The Titanic inspired a tear-jerking blockbuster and expeditions to its watery gravesite — including a fatal one this week — but viral TikTok videos peddle a stunning conspiracy theory: the ship never sank. More than a century after it went down in the North Atlantic Ocean, wild myths and urban legends about the luxury liner […]

South Africa is divided into nine provinces. FOR THE LATEST WEATHER IN EVERY SA PROVINCE VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE On the eve of the 27 April 1994 general elections, South Africa’s former homelands, also known as Bantustans, were reintegrated, and the four existing regions were divided into nine. The four original regions were the Cape Province, Transvaal […]

Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) members could soon be wearing body cameras in a bid to stop corruption and protect police officers and the public. READ: Parliament accuses Chief Justice Raymond Zondo of public attack – here’s why BODY CAMERAS MEANT TO ENHANCE ACCOUNTABILITY AND CURB CORRUPTION JMPD Acting Chief Angie Mokasi told eNCA the municipal police department […]

On Sunday, 18 June, the Ocean Gate’s Titanic submarine left St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada with five billionaires including Brian Szasz’s stepfather Hamish Harding and just two hours after its descent, it was reported to have gone missing in the deep dark blue sea; soon after the news broke, Szasz was spotted at a Blink-182 concert. […]

The winter June-July school holidays have officially arrived in South Africa and parents will be scrambling to find activities to keep kids entertained for the next couple of weeks. If you live in Cape Town or plan to visit over the holidays, here are five fun activities that kids are guaranteed to love… Here are […]

A MOTHER’S EXCITEMENT OVER THE ARRIVAL OF HER NEWBORN BABY GIRL IN 2018 INSPIRED HER TO TRANSFORM OLD CLOTHES INTO MATCHING OUTFITS FOR HERSELF AND HER DAUGHTER. That marked the beginning of Dineo Cheonyane’s thriving venture, Reitu Hand Crafts. Cheonyane (32) credits her daughter for the motivation to start her business, which derives its name […]

The fans of former Ukhozi FM presenter Sbu Buthelezi are crowd funding to get him out of financial trouble he is in. SCAMMING ALLEGATIONS AND ISIKEBHE VANDALISATION Buthelezi is accused of scamming the Msibi family in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), out of R600 000 through his poultry investment scheme called Abombuso Investment. The agreement was that […]

Former Miss SA Amy Kleinhans-Curd and some of the other ladies, who star on the Real Housewives van die Wynlande (RHOWL) shared an inside look at their Mauritius vacation via Instagram posts on Thursday 22 June. ALSO READ: 1st woman of colour to win Miss SA: Where is Amy Kleinhans now? ‘REAL HOUSEWIVES VAN DIE WYNLANDE’ TAKE MAURITIUS […]

Reuters: The South African rand weakened about 1% on Thursday against a stronger U.S. dollar as a spate of interest rate hikes by several central banks fuelled worries about global growth. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND WEAKENED At 1528 GMT, the rand traded at 18.5000 against the dollar, about 1% weaker than its previous close. The safe-haven […]

South Africans are known for their twisted sense of humour – but an “after tears” gig in memory of the Titanic sub victims has got to take the cake! In a viral image, Daveyton club DKNY Lounge capitalised on the tragedy with a weekend-long memorial celebration. On Thursday morning, authorities confirmed that the US OceanGate sub had […]

Royal author Tom Bower claims that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be set to changing their surname. ALSO READ: Duke and Duchess of Dior? Report claims ‘rumours untrue’ PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN TO TAKE PRINCESS DIANA’S SURNAME? A royal expert claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been […]

They call themselves the Betereinders, a play on the never-say-die Betereinders – the Afrikaans resistance campaign that held back the British Empire during the South African War in the early 1900s. But the Betereinders are on a different mission, quite literally dedicated to a better end for their country. They want to create a better […]

