The Springboks will face Australia at Loftus Versfeld in their opening game of the shortened Rugby Championship this Saturday, with kick off at 5.05pm. As a reminder when it comes to the match official appointments, Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) will officiate the Springboks’ clash this weekend, and he will be assisted by another New Zealander, […]

Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon on Sunday with a wrist injury, stripping the tournament of one its headline acts 12 months after the firebrand Australian finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic. “I’m really sad to say that I have to withdraw from Wimbledon this year,” the 28-year-old wrote on Instagram, explaining that he had hurt his wrist as […]

There are several ways South Africans can avoid standing in lengthy queues to renew their vehicle license disc online. Our colleagues at Business Tech looked at all the options across the provinces and tallied up the costs so you can make the best choice for your pocket. As of July 2023, here are the cheapest options to […]

South Africa’s Zulu king, head of the country’s most influential traditional monarchy, has undergone “thorough” medical examinations following the sudden death of a close adviser, a spokesman said Sunday, amid suspicions he was poisoned. ALSO READ: King Misuzulu hospitalised in eSwatini amid fears of poisoning The king, who was visiting neighbouring Eswatini, “underwent precautionary and thorough medical […]

Convicted drug kingpin Glenn Agliotti died in hospital on Friday night. POLICE CONFIRMED THAT GLENN AGLIOTTI DIED Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said they were called to the hospital just after 19:00, where an inquest docket into his death was registered. ALSO READ: Former spy boss Billy Masetlha dies at age 68 HE DIED ON AN OPERATING TABLE […]

Reuters: The dollar index was lower on Friday following two straight days of gains, after economic data showed a cooling in consumer spending, raising some doubt about the potential aggressiveness of the Federal Reserve in fighting inflation. U.S. U.S. DOLLAR INDEX WAS LOWER ON FRIDAY Treasury yields were also mostly lower after the data. The […]

A 9-year-old child was tragically washed off rocks at Sandy Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard, South Africa, yesterday afternoon (Sunday 2 July 2023). The young boy, from Hout Bay, was with friends and relatives when the tragic incident occurred, according to the NSRI. The group had gone to Sandy Bay, and while standing on a […]

Botswana has reached an eleventh-hour deal with diamond giant De Beers after months of tense negotiations that saw the continent’s top producer threatening to cut ties with the storied company. ALSO READ: Botswana threatens to cut ties with diamond giant De Beers The Botswana government and Anglo-American, the majority owner of De Beers, have reached an “agreement in […]

Here’s when you can collect your SASSA grants for JULY 2023 from TOMORROW. REMINDER – HERE ARE THE SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES FOR JULY This comes after the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year. ALSO READ: SASSA: Here’s how to replace expiring cards Social grants payment schedule for […]

As the world population has grown older, Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly common. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe a range of symptoms linked to the decline in brain function with age. Symptoms include memory loss, communication difficulties, problem-solving struggles, and personality or behavioural changes. […]

The fastest Springboks rugby player is certainly not who you think he is. We reveal how quickly he can run 100m too! MUST READ: SPRINGBOKS EXODUS: FOUR PLAYERS LEAVING SA AFTER THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Many would have predicted Cheslin Kolbe or Makazole Mapimpi as the fastest Springboks. However, it is actually Sbu Nkosi. Although, Kolbe […]

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has lashed out at ugly scenes and standoff that rocked the nation involving SAFA and Banyana. Khumalo weighed in on the standoff between the country’s governing body, the South African Football Association, and the national women’s team, Banyana calling it a disgrace. ALSO READ I Watch: Banyana coach […]

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber is set to reveal who will captain the team against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener in the coming week. According to fresh reports the search for a new skipper has been narrowed down to two players. SKIPPER SEARCH DOWN TO TWO The Springboks want to start both Lukhanyo Am and […]

Metrorail services in and around Cape Town have yet to fully recover from theft and vandalism that happened during the Covid lockdown period when trains stopped running. Already long before the pandemic, the service was crumbling. GroundUp had been documenting Metrorail’s steady demise since 2013. The Central Line, which was the busiest and served commuters from the […]

Less than a year after debuting their romance, singer Amor Vittone and her plastic surgery boyfriend have fueled rumours of a breakup. The widow of former Springboks star Joost van der Westhuisen and her partner Charles Serrurier have been loved-up since they announced their relationship late last year. But in recent months, the couple has […]

When it was time for story reading in her Grade 3 class Anna Machaka (24), always wondered if authors were real-life people who sit and write books. That was when the dream of being an author of children’s books started. “I always imagined children reading my book in a classroom setting,” Machaka said. In 2019 […]

Heavenly Hermanus is THE place to visit on a weekend (or anytime really). The town boasts breathtaking views, gastronomic delights and even it’s own wine route! If you find yourself in the area, here’s a few things you MUST do… WINE TASTING IN HEMEL EN AARDE New #Tour in #Hermanus #DayTour https://t.co/fafKRLvBi2 Wine Hopper Day […]

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Yanga Mputa as the Tax Ombud effective from 1 July 2023 for a period of five years. Mputa is South Africa’s first female Tax Ombud. She takes over from Professor Thabo Legwaila, who has been acting in the role since October 2022, after the term of the […]

EMBRACING A DUAL-TEAM APPROACH FOR SUCCESS Just four years ago, the Springboks divided their team into two squads, leading to massive success in the Rugby Championship and an unforgettable World Cup win in Japan. ALSO READ: WATCH: Can the Springboks retain the World Cup? [analysis] This year, coaches Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber aim to recreate that magic […]

London-based SA expat company Mustard At Home is a pandemic-born business that made it. Let’s find out how. Three years post-pandemic, UK-based meal delivery service Mustard At Home continues to grow. Led by South African-born entrepreneur James Durrant, Mustard At Home was a creative solution to keeping the company, and employee livelihoods, afloat during a global economic crisis. […]

Following an urgent interdict filed in the Western Cape High Court in April, businessman Kagiso Setsetse has opened a criminal case against alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield. Setsetse – who co-owns Ayepyep Lifestyle with slain musician DJ Sumbody – has accused Stanfield of threatening him and hijacking the Ayepyep branch in Cape Town. KAGISO […]

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the great football rivalries even if they no longer have as many head to head clashes but who comes out on top in terms of bank balance? HOW RICH IS LIONEL MESSI: NET WORTH IN 2023 Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is among the highest-paid […]

The Miss South Africa (Miss SA)  pageant has revealed that Levern José – the Top 12 finalist who quit the competition- will not be replaced. Last month, the BCom Law student announced her decision to prematurely end her pageant journey. This, after coming under fire over allegations relating to her past. On Twitter, multiple social media […]

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz is ready to bring his all-action style to the All England Club as Wimbledon gets underway. He returned to the top spot thanks to his first grass court title at Queen’s and Alcaraz can be very dangerous when he gets a little wind in his sails. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after […]

Mossel Bay is regarded as one of the tourist hotspots in the Garden Route (and South Africa, some might argue), and for good reason too. If you find yourself visiting the “Bay of Mussels”, as the name literally translates to, here are a few things you have to do… ZIPLINE OVER THE OCEAN Why you […]