One Cape Town driver can thank their lucky stars after reportedly walking away unscathed from an horrific-looking incident in peak traffic on Monday, 19 June. As reported by the 1Second Facebook page, the M3 Southbound was closed at UCT mid-morning after a tree landed on the windscreen and bonnet of a bakkie. They don’t call it […]

Not a lot of Kaizer Chiefs supporters will easily remember Tlou Molekwane. He only made 15 appearances in three seasons. ALSO READ: Maritzburg star leaves, should Amakhosi pounce? ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs star buys parents a car PITSO MOSIMANE LAUNCHES HIS SOCCER SCHOOL, HIRES FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS STAR As reported via social media last week, the Pitso Mosimane […]

Trendy, vibey Maboneng is an urban, creative hub filled with contemporary art galleries, studios and artisan shops and restaurants. It’s a Johannesburg neighbourhood that simply must be visited, at least once. If you do find yourself in the area, here are three things you have to try… THE BIOSCOPE INDEPENDENT CINEMA If you want to catch […]

TOP CULINARY TALENT TO SET UP SHOP AT TIME OUT MARKET Local Cape Tonians and Mother City visitors are in for a treat soon, as the first-ever Time Out Market in Africa will be opening at the V&A Waterfront later this year. Time Out Market, which has taken over the V&A Food Market’s premises, will […]

Thabo Bester, as he was a wanted man, was reportedly trailed by South African Crime Intelligence agents to Tanzania in April 2023. There, they watched him for a time before making a move on a Friday night. Dr Nandipha Magudumana, Thabo Bester, and a supposedly helping Mozambican national were all detained in Arusha. Following coordinated […]

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday hailed an African mission to broker peace in Ukraine as “historic” upon returning from talks in Kyiv and Saint Petersburg that however did not yield any immediate results. DIARISE | When is the next long weekend in South Africa? The high-profile delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday before flying to Russia to speak […]

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) says it is outrageous that Bombela Operating Company which operates the Gautrain wants to abolish staff cards that allow workers to travel to and from work using the train for free. NUMSA which was engaging in wage talks has deadlocked with the Gautrain management. The union has also […]

A Limpopo woman, her son and two cousins have been arrested for the brutal murder of Fumky Hlongwane over weekend, for allegedly stealing the accused woman’s goats. POLICE CONDEMN BRUTAL MURDER ALSO READ: Police officers arrested for stock theft and defeating the ends of justice Hlongwane and his friend were allegedly kidnapped in his home by […]

Skeem Saam actor Thabo Mkhabela, who is popularly known for playing the role of Leshole Mabitsela has been promoted to casting director. ALSO READ:‘Skeem Saam’s’ Thabo Mkhabela: ‘The 50/50 concept wasn’t about money’ THABO MKHABELA: CASTING DIRECTOR The actor Thabo Mkhabela, who plays Leshole Mabitsela on the show is now working behind-the-scenes. Social media blogger @Jabu_Macdonald, who’s […]

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s documentary scooped the top award, as voted for by the audience, at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story‘ is a documentary based on Siya’s life, which released this year. The documentary, directed by Tebogo Malope, was screened at the popular film festival this past week. […]

The Department of Transport has confirmed that the driver’s licence card production machine is back and will be operating as per normal. The machine was taken out of production for three weeks in order to replace a broken part identified during a routine maintenance. DRIVING LICENCE CARD MACHINE BACK IN OPERATION The Department of Transport said testing […]

Most people know that the risk factors for heart disease are high blood pressure, smoking, raised cholesterol and being overweight. However, many people who have a heart attack do not have any of these traditional risk factors. Research has suggested that conditions such as gout, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis are also risk […]

The citizens of Hammanskraal, a small town north of South Africa’s capital, Tshwane, have been dealing with the deaths of 23 residents from cholera since 23 May 2023. Tests to find the source are continuing. The initial assumption by residents and authorities was that poor quality water led to the outbreak. In one week in […]

There is no difference between football politics and that of political organisations. They share one common thing – that of making a promise, and then not delivering on it… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Therefore Kaizer Chiefs fans should not start believing all that’s been said about the revitalising of the glamour boys. In order to avoid […]

Last week, Cape Town Spurs confirmed their promotion to the PSL after avoiding a defeat away to Maritzburg United in the promotional playoff match at Harry Gwala Stadium on Wednesday. Maritzburg United needed to win at all cost, but it wasn’t to be for the KZN club as they slipped to yet another disappointing result after a season […]

Learners living in Vygieskraal informal settlement in Belgravia, Cape Town, missed examinations on Wednesday because of widespread flooding this week. School clothes and books were sopping wet, some no longer usable. The widespread flooding has affected informal settlements including Philippi, Strand, Gugulethu, Mfuleni, Masiphumelele, and Khayelitsha. According to Gift of the Givers, the number of people in […]

Citrusdal residents have been isolated in their town since Wednesday evening after heavy flooding cut off access to the Cederberg town. Some residents are stranded outside with no way to return to their homes. The main access road off the N7 highway, the R393, collapsed on Wednesday evening during heavy downpours. The rapid flowing Olifants […]

The Department of Transport has announced that the driving licence card production machine is back in full production. This follows the department’s announcement to the public in May 2023 that the machine was taken out of production for three weeks in order to replace a broken part identified during routine maintenance. Department spokesperson, Collen Msibi, […]

South Africa’s biggest in-cinema movie brand is considering a number of initiatives aimed at enticing movie-lovers back to the big screen. STER-KINEKOR Ster-Kinekor, Africa’s largest cinema company, has more than 60% of South Africa’s market share of movie cinemas. After the past few years of pandemic-related restrictions, many companies have seen a return to normal […]

Sharks head coach Joey Mongalo wants all the blame following his side crashing out of the Currie Cup at the hands of the Pumas. He becomes the third Currie Cup coach after Jake White and John Dobson to take the fault after a fumbling performance. Dobson said he’d rushed back his URC Stormers when they lost to […]

Former Massiv Metro staff members are reportedly still waiting for their salaries and pension funds almost three months after the online radio station closed its doors. The employees, who asked to remain anonymous, told Zimoja that they have not received communication from their former bosses. ALSO READ: ‘Some are owed 5 months’ salaries’: Ambitiouz in ‘financial trouble’ […]

These days, many shoppers are forced to pinch pennies and save where they can. The high cost of living has definitely left millions more desperate than ever. It looks like some people are now taking to their literal piggy banks to retrieve the money they saved in case of a rainy day. In a video […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 18 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 Sunday, 18 […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 17 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 Saturday, 17 […]

Are you ready for the 17 June 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 […]