A new longitudinal study has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has created conditions that pose a threat to children’s healthy development. The COVID-19 pandemic created conditions that threatened children’s healthy development. Scientists and physicians raised concerns early in the pandemic, pointing out that increased parental stress, COVID infections, reduced interactions with other babies and adults […]

The City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor, Alderman Eddie Andrews, has been elected as the chairperson of the City’s Naming Committee. The City of Cape Town’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews, has been elected as the chairperson of the City’s Naming Committee. ALSO READ | Cape Town’s solar […]

Lloyd Harris, South Africa’s lone representative in the men’s singles at the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros, was knocked out in the first round on Tuesday. ALSO READ: What inspires Andy Murray to keep going on the ATP Tour? Harris went down in straight sets 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/0), 6-1 against German 22nd seed Alexander Zverev. It was the […]

Renowned author, journalist and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser died on Tuesday, 30 May. He was 45 years old. McKaiser’s manager, Jackie Strydom, confirmed his death on Tuesday. She told TimesLive, to which the deceased was a regular contributor in recent times, that Eusebius suffered a suspected epileptic seizure. Eusebius’s alma mater Rhodes University said he was born […]

Makhadzi has hit back at claims that she owes money to producer and DJ Rabs Vhafuwi. This comes after the 26-year-old South African singer allegedly postponed an event after she performed two songs. Rabs shared screenshots of a private conversation with the musician on his social platforms where they discussed Makhadzi settling a payment of […]

South African rapper K.O says he is determined to gain international status in the music industry. The 42-year-old wants to emulate the success of Black Coffee by winning a Grammy. According to TimesLIVE, the singer said rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars at the 2011 BET Awards in Los Angeles was a memory he will forever […]

Legendary former Springbok wing Bryan Habana has shared insights into life after rugby and whether he has any plans to coach one day. Since retiring from rugby in 2018, Habana has successfully moved into the business world and taken up various ambassadorial roles, while also setting up companies like MatchKit and Paymenow. ALSO READ: Springbok wing […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) released the fourth quarter crime statistics of the 2022/2023 financial year on Tuesday, 30 May. The statistics were recorded between January and March 2023. MURDER RATE INCREASES BY 3.4% The South African murder rate increased by 3.4% between January and March 2023, said Minister of Police, Bheki Cele. “This […]

Radio presenter and TV personality Maritjie Bothma, aka Intombi Yomzulu, passed away on Monday, 29 May after a short illness. ALSO READ: RIP: ‘Godfather of Poker’ Doyle Brunson dies MARITJIE BOTHMA DIES Zimoja reported that the radio station Sauma HD Radio, where Maritjie Bothma worked, confirmed her death in a statement. “It is with sadness to announce […]

Royal AM chairperson Andile Mpisane loves flashy cars. We take look at his five coolest cars including a Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 and a Dodge Ram. The 21-year-old part-time footballer regularly shows off his fleet of luxury cars on social media, and we’re here to check out what Mpisane has in his garage. Shauwn Mkhize’s son […]

Kaizer Chiefs chances of signing Pitso Mosimane have just increased after his wife and agent dropped these HUGE hints. MUST READ – KAIZER CHIEFS: AMAKHOSI LEGEND LINKED WITH SHOCK MOVE TO PSL RIVALS! – REPORT Mosimane is set to leave Al Ahli and he is ready for his next project. Furthermore, the project that he is […]

“Criminality will be persuade irrespective of the duration in which it happened in order for justice to prevail”- Brigadier Prince Mashimbye. The Hawks have arrested former Northern Cape Transport, Roads and Public Works MEC on charges of fraud and will be making a brief appearance at the Kimberly Magistrates court. The suspect revealed by the […]

Most people dream of owning a beach house, but this Llandudno property is almost unreal. It sits on the Sandy Bay rocks with perfect 180-degree views of the ocean. Check it out! ALSO READ: Would you pay R238 million for this Cape Town home? R85 MILLION WILL GET YOU A BEACH HOUSE STRAIGHT OUT OF THE […]

How average speed cameras work and where they are used for speed enforcement on South African roads. Average Speed Over Distance (ASOD) cameras are increasing in popularity as a method of speed enforcement, and they have a proven record of reducing vehicle accidents in the areas they have been implemented. However, ASOD cameras are relatively […]

It is going to cost as much as R15 million to replace the DHL Stadium turf, the home of the Stormers, ahead of the next season. It is going to cost as much as R15 million to replace the DHL Stadium turf, the home of the Stormers, ahead of the next season. One of the […]

The Reserve Bank has warned of dire consequences should the country face censure due to its stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has warned of risks to South Africa’s financial stability due to capital outflows and the possibility of sanctions following a U.S. diplomat’s accusation of supplying weapons to […]

South Africans are among the heaviest drinkers in the world. The country has the highest per capita rate of alcohol consumption in Africa. Excessive drinking is especially widespread in the Western Cape. Research estimates that per capita alcohol consumption in the province is between 30% and 40% higher than the national consumption. Alcohol use contributes […]

South Africa has experienced many challenges in relation to migration and xenophobia. We are marking Africa Day by bringing together a diversity of women who live in Cape Town to speak about their commonalities as African women and to share their experiences. This is how the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), Tusimame Wanawake, and […]

A decision was handed down on Monday in the bail hearing for five of the eight accused in the Thabo Bester saga. Prison wardens Senohe Matsoara, Motenyani Masukela and Tieho Makhotsa, and CCTV technician Teboho Lipholo were denied bail. Former prison warden Nastassja Jansen was granted R10,000 bail. Four former prison employees accused of helping […]

Will a safety app help draw more visitors to South African shores? Find out more about the Tourism Department’s app for tourists. The Department of Tourism, together with various stakeholders, is planning to launch a safety app for tourists. This comes after some tourists have been subjected to various forms of crime, and some even murdered. […]

Animal welfare organisations are celebrating the National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) decision to include animal welfare in its call for applications for funding in 2023/24. The National Lotteries Commission has reintroduced animal welfare funding in its call for applications for 2023/24 after it withdrew funding for 2022/23. Animal welfare organisations are celebrating the reintroduction of lotteries […]

Helping one another in a time of crisis is perhaps one of the world’s most widely understood languages. In April, the South African Police Service’s K9 search and rescue team was honoured for their courageous work, following a deadly earthquake that rocked Türkiye and neighbouring Syria. The world responded to the disaster by sending rescue […]

Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of their title. Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of their title, the French club announced on Monday. ALSO READ | SPRINGBOKS: RASSIE INTENDS TO DEPLOY TWO BOK TEAMS “Rugby […]

The forced return of African migrants from the European Union causes tension across Africa and in European member states. The forced return of migrants from the European Union (EU) to their countries of origin continues to be a source of major tension in African countries as well as EU member states. The result has been […]

With over R250billion bailout from National Treasury, Eskom is unable to fund the project themselves and working on finding funds. As the country suffers from continued blackouts, the National Energy Regulator has approved Eskom’s plan to build a 3000 megawatt gas power plant in Richards Bay. The Power plant which Eskom plans to join the […]