The Springboks have unveiled their matchday squad to face the All Blacks in Auckland this Saturday, with Eben Etzebeth named captain. ALSO READ | What time does Springboks-All Blacks Test kick off? Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 10 of the 14 players who travelled to New Zealand a week ago to acclimatise to the conditions and time […]

Air travel between Libya and Italy will resume in September after a nearly decade-long suspension following an EU ban, the head of the Tripoli-based UN-backed government said on Sunday 9 July 2023. “The Italian government has informed us of its decision to lift the air embargo imposed on Libyan civil aviation for 10 years,” interim […]

Simbongile Mancotywa, from Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape, was murdered on 9 May 2020. Simbongile Mancotywa, from Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape, was murdered on 9 May 2020. Her partner was charged and released on bail. But three years later there has been no prosecution and the case has been struck off the court roll […]

Dogs can fake injuries to manipulate their owners. They are intelligent, intuitive, and occasionally mischievous creatures. In this exploration, we delve into the fascinating world of dogs and their deceptive behavior with faux injuries. ALSO READ: 4 cutest cat breeds in South Africa – do you own one? Dogs have a remarkable ability to mimic behaviors […]

Young, talented roller skaters brought some joyful relief to Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, on Saturday. The community has been in the headlines recently for a cholera outbreak. At the start of the performance, spectators were warned not to drink the tap water, but they were at least treated to a dazzling performance by over 30 […]

The parole release of Alison Botha’s attackers – who committed one of the worst gender-based violence attacks in South Africa – has angered many South Africans. And speaking out is Alison’s attorney Tania Koen, who has also represented the families of GBV victims like Reeva Steenkamp and Leigh Matthews. Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger […]

All eight police officers that were involved in the N1 assault case have been suspended in terms of the South African Police Service (SAPS) disciplinary regulations, as of Monday, 10 July 2023. Last week, Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola announced that the eight members of the South African Police Service have been issued with suspension […]

After this past season, the Stormers bid farewell to Ernst van Rhyn and captain Steven Kitshoff, and it’s since emerged that French club Perpignan had set their sights on signing Springboks and Stormers lock Marvin Orie. ALSO READ: How much do the new Springbok jerseys cost? With the club viewing the 30-year-old as a priority target […]

More trucks have fallen prey to the sinister and destructive behaviour targeting heavy-duty vehicles, this time in the Limpopo province. TRUCKS TARGETED LIMPOPO ON MONDAY In the latest incident, the Police in Sekhukhune activated a manhunt for six suspects that committed armed robbery and malicious damage to property on Monday 10 July 2023 along R547 Lydenburg, Sekhukhune […]

As South Africa joins the world in commemorating Nelson Mandela Month this July, the government has called on citizens to continue to spread the magic of Madiba by turning the tide against food insecurity and climate change in honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy. The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in a statement, described former […]

Following the start of the 2023 tax season last week Friday (7 July 2023), SARS now allows you to track your tax return status online. The innovative new feature forms part of SARS’ Online Query System and is called My Tax Status Dashboard. TRENDING: 2023 Filing is OPEN … here are 8 tips to help with your tax […]

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has revealed that Eskom cannot afford a move to renewable energy despite its commitment to shift from coal-powered electricity. In grid expansion alone,  it would cost the power utility an estimated R210 billion over the next decade. Ramokgopa made the announcement following the ANC’s NEC meeting in Boksburg. ALSO READ: ‘138 […]

Khama Billiat has enjoyed a stellar career in top-flight South African football, but his Kaizer Chiefs tenure hangs in the balance and threatens to tarnish his fine legacy. LION OF JUDAH: Percy Tau to the Premier League? BILLIAT’S PSL CAREER IN A NUTSHELL BILLIAT AT AJAX The young Zimbabwean was an electric prospect who even earned […]

Russia attacked Kyiv in an overnight drone strike, causing minor damage, authorities said Tuesday as NATO leaders prepare for a summit focused on supporting Ukraine against Moscow’s invasion. ALSO READ: Russia takes control of Wagner’s heavy military equipment “The enemy attacked Kyiv from the air for the second time this month,” Kyiv’s military administration said on its Telegram […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have jumped in recent weeks following heavy rainfall and now show that five of the six dams are either at, or exceeding, capacity. The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively UP on a similar […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. South African-born Elon Musk is the new richest person in the world, having recently surpassed France’s Bernard Arnault. They are followed by United States’ Jeff […]

Germany is facing huge shortages of medical nurses and is seeking trained nurses from Africa. This may be good news for South Africa as it is seen by other countries to have high training standards for medical professionals. However, South Africa stands to lose well-trained nursing professionals to Europe. NURSE SHORTAGE Germany is struggling with […]

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning has become the latest career high for action star Tom Cruise. The franchise spans several years and shows no sign of slowing down as fans rush to get tickets ahead of its premiere. Critics loved the movie so much that they certified it fresh at 99%—a record-breaking score for the franchise. ALSO […]

Johannesburg Water warned residents that there will be a 58-hour planned shutdown from TODAY. Over 100 areas will be affected from 13 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 install isolation valves and apply system […]

Jacques Nienaber has just named his side to face New Zealand in Auckland. Eben Etzebeth is back and he will captain the Springboks with Damien Willemse at 10! MUST READ: SIX SPRINGBOKS OUT! UPDATE ON RUGBY WORLD CUP CHANCES! As expected, Nienaber made several changes with several first choice regulars coming back into the starting line-up. […]

The Springboks walking wounded list currently sits at SIX. There is good news and bad news as we bring you the latest update on their Rugby World Cup chances. MUST READ: RUGBY WORLD CUP DREAM OVER FOR THESE FOUR SPRINGBOKS? Siya Kolisi, Handre Pollard, Frans Steyn, Jaden Hendrikse, Salmaan Moerat and Ox Nche are all out injured. […]

The police in Kuruman arrested a 34-year-old female and 52-year-old male for alleged shoplifting on Friday, 7 July. FEMALE AND MALE SUSPECTS NABBED BEFORE ESCAPING Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Timothy Sam said that the police responded to a shoplifting complaint at a well-known chain store in Kuruman and found the identified suspects still wandering around in the parking […]

A Rwandan member of the so-called blue helmets United Nations peacekeeping force was killed Monday in an attack by an armed group in the Central African Republic, a UN spokesman said. “Earlier today a peacekeeper from Rwanda was killed when his unit came under attack by members of an unidentified armed group” during a patrol of […]

With the cold front expected to batter parts of Gauteng over the next couple of days, the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has reminded residents of heating tips to live by. FAMILIES URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION DURING COLD DAYS Due to spikes in negligence during Winter, the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services has urged families to be safe […]

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the department is committed in its decarbonisation program and move from coal power to renewable energy. The minister reveal that the Northern Cape is a great location for renewable energy such as wind and solar energy. ALSO READ: EXPLAINER: Here’s why Eskom is implementing lower stages of load shedding The minister […]