The head of the South African Local Government Association in KwaZulu-Natal Thami Ntuli has said that the illiteracy of councillors does not automatically equate to failure in providing services for their communities. This was in response to a skills audit report by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KZN which revealed that 298 out of […]

A driver reacted quickly and slammed his car into the would-be hijackers’ vehicle in Boksburg. And it was all caught on camera. WATCH AS THE DRIVER REACTS QUICKLY IN THIS ATTEMPTED HIJACKING ATTEMPT It is believed the attempted hijacking happened on Wednesday in Boksburg. ALSO READ: Top FOUR vehicles targeted by criminals in South Africa NOW […]

Scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus to find something to watch can be a hustle, that is why we give you daily updates on what to stream. Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Thursday, 13 July 2023 – Survival of the Thickest – Netflix Thursday, 13 July 2023 – Burn the House […]

Nigerian singer, and personality Yhemo Lee, sparked an online frenzy with a viral clip calling out travel agencies for their Visa fees on 12 July. ALSO READ: Rachel Kolisi and her kids wait hours and hours for passports and visas [pictures] In the viral clip that has taken social media by storm, Yhemo didn’t hold […]

Arrests and harassment of journalists, opposition figures and activists in Ethiopia have risen this year, the war-torn country’s rights watchdog said, underlining “concerning” levels of violence despite a peace agreement. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) report on the year to June noted “an increase in the arrest and harassment of media personnel, members of […]

Kaizer Chiefs should prepare to say goodbye to these EIGHT stars. Here is the full list of players heading out of Naturena. MUST READ: PITSO MOSIMANE EYEING R20 MILLION KAIZER CHIEFS TARGET – REPORT Thabani Dube is the latest player set to part ways with Amakhosi. Furthermore, Billiat has been listed as a free agent having reportedly left Chiefs. […]

Former Orlando Pirates, Blackburn and Porto striker Benni McCarthy scaled many highs and lows in his illustrious playing career, facing plenty of unnecessary criticism of his weight. ICYMI: Three Springboks giving Jacques and Rassie a selection headache GOAT? Full list of the Man United coach Benni McCarthy’s achievements BENNI MCCARTHY AND HIS WEIGHT STRUGGLES Benni McCarthy has […]

Six people were killed on Wednesday in clashes between police and demonstrators who joined a banned opposition protest against tax hikes; police officers told AFP. Police had earlier fired tear gas on protesters in and around Nairobi, with five of the six deaths reported in the towns of Mlolongo and Kitengela on the capital’s outskirts. ALSO […]

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the judgement handed down by the Constitutional Court on the Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act affirms the  long-held view that this a necessary law to advance efforts in arresting the carnage on our roads. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) had challenged AARTO arguing that it was impractical and […]

The Springboks and All Blacks will renew their 102-year-old rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, 15 July. MUST FOLLOW | LIVE BLOG: All Blacks v Springboks – Saturday, 15 July 2023 The clash will take place in Auckland, but it won’t be at New Zealand’s fortress of Eden Park, but rather at the 30 000-capacity Mount Smart Stadium. […]

YELLOW FRAMES GET A NEW FEATURE Cape Town’s seven yellow frames, which are installed across the Mother City and offer tourists a different view of Table Mountain, will soon have a new feature installed in the form of an audio guide for those who are visually impaired. The famous frames, which can be found in […]

South Africa have selected a strong team of divers, artistic swimmers, water polo players and open water and pool swimmers to take part in World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan from 14-30 July. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: The sun is out Training through the country’s winter months hasn’t been easy for many of them, particularly the divers. As Zalika Methula explained: “Normally […]

Argentina boss Michael Cheika has named a revamped match 23 for their round two Rugby Championship match against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. The former Wallaby coach wielded the axe with four changes to the starting lineup of Argentina, promoting former Sevens player Rodrigo Isgro for a debut on the wing. ALSO READ: Wallabies lose star […]

Reuters: A sliding dollar was pushed lower still in Asia on Thursday, as traders took surprisingly slow U.S. inflation as a signal U.S. interest rate rises will be all but finished by month’s end. SLIDING DOLLAR WAS PUSHED LOWER The dollar has been steadily slipping for about six weeks, but had its worst session in […]

The Emmy Award nominations were announced on 12 July, by Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chairman Frank Scherma; winners will be announced at the Emmy Awards ceremony on 18 September. ALSO READ: 2022 Emmy Awards: ‘The White Lotus’ dominates the field The Emmy Awards just dropped their nominations for the big 2023 ceremony. We’re […]

The drama unfolded on Thursday when Zandile Mafe appeared in court. He shouted that he was indeed the one who set fire to Parliament. WATCH AS ZANDILE MAFE HAS A DRAMATIC OUTBURST The case against Zandile Mafe, the suspected parliament arsonist, resumed at the Western Cape High Court on Thursday. ALSO READ: Parliament fire: More time needed […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa had reasonable grounds to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. NEWS JUST IN – IT WAS FOUND THAT RAMAPHOSA HAD GROUND TO SUSPEND MKHWEBANE The Constitutional Court has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane was lawful and rational. ALSO READ: Busisiwe Mkhwebane may find herself homeless – Here’s why The Western Cape […]

SOUTH AFRICA AND CAPE TOWN TOP THE LIST We always knew South Africa was a gem, with its abundant beauty, natural delights, friendly people and cultural and historic significance, but now almost 30 000 readers of The Telegraph newspaper have voted South Africa as their favourite country in the world to visit, with Cape Town also featuring as […]

Paul Mashatile has been taking cover in a “safe house” following alleged threats to his life by a former girlfriend. But for the former Deputy-President, the R39 million mansion is actually a five-star retreat. According to The Citizen, the home was registered on a lease to Legacy Properties, owned by the politician’s son and son-in-law. The […]

There will be three more interest rate announcements in 2023, the next of which will take place next week on Thursday, 20 July at 15:00. Following that, the remaining dates for the year are Thursday, 21 September and Thursday, 23 November. Early suggestions are there could well be yet another interest rate hike next Thursday, dealing yet another blow to South Africans in […]

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Sindiwe Magona – who turns 80 this year – is a celebrated South African writer, storyteller, speaker and activist. In 2022 Magona, once a domestic worker, received her PhD in creative writing. Best known for her novels, autobiographies, short stories, poems and children’s books, she’s also a writer of essays. Now a new collection, I […]

American actor Will Smith is filming in Botswana and shared photos and videos via Instagram on 1 July 2023. Despite missing his son’s milestone birthday, this charismatic actor is making the most of his time in the African nation, as he plans for his eventual comeback. ALSO READ: Will Smith trolls his son for not […]

You have spent the past few days on a cloud over your forthcoming, well-deserved holidays, and will go back to daydreaming about them as soon as you finish this article. And the truth is that the benefits of a good holiday can be felt even before the trip begins. Scientific studies show that merely looking […]

Egypt has invited war-torn Sudan’s neighbours for a summit Thursday to “stop the bloodshed”, the presidency said, with Ethiopia’s premier Abiy Ahmed in Cairo despite tensions over a massive Nile river project. ALO READ: Sudan’s warring sides must face accountability for crimes Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed “discussed ways to […]