A 53-year-old motorist was arrested by the Gauteng Traffic Police for driving at 203km/h along the N4 freeway. The motorist who was arrested on Sunday, 2 July 2023 appeared at the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 3 July. MOTORIST CLOCKS 203KM/H Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane said the motorist drove over the prescribed speed limit […]

South Sudan’s leader Salva Kiir on Tuesday 4 July 2023 pledged that delayed elections set for next year would go ahead as planned and that he would run for president. Kiir, a towering guerrilla commander, has been the nation’s only president since he led it to independence from Sudan in 2011. The world’s youngest nation […]

Jean Kleyn, former Ireland lock, is set to make his Springboks debut in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Pretoria. Find out about his epic journey back home. ALSO READ: Springboks likely to be forced into late team change JEAN KLEYN RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS Jean Kleyn, the former Ireland lock, is ready to make […]

At the advent of South Africa’s democracy in 1994, an overwhelming majority of academics in the country’s public higher education institutions were white men. Black South Africans (a group consisting of those designated as Indian, Coloured or African under apartheid) constituted 89% of the overall population. But they made up just 17% of the academic […]

The marriage between Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and his first wife Queen Ntokozo Mayisela-Zulu has allegedly been strained to higher lengths since she moved out from the Khangelamankengane Royal Palace in KwaNongoma in KwaZulu-Natal in October 2022, ZiMoja reported. ZULU QUEEN NTOKOZO’S MARRIAGE CRUMBLES? Shortly after the coronation of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini last year, Queen Ntokozo allegedly moved out […]

Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Rugby Championship clash against Australia, with South Africa looking forward to six all-important matches before heading into their World Cup title defence. ALSO READ: Vermeulen to captain new-look Springboks! Saturday’s clash will kick off at 5.05pm at a sold out Loftus, with the Springboks having unveiled […]

Zimbabwe’s government on Tuesday 4 July 2023 announced a sudden end of blackouts that have crippled businesses and left millions of households without electricity for up to 19 hours a day. The information ministry said a cabinet meeting had “noted with satisfaction” that the power utility “has announced the end to load-shedding as a result […]

While other universities have celebrated Pride month, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is preparing to host the proudly homophobic Kenyan Professor Patrick Lumumba, who is scheduled to deliver a public lecture on 24 July as part of the Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) tenth anniversary celebrations. An advocate, academic and self-styled restorer of African pride, […]

The Deputy President has spoken out on Tuesday after a video of his VIP protection officers, allegedly assaulting three civilians on the Gauteng highway, went viral on social media. “The Deputy President has become aware of an unfortunate incident involving members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), who are attached to his protection detail, […]

National Treasury has outlined the basic characteristics and requirements for the solar panel incentive, which is meant to help individuals in their immediate decision-making regarding any solar installation. This follows an announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana at the tabling of the National Budget earlier this year that tax incentives would be provided to households […]

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe has intervened in the debacle involving SAFA and Banyana Banyana. Motsepe has reportedly intervened to solve the ongoing matter over bonuses ahead of Banyana’s appearance at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament later this month. ALSO READ I Modise warns Banyana coach not to conspire […]

A woman who was swept off rocks into the ocean at Sea Point yesterday afternoon, has sadly passed away. The NSRI said her family were at her side. “From all of the emergency services Condolences are conveyed to family and friends of a Sea Point mom who sadly passed away in hospital during the early […]

An incredible sheet of fog settled over Cape Town, South Africa, yesterday. Western Cape photographer ROBYN GWILT had a bird’s eye view to capture these amazing photos and video… “I stopped at Silvermine, at the top of Ou Kaapse weg to take a look and photograph the scene,” says Robyn. “Sadly only had my mobile […]

An American TikToker recently rubbed South Africans the wrong way after making an entire TikTok to bash the lyrics of hit amapiano song Mnike. The song — which was made by local hitmaker Tyler ICU and features DJ Maphorisa — as gone viral on the social media platform and has left people from all around the […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 4 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, 4 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 4 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: R6 million (PowerBall) R10 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

A Grade 10 learner was found dead on the rugby field at her school on Tuesday morning, 4 July. The discovery was made by a security guard at the school in Tshwane. READ: Fake real estate agent receives 23-year prison term INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY: AUTHORITIES PUZZLED OVER DISCOVERY OF DECEASED LEARNER AT HÖERSKOOL GARSFONTEIN DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS […]

Controversial South African couple Mihlali Ndamase and her businessman bae Leeroy Sidambe are still going strong despite the rocky start to their relationship. The pair are among a number of other celebrities who attended this year’s Durban July festivities. The couple was also later spotted at Max’s Lifestyle club where the afterparty usually starts for […]

American rapper Jay-Z-real name Shawn Corey Carter’s mother Gloria tied the knot with her long-term girlfriend Roxanne Wilshire in front of their several wedding guests and family members who attended the star-studded wedding ceremony on Sunday, 2 July, several publications reported. JAY-Z’S MOTHER MARRIES LONG-TERM GIRLFRIEND ROXANNE WILSHIRE Gloria Carter and Roxanne Wilshire said their […]

Talented actress Asavela Mqokiyana née Mngqithi revealed on her Twitter and Instagram accounts on Tuesday, 4 July that she is pregnant. ALSO READ: A look at actress Asavela Mngqithi’s new house [pictures] ASAVELA MNGQITHI IS GOING TO BE A MOM The former Isibaya actress Asavela Mqokiyana née Mngqithi also thanked her husband for his support during her pregnancy. […]

The Bulls have acquired the services of experienced Springbok campaigner, Willie le Roux, from the Japanese side, the Toyota Verblitz. The versatile World Cup-winning backline player joins the Vodacom Bulls on a three-year contract that will see him stay at the capital until June 2026. Although Le Roux’s contract runs from July 01, he will […]

The Springboks are sweating over the availability of prop Ox Nche, who suffered an injury in training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Loftus. ALSO READ: Rugby Championship kit reveal — Springboks SPRINGBOKS SET BACK BY INJURY TO STAR Earlier on Tuesday, Nche was selected in the Springboks’ starting […]

Stellenbosch FC talisman Ibraheem Jabaar is topping trends after he was reportedly spotted at Mamelodi Sundowns headquarters in Chloorkop ahead of his rumoured move to the DStv Premiership Champions. Sundowns are reportedly closing down on the signing of Stellenbosch star Ibraheem Jabaar. ALSO READ: Stellenbosch unveil Nigeria youth international Ibraheem Jabaar STELLENBOSCH STAR SPOTTED AT SUNDOWNS Rumour […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Wednesday, 5 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: NIL FIRE DANGER WARNINGS: NIL ADVISORIES: NIL ALSO READ: Weather forecast live updates CONDITIONS AND UVB FORECAST GAUTENG Temperature: Fine and cool. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Low. MPUMALANGA Temperature: Fine and cool […]

Heavy fighting raged Tuesday 3 July 2023 across the Sudanese capital where witnesses reported a fighter jet being shot down and artillery and machine gun fire rocking several neighbourhoods. “We saw pilots jumping with parachutes as the plane plunged to the ground,” said a witness in northern Khartoum who, like others, asked not to be […]