Reuters: The South African Rand strengthened on Tuesday following improved local manufacturing output and a weak dollar spurred by expectations of an end to rate hikes in the U.S. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND STRENGTHENED The rand traded at 18.53 against the dollar at 1443 GMT, up 1.3% on its previous close. Data from Statistics South Africa […]

Jonah Hill’s ex, professional surfer and law student, Sarah Brady has released more screenshots of alleged text messages between her and the actor just weeks before he was photographed with his current partner and mother of his child, Olivia Millar. ALSO READ: ‘Misogynist narcissist’: Jonah Hill ‘exposed’ by ex Sarah Brady MORE SCREENSHOTS? In the new […]

English club Bath have passed on its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Nick Koster, following confirmation of his death at the age of 34. ALSO READ: RIP — Former Stormers star Nick Koster passes away at age of 34 WHO WAS NICK KOSTER? Nick Koster, who was arguable one of the greatest schoolboy talents the […]

AlphaTauri confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo would replace Nyck de Vries at the team ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. AlphaTauri is Red Bull’s sister team and Ricciardo is on loan until the rest of the season. According to reports, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko was not happy with de Vries’s performance after the Dutchman failed […]

The Springboks will take on the All Blacks in a blockbuster Rugby Championship Test in Auckland on Saturday, 15 July. But if you’re stuck over 18 000km away in London, where can you watch the match? If you’re a Springbok – or Kiwi – fan and struggling to find the best pubs in South West London to watch the match, fear not, we’ve […]

Here’s a first. Travellers can now visit Japan without needing to take their clothes with them! No, this is not a trip to a nudist colony. And no, it is not something inappropriate or untoward. A Japanese airline has introduced a clothing rental service for passengers on its flights. The airline is attempting to reduce […]

The Springboks are in New Zealand for their Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, 15 July. The two fierce rivals will meet for the 104th time this weekend at the little-known Mount Smart Stadium. ALSO READ | Springboks vs All Blacks: Revisiting the last four Test showdowns Kick-off is at 09:05 (SA time). The first ever matcgarh between the two sides took place over […]

When 12-year-old singer Niamh Beatrix Smith had to leave South Africa behind to move to Ireland four years ago, she found common ground in music – a sentiment made clear by her growing success abroad since the big move. Now the rising Wicklow star is handing the mic to Make-a-Wish Ireland with the launch of […]

South Africa has extradited former Mozambique Finance Minister Manuel Chang on Tuesday to the USA to face fraud and corruption charges. Chang has been in jail in South Africa since December 2018. FBI AWAIT TO EXTRIDITE THE EX-MINISTER Media StatementFor Immediate ReleaseUpdate on the Extradition of Mr Manuel Chang pic.twitter.com/GdHp6oFrae — Ministry of Justice and […]

Kenya’s police chief banned opposition supporters from holding “illegal demonstrations” on Wednesday, 12 July 2023 following a wave of anger over tax hikes announced by President William Ruto’s government. Opposition leader Raila Odinga has urged Kenyans to take to the streets over the surging cost of living, and at least three people were killed following […]

Celebrity tennis player Naomi Osaka has reportedly given birth, welcoming her first child with rapper boyfriend Cordae in Los Angeles, California according to People Magazine. ALSO READ: Naomi Osaka drops pregnancy bombshell, back in 2024 MOM AND BABY ARE DOING WELL According to People Magazine, the four-time Grand Slam singles champion gave birth to a baby girl in […]

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi held talks with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto on Wednesday as he kicked off the first Africa tour by an Iranian leader in 11 years. The visit, which was delayed by a day, comes as the Islamic republic tries to shore up diplomatic support to ease its international isolation, with Raisi […]

When it’s raining and your dog needs to go out, proper planning and adaptability are key. Prepare ahead of time by having the necessary gear, such as a waterproof leash and a towel for this fun dog walk. Stay positive and enthusiastic, even if you’re not thrilled about going out in the rain. ALSO READ: Can […]

A luxury penthouse in Johannesburg reportedly went down in real estate history books after being sold for a whooping R75 million. No doubt, the fee saw the penthouse being arguably the most expensive apartment to be sold in the province. ALSO READ: ’25k a night’: Inside Black Coffee’s Hallmark penthouse [photos] ELLIPSE WATERFALL PENTHOUSE SOLD FOR R75 MILLION […]

With the 2023-24 season fast approaching, we already know a lot about who is coming and going at Chiefs, and it’s unlikely that there won’t be more announcements to come. Already, Chiefs have announced the following signings: Given Msimango (four year contract), Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (signed until June 2027), Mduduzi Mdantsane (contract signed until June 2026), […]

Kaizer Chiefs are in the process of revamping their midfield and that could take them to Mamelodi Sundowns’ Bongani Zungu, a previous target! READ | BREAKING: KAIZER CHIEFS SET TO ANNOUNCE SIXTH SENIOR DEPARTURE It was never a secret that Chiefs were interested in Zungu, and were rumoured to be ready to bring the player back to the country […]

Welcome, fellow pet enthusiasts to today’s furry fun fact! Pets can do all sorts of crazy – and wonderful – things, can’t they? We bet you discover new things about them on a daily basis. Have you ever heard of a singing dog for example? Join SA People as we set out to learn fascinating – and often humourous […]

On Tuesday, Eben Etzebeth was named as the captain of the Springboks team to face New Zealand in the second Rugby Championship Test in Auckland on Saturday. READ MORE: Frans Steyn hangs up his boots Tragically, leading South African rugby writer Hendrik Cronje has just shared the news that Eben’s father, Harry Etzebeth, passed away on […]

In March we reported that after ten years of court battles, Home Affairs would re-open a Cape Town refugee office, having unlawfully closed its office in 2012. Home Affairs fought the matter all the way to the Supreme Court of Appeal, losing every court round, until it was finally denied leave to appeal by the Constitutional Court. Many asylum […]

When you go on a diet, you don’t just lose fat – you lose muscle too. This can have many repercussions – not only on your fitness and strength, but on your metabolism. To lose weight (body fat), you need to be in a calorie deficit. This means consuming fewer calories than your body uses, […]

The Aston Martin Valour is all about honouring the British marque’s unique tradition of superlative special edition front-engined sportscars. The engineers have done this by fitting it with a 5.2-litre V12 engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission for the first time in the brand’s history. The engine boasts 525kW and 753Nm according to the company. […]

Wimbledon is at the quarterfinals stage. Here is today’s order of play and some of the highlighted matches with Carlos Alcaraz the top of the bill. MACHINE: Mind-blowing Novak Djokovic stats that can’t be true WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY: 12 JULY 2023 ALCARAZ TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN THE QUARTER-FINALS Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune played doubles […]

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says those behind the torching of trucks are committing an act of economic sabotage. This comes as at least 15 trucks have been torched in separate incidents in KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Gauteng and Mpumalanga in less than seven days. TRANSPORT MINISTER WEIGHS IN ON TORCHING OF TRUCKS Chikunga said the incidents are […]

Mandela Day is an international initiative started by the United Nations in 2009 to honour our former president’s spirit of self-sacrifice. If you’re keen on rolling up your sleeves to do your bit for 67 minutes this Mandela Day, but aren’t quite sure what to do, Mdzananda Animal Clinic needs your help to paint their […]

Cape Town will see its first direct connection to South America in over a decade, as South African Airways is set to launch its first intercontinental flights since the Covid -19 lockdown. The new direct and first flight service between Cape Town and São Paulo in Brazil will be reinstated on October 31, 2023. According to […]