The taxi strike in QwaQwa in the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality in South Africa, has now entered its fourth day… with an alarking escalation in violence. Tragically, two lives have already been lost, and several others have been injured. The strike has also brought the local economy to a grinding halt. “While we respect everyone’s right […]

Amidst the catastrophic floods in the Cederberg, local residents have found a reason to smile… even laugh. “We’ve just survived a once-in-a-lifetime 100-year flood in our valley, and this braai grid on our guest farm was having none of it,” says Lauren Bradley from Enjo Nature Farm. “The Camp 3 braai grid did not abandon […]

A number of petrol stations now close at night, forcing motorists to have to search for a filling station that is open in the dark. It can be frustrating having to fill up your car at night when streetlights are off, traffic lights do not operate, potholes can’t be seen and there’s no operating petrol […]

It is common knowledge that the cost of air travel in South Africa has increased sharply since 2020. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has put added pressure on the global aviation sector. HIGHER AIRFARES The cost of air travel in South Africa has increased by up to 54% compared to pre-Covid 19 times for […]

The United Kingdom will soon be introducing a fee that international visitors will have to pay to enter the country. Here’s what that means for South Africa. International visitors to the UK will now have to pay a fee in order to enter the county. Beginning in November this year, the UK’s new Electronic Travel […]

Ever wondered what the elephant’s role is in the making of a popular Marula product that’s loved by many? Here’s the story… If you’re a South African (or not) over the age of 18, chances are you’ve had a taste of the ever-popular and delicious Amarula Cream Liquor. But did you know that the African […]

Veteran captain Doug Morris talks about what happens if or when a passenger passes away while on board a flight. If you’re one of those people who has at some point wondered what exactly happens when a person dies on board a plane, Veteran Air Canada Dreamliner captain, Doug Morris, is here to enlighten you. […]

Bafana Bafana have a decent record against the Atlas Lions although they haven’t won against them in 21 years. Bafana Bafana have a golden opportunity to test themselves when they face Morocco in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, 17 June. Both teams have already qualified for the […]

Already in its infancy, a venture by Vodacom, WiTaxi and Netstar aims to bring free Wi-Fi to all taxis in SA. Free Wi-Fi in taxis is not such an outlandish concept when you think about it. In Europe, public transport with free Wi-Fi is commonplace. In South Africa, more than 70% of all South Africans […]

Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard is fighting for his life in a Pretoria hospital after reportedly not waking up for seven days. MUST READ | EP Rugby boss cops big ban for ‘racist’ rant According to a Netwerk24 report, a source close to the matter confirmed that Hougaard has spent the past week unconscious in intensive care with severe inflammation of […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 16 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 Friday, 16 […]

It’s nearly time for Friday, 16 June 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R42 million (PowerBall) R21 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer, the first woman to win the Golden Globe around-the-world race, is not just the toast of the town… but the whole world, with the New York Times joining the throng of international publications clamouring to interview the golden girl and find out her secrets to winning a race known as […]

A police officer from North West has been charged with fraud after he allegedly altered a doctor’s sick note and failed to report to work. The 43-year-old police officer, Kagiso Motlele appeared at the Setlagole Periodical Court on Tuesday, 13 June. POLICE OFFICER ALTER’S DOCTOR’S SICK NOTE Jacaranda FM reported that the officer allegedly handed in […]

Last year Elton Jantjies made headlines after he was sent home to South Africa from Argentina after allegedly having an affair with the Springbok dietician Zeenat Simjee. ALSO READ: Zeenat Simjee IN, Elton Jantjies OUT for Springboks – here’s why RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP: ELTON OUT? The South African previously reported that Elton Jantjies has been left out of the […]

A trial date has been set for Thabile Malatjie who allegedly stole stock at Era by DJ Zinhle owned by businesswoman Ntombezinhle Jiyane in Menlyn, Tshwane. The 23-year-old  was arrested on 12 January 2023, after police searched and found stock in her property.  However, she was subsequently released on R5000 bail. TRIAL SET FOR DJ ZINHLE’S […]

They might be vying for the same position in the Springbok team, but Ox Nche says there’s no competition between him and Steven Kitshoff, who he says inspires him to be a better player. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named a Rugby Championship training squad of 40 players – which features a handful of overseas based players – […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 15 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 Thursday, 15 […]

As the weather gets a little cooler along the east coast of South Africa, ‘The Greatest Shoal on Earth’ makes its way towards KwaZulu-Natal waters and it is a sight to behold! Here are five reasons why you NEED to experience KZN’s Sardine Run this year… 1. INCREDIBLE TO WITNESS Huge shoals of Sardines. Photo: […]

The story of Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu – the Johannesburg police officer turned serial killer – has been cast in the spotlight with a gripping true-crime Shomax series. Rosemary’s Hitlist – a four-part documentary about the woman described as a “modern-day Daisy De Melker.” The Tembisa South policeman was responsible for the bizarre deaths of six family […]

Nigeria’s central bank has abolished the country’s multiple exchange rate system and effectively floated the naira currency, the bank said, as new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu revamps the country’s monetary policies. Economists, the World Bank and IMF had long urged Nigeria to abandon the complex exchange mechanism and capital controls put into place under former President Muhammadu […]

The Kaizer Chiefs dugout and dressing room is going to have a distinctly different flavour next season. Here’s a handful of new faces we could be seeing. AMAKHOSI BUSY IN THE MARKET With Thatayane Ditlhokwe, Given Msimango and Mduduzi Mdantsane all confirmed, the first 11 at Naturena is already receiving some surgery. So, who else […]

Rassie Erasmus has revealed the six candidates who have been shortlisted for the Springbok captaincy to fill in for Siya Kolisi for the duration of the Rugby Championship. ALSO READ: Springboks only have ONE fit flyhalf ahead of Rugby Championship! Kolisi, who went under the knife last month after suffering a knee ligament injury, will miss […]

Pretoria man has been ordered by the Supreme Court of Appeal to pay over R1.5 million and interest of 10.25% to Discovery Insure. The court found that Discovery did not have to honour the claim by Tshamunwe Masindi because part of the claim was fraudulent. SPECIFIED DISCOVERY POLICY Masindi took out the policy for specified […]

In February this year it was announced that Hellmann’s mayonnaise range would no longer be available for purchase in South Africa. VIRAL | ‘Where are they now?’: Springbok class of Rugby World Cup 1995 At the time, parent company Unilever offered ‘low consumer demand and high inflationary importing costs’ as reasons for the discontinuation. But there’s good news! Eagled-eyed […]