Only weeks before graduating as a medical doctor, South African medical student Snegugu Thobeka Myeni residing in the Philippines was robbed of that opportunity after her untimely death. FAMILY IN KZN APPEAL FOR FUNDS TO REPATRIATE MEDICAL STUDENT It is reported that the young medical student from KwaZulu-Natal in Utrecht, between Vryheid and Newcastle, passed […]

It can be concerning when your elderly cat loses interest in food all of a sudden. A decrease in appetite can be a sign of illness and may warrant a visit to the vet. If your elderly cat stops eating for over 24 hours or experiences weight loss, it is advisable to book an emergency […]

Eight people including seven members of one family were killed in Cairo on Monday when a residential building in Egypt’s capital collapsed, the public prosecution and state media said. ALSO READ: Enyobeni: “Tavern owner watched as children collapsed and died” A statement from the public prosecution said the building in the city’s Hadayek al-Qubba district “completely […]

An Arab rights group called Monday 17 July 2023 for international help for 360 sub-Saharan migrants who Libyan authorities say were rescued after having been abandoned in the desert by Tunisian police on the border with Libya. The Cairo-based Arab Organisation for Human Rights (AOHR) said it welcomed Libya’s reception of the migrants who had […]

Separatist rebels have killed about 10 civilians and wounded two more in one of Cameroon’s restive anglophone regions, the defence ministry said Monday. READ MORE: Lebanon central bank governor’s properties seized The country’s primarily English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions have been gripped by conflict since separatists declared independence in 2017 after decades of grievances over […]

The Springboks will next be in action against Argentina on 29 July in the final round of the Rugby Championship, which will then be followed by three World Cup warm-up games. ALSO READ: When are the Springboks back in action? Yet it must be remembered that the Boks’ squad for the 2023 World Cup will be announced on […]

Understanding our dog’s behavior helps us understand their communication. One common behavior is when dogs pin their ears back. Usually, this happens because of fear, but there can be other reasons for it as well. Recognizing this behavior allows us to respond appropriately and protect both our dogs and ourselves. Do you have a pet video or […]

Dogs shaking, trembling, or shivering is common, but it can be concerning if the cause is unknown. There are several reasons why a dog might shake, and most of them are not serious. However, it’s helpful to troubleshoot at home to determine if your dog needs to visit a veterinarian. If you want to understand […]

Hollywood A-listers have been walking red carpets in hot pink, glitter is back, and companies from The Gap to Burger King are doing rose-colored collaborations: “Barbie” mania is everywhere as the hotly anticipated film hits theaters worldwide. READ MORE: Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance Toy maker Mattel, who first unveiled the iconic doll in […]

Salvadoran officials on Monday announced the arrest of 110 members of an alleged international money laundering ring operating in the Central American country. Almost all member of the scheme were Colombian nationals, authorities in El Salvador said, alleging that they had failed to register as lenders and had offered residents loans with interest rates of 20 […]

Norway’s data protection agency said Monday it would ban Facebook and Instagram owner Meta from using the personal information of users for targeted advertising, threatening a $100,000 daily fine if it continues. The business practices of US big tech firms are under close scrutiny across Europe over concerns about privacy, with huge fines handed out […]

Nelson Mandela Bridge will be a no-go zone for the next two days after the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) announced the bridge’s temporary closure. READ MORE: Lebanon central bank governor’s properties seized TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NELSON MANDELA BRIDGE FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla cautioned motorists about this planned initiative which coincides with Mandela Day, […]

French prosecutors on Monday asked for 17 men to stand trial over rape and other crimes committed in the production of online pornography, a source close to the case told AFP. Accusations against the men include rape, gang rape, organised human trafficking and aggravated pimping, committed during video production for the “French Bukkake” platform, according to […]

A Lebanon judge on Monday ordered the seizure of embattled central bank governor Riad Salameh’s properties pending a local investigation into his wealth, a judicial official told AFP. Salameh has been the subject of a series of judicial probes both in crisis-hit Lebanon and abroad into the fortune he has amassed during some three decades in […]

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has published a list of Lottery grants it paid out during the first quarter (April to June) of its new financial year, and it says it will publish details on a quarterly basis, rather than annually as was done by the corruption-riddled previous administration. Minister Ebrahim Patel has requested that the National Lotteries Commission […]

A 25-year-old man has died, and four others suffered injuries after a fire ripped through Kennedy Road informal settlement in Durban on Sunday morning. According to residents, over 1,000 shacks were gutted, leaving about 2,300 people homeless. The community is not sure about the whereabouts of three people and a child, but they may have […]

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has apologised to the nation for Stage 6 load shedding that was implemented on Thursday. The Minister was speaking during a media briefing on Monday. Eskom implemented Stage 6 load shedding last week following breakdowns and delays in returning to service of generating units. “I want […]

The death toll in an investigation linked to a Kenyan cult that practised starvation to “meet Jesus Christ” has exceeded 400 after 12 more bodies were found on Monday, a senior official said. ALSO READ: Kenya president says no more room for opposition protests “Total death Toll – 403,” Coast Regional Commissioner Rhoda Onyancha told AFP in a […]

There will be three more interest rate announcements in 2023, the next of which will take place this 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 on Thursday, dealing yet another blow to South Africans in […]

Eskom has announced that it is cutting ties with its Head of Generation, Jan Oberholzer. “Eskom and Mr Jan Mr Oberholzer part ways by mutual agreement. His last day with Eskom will be 31 July 2023,” the power utility said in a brief statement. ALSO READ: Eskom eases load shedding: City of Cape Town confirms […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Tuesday, 18 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A yellow level 2 warning for waves leading to difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and disruption to small harbours and ports are expected between Cape Columbine […]

Gert Schalkwyk is one of the best footballers to ever come of out Klerksdorp in the North West. The former Kaizer Chiefs player is remembered for terrorising defenders and for his diligence on the field of play. ALSO READ: Pirates legend, Chiefs fan: Where is Benedict ‘Tso’ Vilakazi now? TROPHIES, TROPHIES AND MORE TROPHIES AT KAIZER […]

Orlando Pirates have released Terrence Dzvukamanja to SuperSport, according to reports. ICYMI: Chiefs poised to swoop for troubled ex-Orlando Pirates star DZVUKAMANJA HEADING FOR MATSATSANTSA Zimbabwean striker Terrence Dzvukamanja hit form at the back-end of 2022-23 for Pirates, notably scoring in the Nedbank Cup final deep into stoppage time to secure the trophy. Therefore, it’s a […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 17 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 Monday, 17 […]

It’s a question on every rugby fan’s lips – where did it go wrong for the Springboks? The recent 35-20 loss against the All Blacks in Auckland was a bitter end to a five-match winning streak. ALSO READ: Springboks Rugby World Cup: 16 men fighting for EIGHT spots! This in-depth analysis takes a hard look at […]