When it was time for story reading in her Grade 3 class Anna Machaka (24), always wondered if authors were real-life people who sit and write books. That was when the dream of being an author of children’s books started. “I always imagined children reading my book in a classroom setting,” Machaka said. In 2019 […]

Heavenly Hermanus is THE place to visit on a weekend (or anytime really). The town boasts breathtaking views, gastronomic delights and even it’s own wine route! If you find yourself in the area, here’s a few things you MUST do… WINE TASTING IN HEMEL EN AARDE New #Tour in #Hermanus #DayTour https://t.co/fafKRLvBi2 Wine Hopper Day […]

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Yanga Mputa as the Tax Ombud effective from 1 July 2023 for a period of five years. Mputa is South Africa’s first female Tax Ombud. She takes over from Professor Thabo Legwaila, who has been acting in the role since October 2022, after the term of the […]

EMBRACING A DUAL-TEAM APPROACH FOR SUCCESS Just four years ago, the Springboks divided their team into two squads, leading to massive success in the Rugby Championship and an unforgettable World Cup win in Japan. ALSO READ: WATCH: Can the Springboks retain the World Cup? [analysis] This year, coaches Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber aim to recreate that magic […]

London-based SA expat company Mustard At Home is a pandemic-born business that made it. Let’s find out how. Three years post-pandemic, UK-based meal delivery service Mustard At Home continues to grow. Led by South African-born entrepreneur James Durrant, Mustard At Home was a creative solution to keeping the company, and employee livelihoods, afloat during a global economic crisis. […]

Following an urgent interdict filed in the Western Cape High Court in April, businessman Kagiso Setsetse has opened a criminal case against alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield. Setsetse – who co-owns Ayepyep Lifestyle with slain musician DJ Sumbody – has accused Stanfield of threatening him and hijacking the Ayepyep branch in Cape Town. KAGISO […]

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the great football rivalries even if they no longer have as many head to head clashes but who comes out on top in terms of bank balance? HOW RICH IS LIONEL MESSI: NET WORTH IN 2023 Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is among the highest-paid […]

The Miss South Africa (Miss SA)  pageant has revealed that Levern José – the Top 12 finalist who quit the competition- will not be replaced. Last month, the BCom Law student announced her decision to prematurely end her pageant journey. This, after coming under fire over allegations relating to her past. On Twitter, multiple social media […]

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz is ready to bring his all-action style to the All England Club as Wimbledon gets underway. He returned to the top spot thanks to his first grass court title at Queen’s and Alcaraz can be very dangerous when he gets a little wind in his sails. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after […]

Mossel Bay is regarded as one of the tourist hotspots in the Garden Route (and South Africa, some might argue), and for good reason too. If you find yourself visiting the “Bay of Mussels”, as the name literally translates to, here are a few things you have to do… ZIPLINE OVER THE OCEAN Why you […]

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. ALSO READ: Lee Jung-jae demands R18.5m […]

The Springboks will play three Tests in the abbreviated version of the Rugby Championship, starting with a clash against Australia, which takes place this weekend. As the Springboks consider all their squad options for these crucial games in the build-up to the World Cup, there is set to be a careful balancing act when it comes […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 2 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 Sunday, 2 […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 1 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 Saturday, 1 […]

Are you ready for the 1 July 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Saturday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

After being cast as one of the key characters on the Netflix show’s first series, Squid Game actor Lee Jung-jae recently made headlines for having demanded to be paid $1 million (an estimated R18.5 million) per episode on the upcoming new show. LEE JUNG-JAE DEMANDS R18.5 MILLION PER SQUID GAMES EPISODE Lee Jung-jae has had quite […]

It’s stew season and that also means that you’ll have lots of tasty food to share with friends and family. We often make short rib stew, lamb shank or osso buco, but don’t forget about making a tender lamb shoulder. If you’ve got a bit of time on your hands, this recipe is the perfect time […]

Thinking of switching to remote work? Many global companies continue to work fully or partially remote post-pandemic. It saves time on the morning commute, but can come with certain downsides. Here are the pros and cons of remote work in 2023. TikTok will have you thinking remote work in 2023 is rather glamorous, and that […]

FIFA revealed eight different armbands highlighting social causes that sides will be able to wear at the women’s World Cup as world football’s governing body seeks to avoid a row that erupted at last year’s men’s World Cup. ALSO READ: When do Banyana Banyana play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Captains from a number of European […]

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier was held for questioning along with his son as part of a probe into alleged discrimination, the Nice prosecutor told AFP on Friday. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Lionel Messi to leave PSG The move follows an investigation launched in April, following claims he made racist and Islamophobic remarks about players when he coached Nice […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 30 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 Friday, 30 […]

It’s nearly time for Friday, 30 June 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: R66 million (PowerBall) R7 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

Pit Bulls, despite their loyalty and unconditional love as companions, have faced enduring reputation and controversy in South Africa. In South Africa, they have been in the news due to several fatal attacks on humans. The reputation and controversy surrounding Pit Bulls have led to varied opinions and perspectives on the breed. It is important […]

The Hollywood Durban July is one of the biggest fashion affairs on the social calendar. After all, South Africa’s premier horse-racing event is all about opulence and extravagance. And like many revellers, a day at the races means standing out from the crowd in unique – yet practical – looks. ALSO READ: Hollywoodbets Durban July: 5 […]

The Tour de France starts in Bilbao on Saturday with two big favourites – defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and two-time winner Tadej Pogacar, runner-up last year. DID YOU KNOW | What are the capital cities of South Africa’s 9 provinces? Below, a look at five things to know before the 110th edition of the three-week race. 25TH START OUTSIDE FRANCE The Tour will kick […]