A Soweto-born University of Mpumalanga student’s journey to entrepreneurship is well on course, thanks to a comprehensive cellphone repair programme that is already helping him earn a living while getting through his studies. ALSO READ: Social entrepreneurship: creating sustainable livelihoods Khumbulane Phakathi (20) is one of the 149 beneficiaries of the National Electronic Media Institute of South […]

African migrants pleaded to be saved from a desert zone between Libya and Tunisia on Wednesday 26 July 2023, weeks after Tunisian authorities allegedly dumped dozens of them there with nothing. “We are dying. We are dying by the minute,” a Nigerian who wanted to be identified only by his first name, George, told AFP. “Please, […]

Motorists in South Africa are bracing for another round of fuel price increases next week, with petrol prices expected to go up by up to 25 cents per litre. MOTORISTS ARE BRACING FOR A STEEP FUEL PRICE HIKE The increase is due to a number of factors, including the rising cost of crude oil and […]

Banyana Banyana now shift focus to Argentina following their opening World Cup match defeat to Sweden on Sunday. As things stand, Desiree Ellis’ troops still have a chance to make it to the round of 16; all they need to do is to win their remaining two matches by big margins. Should Italy beat Sweden, […]

Bakkies Botha is one of the most legendary Springbok rugby players, having featured in 85 Tests while establishing himself as one of the most fearsome ‘enforcers’ world rugby has ever seen. Former All Blacks star to join SuperSport team for RWC However, the modern game is vastly different to what it was when Botha hung […]

A 10–year-old girl has been praised for taking the time to rescue a small puppy she noticed on the pavement in Khayelitsha, South Africa, while walking home from school. While others would have walked right past “this young child picked the puppy up and walked all the way to Mdzananda to get it help”, says […]

Having officially launched the jersey this past week, Orlando Pirates have made the new home and away tops available for sale. ALSO READ: New Kaizer Chiefs jersey prices ALSO READ: Amakhosi reject quality players ORLANDO PIRATES UNVEIL THE NEW JERSEY As previously reported, Adidas has delivered a bold one. ALSO READ: Chiefs move three matches away from Jozi […]

The latest word surrounding the future of Moroka Swallows keeper and AmaZulu target Daniel Akpeyi is that coach Steve Komphela doesn’t want to let him go. As recently reported by The South African, AmaZulu wanted to lure Akpeyi to Durban but it seems he is going nowhere. ALSO READ I AmaZulu to lure Pirates veteran keeper to […]

26-year-old YouTuber and underground model, Leeona Mvandaba, is wanted by the police for an alleged act of theft from her American boyfriend, she stands accused of stealing R18,000. ALSO READ: ‘Not a great thing to do’: Lethabo Shai accused of theft ONLINE MEDIA SENSATION Leeona, who has amassed a significant online following over the years, […]

The most consecutive days to run a marathon distance (female) is 150, achieved by Erchana Murray-Bartlett (Australia), in Australia, from 20 August 2022 to 16 January 2023. Erchana’s attempt took her all the way down the Eastern coast of Australia from Cape York to Melbourne. As well as taking on this challenge for personal achievement, […]

Before switching your dog to a raw food diet, acclimate their stomach first. A quick transition might irritate their digestive system, leading to issues. ALSO READ: Top 10 best dogs to share bedtime with To avoid this, slowly integrate the new food into their current diet. Start by using raw food as a topper, allowing your […]

Being peed on by your dog is the last thing you’d expect! Dogs are known for their loving companionship and instinctive nature for basic housetraining. However, if your dog pees on you at home, don’t think they’re being rude. There’s likely a legitimate reason behind this mishap. HERE’S WHY YOUR DOG PEES ON YOU 1. […]

Following the warning by the City of Joburg that property owners prepare themselves for higher-than-normal municipal bills for the month of July 2023, the Senior Citizens were offered some relief. CITY OF JOBURG EXPLAINS REASONS FOR HIGH MUNICIPAL BILLS The City of Joburg said the increases in ratepayers’ monthly bills result from the implementation of the annual tariffs on […]

Six directors of a law firm under investigation for misappropriating more than R25-million from their clients have been suspended from practice for six months while the Legal Practice Council (LPC) investigates their role in the matter. The Supreme Court of Appeal has suspended six directors of law firm Chueu Incorporated Attorneys. The firm is under […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. South African-born Elon Musk is the new richest person in the world, having recently surpassed France’s Bernard Arnault. They are followed by United States’ Jeff […]

If you own a pet goldfish, you probably enjoy feeding it. While cracker crumbs may seem like a natural snack due to their easy availability and floating ability like fish flakes, they aren’t the best choice. Goldfish can’t digest salty, starchy foods well, so it’s better to opt for a less processed snack. Feeding crackers won’t […]

At the Western Cape High Court, you sometimes meet civil servants who are astonishingly efficient. One of them stands out as an example to all. Young lawyers and candidate attorneys in Cape Town gain their High Court experience in a place called Room 1 – a large ground-floor room on the Queen Victoria Street side […]

Orlando Pirates have been busy during the current transfer window, with the club finalising both incomings and outgoings ahead of the next season. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REWARD PROMISING YOUNGSTER WITH THREE-YEAR CONTRACT Pirates have been balancing their squad with six new signings announced, being supplemented by seven outgoings as the season draws closer. READ | KAIZER […]

For seven long years, drought reduced the life-teeming waters of Verlorenvlei on the West Coast to a handful of toxic puddles. Record rainfall has again filled Verlorenvlei on the West Coast after seven years of drought. But the future of this important biodiversity site depends on a crucial meeting this week. Scientists will present their […]

Here are five things to know about Niger, where the country’s president was being detained by guards in what the African Union on Wednesday 27 July 2023 condemned as an “attempted coup”. Niger, a vast West African country that is two-thirds desert, is one of the world’s poorest nations. Half of its 26.2 million people […]

The City of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng will no longer be an instrumental part in loadshedding operations after Eskom made a full takeover. CITY OF EKURHULENI ANOUNCES ESKOM LETTER The City of Ekurhuleni confirmed that it recently received a letter from Eskom informing the municipality that all customers will now be affected by load shedding in line with […]

Deputy Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has been shortlisted among seven other candidates for the position of becoming the country’s next Public Protector. The candidates were shortlisted on Wednesday,  by the parliamentary a Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with appointing Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s successor. Mkhwebane is currently facing a Section 194 enquiry over her fitness to hold office […]

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee to Nominate a Person for Appointment as Public Protector has shortlisted eight candidates for the position with interviews expected to be held in August. The term of current incumbent, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, ends in October. She is currently suspended. The eight candidates vying for the position are: Current acting Public Protector, […]

An injury to Sam Cane has forced coach Ian Foster to make one change to the All Blacks lineup and appoint a new captain for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies. Regular skipper Cane suffered a neck injury in his team’s commanding victory over the Springboks a fortnight ago and given his had previously […]

We are not alone — and American authorities are covering up the evidence, a former US intelligence officer told a congressional committee on Wednesday. David Grusch testified that he “absolutely” believes the government is in possession of unidentified anomalous phenomenon, or UAPs — which has replaced UFO in official parlance — as well as remains of their […]