The Springboks will play their first Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Argentina without one of the team’s primary second rowers because he was deemed medically unfit to participate. Head coach Jacques Nienaber named his Springboks match day 23 for Saturday’s showdown against the Pumas in Buenos Aires, with Bongi Mbonambi inserted as team captain […]

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has appointed a brand new skipper for South Africa’s World Cup warm-up Test against Argentina on Saturday and his choice may come as a surprise to some. With all of regular captain Siya Kolisi and his deputies Duane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard and Eben Etzebeth all unavailable for selection for this week’s […]

After more than 10cm of snow was predicted for the region (and well into Lesotho) over the weekend, the area has become an inviting playground for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike. ALSO READ: Gauteng Midday Weather Update: Fine conditions expected across the province Jaco Den Heyer went for a motorbike ride above Tiffindell Ski Resort on Monday afternoon […]

New Zealand coach Noeline Taurua has spoken candidly about her Proteas counterpart Norma Plummer ahead of their teams’ clash at the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town on Wednesday. With Tuesday serving as a break day for the two teams, the SPAR Proteas are scheduled to clash against New Zealand’s Silver Ferns in second […]

Eskom announced Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday- and the City of Cape Town has followed suit. Eskom customers are currently experiencing Stage 2 load shedding and will continue to do so until 22:00 at which time Stage 4 will kick in until 05:00 on Wednesday. VIRAL | Amanda du Pont reacts to Jub Jub arrest with […]

Police in Sierra Leone say they have arrested “several” people, possibly including soldiers, who were planning violent attacks on the anniversary of fatal riots last August that left more than 30 dead. ALSO READ: Sierra Leone president is sworn in as opposition rejects outcome “The security sector has been following intelligence regarding the activities of certain […]

In a major setback for the South African netball team, prolific goal shooter Lenize Potgieter has been ruled out of the remainder of the NWC2023 due to a knee injury. Potgieter’s absence leaves the Proteas with a reshuffled lineup and creates challenges for the team ahead of crucial matchups. POTGIETER JOINS NWEKE ON THE SIDELINES In a […]

Despite his own admission that he does not consider himself to be South African, billionaire businessman Elon Musk has said a lot about his country of birth. His latest, follows an indirect jab at EFF leader Julius Malema, whom he accused of “pushing a genocide of white people.” Elon emigrated to Canada at age 17, […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 1 August 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 Tuesday, 1 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 1 August 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: R38 million (PowerBall) R7 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

‘Love & Hip-Hop SA‘ won the esteemed title of Best International Show at the National Reality TV Awards 2023. ALSO READ: Mzansi Magic launches reality show ‘Imboni Yama Tekisi’   MZANSI REALITY TV Bursting onto the scene earlier this year, ‘Love & Hip-Hop SA‘ immediately captured the hearts of the local audience with its riveting combination of […]

The Democratic Alliance has decided to approach the United Nations Human Rights Council to lay a claim against Julius Malema alleging that the Economic Freedom Front leader is inciting ethnic mass murder. This comes off the the back of the EFF’s 10th birthday celebrations at the FNB Stadium, where Malema lead his supporters in singing […]

South Africa’s Competition Commission this week singled-out eight digital retailers for anti-competitive behaviour in SA. The Competition Commission’s Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry was released on 31 July 2023. And, in it, these companies were ordered to provide millions of Rands in support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). ANTI-COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOUR IN SA The retailers singled-out for […]

LONDON July 30, 2023: Nissan Formula E Team capped off the 2022/23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with a positive performance in London as Norman Nato secured two points finishes in the double-header. NISSAN FORMULA E TEAM IN LONDON Taking on the unique half-indoor, half-outdoor ExCeL Circuit, Frenchman Nato raced well in Round 15 on Saturday and […]

Kaizer Chiefs’ busy transfer window has continued. Kgaogela Sekgota has left the Naturena building. ALSO READ: Pirates coach reacts to Chiefs signings ALSO READ: Pirates coach Riveiro reveals plans with new players KGAOGELO SEKGOTA LEAVES KAIZER CHIEFS Following the arrivals of Pule Mmodi and Tebogo Potsane, the Soweto giants have released Kgaogelo Sekgota. “Player Updates: Chiefs and Sekgota […]

With just over a month to go to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, here are all the warm-up Test fixtures leading up to the global showpiece. ALSO READ: Springboks’ World Cup warm-up games: Kick-off times, dates After several training camps which focused primarily on strength and conditioning, team dynamics and combinations, player improvement and […]

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says her team has been working hard ahead of their final group match against Italy on Wednesday. Banyana needs to win to progress to the round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The African Champions suffered a defeat in their opening game […]

Bongi Mbonambi has been announced as the surprise captain in a new-look Springboks side named by Jacques Nienaber. MUST READ: SPRINGBOKS: FIVE OUT! RUGBY WORLD CUP CHANCES REVEALED! – UPDATE 15 – Damian Willemse (DHL Stormers) – 30 caps, 36 pts (2t, 4c, 4p, 2d) 14 – Canan Moodie (Vodacom Bulls) – 5 caps, 5 pts […]

It is almost time for the SUPERMOON that will be on show TONIGHT. Here is how you can see it. The first full moon of the month, on August 1, is called the Sturgeon Moon. The second full moon, on August 30, will be a blue moon. WHEN WILL YOU BE ABLE TO SEE THE […]

In honour of her mom’s birthday South African Lifestyle Influencer Mihlali Ndamase has decided the leading lady in her life with an intimate birthday dinner on Monday, 31 July. ALSO READ: ‘Beautiful but boring’: Mihlali disappoints at the Durban July INFLUENCER PENS A SWEET MESSAGE TO HER ‘QUEEN’ In a series of posts to Mihlali’s Instagram, […]

WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has announced two new security features to protect its users. THERE ARE TWO NEW WHATSAPP SECURITY FEATURES “Protecting the privacy of your messages remains the driving force behind what we’re building at WhatsApp. While End-to-end encryption is the foundation to ensure your calls and messages are secure, we continue to add more […]

South Africa said on Tuesday its world-famous Kruger Park had witnessed a steady decline in rhino poaching as better patrols and the onslaught it suffered in recent years pushed poachers elsewhere. ALSO READ: Freedom Ndlovu handed a 32-year sentence for poaching offences The government said 42 of the park’s rhinos were killed for their horns from January […]

Senegal on Monday 31 July 2023 announced that mobile data was being restricted due to “hateful and subversive” messages on social media, following calls for protests over the arrest Friday of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. The public prosecutor on Saturday announced seven new charges, including calling for insurrection, against Sonko, a presidential candidate and fierce […]

Last week, the South African rand displayed notable strength, surging against all 19 currencies monitored. The most significant gains were against the Swedish Krona (SEK) and the Australian Dollar (AUD). This performance has been impressive, especially considering the ZAR’s previous weakness in May. The recent rally indicates a remarkable rebound for the currency, which was […]

Phumzile Van Damme, a former DA MP, claims that DA leader John Steenhuisen is using racial polarization and fear to mobilize white voters. This is after the DA leader urged voters to vote for the official party in response to EFF leader Julius Malema’s chant “Kill the Boer” at the FNB Stadium during the EFF’s […]