatus on the route.

One of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions, Boulders Beach, has been named as one of the ’50 Best Beaches in the World’.

The 28th PSL title race will begin on Friday, 4 August 2023 with Mamelodi Sundowns chasing an incredible seventh consecutive title.

In the first six months of 2023 a total of 231 rhinos were killed in South Africa at an average of just under 1.3 rhinos per day.

The Thursday Daily Lotto jackpot is estimated at R480 000.

Mamelodi Sundowns will be forced to move at least FIVE of their opening home fixtures away from the Loftus Versveld Stadium. ALSO READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS BEAT ORLANDO PIRATES TO BAFANA BAFANA STAR This is because the pitch at the venue will be going under renovation, and the project is only expected to be completed in late October. […]

Talented director, Greta Gerwig’s fun, pink, movie, Barbie, has made film history by becoming the highest-grossing female-directed film. ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Shines Bright at the ‘Barbie’ Movie Premiere [photos] NEW QUEEN REIGNS The crown, previously held by the talented Patty Jenkins and her mesmerizing ‘Wonder Woman,’ had reigned supreme with an impressive box office […]

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: BOKS GAME PLAN As we gear up for the Rugby World Cup (RWC), our beloved Springboks are shuffling the deck with new combinations. Bongi Mbonambi, the experienced hooker, is set to lead the team as the new captain in the warm-up match against Argentina. This game is a crucial step in the Springboks’ […]

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the payments for August. Disability grants can be collected on Thursday, 3 August. The South African Post Office (SAPO) still pays out all other grants except for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD). SASSA GRANTS PAYMENT DATES FOR AUGUST SASSA beneficiaries can receive their SASSA payments from […]

Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has called Elon Musk an illiterate after the Tesla CEO criticized the use of the song “Kill the Boer” by EFF supporters. WATCH AS MALEMA SAID ELON MUSK LOOKS LIKE AN ILLITERATE In a tweet on Monday, Musk said that the song was “hateful and divisive” […]

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has joined millions of his fellow South Africans in celebrating Desiree Ellis and her Banyana Banyana team’s historic achievement at the Fifa Women’s World Cup. ALSO READ: Kgatlana sends Banyana into the last 16 for the first time MATCH RECAP Banyana Banyana made history by beating Italy 3-2 to reach the last […]

The City of Cape Town’s, Mayco member for Safety and Security, Jean Pierre Smith on Monday (31 July 2023) made a public declaration, offering R100 000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest and/or conviction of a suspect following the brutal killing of a 37-year-old Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officer in Mitchells […]

What started out as a playful artificial intelligence (AI) tool to recreate your own voice, now has a dark side. AI is being used for nefarious means, tech experts have seen a rise in generative AI cloning people’s voices, reports Business Tech. As a result, they are urging caution over the use of WhatApp voice notes […]

Following an outcry by the community of Riverlea, west of Johannesburg about the danger posed by zama-zama gangs, police specialised units descended on the area. ZAMA ZAMA GANGS TAKING OVER THE STREETS OF RIVERLEA This follows the visit by Minister of Police General Bheki Cele who assured the community of Riverlea that law and order will be restored in […]

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro is says his team is focused on getting results early in the season. The Buccaneers kick-off their DStv Premiership campaign against Stellenbosch FC on Saturday. In his first season, the Spaniard managed to guide the Sea Robbers to two titles and a second-place finish but fans are expecting more […]

Speedster Canan Moodie has opened up about his last-gasp bid for selection in the Springboks’ 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Moodie, who is competing with the likes of Cheslin Kolbe, Makazole Mapimpi, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Willie le Roux and Damian Willemse for a spot in the Springboks’ back three stocks for the World […]

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) finally delivered the much-anticipated report on the Joburg CBD explosion. WHAT THE EXPERTS CAN CONFIRM ABOUT THE JOBURG CBD EXPLOSION JRA officiated a press conference today, Wednesday, 2 August to outline the report and rule out a lot of myths about the incident. “Today we received the report from our service provider […]

Following a local primary school burglary, the police in Musina have launched a manhunt in search of the three suspects. According to the South African Police Services (SAPS), the school burglary allegedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, 31 July 2023 at about 03:22. The SAPS spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba said the authorities are currently all […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Thursday, 3 August 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS NIL FIRE DANGER WARNINGS: Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the northern, central and southern parts of the Northern Cape, as well as in places over the […]