OVER THE years, banks and financial experts have called for South Africans to save for the proverbial rainy day. In March last year, that rainy day arrived, as Covid-19 delivered a torrent of financial challenges that left anyone without accessible savings and investments struggling. INSIGHTS INTO THE REAL REASONS FEW SOUTH AFRICANS ARE SAVING A recent study […]

The Gauteng Department of Education has extended the closing date of the 2024 online admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 to 21 July 2023. The 2024 online admissions application period was initially scheduled to close on 14 July 2023, however, the department said it has noticed that some parents prefer submitting their […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the start of the 2023 tax season will be Friday, 7 July at 20:00. The tax season will run until Monday, 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers, and until Wednesday, 24 January 2024 for provisional taxpayers. As reported by The South African website, SARS will once again use its popular auto-assessments in 2023 which has proved successful in recent […]

In just under a fortnight the new petrol and diesel prices for July 2023 will take effect. 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 Wednesday, 21 June 2023. ALSO READ | Here’s how badly SA […]

The United States has granted its first ever approvals to two companies to sell chicken grown directly from animal cells, paving the way for lab-grown meat to be eaten by consumers. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: 24-hour sand and sea coverage The US Department of Agriculture reviewed and approved food safety systems at the facilities of Upside […]

Let’s face it: Camps Bay is know for its luxury and splendour. With glorious views of the Atlantic ocean and Twelve Apostles mountains, anyone visiting this deliciously beautiful part of the Mother City will be spoiled for choice when it comes to luxury boutique hotels. Here are a few worth checking out.. The Twelve Apostles […]

Fulgence Kayishema, an alleged former Rwandan policeman who participated in the 1994 genocide, appeared in court on Tuesday, 20 June, and indicated that he would not be applying for bail. FORMER RWANDAN POLICEMAN ABANDONS BAIL APPLICATION The Cape Town Magistrate’s Court heard Kayishema would apply for asylum. He was arrested last month in Paarl, Western […]

A senior Health official, Joseph Themba Popo Maja (63), implicated in the Digital Vibes Covid-19 procurement saga, appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today, Wednesday, 21 June. HOW MUCH THE SENIOR HEALTH OFFICIAL POCKETED He is facing charges of two counts of corruption worth R15 000, a Schedule 1 offence. ALSO READ: Top Health Department officials […]

A heartwrenching video was shared on Twitter on Wednesday, 21 June, and it showed Brenda Fassie’s son, Bongani appearing on an episode of Behind The Story where he spoke to the show’s presenter Jessica Nomalanga Shozi about his numerous failed suicide attempts. BONGANI FASSIE FAILS THREE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS In the clip, Bongani Fassie and the show’s presenter can […]

Few players reach the heights in South African football attained by Teko Modise, but despite his glittering career he had to make adjustments to his lifestyle after his last big contract. Modise wasn’t initially on board with cuts having lived a lavish life while at Orlando Pirates and Sundowns. ALSO READ: SuperSport United target yet […]

Nicole Johnson – who is the wife of alleged 28s gang leader, Ralph Stanfield – countered DJ Sumbody’s business partner Kagiso Setsetse’s court interdict pertaining to Ayepyep Cape Town. According to News24, Johnson denied allehations that Setsetse is scared of her husband, claiming that outside of their working relationship they had a social relationship. Johnson also […]

It’s been ten days since former Springboks player Derick Hougaard has been in a coma in ICU. But according to his girlfriend, Afrikaans singer Nadine, his family and doctors are keeping a positive attitude. In a Facebook post, Nadine shared a health update about the retired rugby star, including news his lungs had collapsed. ALSO […]

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have been given the shine announce and unveil their new signings by TS Galaxy boss Tim Sukazi. ALSO READ | SEKHUKHUNE UNITED SIGN TOP MARITZBURG UNITED GOALKEEPER In an interview with iDiski Times, Sukazi confirmed that both Given Msimango and Melusi Buthelezi will leave TS Galaxy. However, he doesn’t feel like he has the right to […]

A military base in Somalia came under attack by Al-Shabaab jihadists on Wednesday 21st June 2023, police and witnesses said, just as the African Union announced it was beginning a drawdown of troops in the violence-wracked nation. Almost simultaneous suicide bomb blasts targeted the base in the southern city of Baardhere, which hosts both Ethiopian […]

Cape Town Mayor signed the dotted line for a €100 million (R2bn) loan from the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) on Wednesday, 21 June. The money will be used in the City’s R43 billion infrastructure budget over the medium term. CAPE TOWN SECURES LOAN FROM AGENCE FRANCAISE DE DEVELOPPEMENT FOR WATER, SANITATION, AND URBAN MOBILITY PROJECTS […]

Tsireledzo Ndou appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on a rape charge a day after he withdrew from representing serial rapist and murderer Thabo Bester in the same court. READ: BREAKING: Thabo Bester’s lawyers withdraw from case TSIRELEDZO NDOU FACES RAPE CHARGE According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Ndou is charged with attempted rape and […]

Kenya’s trade minister is at the centre of a firestorm over a series of derogatory remarks against a leading media outlet, including calling its journalists “prostitutes”. The opposition and journalist associations have called for Moses Kuria to be censured over his outbursts, saying he was unfit to hold public office. The furore erupted when Kuria […]

Pollsmoor Prison, located in the Cape Town suburb of Tokai, opened in 1964. ALSO READ: Prison life: The daily routine of an inmate at Pollsmoor The land on which the prison lies was bought by Hendrick van der Poll in 1834, hence the name. The land, which was inherited by Van der Poll’s wife Johanna Kirsten’s family after […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following heavy rainfall and now show that five of the six dams are currently at, or exceeding, capacity. IT’S BACK! | Hellmann’s mayonnaise returns to shelves in South Africa The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei […]

On Friday, 16 June, award-winning author Jackie Phamotse took to Twitter to put Food Lover’s Market on blast for selling old food which prompted her Twitter followers and other Tweeps to chime in and share their own frustration with the food outlet. JACKIE PHAMOTSE CALLS OUT FOOD LOVER’S MARKET After discovering she had purchased ‘rotten chicken and old fruit’ […]

A German court issued an arrest warrant for former chief executive officer (CEO) of scandal-ridden retailer Steinhoff International Holdings NV, Markus Jooste. ALSO READ | SARS tax season: Self-assessments – everything you need to know According to Bloomberg, this comes after he failed to show up for trial in the country. A warrant was issued a fortnight ago by […]

Popular soccer star Teko Modise revealed to SuperSport earlier this month that he used to get paid R2 000 before tax at his first professional club, Ria Stars. ALSO READ:SOCCER LIFE: Teko Modise proving his balling skills [Video] ‘I GOT PAID R2 000 AT RIA STARS’ The soccer star added that he was living with Abednigo Netshiozwi […]

South Africa-born Elon Musk has extended his lead over France’s LVMH chairperson Bernard Arnault in the world’s richest person list. Musk, 51, who was born in Pretoria in South Africa, has seen his fortune skyrocket this year by $106 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. ALSO READ | FAQ: SARS tax season – What must I do if I owe SARS money? […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 21 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 Wednesday, 21 […]

Are you ready for the 21 June 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? 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 […]