At the edge of an oasis almost engulfed by the dunes, where the rare caravan still passes, is a desert landscape punctured by holes. The salt pans of Kalala, near Bilma in northeastern Niger, were once an essential stop for traders with their swaying lines of camels. Salt digging, carried on from generation to generation, […]

It’s been almost a year since news broke of Springboks player Elton Jantjies’ alleged affair with team dietician Zeenat Simjee. And it seems that the player and his wife, Iva Ristic are moving on from the scandal. Iva – who revealed plans to divorce her rugby player spouse late last year – has been spotted […]

City of Cape Town departments evacuated learners and residents from a school in Faure. Updates about the weather impacts of the heavy overnight and morning rain continue to roll in. READ: Cape Town storm: Burst river banks, substation damage, and an evacuation [WATCH] CAPE TOWN DEPARTMENTS ACT SWIFTLY TO ENSURE SAFETY OF LEARNERS AND RESIDENTS Learners and […]

Despite being cleared of alleged sexual harassment, Tawana Kupe has resigned as the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Pretoria and will leave office at the end of July. SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS AGAINST KUPE ALSO READ: Unisa VC’s lifestyle: R1.9 million car, R285k curtains, R600k floor In October last year, University publication PDBY reported that […]

FAQS: CHANGE OWNERSHIP OF A VEHICLE As much as we’d like it to be, buying or selling a vehicle isn’t as simple as a handshake and an exchange of money. The paperwork needs to be order or you could face some unpleasant surprises a few months down the line. First things first, there’s a strict […]

South African businessman Vivian Reddy remains at the top of trends — despite maintaining a cool and barely there social media presence. While Reddy rarely engages online, his business moves always make a statement. The Edison Group founder recently unveiled the R1.3 billion Oceans Mall in Umhlanga Durban which includes the Platinum Walk and its […]

Kaizer Chiefs’ new team and squad rebuilding is continuing ahead of next term. Mduduzi Mdantsane has followed the arrivals of Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Given Msimango. ALSO READ: Five new names linked with Chiefs KAIZER CHIEFS STARTING LINE-UP WITH NEW SIGNINGS Considering the value and cost of signing new players, whether free agents or not, we will […]

Foetal alcohol syndrome is a lifelong condition caused by exposing an unborn baby to alcohol. It’s a pattern of mental, physical and behavioural symptoms seen in some people whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy. Not all prenatal alcohol exposure results in the syndrome; it is the most severe form of a range of effects called […]

FOREIGNERS GET DEPORTED FROM BALI Tourists have been getting the boot from Bali all year-long, Travel News says, after they were caught behaving badly, disrespecting local culture and religion, overstaying visas and violating visa rules. From January to May 2023 over 130 international tourists were deported from the island because of misconduct ranging from illegal cryptocurrency trading, […]

It’s been a while since Kaizer Chiefs celebrated success. It is therefore no surprise to see the club all over the news as we approach the next transfer window in July. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ KAIZER CHIEFS […]

Looking for some good movies to stream this June? Showmax has got you covered with a fantastic lineup of films that will keep you entertained. From suspenseful mysteries to epic adventures, here are the top movies you shouldn’t miss on the streaming service this month. NOPE | STREAM FROM THURSDAY, 22 JUNE  From the brilliant mind of […]

The National Assembly passed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on Tuesday. But how will this benefit South Africans? HERE IS MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONTROVERSIAL NATIONAL HEALTH BILL According to the Parliament, the objective of the NHI Bill is to provide universal access to quality health care for all South Africans, as enshrined in the […]

The White House said Tuesday it shared concerns over South Africa’s relationship with Russia after lawmakers called for the longtime US partner’s expulsion from a major trade pact. Four senior members of the US Congress across party lines asked whether South Africa should remain in the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, which offers duty-free […]

Watch as the much-anticipated annual Sardine Run attracts hundreds of people to beaches in the Amanzimtoti area. Hundreds of people are flocking to the beaches in the Amanzimtoti area as sardine fever hits KwaZulu-Natal. WATCH AS THE SARDINE FEVER HITS KWAZULU-NATAL According to a report by the SouthCoast Sun, boats have been launching at Amanzimtoti Main Beach on […]

The Department of Transport earlier this year said it aims to roll out new digital driving licence cards in South Africa this financial year as it pushes towards greater virtualisation and automation of the Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA). ALSO READ: Two BIG changes coming to WhatsApp that you should know of HERE ARE THE SIX BIG […]

Here’s why the true cost of car ownership is 50% more than it was two years ago. Following on from our story on recent vehicle repayment increases due to inflation we thought we’d look a little deeper at the true cost of car ownership. A 475 basis-point increase since November 2021 has pushed the prime lending […]

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola has defended his department’s bid to have the Gupta brothers expedited from the United Arab Emirates and accused opposition parties of cheap politicking. Lamola was responding during a debate in the National Assembly, as opposition parties accused the department of bungling the extradition process. ALSO READ: South Africa and […]

UK TO INTRODUCE ‘ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION’ SYSTEM 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 Authorisation (ETA) system will come into effect and essentially requires all visa-waivering countries to pay a fee before travel is permitted. […]

After opening up about American TV host and her ex-boyfriend Nick Cannon on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, Jessica White penned a personal message to the father of 12 via a since-deleted Instagram post as reported by Entertainment Tonight. ALSO READ: Bre Tiesi was ‘upset’ to find out about Cannon’s ‘surprise’ 9th baby JESSICA WHITE SHARES PERSONAL MESSAGE […]

The Springboks surprised a few by calling up Jean Kleyn for their Rugby Championship squad leaving some wondering how this was possible. Kleyn was a big star for Munster in their United Rugby Championship campaign and had some in Ireland calling for his return to the national team squad. ALSO READ: Springboks legends set to be […]

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has urged South Africans to contact them before accepting overseas job offers after a young woman from Limpopo fell victim to a teaching job scam in Thailand. DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela sounded the alarm as he responded to a tweet from a community leader asking for donations […]

Orlando Pirates have already made three signings ahead of the new season, but it is no secret that they’re still chasing a striker. READ | DETAILS OF ORLANDO PIRATES OFFER TO ANDILE JALI REVEALED! So far, it is understood that Pirates have signed the trio of Melusi Buthelezi, Siphelo Beloni and now Katlego Otladisa, but a goal scorer remains elusive on […]

After heavy rain overnight and on Wednesday morning, 14 June, many roads in Cape Town were flooded, the City’s Disaster Management confirmed. There are also reports of a mudslide. READ: Disaster Risk Management readies response as Cape Town faces torrential rain and strong winds CAPE TOWN AUTHORITIES ASSESSING DAMAGE AND EXTENT OF WEATHER IMPACT City Departments are assessing […]

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will jet to China in the coming weeks to strike a deal that would provide South African installers with reliable access to solar panels. RAMOKGOPA’S VISIT AIMS TO ENSURE RELIABLE SUPPLY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN INSTALLERS According to Bloomberg, South Africa only has two major solar panel manufacturers and they have already committed […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following ongoing heavy rainfall. NEED A LONG WEEKEND | The next public holiday in South Africa is THIS WEEK The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively UP on a similar […]