South Africa’s neighbour Namibia has now suffered the same fate as South Africa concerning entry restrictions for the United Kingdom. Namibia has had its visa-free travel status removed by the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for the Home Department. AFFECTED COUNTRIES Suella Braverman announced on 19 July that 5 nations, including Namibia had lost their […]

Highly acclaimed Afro-soul/R&B singer and songwriter, Preston Sihlangu, gears up to captivate audiences at the opening of the Netball World Cup, which will be held on 28 July. ALSO READ: Khosi Twala to host prestigious awards: ‘I am truly honoured’ Sihlangu’s magnetic stage presence and soulful voice have earned him a legion of fans, and […]

Mnet stated on DStv.com that there are no plans to cancel South Africa’s first isiXhosa telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire. ALSO READ: ‘Gqeberha: The Empire’ coming to an end? MNET: ‘PLANS ARE IN PROGRESS FOR NEXT SEASON’ Mnet added that Gqeberha: The Empire is scheduled to remain on-air for the foreseeable future and that plans are in progress for a second […]

Paramedics said several people were injured in the underground GAS explosion in the Johannesburg inner city on Wednesday afternoon. SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INJURED IN THE JHB GAS EXPLOSION Emergency Services are still busy on the scene while buildings in the vicinity have been evacuated. According to ER spokesperson Russel Meiring the City of Johannesburg […]

Banyana Banyana defender and ex-skipper Janine Van Wyk is heartbroken following the FIFA World Cup snub, saying she is venturing into coaching. Van Wyk is also part of the team of panelists assembled by SABC Sport and the veteran Banyana defender revealed that she has not retired. ALSO READ I Banyana’s Dlamini unfazed by FIFA World Cup opponents The […]

At least one person has died and 48 others injured following an explosion on Wednesday evening at Bree Street in the Johannesburg CBD. Some 12 people still remain hospitalised. Briefing the media on Thursday morning, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said although there is a suspicion that the explosion was caused by gas, all relevant stakeholders […]

As quickly as Springboks fans celebrated the season-opening win over the Wallabies, just as many then went into full panic mode after the All Blacks cruised to a victory in Auckland this past weekend. It was a woeful start to the match in New Zealand for the Springboks, and it’s probably cost them any chance […]

Sunday, 23 July’s episode of Carte Blanche will showcase all you need to know about the South Africa netball team’s readiness and overall feeling, in preparation for this year’s 2023 Netball World Cup. With less than seven days to go, the national outfit, the Spar Proteas, brace for the biggest tournament of their lives. This year’s tournament will be hosted in Cape […]

Europe is currently experiencing a number of labour shortages in various sectors. Here is the list of areas where persons from outside of Europe stand higher chances of securing work in Europe. To the surprise of many South Africans, these labour shortages are not just for highly skilled professionals. There also exists a huge demand […]

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire should leave the club this summer. This comes after the 30-year-old was stripped of Man United’s captaincy by coach Erik ten Hag this week. ALSO READ: Maguire stripped of Man Utd captaincy BUT remains at the club Maguire had a frustrating season this past season only managing to […]

An American woman, Angelina Wiley has claimed that Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has saved her life during a near fatal shooting in Kansas City early this year. ALSO READ: ‘Low-budget’: Fans react to Kim Kardashian’s new Skims advert ‘BODY ARMOUR FOR WOMEN’ Dressed in one of the Skims shaping bodysuits, Angelina alleges that the shapewear […]

In a statement released on 19 July, Suella Braverman, the UK’s Secretary of State for the Home Department announced that the United Kingdom has revoked it’s visa-free travel agreement and has instead imposed visa requirements for nationals of several countries when entering the UK. Last month Canada opened up visa-free entry arrangements for passport holders of […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa joined learners in Qunu who were part of national and continental Mandela Day coding tournaments. There were around 70 sites across all nine provinces, as well as other African countries, with over 10,000 learners participating. The national event was organised by Tangible Africa, a partnership between Nelson Mandela University and […]

Last week, Orlando Pirates stated that they had been surprised by a SuperSport United approach for Dzvukamanja’s services, and released a statement to suggest the player had misled them. ALSO READ | Chiefs set to make big-money offer for winger – report According to FARPost, the Zimbabwe international was set to join Matsatsantsa in the January transfer window, […]

A road crash in Algeria killed 34 people when a passenger bus collided head-on with a pickup truck carrying fuel cans and burst into flames Wednesday 19 July 2023, deep in the southern Sahara region, officials said. The North African country’s deadliest road crash in years also left 12 others injured, many with severe burns, […]

It is no secret that Maritzburg United expect to lose key players like Rowan Human following their relegation, with Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns all interested! READ | EX-KAIZER CHIEFS FAN FAVOURITE SET FOR SURPRISE LIFELINE FROM AFRICAN GIANTS! One of those players is Bafana Bafana international Rowan Human, who was being monitored by all of Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns even […]

The view of Johannesburg from the Ponte City skyscraper is breathtaking, but the tower is struggling to shrug off its reputation as a symbol of a dilapidated inner city. At 173 metres (568 feet) high, the brutalist-styled cylindrical building completed in 1975 was the tallest residential building in Africa and a sought-after location. ALSO READ: WATCH: […]

The United States called on Egypt Wednesday 19 July 2023 to release rights researcher Patrick Zaki, a day after he was sentenced to three years in prison for “spreading false news”. “Concerned by 3-year sentence of Egyptian human rights defender Patrick Zaki,” the US State Department said on Twitter, urging the “immediate release of him […]

Social media networks like Facebook and Instagram were back online in Ethiopia on Wednesday 19 July 2023 after being blocked for five months, according to an internet advocacy organisation and an AFP journalist. A service run by the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI), an association that tracks online censorship, showed that access to social networks […]

Mahana Abdelrahman used to crisscross Sudan in his truck, delivering shipments across the vast country, but three months of brutal war have drastically reduced road transportation, grinding business to a halt. Now, the 45-year-old driver chain-smokes and sips coffee at a cafe on the outskirts of Wad Madani, a city that has welcomed him and […]

This is heartbreaking! The family of actor Bradley Olivier released a statement on Wednesday. He is known for his role as Danny Jantjies in the soapie Binnelanders. THE STATEMENT RELEASED BY BRADLEY OLIVIER’S FAMILY IS HEARTBREAKING Family spokesperson Solomon Cupido said in a statement that the 36-year-old Bradley Olivier had received the best possible medical care and […]

Experts and industry leaders agree that Eskom – and by extension the country – is not likely to incur a total grid collapse and blackout despite current electricity generation challenges. This came out during a webinar hosted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on the myths and facts about electricity grid stability on Wednesday. Eskom’s […]

The Presidency has confirmed that President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will not attend the 15th Summit of BRICS – however, the Russian Federation will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. “By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the Summit but the Russian Federation will be represented […]

Are you ready for the 19 July 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

Several West African leaders met Tuesday in Nigeria to discuss how to manage security at the end of a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali and push for a return to democracy after a series of coups. ALSO READ: Mali security deteriorates as jihadists commit murder, rape The UN Security Council last month voted to end a decade-old peacekeeping […]