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 […]

The All Blacks have narrowed the gap between themselves and France in the World Rugby men’s rankings following their 41-12 win over Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. WATCH | Eddie Jones confronts South African journalist The All Blacks, who went into the weekend ranked third, couldn’t have wished for a better start to their defence of the Rugby Championship title, scoring seven […]

Here is where you will find SNOW in South Africa TODAY. HERE IS WHERE THERE YOU WILL FIND SNOW The South Africa Weather Service (SAWS) issued an orange level 6 warning for possible disruptive snow in several parts of the country until Wednesday. “Snow started to fall this morning (Saturday) over the high-lying areas of […]

If you’re not really one for ‘roughing it’, but still want to experience the beauty of the Eastern Cape outdoors, then glamping is just the thing for you! Here are a few incredible glamping spots in the Eastern Cape that you won’t want to miss. Wake up to zebras on your doorstep. Photo: canva WOODBURY […]

This is massive news for Swallows FC fans. Reports say Andile Jali is close to becoming a Bird. ALSO READ: Chiefs to finally sign Bafana and PSL legend? 4 July ALSO READ: The Chiefs and Billiat case: Player agent comments ANDILE JALI TO SIGN FOR SWALLOWS FC? Following his former coach Steve Komphela’s move to Swallows […]

The stars have aligned for a battle of the ages between South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis and Nigeria-born New Zealander Israel Adesanya to throw hands inside the UFC octagon. ALSO WATCH | Dricus du Plessis says Israel Adesanya ‘handled himself like a clown’ Du Plessis won his UFC 290 bout against Australia’s Robert Whittaker in spectacular fashion in Las Vegas on Saturday. Du Plessis […]

Several superstitious locals in Cape Town, South Africa, say they suspect the beach where a former Scottish rugby player was killed last week, in a tragic paragliding accident, is ‘cursed’. Their suspicion comes after two more deaths occurred at the beach within 48 hours of the Scotland international player, Greig Oliver, losing his life last […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 10 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 Monday, 10 […]

Conflict-torn Sudan is on the brink of a “full-scale civil war” that could destabilise the entire region, the United Nations warned Sunday 9 July 2023 after an air strike on a residential area killed around two dozen civilians. The Ministry of Health reported “22 dead and a large number of wounded among the civilians” from […]

A stunning large, bright pink protea, called the Empress, is helping change lives in Sir Lowry’s Pass village. An unexpected sighting of the exquisite protea – which is normally exported abroad – led to a fundraising initiative at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West… and it is the income from sales of these magnificent proteas […]

Long-haul flights can be a nightmare for some people. Being inside a cabin and confined to a seat for hours on end can leave a person feeling exhausted and restless when you finally do arrive at your destination. To help minimize all that, here are six top tips that will totally transform the comfort of […]

Power utility Eskom has confirmed its immediate load shedding plan until further notice. Eskom took to social media to confirm that due to high demand and slight reduction in generation capacity, Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented at 13:00 on Monday until 05:00 on Tuesday. Following that, Stage 2 will be in effect between 05:00 and 14:00 on […]

WESTERN CAPE ATTRACTIONS VERY POPULAR According to a monthly tourism report from the WC Government’s official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, Wesgro, the Western Cape and some of its attractions saw a huge number of tourists over the month of May 2023. A number of attractions across the province recorded a total of 176 […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that parts of Gauteng observed snow on Monday morning. “A cold front caused a significant drop in temperatures over today, Monday, 10 July 2023. The maximum temperatures are expected to reach 13°C in the northern areas of Gauteng, with minimum temperatures recorded to have met criteria for […]

CAMPS BAY BEACH MAKES THE LIST The Western Cape is beyond blessed with its vast array of stunning landscapes, scenery, attractions and wildlife. And as far as beaches in the region go, the province certainly has some of the very BEST. Now, to prove just that, Cape Town’s Camps Bay Beach was recently named amongst the most beautiful beaches in […]

Zakhele Sono (36) believes that choosing to be an artisan was the best decision of his life. He believes that young people should consider artisanship as a viable career choice. Sono, from Nkomazi in Mpumalanga, holds a National Certificate in Engineering and Related Design from the Ehlanzeni Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) College in kaMaqhekeza, Mpumalanga. ALSO […]

The South African has taken another step in its Prison Journalism Programme collaboration with Restore. Last Saturday, 1 July 2023, the publication and Restore – a non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Cape Town – held a virtual writing training session for a group of formerly incarcerated men and women. ALSO READ: ‘The South African’ partners with Restore for Prison Journalism Programme […]

South African fire fighting team Working on Fire has returned to the country after a month of squaring off with blazing wildfires in Alberta Canada. The fire fighters who are part of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment funded EPWP programme have five season of Canadian wildfire experience. The team Mzansi Hotshot One landed at […]

Eskom has implemented Stage 4 load shedding immediately following increased demand and lowered generation capacity. The higher stage will be implemented until 5 am on Tuesday morning. This will be followed by Stage 2 until 2 pm with Stage 4 implemented thereafter. The pattern will then continue until further notice. “Over the past 24 hours, […]

With the highest interest rates in a decade, many South Africans are feeling the pinch and are looking for ways of to make ends meet. ALSO READ: Rand Report: Rand finds stability as US debt deal concludes INTEREST RATES July is National Savings Month, the National Credit Regulator (NRC), an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition responsible for the […]