At least six people have been killed in a conflict over land in northern DR Congo that has already claimed dozens of lives, local officials said Thursday 6 July 2023. Armed men on Monday attacked the village of Babusoko, 35 kilometres (22 miles) from Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province, they said. “We buried five […]

Renowned for his business ventures and innovative ideas, Richard Branson made a name for himself as an entrepreneur, adventurer, and philanthropist. TRIP TO ZIMBABWE There has been speculation regarding why the UK billionaire had travelled to Zimbabwe, besides the fact that he used a low-cost airline to do so. Newsday reports that Branson is in […]

The Springboks will begin their 2023 Rugby Championship campaign against the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, 8 July. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:05 (SA time). Australia haven’t beaten South Africa in Pretoria in any of their seven previous Tests played at the 52 000-capacity ground since 1963. ALSO READ | Wallabies reveal surprise selections for Springboks Test Will that hoodoo come to an end this […]

Following media reports that goalkeeper Reyaad Pieterse is on his way out of Mamelodi Sundowns, his agent has exclusively confirmed that he is not leaving just yet. Pieterse deputised for number one gloveman, Ronwen Williams last season and this raised speculation that the former Kaizer Chiefs star is leaving Sundowns, but he is going nowhere. […]

PREVENT LUGGAGE MISHAPS We’ve all been or know of someone who has been a victim of those unfortunate luggage mishaps that sometimes happen at airports. Whether it’s lost bags, damaged suitcases or stolen items, it’s really not an ideal situation to be in. Now, a video that has gone viral on TikTok has the perfect […]

Earlier this week, the Springboks were forced to make a change to their team for the opening Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday (kick off at 5.05pm). Yet, the withdrawal of Ox Nche is not expected to dramatically weaken the Springboks side considering that Steven Kitshoff is a superb direct replacement. ALSO READ […]

The Department of Health has urged South Africans to remain vigilant and avoid known or suspected contaminated food, water and surfaces following the Cholera outbreak. “Never drink water from unsafe sources such as rivers, dams, or streams, unless boiled or disinfected first,” the department said. ALSO READ: These FIVE provinces have confirmed cholera cases Citizens are urged to […]

The nominees for this year’s Global Music Award Africa 3rd edition have been announced, featuring a multitude of South African artists such as Hle, Mellow and Sleazy, Blaq Diamond, and DJ Zinhle, among others. THE GLOBAL MUSIC AWARD NOMINATIONS The awards showcase artists who have made a significant impact in their respective genres, earning them nominations […]

Dogs should not eat chicken nuggets on a regular basis. Occasional consumption of these treats is generally safe for dogs. However, consistently eating chicken nuggets is harmful to dogs’ health. They contain high levels of fat and other ingredients that are detrimental to dogs’ bodies. While not toxic, long-term consumption of chicken nuggets can have negative effects […]

Terrifying video of the day: Golf ball hail coming down. These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. Video of the day: Hail the size of golf balls coming down. Golf ball hail coming down here!! 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/NSuScpLN00 — Wow Terrifying (@WowTerrifying) July 4, 2023 […]

One of the bodies meant to be used in Thabo Bester’s escape is yet to be identified. The Free State police are turning to the public to help locate the man’s family. READ: ‘Thriving black market for seal meat’: Suspect arrested in Cape Town BODY CLAIMED BY BESTER ACCOMPLICE NEEDS TO BE IDENTIFIED The body was […]

South African musician Dr Malinga is celebrating his birthday, and his age was revealed. ALSO READ: ‘Make it rain’: Dr Malinga showers wife with money at graduation Most fans enjoyed his music and the headlines surrounding his name but were never bothered by his age. While celebrating his birthday, Dr Malinga left some fans digging to […]

Man United have confirmed that six players will leave the club after their contracts expired this summer. Erik ten Hag has brought in Mason Mount as he looks to beef his squad ahead of next season. ALSO READ: Mngqithi might leave Sundowns before the season ends The most high-profile name on the list is that of […]

Reuters: Sterling rose to a two week high against the euro on Thursday, after a survey from the Bank of England showed British companies’ expectations for selling price inflation had cooled. BRITISH POUND STERLING ROSE The BoE’s Decision Maker Panel showed expectations for output price inflation in the coming year fell to 5.3% in the […]

In this latest animal sighting, male lion catches an unfortunate leopard in his territory. According to the Maasai Sightings, this sighting took place in Masai Mara. A male leopard in Masai mara was caught by a lion pride in their territory and almost paid the price with his life. Unfortunately the leopard suffered serious injuries […]

Residents of an illegal settlement of Leeuwfontein, East of Pretoria are seeking recognition from the City of Tswane Municipality as an established township and receive basic services. However, the city has launched an investigation into the Leeuwfontein development which it says sprung up without legal subdivision of the property, rezoning or plans. An article by […]

Snakes do not hibernate but they do become less active during winter. Instead of hibernation, snakes undergo a process called brumation. Brumation is similar to hibernation and occurs during the coldest months of the year. ALSO READ: What are the most popular pets in South Africa? During brumation, pet snakes experience a significant reduction in activity. Snakes instinctively seek […]

What do the following changes have in common? Some ant species are struggling to follow trails, as warming temperatures cause a certain pheromone they use to communicate to decay. The water fleas Daphnia are finding it harder to evade predators as CO₂ levels rise in the water. And in coral reefs, the colourful and pretty […]

South Africa’s crippling blackouts have shrunk from up to 12 hours a day to just over two hours daily in recent weeks, after inflicting a massive hit on the economy. The improvement has surprised many citizens who had become hardened to the rolling outages, imposed by state utility Eskom to safeguard the grid whenever demand […]

Pet owners need to prepare their animals before going on vacation. Fish are low-maintenance pets, but they still need to be fed while you’re away. There are different options for feeding fish during vacations. Here we’ll discuss the available options, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to prepare beforehand. ALSO READ: How do you deal with an aggressive […]

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: South Africa’s crippling blackouts reduced to just over 2-hours daily Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Friday, 7 July 2023 – Fatal […]

Keke Palmer’s boyfriend, Darius Jackson criticised her style on Wednesday, 5 July 2023, after he commented on her outfit at a recent Usher concert on social media. His comments were in response to a clip circulating online. The clip showed the 29-year-old actress serenaded by R&B king Usher in a sheer black dress. Fans of […]

According to reports, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to declare the artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than sugar and is one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners. It’s used particularly in “low calorie” […]

Back in 2019, the Springboks impressively clinched the Rugby Championship title before going on to historically win the World Cup in the same year. Could history repeat itself? Only time will tell. ALSO READ: How much do the new Springbok jerseys cost? This year’s Rugby Championship gets underway on Saturday, with the Springboks tackling the Wallabies […]

Cat eyes may appear shiny and glowing in the dark. This can sometimes give a creepy feeling, resembling a scene from a horror film. However, the glowing eyes are simply caused by the cat peering at you in the darkness. The glow is due to light reflecting off the tapetum lucidum, a structure in their eyes, and not […]