Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Springbok captain Siya, has revealed that his documentary ‘Rise: Siya Kolisi Story’ is a hit among Americans. Rachel Kolisi confirmed that the screening of the documentary was sold out at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, New York. Earlier in the week, Rachel Kolisi revealed, via her Instagram, that […]

A Durban woman was left speechless after the South African Post Office delivered her missing parcel 13 years later. Sanja Hanekom revealed on her Facebook account that she finally received the parcel she was expecting 13 years ago via the South African Post Office. ALSO READ | Post Office has failed to pay into employees’ retirement […]

Faf de Klerk’s South Africa-themed costume advert is not offensive or sexual in any way, according to the Advertising Regulatory Board. The South African Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that nothing is wrong with Springbok Faf de Klerk’s scantily clad television advert after two South Africans complained that it is inappropriate and distasteful. Four years […]

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has this morning handed down judgment in the matter between the DA and the Minister of Home Affairs regarding the devastating loss of SA citizenship to thousands of South Africans living abroad who unwittingly lost their citizenship when they applied for a second citizenship. And it’s GREAT NEWS for […]

Consumers are paying 11% more for their monthly car repayments. But the total interest cost is significantly higher than that. In a little more than 18 months, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has hiked interest rates by 475 basis points. Since November 2021, 10 increases have pushed the prime lending rate from 7% to it’s current 11.75%. […]

The UK joins the growing list of countries that have implemented an entry fee for visa-free visitors entering its borders. This will not affect nations like South Africa – which are not visa-exempt for the United Kingdom. Travellers from countries with passports that are visa exempt will need to factor in the additional costs and […]

With hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 13 June, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. NATIONAL LOTTERY: Register for your free online account HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! But to win, you need to play – and here’s HOW. ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 […]

A 48-year-old police Captain appeared in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 8 June, after he was arrested for alleged theft. BREACH OF TRUST: POLICE CAPTAIN ACCUSED OF MISUSING STATE RESOURCES Captain Baile Mokgoro, who is stationed in Vryburg, North West, allegedly filled up a State vehicle at a fuel station in the Vryburg CBD. […]

South Africa, which is battling a scourge of cigarette trafficking, on Monday 12th June, 2023 began incinerating 20 million illicit cigarettes smuggled into the country through its border with neighbouring Zimbabwe. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) said that the contra band of 20 million cigarettes, valued at more than $2.3 million, and smuggled into […]

It has been no secret that Kaizer Chiefs have been looking to sign a midfielder to boost their squad going into the next season, with their net being cast wide. READ | NEW INFORMATION EMERGES ON KATLEGO OTLADISA’S MOVE TO ORLANDO PIRATES In previous weeks, Chiefs were linked to the signing of Congolese midfielder Fabrice Ngoma, as well […]

In blockbuster news confirmed by the Sharks on Tuesday, the Durban-based side confirmed that they had welcomed Aphiwe Dyantyi to the Shark Tank just a few weeks before his four-year ban for doping comes to an end. “More than anything, I’m just excited to be back,” he commented. “I just trust that everyone is as […]

A report released by the South African government paints a grim picture of the country’s water resources and water infrastructure as well as the overall quality of its drinking water. The Blue Drop Watch Report – an interim report because it only assessed a sample of the facilities across the country – focused on the […]

Ten climate activists, dressed in suits and ties, managed to disrupt Standard Bank’s Annual General Meeting on Monday morning. The group were among about 200 people who gathered outside the head office in Rosebank Johannesburg, demanding that Standard Bank stop investing in fossil fuels. Ten climate activists disrupted Standard Bank’s Annual General Meeting on Monday […]

Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, has batted away suggestions that South Africa may be hit with international sanctions due to its non-aligned stance regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Magwenya was addressing the media at the Union Buildings on Monday. Government has repeatedly described its stance as one supporting the emergence of peace between the two countries through […]

Climate change is not just a buzzword or a topic for political debates. It is a real and pressing issue that affects every aspect of our lives. The effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, from rising sea levels to heatwaves, droughts, floods, loss of biodiversity, food insecurity and more. In Nigeria, climate […]

SKYNESTS GET A PRICE TAG Remember Air New Zealand’s ‘Skynests’? The new offering from Air New Zealand that will allow economy class passengers way more comfort on long-haul flights in the form of bunk beds and couches will soon hit the market next year. Now, the airline has revealed how much passengers will have to […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 12 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 Monday, 12 […]

Kenya’s President William Ruto recently nominated a new national intelligence chief. Breaking with tradition, the president picked a career intelligence officer, Noordin Haji. But what is national intelligence and what work does it do, particularly in Kenya? Since 1999, the country’s spy chiefs have been picked from the military. Haji was previously the director of […]

The African National Congress (ANC) National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) confirmed former Secretary-General Ace Magashule’s expulsion from the political party on Monday, 12 June. READ: Ace Magashule is on the brink of expulsion from the ANC MAGASHULE EXPELLED FROM ANC Magashule was found guilty of bringing the party into disrepute after he attempted to suspend President Cyril Ramaphosa […]

The divorce battle between rapper Emtee – real name Mthembeni Ndevu – and his estranged wife, Nicole Kendall Chinsamy, has turned uglier. NICOLE CHINSAMY ACCUSES EMTEE OF BEING A DRUGGIE In a police statement she filed at the Midrand Police Station in Johannesburg, the mother-of-three accused the father of her kids of being a drug […]

Some footballers refuse to compromise. The newest example is Mandla Masango of Kaizer Chiefs fame. ALSO READ: Pirates legend – ‘I think I will go back there’ ALSO READ: ‘AmaZulu offered me money than Pirates’ – Shongwe FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS WINGER MANDLA MASANGO KEEPS HIS PRINCIPLES Having last played from Renders in Denmark in 2018, the 33-year-old […]

Mariah Carey’s Lambs had the time of their lives at Los Angeles Pride this past Saturday. Yes, Songbird Supreme made a show-stopping appearance at LA Pride. MARIAH CAREY ANNOUNCES HER PRIDE PLANS On Wednesday last week, the elusive chanteuse took to her Instagram to share her excitement over her impending performance. In a clip wearing a […]

A Miss SA Top finalist Levern José has courted controversy after being accused of being a former high school. The accusations were made on Twitter by several women who shared their experiences. José – of the Northern Cape – was announced as a finalist in an announcement last week. However, the pageant has opted to […]

The illegal migration bill passed through the House of Commons earlier this year, but is being fiercely contested in the House of Lords. The bill is currently at the committee stage which allows the members to scrutinise the text and make amendments. With only five days scheduled for this process, the debate continued overnight on […]

Tina Joemat-Pettersson reportedly met with the Investigating Directorate (ID) to finalise an affidavit for the R280-million Estina dairy farm case just two days before her death. JOEMAT-PETTERSON REPORTEDLY GAVE A STATEMENT JUST TWO DAYS BEFORE HER DEATH According to a report by News24, she was minister of agriculture at the time when the Gupta-linked company scored […]