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 […]

South Africa’s inflation dropped to the lowest level in 20 months in June, slipping back within the central bank’s target range, official data showed on Wednesday. Annual consumer price inflation slowed to 5.4 percent last month, down from 6.3 percent in May, national statistics agency StatsSA said in a statement. The drop was the steepest since […]

MOST POWERFUL PASSPORTS: WHO’S NUMBER ONE? Japan has officially been knocked off the top spot on the Henley Passport Index for the first time in five years and moved into third position, according to the latest ranking, which is based on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In a recent press release from Henley & Partners, Singapore […]

Life just became a lot easier with the Lifehack series from SA People. A new life hack every day of the week – don’t miss it! WATCH | Try drinking raw egg on an empty stomach and this will happen [Video] The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes […]

ACSA’S PLANS FOR SA AIRPORTS South Africa’s airports are set to see some technological changes in the near future, after Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced their plans to digitalise passenger experience at airports. ALSO READ: Airlink to launch new Johannesburg-Nairobi flights According to Travel News, ACSA Chief Information Officer, Mthokozisi Mncwabe, said that the need to change ACSA’s […]

Burkina Faso’s junta leader on Tuesday lashed out at the “cowardice” of the country’s jihadist rebels after local and security sources reported at least 10 civilian deaths in two attacks. ALSO READ: Ghana accused of deporting 500 Burkina nationals: UN agency Residents of Nouna, local capital of Kossi province in the west, contacted by telephone, said […]

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was postponed to Thursday, 20 July after State witness Zandie Khumalo fell ill. Khumalo was on the stand at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria giving her account of what transpired the night Meyiwa was shot and killed at her home in Vosloorus on 26 October 2014. ZANDIE KHUMALO FALLS […]

Following death threat reports and a letter by African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula to ministers Bheki Cele and Ronald Lamola, Moja Love has said that the Sizok’thola host and crew are fully protected. ALSO READ: Drug lords declare war on ‘Sizok’thola’ host Xolani Khumalo MOJA LOVE PUTS SECURITY MEASURES I PLACE FOR ‘SIZOK’THOLA’ CREW […]

Prison Journalism Project trains incarcerated writers to become journalists and publishes their stories. Subscribe to Inside Story to receive exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our best stories, as well as author profiles and other insights. Squishington. He — or possibly she — was the first pet I’ve had during my life sentence. I found him in the prison […]

Singer Kelly Khumalo’s lawyer, Magdalene Moonsamy has pulled out as her legal representative in the murder case of slain Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa. Moonsamy has reportedly sent a notice of withdrawal to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). KELLY KHUMALO’S LAWYER DROPS HER Moonsamy was a watching brief on behalf of Khumalo without being directly […]

Former CEO of Eskom, André de Ruyter, has made waves in South Africa with his tell-all memoir, Truth to Power. With cool-headedness and dry humour, de Ruyter tells his story of his three years working for the infamous electricity company. From neglected equipment, ageing power stations and crippling corruption on a massive scale, de Ruyter has […]

A North West husband will be spending the next half of his existence behind bars after he was slapped with a life sentenced for killing his pregnant wife. THE REASON FOR THE GRUESOME MURDER OF HIS PREGNANT WIFE NPA Regional Spokesperson Henry Mamothame confirmed that the Taung Regional Court sentenced Thapelo Edwin Mojaki (41), to life imprisonment […]

An abalone smuggler opted to risk ending his life than be captured by the police after he was busted on the other side of the law in Eastern Cape. ABALONE SMUGGLERS DRIVING IN SUSPCIOUS FASHION At the weekend, SAPS Cookhouse Highway Patrol apprehended suspects in possession of smuggled abalone. Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says this is […]

The Egyptian musicians’ syndicate announced Tuesday18 July 2023 it would not allow a planned concert at the Giza pyramids by US rapper Travis Scott, in a rare move citing offence to “traditions”. International music stars often perform at the feet of Egypt’s famed pyramids near the capital Cairo. The powerful musicians’ union rarely opposes such […]

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. ALSO READ: Cape Town librarians roll up sleeves for Mandela Day Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Wednesday, 19 July 2023 – Grown-Ish (S5, […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold weather, accompanied by overcast, rainy conditions, can be expected to set in over parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Mpumalanga this week. The weather service had warned that a cut-off low is expected to develop over the southern interior of South Africa […]

The All Blacks are in the pound seats to wrap up this year’s shortened Rugby Championship title, but the Springboks still have an outside chance of snatching the trophy. VIRAL | OPEN LETTER TO NIENABER AND RASSIE: These Springboks need to be DROPPED, start the Bomb squad! As is always the case a World Cup year, the usual round-robin format has been […]

The excitement continues to grow as the GR Cup driven by Netstar, part of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa, heads to the iconic East London Grand Prix Circuit for the highly anticipated 5th round of the 2023 season. The stage is set for an adrenaline-fueled showdown as six of the country’s top motoring writers once […]

The South African men’s water polo team has suffered another heavy group stage defeat at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. The side went down 30-5 against Serbia on Wednesday. The scores by quarter were 8-1, 9-1, 7-1, 6-2. In their opening match on Monday, the SA men’s side lost 35-10 to Montenegro. The scores by quarter in that clash were 6-1, 10-0, 9-5, 10-4. In […]

Suspended public protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has hinted at a possible run for the presidency after her term expires in October. Advocate Mkhwebane said that she is still weighing options on which position to occupy that will continue to fight for the liberation of the oppressed. Speaking to the media, Mkhwebane said that she has a number […]

South African musician turned “hustler” DJ Sbu — real name Sbusiso Leope — has just become one of the country’s most inspirational people. This after he headed online to share some wonderful news with his supporters — his energy drink Mofaya will now be sold inside giant retailer Shoprite. In a heartwarming post, Sbu revealed […]

Pasta is one of those dishes that always brings us comfort, but if you’re unable to eat gluten or trying to stick to your ketogenic diet to help with weight management, you might think that you’re missing out. However, there’s still a way to have some homemade keto pasta and there are a few ways […]