Eskom said stage 4 and stage 6 load shedding will be implemented on WEDNESDAY. Here is your updated schedule. LOAD SHEDDING IMPLEMENTED ON WEDNESDAY – WE HAVE THE UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR YOU The power utility said due to the loss of additional generating units overnight, the extensive use of Open Gas Cycle Turbines and the inability to […]

From his popular match at 19, to his relationships with Karlien van Jaarsveld and Nadine, here’s what to know about retired rugby player Derick Hougaard. ALSO READ: Latest: Nadine shares Derick Hougaard update with Jacaranda FM DERICK HOUGAARD: FAMOUS MATCH TO RETIREMENT IOL reports that the former Springbok flyhalf and Blue Bulls legend Derick Hougaard is popularly […]

Uber-talented South African artist Nicola Roos has just enjoyed a successful solo exhibition in Los Angeles, USA… leaving an indelible mark on the American art scene. The proud Curro Durbanville alumni’s fascinating artwork was on display at her exhibition – ‘A Taste of Salt’ – which was recently presented at the Simchowitz Art Gallery in Downtown […]

Springbok legend Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect at the age of 36. ALSO READ | Who will referee the All Blacks v Springboks Test? Steyn, who was Springbok #783, made his debut against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on 11 November 2006. MUST READ | Springboks: Introducing the new Bomb squad! He […]

The Government of Ireland has invited South Africans interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Ireland to apply for the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme to study at Ireland’s world-renowned higher education institutions. The Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme is a flagship programme of the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa offered to South African students. The […]

During the latter parts of the URC season with the Sharks, Siya Kolisi suffered a serious knee injury that led to initial fears that his World Cup could be in jeopardy. However, ever since then, Kolisi has got stuck into an extensive rehabilitation programme that has remarkably put him on track to recover in time […]

Orlando Pirates have reportedly signed another highly talented winger. According to the latest reports, the Buccaneers have signed Samkelo Maseko from ABC Motsepe League outfit Mkhumbane Classic. The Buccaneers are gearing up for a massive campaign ahead which will include both domestic and continental football. ALSO READ • Huge sign Khama Billiat’s Kaizer Chiefs journey […]

South African media personality MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho is one of South Africa’s biggest podcasters and he just proved it. Earlier today, MacG headed online to celebrate his popular podcast reaching a whopping one million subscribers on YouTube. In a heartwarming post, MacG thanked everyone for their support while adding that he couldn’t believe that he […]

You might believe that a puppy or kitten would be safer than an older dog if you have young children. This may be because they are smaller and will fit into your home more easily. This isn’t always the case. Young animals are delicate and easily hurt, especially if you have curious children around. ALSO […]

Power utility Eskom, has praised Newcastle Municipality in settling it’s debt in full. The Municipality paid a settlement fee of over R127million with a month to spare. ALSO READ: From Eskom to Rand Water – City of Tshwane ‘drowning’ in debt SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WAS FACILITATED THROUGH COGTA KZN Eskom says the amount paid over by the municipality […]

The second episode of the Miss South Africa television series Crown Chasers will see Miss South Africa 2001 Vanessa Carreira Coutroulis making her appearance as a guest judge. In the show, which will air on Sunday, 16 July, at 16:00, the Miss Universe second runner-up will join the show’s regular judges Bonang Matheba and Leandie du Randt as the […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 11 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, 11 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 11 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: R10 million (PowerBall) R14 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland. ALSO READ: Three Springboks giving Jacques and Rassie a selection headache SPRINGBOKS RECORD AGAINST NEW ZEALAND: — Played 103, Won 38, Lost 61, Drawn 4. — Points for 1 674, Points against 2 […]

The All Blacks will host the Springboks in a potential Rugby Championship decider in Auckland on Saturday, 15 July. The match at the Mount Smart Stadium will kick-off at 09:05 (SA time). Scratch & unlock your share of up to R50 million with Betway! But who will be the all-important man with the whistle? MUST READ | Springboks: Introducing the new Bomb squad! France’s Mathieu Raynal will be […]

The All Blacks will host the Springboks in a potential Rugby Championship decider in Auckland on Saturday, 15 July. The match at the Mount Smart Stadium will kick-off at 09:05 (SA time). But who will be the all-important man with the whistle? MUST READ | Springboks: Introducing the new Bomb squad! France’s Mathieu Raynal will be the referee on duty. He will be assisted by compatriot Pierre Brousset and Australian Angus Gardner, […]

Three people died when a helicopter owned by a mining corporation crashed in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a source in the security services and a witness said on Tuesday. The crash happened in a ravine several minutes after taking off on Monday in bad weather at a mine at Kambove in Haut-Katanga province. ALSO […]

South African musician Shimza — real name Ashley Raphala — is once again being trolled on Twitter. This after he headed to the app to poke some fun at the snow craze that hit Johannesburg on Monday this week. His tweet just didn’t sit well with other app users who feel like he is always […]

It’s been a rough couple of years for South Africans who have been plunged into darkness by endless load shedding and power outages. One Johannesburg woman is about to kiss her dark days goodbye by investing in solar power after she won almost R4 million in Powerball Lotto. According to a statement issued by iThuba, […]

Six people are missing after an apartment block under construction in the Guinean capital Conakry collapsed, a local official and a worker on the site said on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Sixth pupil linked to Mitchell’s Plain accident dies in hospital The building, located in the southern suburb of Matoto, collapsed on Monday afternoon, burying five workers […]

Whistleblowing techniques have been transformed into a valuable product that can be sold and purchased…. writes Godfrey Sigwela. That means the art of whistleblowing has become a sophisticated information technology tool which everyone should learn and understand. Definitely, whistleblowing copies would sell like hot cakes as it seems everyone would like to explore what constitutes the […]

Johannesburg Water warned residents that there will be a 58-hour planned water supply shutdown from TONIGHT. Over 100 areas will be affected from 11 July to Friday 14 July. WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS IN THESE JHB AREAS Rand Water said that the shutdown would allow it to tie the A19 and B14 lines with a new pipeline and […]

The Springboks face New Zealand on Saturday with a much-changed team from the one which dispatched Australia 43-12 in Pretoria on Saturday. Can Manie Libbok and Kurt-Lee Arendse put up their hands for regular starting berths at 10 and 11 respectively? ICYMI: Have the Boks identified World Cup bolter? SPRINGBOKS FLEXING THEIR DEPTH Not so long […]

Last week, the South African rand weakened against 14 of the top 19 currencies we monitor. Another slow week of South African data left the emerging-market currency in the hands of global developments. On Wednesday, market participants remained focused on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes, searching for clues about potential future interest-rate […]

The cat is out of the bag! Orlando Pirates have officially unveiled their home and away kits for the 2023-24 PSL season. And there are no surprises at all, as the two kits have already been doing the rounds on social media for weeks now. The Buccaneers are in Marbella, Spain where they are having […]