South Africa recorded 21 000 jobs lost in the first quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year, according to Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) released on Tuesday, 27 June. READ: Three more G4S employees arrested in Thabo Bester case TRADE AND BUSINESS SERVICES SUFFER SIGNIFICANT LOSSES, CONTRIBUTING TO SOUTH AFRICA’S OVERAL EMPLOYMENT DECLINE […]

So you wonder why your goldfish is swimming upside down – there is one reason to consider. When goldfish experience swim bladder disease, they may swim upside down due to impaired buoyancy. Swim bladder disease is a common ailment among aquarium fish that affects the function of their swim bladder. The swim bladder plays a crucial role in their […]

ActionSA has launched a campaign to have the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature moved back to Ulundi as opposed to the building of a new precinct in Pietermaritzburg at a costly R6billion. ACTIONSA’S MNCWANGO ADVOCATES FOR THE REDIRECTION OF FUNDS ALSO READ: ActionSA thanks David Tembe as he RESIGNS According to IOL, the IFP, says economic development through tourism will be […]

AIRBNB’S NEW SCREENING TECH Airbnb recently launched new reservation technology designed to reduce the risk of noisy parties being thrown at properties in South Africa. According to reports from Tourism Update, the new Reservation screening technology helps identify potential higher-risk reservations and prevent those bookings from being made on the app. ALSO READ: Airbnb now offers new […]

The 127th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July will be held on Saturday, 1 July 2023 after the final field for this year’s race was announced last week. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE The R5 million contest to be run over 2 200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville is internationally regarded as the holy grail of South African horseracing. […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested three more suspects in connection with the escape of Thabo Bester, taking the total number of suspects arrested for the matter to 12. The convicted serial rapist and murderer escaped from the G4S-run Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC) in May 2022, and was re-arrested earlier this year. READ: Prison glow? Bester […]

The Wagner Group, a private military group, defied the Kremlin and seized control of Russian military facilities. The revolt was led by mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. The events of Saturday, 24 June saw Prigozhin’s group take over the city of Rostov-on-Don. According to The Conversation, declared the invasion of Ukraine by Russia as a mistake. THE […]

The latest viral video is taking the internet by storm and for different reasons. We select the scariest, most entertaining, heartwarming, unique and cringeworthy videos trending on the internet. Today’s Viral Video is about a TORNADO that hit parts of Durban on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Man sits on the back of speeding tanker [VIDEO] VIRAL VIDEO: […]

Scorpion King’s – Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa – have been slapped with a letter of demand by an event organiser who claimed they stole his intellect property. According to Sunday World, Thabiso Tshabalala – an event organiser and executive producer of The Braai Show with Cassper – said that the Emcimbini hitmakers’ Scorpion Kings Live At Sun […]

A TORNADO reportedly hit parts of Inanda Valley in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday afternoon. BREAKING NEWS JUST IN, A TORNADO HAS HIT PARTS OF KZN According to the Weather Hooligan the tornado hit these parts around 15:00 on Tuesday. It is believed emergency services are on the scene to assist the affected communities. WATCH THE VIDEOS HERE: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/VID-20230627-WA0086-1.mp4 […]

Canada has rolled out visa-free travel arrangements for passport holders from 13 countries. Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, made the announcement on 6 June. ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES In an effort to streamline travel processes and alleviate the burden on its visa processing caseload, Canada has announced visa-free travel for passport holders from additional […]

Over the years, plastic surgery has become increasingly creative and more drastic than ever. Thousands of women go under the knife yearly to achieve the bodies of their dreams and apparently spare no expense at getting the desired results. It would appear a game changing surgery has just shot into popularity and it’s definitely more […]

The 3 404km route for the 21 stages on the 2023 Tour de France which starts in Bilbao on Saturday, 1 July 2023. ALSO READ | Tour de France: Chris Froome left off Israel Premier Tech team Stage 1  – Saturday July 1 Bilbao – Bilbao (182km) Stage 2 – Sunday July 2 Vitoria-Gastiez – San Sebastian […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin told troops gathered Tuesday at the Kremlin they prevented civil war after a revolt by Wagner mercenaries, and held a minute’s silence for pilots killed during the insurrection. It was the latest in a series of addresses Putin has made after the rebellion, the most serious security threat in his more […]

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) confirmed that farms in Mpumalanga experienced an outbreak of the highly infectious H7 avian flu strain, which is different from the H5N1 one that wiped out more than a million birds in the Western Cape the past few months. ALSO READ: Avian flu detected in Western Cape, 120 000 birds […]

We rank the players expected to take over the Springboks captaincy from Siya Kolisi with Handre Pollard now ruled out of the Rugby Championship. MUST READ: FOUR HUGE SPRINGBOKS LEAVING AFTER RUGBY WORLD CUP – CONFIRMED Names such as Eben Etzebeth, Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo AM, Duane Vermeulen, Steven Kitshoff, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Damian de Allende and […]

South Africa’s national fish is not the great white shark or the sardine. Instead, it’s a fish that many of us would fail to recognise – the galjoen. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: Cold, cloudy and deserted Here’s everything you need to know about the galjoen. WHAT IS A GALJOEN? According to the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, galjoen are a […]

In the heart of KwaZulu-Natal lies lush, tranquil and beautiful Zululand, saturated with rolling green hills, cultural villages and wonderful wildlife. If you haven’t visited yet, what are you waiting for? Here are three things not to miss… Just a normal day in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: James Howard-Davies / flickr EMPANGENI ART AND CULTURAL HISTORY […]

11 FLIGHTS A WEEK FROM AIRLINK Airlink recently announced that it would be increasing its flight services connecting Johannesburg and Vilanculos, Mozambique from January 2024. According to Travel News, Airlink, who currently operates a daily service on the route, came to the decision to add another flight every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday after receiving increased […]

Former African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Ace Magashule has accused wealthy businessman Johan Rupert of being behind his expulsion from the ruling party. The party’s National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) confirmed Magashule’s expulsion from the political party on Monday, 12 June. WHY WAS ACE EXPELLED FROM THE ANC? Magashule was found guilty of bringing the party into […]

Derick Hougaard’s girlfriend, Nadine has clapped back at allegations the former Springboks and Blue Bulls player overdosed on alcohol or drugs or that they argued the night before he was discovered unconscious. The Afrikaans singer shared her version of events with Rapport this week, despite allegations of “foul play” from “friends” of the retired rugby player. Over […]

With 2023 tax season starting on July 7, 2023 – and SARS auto assessment notifications starting on Friday June 30 – it is nearly time to file your tax return. No matter how often you’ve done one, or how smooth SARS insists the process will be in 2023, Taxtim advises you to consider these 7 points to file your tax return in […]

More than 50 rhino horns were allegedly stolen from a vault in the North West Parks Board’s Mafikeng Head Office. READ: Western Cape weather: Severe thunderstorm warning issued ALLEGED INSIDE HELP: MPS DEMAND POLYGRAPH TESTING FOR PARK STAFF Democratic Alliance (DA) MPs, Dave Bryant and Hannah Shameema Walker, said the robbers allegedly used vault keys to […]

Severe thundershowers are expected to affect parts of the Western Cape and the Namaqua from Tuesday afternoon, 27 June. The weather service issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for thunderstorms, which indicates there is a high likelihood of minor weather-based impacts. READ: Fuel price update: Good petrol news, bad diesel news WESTERN CAPE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING The […]

Even though we should always look after our health, during winter, we want a bit more of a boost when flu season comes around. Also, if you’re already feeling unwell, soup is a great way to help you fight the sickness and help you get some food in if your appetite is gone. Moms always […]