A year after the conclusion of a groundbreaking probe into state graft under ex-leader Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s top judge and civil groups on Thursday berated a lack of urgency to prosecute. ALSO READ | When is the next public holiday in South Africa? On June 22, 2022, the final of a series of damning reports from a […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has been signed as Spotify’s newest podcaster. His podcast – talking to some of the more fascinating people on the planet – is slated to begin later this year. The news comes hot on the heels of Spotify’s confirmation that they have cancelled their contract with Meghan Markle after she […]

The search is still on for the 6.5-metre tourist submersible, named Titan, that went missing on its way to visit the wreck of the Titanic in the North Atlantic on Sunday, 18 June. TITANIC SUBMERSIBLE GOES MISSING The vessel, operated by the US-based firm Ocean Gate, five members on board. It left for its mission […]

The search for the Titanic sub is nearing a crucial point, and those involved are preparing for the worst. ACCORDING TO PREDICTIONS, THE OXYGEN HAS RUN OUT The US Coast Guard predicted yesterday that the supply of breathable air in the submersible would run out at 13:08 Thursday in South Africa (12.08 UK time) on […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it objects to the judgement handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein which dismissed the party’s application for leave to appeal an interdict which AfriForum acquired in 2017 on illegal occupation of private property. According to the lobby group, the interdict prohibited Malema and the EFF […]

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of Phathutshedzo Nange with immediate effect as part of their expected mass exodus at the club. WATCH: KAIZER CHIEFS PLAYERS REPORT FOR PRE-SEASON Nange was always expected to be one of the casualties given his lack of game time under Arthur Zwane last season. Since his arrival from Stellenbosch FC in 2021, […]

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has extended the closing date for the 2024 Online School Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 to July 21. THE GDE EXTENDED THESE ONLINE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS DEADLINES According to the GDE’s Spokesperson, Steve Mabona, the application period was initially scheduled to close on July 14, […]

Copper-rich Zambia, the first African country to default on its debt during the Covid pandemic, is looking to seal a China-backed deal to restructure its debt during a two-day global finance summit Paris this week. Here are five things to know about the southern African nation of 19.6 million inhabitants, which is a key target […]

Reports claim Brazilian footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, popularly known as Neymar Júnior, is allowed to cheat on his pregnant girlfriend Bruna Biancardi on three conditions according to a report by EmOff. ALSO READ: ‘I need you’: Neymar issues public apology to pregnant girlfriend NEYMAR ALLEGEDLY ALLOWED TO CHEAT ON THREE CONDITIONS EmOff reported that Neymar Junior […]

SuperSport United have acquired the services of unwanted Kaizer Chiefs midfielder who was released on Thursday afternoon. JUST IN | KAIZER CHIEFS CONFIRM MIDFIELDER’S DEPARTURE Phathutshedzo Nange‘s contract with Chiefs was set to expire on 30 June, and with a week to go before then, the club announced his exit. Now, according to UnplayableZA, Nange has already put pen to […]

Eskom has suspended its head of security Karen Pillay amid an investigation into a R500 million contract awarded to private company Fidelity Services to investigate coal theft in 2022. Pillay has been placed on precautionary suspension to allow for the investigation to continue unhindered. ESKOM SUSPENDS KAREN PILLAY Recently Eskom said there is nothing untoward regarding the […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 22 June 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 Thursday, 22 […]

Some Kaizer Chiefs fans were unhappy when the club announced the departure of midfielder Phathutshedzo Nange, saying Zwane should be the one leaving instead. The club made a post on Twitter regarding updates on players which prompted some to think Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane was getting sacked. A few minutes later, Amakhosi posted a statement […]

Beijing logged its hottest June day since records began on Thursday, the national weather service said, as swathes of northern China sweltered in 40-degree heat. ALSO READ | When is the next public holiday in South Africa? Scientists say rising global temperatures – caused largely by burning fossil fuels – are aggravating extreme weather worldwide, and many countries in Asia have experienced […]

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: Kaizer Chiefs LIVE UPDATES: Kaizer Chiefs CONFIRM another exit! Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Thursday, 22 June 2023 – That Peter […]

THE PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE (PYEI) HAS IDENTIFIED SEVERAL PRIORITY INTERVENTIONS TO ACCELERATE PATHWAYS INTO THE ECONOMY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. The PYEI was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022 as a multi-sector action plan directed at addressing South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge. It aims to increase job creation for […]

According to Forbes, Johann Rupert is now Africa’s richest man and here is a look into his business empire. For a long time, Ruppert had been among Africa’s richest men but could not replace Alico Dangote at the top. ALSO READ: Johann Rupert’s Remgro to sell stake in TotalEnergies SA The South African Billionaire seemed to have been […]

Having revived his career at Al Ahly last season, Percy Tau has elevated to one of the best players in Africa. ALSO READ: Former Amakhosi star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ PERCY TAU TO LEAVE AL AHLY? Speaking after lifting his second CAF Champions League gold medal with Ahly, Percy Tau was […]

FLYSAFAIR WINS YET AGAIN It’s another win for local airline, FlySafair, as they’ve been awarded their third consecutive ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa’ award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023. The World Airline Awards, which occurs annually, are determined through a customer satisfaction survey conducted by Skytrax. Among the 80 major awards handed out […]

A game reserve in Zululand, that is 74% owned by Community Trust Landowners, has unveiled its plans for a new ultra-luxury tented lodge on the banks of the White Umfolozi. The Madwaleni River Lodge, which will be launched in September 2023, features 12 luxury tents for a maximum of 24 guests. Located in the middle […]

Afrikaans singer Nadine has shared a miraculous health update about former Springbok player Derick Hougaard, who has been in a coma for over a week. The retired rugby player – who contracted respiratory pneumonia and a collapsed lung – has opened his eyes during a visit from loved ones. Derick was admitted into the ICU […]

After just a single season in Kaizer Chiefs colours, Caleb Bimenyimana could be moving on from Naturena. ALSO READ: Watch video – Chiefs players return to work at Naturena KAIZER CHIEFS STRIKER BIMENYIMANA MOVING? Some players are meant to stay for a short while at certain clubs. According to iDiski Times, the 25-year-old Burundian has attracted […]

Former Afrikaans singer Patricia Lewis opened up about taking a break from the public eye and raising her now-19-year-old son in an interview with News24. ALSO READ: Hlelo and Ntando Masina: Where are the twins now? WHERE IS PATRICIA LEWIS? The former TV personality Patricia Lewis remains one of South Africa’s most-celebrated Afrikaans singers with 12 platinum selling albums […]

Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that women can challenge state laws punishing abortion, regardless of whether they are pregnant. A court press release said Wednesday that the “mere fact of being a woman or person with the capacity to gestate is sufficient” to legally challenge local laws. ALSO READ | US Supreme Court to step in on abortion […]

BEST RESTAURANTS OF THE WORLD: WHO’S NUMBER ONE? The World’s 50 (and 100) best restaurants of 2023 have been named by publication, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. The annual listing points out the very best culinary spots worldwide, providing placements from 1 to 50 and then 50 to 100. This year, the top spot according to the list, went to Peruvian restaurant, Central, which is located […]