World Number 1 Carlos Alcaraz faces a stern test in the French Open semifinal when he confronts 22-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros. GOAT: Will these Lionel Messi records ever be broken? ALCARAZ VS DJOKOVIC IS A FRENCH OPEN SEMIFINAL FOR THE AGES Many observers have called this the final before the final, […]

After announcing the rerun of the fifth season of Somizi Mhlongo’s reality TV programme, Living The Dream with Somizi, on Tuesday, 1Magic created quite a stir on social media. In the teaser, Somizi responds to Mohale Motaung, his estranged spouse, who accused him of abusing him in 2021. He emphasises that he just learned about the accusations […]

A top United Nations official said Wednesday 7th June, 2023, during a visit to DR Congo, that peacekeepers should withdraw from the conflict-torn central African country “as quickly as possible” yet responsibly. Addressing reporters in the capital Kinshasa, UN Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, also warned that the Congolese state had to step up […]

Mafe remains in custody at the hospital section of Pollsmoor Prison as the defence contemplates accepting or challenging the report. A clean-cut Zandile Mafe returned to the Cape Town High Court on Thursday, 8 June, after an extended mental health assessment at the Fort England Hospital in Makhanda, Eastern Cape. FORT ENGLAND REPORT RECEIVED ON […]

In the digital age, the influence of social media and societal beauty standards has reached new heights, permeating every aspect of our lives. Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory over the links […]

A deep-rooted love for helping others to live up to their full potential has led young Fanafikile Lephakha to venture out of the ordinary and step into the terrain of entrepreneurship. Lephaka, a qualified Chemical Engineer, is the brains behind Mind Refinery, a company focused on personal development and life coaching. Speaking to SAnews on Tuesday, Lephaka […]

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has extended the validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) by a further six months. This after Motsoaledi announced in December 2021 that the ZEP would not be renewed. The six-month extension period starts on 30 June and ends on 31 December 2023. According to Motsoaledi, the extension is to allow […]

New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking as it also phases in a near-total prohibition on tobacco sales. Disposable vapes — defined as those without removable or replaceable batteries — will be banned from August, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said. “Too many young people are vaping, which is why […]

SANZAAR has confirmed the fixture list for the upcoming 2023 Rugby Championship, adding an additional round of matches. MUST READ | SPRINGBOKS: RASSIE TO SEND 15 PLAYERS TO NZ – REPORT As is customary in a Rugby World Cup year, the usual 12-match tournament has been reduced to a one-round, home or away, six-match tournament over three weekends […]

10bet South Africa is a well-known name in the world of sports betting, and the recent announcement of its new sportsbook 2023 release has caused quite a stir in the betting industry. The launch of this new platform promises to bring a wealth of new features and innovations to the betting scene, which could potentially […]

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad that will face Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad that will face Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match is penciled for Saturday, 17 June at FNB Stadium, and it […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has posted a video clip of several lionesses and their cubs walking in what appears to be a dry riverbed. PICTURE | Kruger Park: Impala pictured with horns growing BACKWARDS SAD | Kruger National Park: Ranger shares picture of snake killed by car At least three lionesses and seven cubs can be spotted in […]

Flavanols, a group of compounds found in various plant foods, have been shown to offer numerous health benefits. There are plenty of good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruit and vegetables each day. Not only do fruit and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our body needs to function at […]

The new Craven Week brand partner is more than just a regular sponsor. It’ll serve as a pool to help players gain a tertiary education post-matric. SA Rugby has unveiled STADIO Higher Education as the official partner of the U18 Craven Week tournament, which takes place from 3-8 July at Hoërskool Outeniqua in George. As […]

Some of the world’s major tourist destinations attract millions of visitors from around the world each year. The world is becoming a smaller place, with even more people able to visit many of the world’s most popular tourist hotspots. IMPACT OF MASS TOURISM This has both positive and negative impacts on the communities, the local economies, […]

SA’s ‘Top Teacher’ Ali Mokgalaka wants Life Orientation to be dropped from school syllabuses and these ‘practical’ subjects be picked instead. Ali Mokgalaka, a Limpopo teacher representing South Africa at the Global Teacher Awards in Dubai in September, is proposing a new school syllabus. And the first thing he wants to get rid of is […]

A number of roads will be closed between Durban and Pietermaritzburg on Sunday when the Comrades Marathon takes place. Motorists have been urged to find alternative routes as a number of roads between Durban and Pietermaritzburg will be closed on Sunday when the marathon takes place. This year’s race is a ‘down run’ between Pietermaritzburg and Durban. ROADS […]

Eskom recently announced that there will be no load shedding during the day until further notice, the power has resorted to some measures for this to be possible. ALSO READ: Eskom spends R8 billion of diesel on load shedding in two months ESKOM EASING LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE DURING THE DAY The recent and unexpected shift from […]

Former Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela fell victim to a WhatsApp scam and lost thousands of rands. Madonsela took to Twitter to share with her followers how her friend’s WhatsApp was hacked and the alleged hacker asked for money for months on end. THULI MADONSELA SCAMMED ON WHATSAPP The person whose WhatsApp was hacked was […]

Former Proteas cricketer Daryll Cullinan has opened up about his recent cancer diagnosis that came ‘out of the blue’. Cullinan is one of the most well-known former Proteas cricketers, having played 70 Tests for South Africa between 1993-2001. He boasted a highest score of 275 not out and averaged an impressive 44.21 with the bat. […]

Minnie Dlamini is a famous actress, model and media personality from South Africa. She came to the limelight in 2010 after appearing in the South African soap opera, Generations: The Legacy. She has also appeared in other films such as Rock Ville and The World. The acclaimed actress has achieved extraordinary success in many areas of her life, including her […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) in collaboration with South African Police Services (SAPS), Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, Focused Conservation Solutions and Farm Watch Forums in Hoedspruit have today – 8 June 2023 – arrested suspects who were trying to sell a live pangolin this morning. One of those arrested is a SANParks Field Ranger […]

Ever wondered how property prices in Johannesburg differ from Cape Town? Here is what R50 million will get you in Johannesburg versus Cape Town. ALSO READ: Live like a Bridgerton! Check out this R150m Sandhurst mansion PROPERTY PRICES IN JOBURG VERSUS CAPE TOWN Over the past couple of years, Cape Town has claimed immerging tech hub […]

Today’s video: Chimpanzee paying for a pizza delivery in Russia. These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. ALSO READ: Great recovery for Cape Town International Airport Watch as a chimpanzee pays for a pizza delivery in Russia https://twitter.com/OTerrifying/status/1665592283381616640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1665592283381616640%7Ctwgr%5E5543ddce9425d24ab84df8c21dbeaf353e88d93f%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesouthafrican.com%2Fvideo%2Fwatch-terrifying-video-of-a-chimpanzee-paying-for-a-pizza-delivery-breaking-thursday-8-june-2023%2F ALSO WATCH: WATCH – A […]

The latest Springboks squad will assemble in Pretoria on Sunday, 11 June, to officially prepare for their Rugby Championship campaign, which takes place in July. With the 2023 Rugby World Cup fast approaching, the big-name Springbok players based both overseas and locally are expected to ramp up their training and preparation. REMINDER: Springboks’ season officially underway […]