Chaos erupted on busy Addo Road as about 100 residents of Powerline, Ramaphosa and Nomakanjani informal settlements protested in Motherwell in Gqeberha over water and electricity on Wednesday night. According to police, trucks were stoned and a truck transporting fruit was set alight. Lemons could still be seen scattered on the road in the afternoon. […]

Does the idea of eating a cricket or grasshopper make you feel queasy? Despite the initial aversion, many bugs are packed with protein. While you may not be inclined to eat bugs, your dog might be! Insect-based pet food has become available in certain markets. ALSO READ: Healthy Doggy Meal Plans: High thiamine foods for your […]

False qualifications and fake degrees are an increasing problem in South Africa. Dr Hennie Roos is one of South Africa’s most notorious medical malpractice cases, having faced approximately 26 complaints of misconduct until his removal from the Health Professions Council of South Africa. The Hawks arrested an Eastern Cape “teacher” for teaching with false qualifications in March this […]

As the globe gears up for the annual Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July 2023, the City of Cape Town’s librarians will celebrate the day by taking part in storytelling sessions, to spread joy to their communities. South Africans and the global community honour South Africa’s late former President and international icon, Nelson Mandela, […]

In this latest animal sighting, massive elephant charges at lion cubs. According to Maasai Sightings, this sighting took place at Maasai Mara. ALSO READ: WATCH – Jaguar attacks caiman crocodile Female lions leave the pride to give birth to their young and do not return until the cubs are several weeks old. The adult females […]

South African Airways has added extra scheduled flights to key destinations in its domestic route network. RAMPING UP The restarted airline which was grounded from March 2020 until September 2021 has cautiously been scaling up its operations so that it is not wasteful of state funding. Demand for air travel is rising in South Africa […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says its lawyers are currently drafting a letter which they will submit to former president Jacob Zuma calling for him to voluntarily surrender himself to arrest within a reasonable timeframe. This comes as the Constitutional Court dismissed Zuma’s application for leave to appeal the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement confirming that […]

Now that the validity of the AARTO Act has been endorsed in the Constitutional Court, the new act will target reckless and negligent drivers. This was the sticking point for the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), which had AARTO overturned in a Pretoria High Court by arguing the new laws were not motivated by improving safety, reducing […]

Anita Lloyd, who is married to Boyce Lloyd, former CEO of KWV, backtracked on the mammon comment she made at the beginning of the Real Housewives van die Wynlande (RHOWL) at the reunion, which aired on Thursday 13 July on KykNet. ALSO READ: 1st woman of colour to win Miss SA: Where is Amy Kleinhans now? ANITA […]

UAE outfit Al Nasr were ready to make a R75 million offer for Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana superstar Monnapule Saleng, but that hasn’t borne fruit yet. BREAKING: Latest Kaizer Chiefs news bulletin BENNI: The rabbit food diet of 2011 ORLANDO PIRATES STAR SALENG IS THE BEST OF THE BEST Saleng bagged 13 goals in 29 league […]

Nkanyiso and Yana Dzedze celebrate five years of marriage and reflect on their journey together in a sweet Instagram post on 13 July. ALSO READ: Revealed: DJ Zinhle tells a secret that keeps her marriage with Murdah Bongz South Africa’s entertainment industry power couple, Nkanyiso Dzedze and his wife, Yana Dzedze, celebrated a significant milestone […]

Heated arguments accompanied by fists flying have proven to be not just exclusive to Parliament in South Africa after the internet witnessed a brawl during a parliamentary sitting in the Republic of Kosovo, a country in Southeast Europe. WHAT TRIGGERED THE BRAWL IN PARLIAMENT? Mail Online reports that the furious brawl erupted after an opposition legislator threw […]

South Africa’s top court on Thursday 13 July 2023 upheld an earlier ruling that former president Jacob Zuma should return to prison to complete his 15-month term for contempt of court, dismissing an appeal seeking to keep him out of jail. It was not immediately clear whether Zuma would return to jail, with prison authorities […]

A woman believed to be a smuggler had her suspicious trip cut short after she was busted with snakes stuffed in her bra in China. HOW THE WOMAN SMUGGLER GOT CAUGHT It is reported that the woman’s ‘oddly-shaped’ breasts caught the attention of customs officials. It is said that she was caught smuggling five live […]

Socialisation plays a crucial role in dog development. Unfortunately, some puppies miss out on proper socialisation for various reasons. This can lead to anxiety in dogs when encountering people, other dogs, animals, or new situations. It’s never too late to socialize an adult dog, but it’s important to proceed gradually. ALSO READ: Best dogs for first-time pet owners […]

Kenya’s interior ministry on Thursday said more than 300 people had been arrested over anti-government protests that left nine dead as the opposition announced fresh demonstrations next week. There were violent clashes and looting on Wednesday in parts of the East African nation as protesters took to the streets over tax hikes in defiance of a government […]

Eskom has confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding will continue over the weekend – potentially plunging Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test between the All Blacks and Springboks into darkness. The power utility said in a tweet that increased demand and the depletion of emergency reserves necessitated the move. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v […]

Crewe, 12 July 2023: The first new Speed Six in 93 years will makes its global debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The most successful Bentley racing car ever, the Speed Six is regarded as one of the most important Bentleys in history. The newest Speed Six – Car Zero – will be used […]

Vuyo Zungula – who is the president of the political party African Transformation Movement (ATM) – has written a letter to the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, and Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, in a bid to get protection for the host and production team of the drug-busting show, Sizok’thola. Xolani Khumalo and the Sizok’thola crew have […]

Former Chelsea star Mason Mount has gained 500,000 new followers since the announcement of his transfer to Manchester United on 30 June. In fact, new data reveals that Mason Mount has gained 250,000 Instagram followers in a single day after signing with Manchester United. MASON MOUNT GAINS HALF A MILLION FOLLOWERS Research conducted by JeffBet examined the […]

The Kaizer Chiefs squad churn has been comprehensive this season with seven senior players already having left the club. Now, the departed Erick Mathoho has seemingly found a new club. BREAKING: Latest Kaizer Chiefs news bulletin BENNI: The rabbit food diet of 2011 KAIZER CHIEFS EXODUS Chiefs have let go of Eric Mathoho, Siyabonga Ngezana, Phathutshedzo Nange, Cole Alexander and Austin Dube while […]

Spur Restaurant’s famous birthday song rendition was given an Amapiano dance remix by a toddler celebrating her birthday. In a video that has gone viral on social media, the little girl shows off her best moves – eye-rolling included! ALSO READ: ‘Gatekeeping culture’: Kaybee on the Nigerian Amapiano debate WATCH: SPUR BIRTHDAY SONG GETS AMAPIANO REMIX! […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Friday, 14 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: NIL FIRE DANGER WARNINGS: Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Kai !Garib Local Municipality of the Northern Cape Province. ADVISORIES: NIL ALSO READ: Weather forecast live updates […]

Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to have reached an agreement to sign SuperSport United wonderkid Thapelo Maseko, with two players going the other way. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS LEGEND SPOTTED AT AN NEW CLUB According to the latest reports, Sundowns have put their money where their mouth is with regards to signings Maseko from rivals SuperSport. READ | FROM THE UAE TO SPAIN? […]

Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United are believed to have struck an agreement that will see them exchange some players ahead of the new season. READ | REVEALED | THE TWO PLAYERS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS INCLUDED IN THAPELO MASEKO DEAL According to the latest reports, Sundowns have put their money where their mouth is with regards to signings Maseko from rivals […]