The following article contains spoilers for Barbie. For some, Barbie is the ultimate “girlboss” – she’s glamourous, successful and owns her own DreamHouse. For others, Barbie represents an outdated female stereotype – a “blonde bimbo girl in a fantasy world”, according to Aqua’s 1997 hit song Barbie Girl. Just ask the man with the megaphone who […]

Where is former president Jacob Zuma, and will he ever go to prison? WHERE IS FORMER PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA AND WILL HE EVER GO TO PRISON? This comes after reports he extended his stay in Moscow. ALSO READ: Jacob Zuma ‘ill’ and receiving medical attention in Russia Jacob Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi confirmed to the media on […]

At least 13 Senegalese migrants from the same town died when their boat sank off the coast of Morocco late last week, the town’s mayor told AFP on Thursday 20 July 2023. The news comes amid heightened attention on the Atlantic migration route — from the coast of West Africa to the Spanish Canary Islands — after […]

The EFF in Johannesburg cautioned civilians against making unfounded assumptions about the root cause of the JHB CBD disaster. EFF WARNS AGAINST ‘BASELESS’ THEORIES “The EFF is cautioning people, political parties and other organisations to refrain from making unfounded and malicious allegations regarding the explosion’s root cause,” said Tiyiselani Chauke the party’s media and communication officer. This after […]

Binnelanders actor Bradley Olivier died peacefully in hospital on Thursday. He is known for his role as Danny Jantjies in the soapie Binnelanders. His family made the heartbreaking announcement on Thursday, a day after Bradley was placed on life support when he had reached a point where recovery was no longer possible. THE STATEMENT RELEASED BY HIS […]

Reuters: The South African rand dropped on Thursday afternoon after the central bank held its key interest rate at 8.25% following 10 consecutive rate hikes since 2021, as expected by a majority of economists polled by Reuters. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND DROPS At 1323 GMT, the rand traded at 17.915 against the U.S. dollar, around 0.25% […]

The Bulls have announced that a Springboks and Stormers legend has joined the union in the capacity of assistant coach until June 2026. The Bulls on Thursday confirmed that 29-Test lock and ex-Kobe Steelers coach, Andries Bekker, has signed a long-term coaching deal with the Pretoria outfit from next season. ALSO READ: Springboks — To Bomb Squad or […]

Small-scale farmers in the mountainous Cederberg region in the Western Cape are battling to put food on the table after floods wrecked their crops last month. The last floods of this magnitude occurred almost 40 years ago, according to long-time residents. Small-scale farmers in the Cederberg are battling to rebuild their livelihoods after floods devastated […]

The South African men’s water polo team has suffered its third heavy group stage defeat at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. CLICK FOR THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS The side went down 27-6 to Spain on Friday. The scores by quarter were 8-2, 7-2, 8-2, 4-0. The SA men’s previously lost 30-5 against Serbia on Wednesday and 35-10 against Montenegro in their opening […]

Engineers at the City of Johannesburg have identified three possible causes of the deadly explosion that ripped through Lillian Ngoyi (Bree) Street on Wednesday. The blast claimed the life of one person and injured at least 48 others. During a technical media briefing on Thursday evening, city manager Floyd Brink said engineers, experts and all […]

The Nasdaq tumbled on Thursday on selloffs in Netflix and Tesla following mixed earnings, even as the Dow rose for the ninth straight session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 35,225.18, up 0.5 percent, extending a rally. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: Sunny but cold! The broad-based S&P 500 fell 0.7 percent to 4,534.87, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite […]

Three Human trafficking suspects were arrested while three victims were rescued at a house in Garsfontein, Pretoria today, Thursday 20 July 2023. HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM ESCAPES CAPTIVITY It is reported that information was received when one of the captive victims managed to escape from her captors. She then reported to the Thai Embassy that she had […]

Most people pray for money to just magically appear in their accounts. The only problem is that this never happens and when it does, it was probably a mistake that needs to be rectified. A young Eastern Cape employee refused to accept this reality and has now been arrested for refusing to return R150 000 […]

At the start of the Rugby Championship, two veterans that have been sorely missed by the Springboks are Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard, each being one of the most influential players in the forward pack and backline respectively. ALSO READ: Springboks regroup, Etzebeth to join them on Sunday The team has also been without Ox Nche […]

Many believe kittens can leave their mothers at 8 weeks, but this can cause developmental issues. It’s best to wait until they are 12 weeks old. At 12 weeks, they’ll have learned essential skills like socialization and litter training. By this age, kittens will be more independent and have a fully developed immune system. Waiting […]

Jacques Nienaber hinted at giving Springboks players a chance before the Rugby World Cup. These EIGHT players could earn rare gametime against Argentina. ALSO READ: Unpopular opinion: Springboks’ latest loss was also a WIN Nienaber is well aware of their sizeable squad. Therefore, he wants to ensure that as many players as possible get a […]

Banyana Banyana forward Hilda Magaia is nervous ahead of their FIFA World Cup opening Group G match but she is ready to put Sweden to the sword. The gifted goal poacher, Magaia has also urged her Banyana teammates to be calm and approach the clash with a positive mindset despite feeling nervous before facing Sweden. ALSO READ […]

eSwatini actor Richard E Grant has paid tribute to his mother in a raw and honest video posted on Twitter. The 66-year-old, who studied at the University of Cape Town, described the video-message as “complicated gratitude to my Mother, who died (yesterday) morning at the age of 93, for giving me the Gift of Life”. […]

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems will be performing in South Africa at the DSTV delicious festival on the 23 September 2023. A DELICIOUS LINE-UP The lifestyle festival has announced that Tems will be co-headlining the festival with American musician Maxwell, American pianist Robert Glasper and South Africa’s very own Grammy winning […]

Newly appointed Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki has made a promise to restore the glory days of Amakhosi, and one way or another, he will be working with a very different group of players compared to last season. ALSO READ | Former Kaizer Chiefs ‘hitman’ in Qatar with North African giants! As it is, a full strength […]

Most of the time, you can’t catch diseases from your cat. Some diseases can be transmitted between humans and cats and are known as zoonotic diseases. If you or your cat have a zoonotic disease, it’s essential to take precautions to prevent its spread between you and your pet. Do you have a pet video or […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Friday, 21 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. Yellow level 2 warning: Disruptive snow leading to dangerous driving conditions and loss of vulnerable livestock is expected over the central and northern high-lying areas of the Eastern […]

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 […]

Occasional sneezing is normal in dogs, but repeated sneezing may indicate an underlying issue. Various reasons can cause this in dogs, ranging from minor to serious health concerns. Understanding the causes can help you care for your dog better. COMMON CAUSES WHY DOGS SNEEZE Environmental pollutants like air diffusers scented candles dust pesticides can irritate your pet’s […]

Tributes have been pouring in after Professor Kole Omotoso, popularly known in South Africa for portraying the “Yebo Gogo” man in Vodacom’s 1990s and early 2000s commercials, passed away on Wednesday, 19 July, age 80. ALSO READ: RIP: Vodacom ‘Yebo Gogo’ uncle, Professor Kole Omotoso dies FAMILY CONFIRMS PROFESSOR KOLE OMOTOSO’S PASSING His passing was confirmed […]