A bogus real estate agent was sentenced to 23 years of direct imprisonment by the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 3 July. His conviction and sentence are related to when he swindled a victim out of R100 000. READ: ANC ward councillor murdered, girlfriend raped in the Eastern Cape BLOEMFONTEIN COURT SENTENCES FRAUDULENT REAL ESTATE AGENT […]

After a disappointing World U20 Championship campaign to date, the Junior Springboks are under plenty of pressure as they prepare to face Argentina on the back of a shock defeat to Italy and just a narrow win over Georgia. READ | World U20 Rugby Championship: Fixtures, results, kick-off times The clash between Argentina and the Junior Springboks […]

On Monday, Chiefs began to officially welcome new players ahead of the next season, with as many as six recruits unveiled in a social media blitz. Ranga Chivaviro was signed on a two year deal with a one-year option, but this confirmation came amidst talks that there may be a fight for his services. ALSO READ […]

A video of a shocking incident showing South African Police Services (SAPS) VIP protection officers appearing to assault motorists in Gauteng has gone viral and led to outraged calls for a speedy and thorough investigation into the officers’ conduct. Watch the video below. AfriForum is one of many demanding the investigation be “speedy”, and claims […]

Reuters: The pound fell against the dollar on Monday as the U.S. currency rebounded from a tumble late the previous week, while traders continued to grapple with what expectations of several more Bank of England rate hikes mean for the British currency. BRITISH POUND FELL AGAINST THE DOLLAR Sterling was last down 0.18% at $1.2669, […]

Newfoundland dogs are famous for their large size, gentle nature, and impressive swimming skills. Although they have a friendly and gentle temperament, many people are curious about their level of protectiveness. In short, Newfoundlands are indeed protective and will intervene if they sense danger, but they are not suitable as guard dogs. ALSO READ: Why do dogs lay in the […]

The time to file your annual income tax return is only days away. Individual taxpayers can submit their return from 20h00 on Friday 7 July 2023 until 23 October 2023. While provisional taxpayers have until 24 January 2024 to submit their income tax return. SARS is also in the process of sending out millions of SMSs to taxpayers who […]

The Springboks have finally joined in on Rugby World Cup jersey mania with the timely release of their two playing strips set to be worn at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France later this year. The nine-month long wait to reveal the new Nike-designed Springbok jersey finally ended on Tuesday when the Springboks’ new […]

Speeding in relation to road safety in South Africa is a big talking point as every year the  Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) publishes the number of fatalities on our roads. Reckless driving caused by driving at a high speed is a big contributing factor towards the death toll. In 2022, BusinessTech reported over 1400 died during […]

Egypt and Turkey said Tuesday 4 July 2023 they had appointed ambassadors to each other’s countries for the first time in a decade, in the latest sign of warming ties. Cairo and Ankara both issued statements announcing “the upgrading of diplomatic relations between them to the level of ambassadors”. The two foreign ministries said the […]

Kaizer Chiefs may finally sign Thulani Serero, but Mamelodi Sundowns are reportedly showing some interest in the 33-year-old midfielder. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ KAIZER CHIEFS AND MAMELODI SUNDOWNS TARGET THULANI SERERO Having spent the past decade abroad […]

You need to renew your car license once a year to be legal on South African roads. To help you find the cheapest online platform, we put together a useful article on where you can renew your car license online – click HERE for more. ALSO READ: Vehicle license renewal fees EXPLAINED However, those websites/services do not include the […]

South African businesswoman Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize is living her best divorced woman life and her millions of fans love it for her. Over the last couple of years, the KwaZulu-Natal based reality TV star has come out of her shell — swapping her old style for a much younger and fashionable look. She has also […]

Explosions again rocked Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Monday 3 July 2023 as the army rallied civilians to take up arms against a renewed onslaught by its paramilitary foes. The sound of artillery fire shook the dawn in northwest Khartoum and progressed towards the centre and east of the city, witnesses told AFP. The fighting “began […]

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has confirmed the official fuel price adjustments for July 2023. FOLLOW | LIVE: Wimbledon Day 2 – Tuesday, 4 July 2023 The changes will come into effect from midnight on Tuesday, 4 July. ALSO READ | Date confirmed for Springbok team announcement for Wallaby Test Petrol price both inland and at the coast will decrease by 17 cents per litre (95 […]

African women champions Banyana Banyana have made headlines for the wrong reasons this past weekend. The South African national women’s team boycotted their warm-up against Botswana on Sunday afternoon ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup which kick-off later this month. One of the reasons why the team did not want to play was venue choice. The players […]

Frogs are becoming more and more popular as pets due to the wide range of available varieties. They inhabit diverse environments, allowing you to keep them in an aquarium, terrarium, or a combination of both. There are many ways to categorize frogs, but sorting them by cuteness is particularly enjoyable. If you’re considering getting a frog […]

Anti-corruption activist Paul Holden has done South Africa a great favour by summarising the work of the judicial commission that probed massive corruption under former president Jacob Zuma. No one except academics will read the commission’s 4,750 page report, but many will read Holden’s book, Zondo at your Fingertips. Holden is a former director of […]

The last, relatively pristine section of Western Cape coastline between the Olifants River and the Northern Cape border is threatened by two new mining-related applications.

The Zulu king, head of South Africa’s most influential traditional monarchy, said on Monday he was “fit and sound,” and denied rumours he had been poisoned. “I’m very well, I’m very fit and sound,” Misuzulu Zulu told AFP in a phone interview from the neighbouring country of Eswatini, where he is undergoing a medical check-up. ALSO READ: MultiChoice […]

A “gagging order” obtained by the Moti Group against investigative news agency amaBhungane has been set aside in its entirety. The Gauteng High Court has set aside the “gagging order” brought against amaBhungane by the Moti Group. Judge Roland Sutherland said the Moti Group had abused the court process by bringing an unjustified ex parte […]

South Africa’s Aldrich Potgieter aced the par-4 17th hole at Pinnacle Country Club in Milan, Illinois, which measures 345 yards (315 metres). ALSO: SA’s Lawrence wins another DP World Tour title According to the Golf Channel website, the burly 18-year-old, who turned pro after playing the US Open as the reigning British Amateur champion, was among the several players competing […]

To avoid paying administration fees to renew a vehicle licence disc online, motorists can make use of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) online service. The only fee charged is the R99 courier fee, which other online service providers also charge. “The R72 transaction fee, which has been referred to, is a legislated fee, which […]

Owners often adopt multiple cats with the hope that they will provide companionship to each other, which can indeed happen. Many then develop strong and lasting bonds with their friends, even if they aren’t siblings or were introduced later in life. However, this isn’t always the case, and some paired cats may not get along. 1. THEY […]

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is aiming to win his fifth crown in a row at SW19. Here’s that and other insane stats the Serbian currently boasts. ICYMI: Is this the coldest celebration in tennis history? MIND-BLOWING NOVAK DJOKOVIC STATS AT WIMBLEDON Novak Djokovic is currently ranked Number 2 in the world but not many would […]