Body mass index has long been used by doctors as the standard method for measuring health – and often still is. But earlier this month, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy that cautions medical professionals from using the body mass index (BMI) as a stand-alone clinical tool during patient consultations. In 2022, […]

The new July 2023 petrol and diesel prices will take effect from next week. For now, the latest numbers from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) look better for petrol drivers than diesel car owners. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the CEF, effective Monday, 26 June 2023. ALSO READ | South African man stopped at USA airport […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused Ukraine and its Western allies of wanting Russians to “kill each other” during a revolt by mercenaries of the Wagner group, which stunned the country with an aborted march on Moscow over the weekend. In his first address to the nation since the rebels pulled back, Putin said […]

England cricket chiefs have promised to “reset” the game after an independent report on Tuesday 27th June 2023 said not enough had been done to tackle institutional racism and sexism in the game. The England and Wales Cricket Board set up the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket in 2021 to look at issues of […]

Families that illegally occupied land in Driftsands, Cape Town, to form Covid informal settlement have been living for three years without basic services such as tap water, sanitation or electricity. Worse still, the settlement has been flooded, knee-deep, in some places chest-deep, for two weeks now because of the heavy rainfall in the Cape. Covid […]

The fixtures for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India have finally been released. The World Cup kicks off on October 5 with a repeat of the 2019 Final as England take on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in what is sure to be a cracking opening encounter. […]

We all want to help, but often we just don’t know how. Here’s an easy guide to ways you can make a difference on Nelson Mandela Day! Every year, on 18 July, South Africans have the chance to make a positive impact in their communities, by giving 67 minutes of their time to honour the […]

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has approved a temporary extension of operating times at front offices by two hours. This according to the department, is to deal with the high demand for smart ID cards and passport services at Home Affairs offices. This extension, from 08:00 to 17:30 with effect from Tuesday, applies to […]

The All Blacks will be without Anton Lienert-Brown for at least their first two Tests of the year after he copped a three-week ban for foul play in the Super Rugby Pacific final. Lienert-Brown was cited after he was handed a yellow card for a head-on-head collision with new All Blacks teammate and Crusaders wing […]

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the payment dates for social grants in July 2023, with a focus on providing funds to beneficiaries at the earliest possible time. READ: SASSA social grants: Here are the payment dates for July SASSA GRANT PAYMENT DATES FOR JULY 2023 In the past, SASSA grants would be paid out […]

The Department of Employment and Labour’s Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch is today conducting an advocacy seminar in the Eastern Cape to create awareness of compliance with labour laws. The four-day seminar, which will be held at Hotel Savoy in Mthatha aims to create awareness on compliance with labour laws as well as to […]

Banyana Banyana will face Botswana in a friendly international to be played at Tsakane Stadium, in the East Rand, on Sunday, 2 July 2023. The match will be used as a send-off for the Sasol-sponsored South African senior women’s national team as they prepare to travel to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and […]

Springbok 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Sibusiso Nkosi quit the Bulls on Monday after a troubled season with the Pretoria franchise. ALSO READ: What the Springboks lineup will look like against the Wallabies A Bulls statement said they and Sibusiso had mutually agreed to terminate his contract one year before it was due to expire. After moving […]

Baking is one of those hands-on skills that is always fun, especially when you get to the final result and there’s nothing left because everybody had a lot of it. Garlic bread is one of those treats that everybody loves in any form. This easy savoury bread with garlic, herbs and cheese reminds you of the parties […]

Orlando Pirates have snapped up two new players ahead of the new season. ICYMI: Orlando Pirates outcast wanted by former manager ORLANDO PIRATES COMPLETE MEDICALS FOR NEW SIGNINGS The Buccaneers were at Tuks High Performance centre yesterday to complete medicals for Melusi Buthelezi and Siphelo Baloni. Pirates fans will be eager to see more incoming deals, […]

Derick Hougaard has taken another leap towards his recovery, this time ultimately coming off the ventilator, which assisted him in breathing. The former Springboks player was admitted to the Steve Biko Academic Hospital on Saturday, 10 June, after being unresponsive in his Pretoria home by his girlfriend, Nadine. The retired rugby player – diagnosed with […]

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: Weather: Snow expected in […]

Two paramedics in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have been placed on precautionary suspension for allegedly abandoning a patient during a call on Sunday night, 25 June. An investigation into the incident is underway. READ: Lamola explains why Bester wears flashy designer clothes in court INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED ABANDONMENT OF PATIENT BY PARAMEDICS IN KZN The KZN Department of […]

Egypt will offer free 96-hour entry visas to travellers in a bid to revive its tourism sector. The country seeks to regenerate tourist flows to the country. A statement issued by Egypt’s State Information Service says that air travellers can obtain this free visa at Cairo airport. Travellers may enter Egypt for durations of between 8 and […]

You’ve seen American TV shows and their family dinners when the meatloaf comes out. It’s always one of those meals that shows you a close-knit family and how they can spend time together. However, did you know that meatloaf is actually European? This classic beef meatloaf is just one of the many ways you can ground-up and […]

SNOW is expected TODAY in these parts of South Africa. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED FROM TODAY According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha, light snow is expected on Tuesday over the Western Cape Mountains, which includes the Matroosberg and Cederberg Mountains. Botha said a mid-winter cut-off low would bring widespread showers, a steep drop in temperatures, and SNOW […]

Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk recently found himself bizarrely challenging Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to a cage fight. The interesting exchange left thousands of people quite bemused as they wondered whether or not they were being serious. So far Musk has chosen the venue for the fight but has yet to receive a nod […]

With the world in a state of flux at the moment, a number of people living in cities where there are many challenges in everyday life are looking for other places to call home. The big question is, where to now? Which are the most desirable places to live in right now? ALSO READ: World’s […]

Different horse breeds have specific qualities that make them suitable for various purposes. Arabians are known for endurance and stamina, while Thoroughbreds excel in speed. If you’re new to riding, you’ll want a calm and easy-going horse breed. However, there are no guarantees, as individual horses can vary in temperament. Having that said, here are 4 horse breeds […]

Lebohang Machaba – the estranged wife of Drip Footwear founder Lekau Sehoana – has been released from police custody after her arrest on Friday, 23 June. DRIP FOOTWEAR FOUNDER’S WIFE RELEASED FROM CUSTODY Sunday World reports that Lebohang, who arrested at her home in Waterfall Country Estates in Midrand, Johannesburg, was due to appear at the […]