North West-based Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana shares his plans for his R1.7 million cash prize. ALSO READ: R1.7 million Comrades Marathon winner remains a security guard TETE DIJANA PLANS FOR R1.7 MILLION PRIZE The father of two and two-time Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana tells Drum Magazine that he plans to invest his R1.7 million money for his children. […]

A “catastrophic implosion,” such as that believed to have destroyed the Titan submersible, would have happened with incredible force and speed given the crushing water pressure on the floor of the ocean. DID YOU KNOW | What is the most common name for a newborn BOY in South Africa? The remains of the Titanic rest on the seabed in […]

A former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is expecting something massive next season, and the reason is Rhulani Mokwena. ALSO READ: New striker spotted at Chiefs ALSO READ: Is the Chiefs striker moving overseas? MAMELODI SUNDOWNS EXTEND RHULANI MOKWENA’S CONTRACT Following the club’s decision to hand the 36-year-old Mokwena a new four-year deal, Bennet Mnguni believes the ultimate […]

Do you live in the City of Johannesburg? You might have to dig a bit deeper into your pocket when you pay for water and electricity as tariff hikes kick in in July. City of Johannesburg Finance MMC Dada Morero announced the hikes when he delivered his R80 billion budget for the 2023/24 financial year recently […]

The Lesotho government has alerted South Africa, on the death of at least 31 Basotho nationals in an old Free State mine. The miners are suspected to have lost their lives on the 18 May 2023, in ventilation shaft 5 Virginia Mine in Welkom. GAS LEVELS BLOCK RECOVERY EFFORTS ALSO READ: Illegal miners arrested with stolen […]

The Metaverse has emerged as a groundbreaking virtual reality realm transforming how people engage, collaborate, and entertain themselves. It presents an interactive digital landscape where individuals can delve into a three-dimensional universe, fostering exploration, creativity, and social connectivity. Unsurprisingly, this rapid rise in popularity has profoundly impacted numerous sectors, notably the real estate and the cryptocurrency industries. […]

Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn has been cleared for a birthright transfer and is now eligible to play for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship. World Rugby confirmed the decision on Friday 23 June with Kleyn set to join the Springboks Rugby Championship squad. JEAN KLEYN CLEARED TO PLAY FOR SPRINGBOKS Under World Rugby regulations […]

Today’s video: A man crawling in a narrow tunnel. ALSO WATCH: WATCH – Cheetah stalks wildebeest herd and hunts a calf These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. Terrifying video of the day: A man crawls in a narrow tunnel. This had me […]

It seems a lot is still to come for South African rappers Cassper Nyovest—real name Refiloe Maele Phoolo and Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, known professionally as Nasty C. on 31 May, the rapper announced that they will be touring Africa together which had their fans thrilled. The rappers have now both announced that they will be dropping […]

It’s good news for used-car buyer and bad news for dodgy car dealers in South Africa. A recent ruling in the Gauteng Regional Court has bolstered the rights of consumers, reports Business Tech. The court ruling penalised a dodgy car dealer for selling a vehicle without disclosing its crash-damaged history to the buyer. FAQ: Can I write my […]

“Drunk” Judge Nkola Motata could become the first South African judge to be impeached. “Drunk” Judge Nkola Motata must be impeached, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled. The Judicial Services Commission was wrong to only find him guilty of misconduct and not gross misconduct, the SCA ruled. “For as long as he is […]

There was really no chance Mamelodi Sundowns would deny Rhulani Mokwena a new contract. Here is the club’s chairman Thlopane Motsepe explaining why it was a no-brainer. ALSO READ: Andile Jali’s two new possibilities WHY MAMELODI SUNDOWNS HANDED RHULANI MOKWENA A NEW DEAL After offering the star coach a four-year deal, the club’s boss Mostepe Junior […]

A “catastrophic implosion,” such as that believed to have destroyed the Titan submersible, would have happened with incredible force and speed given the crushing water pressure on the floor of the ocean. DID YOU KNOW | What is the most common name for a newborn BOY in South Africa? The remains of the Titanic rest on the seabed in the […]