The Springboks’ hopes of winning the Rugby Championship seem to have been dashed after their latest defeat to the All Blacks, but there is still a glimmer of hope. New Zealand look likely to claim the southern hemisphere title once again, a feat that will be achieved if they beat Australia on 29 July (11:45am kick […]

On July 14th 2019, Novak Djokovic cheated death against Roger Federer by saving two match points against serve in the Wimbledon final. In 2023, young Carlos Alcaraz pulled off something similarly extraordinary against the greatest player in the history of the sport. ICYMI: Svitolina stunned Świątek nine months after giving birth ALCARAZ EDGES OUT DJOKOVIC IN […]

Orlando Pirates released a whole host of players before they started their pre-season campaign, and one of those players is already training with a new club! READ | EXCLUSIVE : SOWETO RIVALS SET TO ANNOUNCE ORLANDO PIRATES AS THEIR NEW SIGNING! Nkanyiso Zungu suffered the indignity of becoming the first player to be shown the door […]

A nine-month-old baby boy sadly died on his first day at crèche in Umganu Circle in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, 18 July. BABY DIES AT CRECHE IN ZWELISHA According to private security Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), a caregiver contacted them after discovering the infant unresponsive in a bed. RUSA spokesperson Prem Balram […]

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 […]

After seeing his club, Marumo Gallants getting relegated to the lower division, ex-Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatse Makudubela joins the Tanzanian side, Young Africans. Makudubela was rumoured to be on his way to Soweto giants, Moroka Swallows as he looked to remain in the DStv Premiership but the interest didn’t go further. ALSO READ I Sundowns forked out […]

A petrol tanker almost caused another disaster after it was caught in a crossfire following a shootout in the Benoni area in Gauteng. PETROL TANKER HIT BY A TRAY BULLET The report suggests that on Monday 17 July at 11:30, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Community Liaison Unit (CLU) Officers, were involved in a shootout in […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Wednesday, 19 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. A yellow level 2 warning for waves leading to difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and disruption to small harbours and ports is expected between Cape […]

Kaizer Chiefs and Khama Billiat’s saga has dominated the current transfer window, with the player now looking to have officially closed his chapter at the club. READ | BREAKING: CALEB BIMENYIMANA’S KAIZER CHIEFS EXIT PLACED ON HOLD, HERE’S WHY! Billiat’s contract at Chiefs expired at the end of June, with the club confirming that they had offered him […]

Having already said his goodbyes to his Kaizer Chiefs teammates and flown to Morocco to finalise his Wydad Casablanca move, Caleb Bimenyimana might’ve jumped the gun! READ | BREAKING : KAIZER CHIEFS SET FOR A LEGAL BATTLE FOR YET ANOTHER NEW SIGNING!-REPORT It was no longer a secret that striker Bimenyimana is not part of the plans going forward at Chiefs, […]

Look at what happened on this day, 19 July in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today. Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day ON THIS DAY: 19 JULY 1981 | French President […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 18 July 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, 18 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 18 July 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: R18 million (PowerBall) R18 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

The South African rand ended last week in the green, recovering from recent headwinds as risk sentiment turned away from safe-haven assets. The focus last week was on US inflation data which served as the catalyst for a shift towards risk-on investment sentiment. The US inflation rate came in at 3.0% in June, declining from […]

On Sunday, 16 July, the British-born French singer, actress, and fashion icon Jane Birkin who the Hermes brand Birkin bag is named after passed away at 76 years in her home in France, The Guardian reported. REST IN PEACE: JANE BIRKIN DIES Jane Birkin was born in London on 14 December 1946. It was reported that she came […]

Just over two months ago, the Lewis family grew by one with the arrival of our first born daughter, Olivia. As avid local travellers, my wife and I never wanted to stop exploring despite the new addition to the family, but needless to say, a few weeks of adjustment to a different way of life […]

Thousands of people have been left homeless after a fire engulfed 1000 shacks at an informal settlement in Kennedy Road in Durban. ALSO READ: WATCH: A manhunt for Kwanobuhle open fire suspects [VIDEO] CAUSE OF FIRE STILL UNKNOWN The fire which which occurred on Sunday morning claimed one life, injuring several others. Humanitarian aid organization Gift of […]

The actor Bradley Olivier, known for his role as Danny Jantjies in the soapie Binnelanders, died on Tuesday at the age of 36. BREAKING NEWS- BELOVED BINNELANDERS ACTOR BRADLEY OLIVIER DIED ON TUESDAY According to social media posts, he passed away this morning after a heart attack. ALSO READ: Derek Watts will NOT be returning to Carte Blanche […]

Entries for next year’s 53rd edition of the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon and the milestone 25th running of the Two Oceans Half Marathon – South Africa’s biggest half marathon – are open for Blue Number Club runners. That is runners who have completed 10 or more Ultra and/or Half Marathons. ALSO READ | Two Oceans Marathon result: Gerda Steyn smashes course […]

On Tuesday, Orlando Pirates and leading global sportswear brand Adidas presented the official home and away jersey for the 23/24 season in collaboration with South African fashion designer Thebe Magugu. READ | FIRST SUNDOWNS, KAIZER CHIEFS AND ORLANDO PIRATES LEAGUE OPPONENTS REVEALED According to the statement, the design partnership sees the Soweto giants aim to “champion the best […]

The United Arab Emirates signed a $1.9-billion deal with a state mining company in DR Congo to develop at least four mines in the African country’s turbulent east, the Congolese presidency said Monday. ALSO READ: Helicopter crash claims three lives in DR Congo Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi’s office stated on Monday evening that an Emirati government […]

Humane Society International/Africa has advanced a unique community-based conservation project around Ithala Game Reserve to facilitate peaceful co-existence between elephant herds and local people. In collaboration with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, African Conservation Trust and the Bio-Diversity Conservation Foundation, the animal protection organisation is constructing an elephant-proof fence in the 290 km2 reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive snow in the Eastern Cape. The warning is valid from Wednesday, 19 July until Thursday, 20 July. DISRUPTIVE SNOW EXPECTED IN THE EASTERN CAPE A cut-off low is expected to develop over the southern interior of South Africa. This system will result […]

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: Tuesday, 18 July 2023 – Till (2022) – Amazon Prime ALSO READ: Shell FuelSave helps struggling South Africans save […]

South African media personality Anele Mdoda is one proud daughter and she has every reason to be. The TV and radio personality recently headed online to celebrate her father who she explained just built a school on the same rural property where he used to attend classes inside a hut. Many of Anele’s fans were […]