The latest figures from the Television Audience Measurement (TAM) by the Broadcasting Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) reveal that Scandal! is the third-most-watched soapie, followed by SABC1’s soapie Generations: The Legacy, and Skeem Saam is the second most-watched soapie after Uzalo. ALSO READ: ‘Skeem Saam’ dethrones ‘Generations’, second show in SA ‘SKEEM SAAM’ SCORES SECOND POSITION The May 2023 figures also […]

Kaizer Chiefs have made an enquiry over possible talks with Young Africans coach Nasreddine Nabi, according to a Phakaaathi report. Wimbledon 2023: When does action from SW19 start? KAIZER CHIEFS CONTINUE THE SEARCH? SABC Sport Sources in both South Africa and Tanzania believe Nabi is being considered for the top Chiefs job. “The position is not vacant, […]

Looking for a new fragrance? When shopping for perfume, you may come across confusing terms such as Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, cologne, and splash. But don’t worry. Here is what you need to know. ALSO READ: All natural! Five reasons to embrace your natural hair this winter EDT, EDP, COLOGNE, SPLASH: A GUIDE TO […]

The trial of the five men accused of killing Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has been postponed to 17 July 2023. The matter was scheduled to sit from Monday, 12 June to Thursday, 15 June and will no longer proceed as Presiding Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela was not available due to ill health ANOTHER DELAY IN […]

More than four years ago, African countries gave the ceremonial push to a deal to scrap internal trade barriers — a historic scheme that would create a continent-wide single market worth trillions of dollars. But African business leaders say cross-border trade remains entangled in customs duties, administrative hurdles and varying national regulations. Costs and delays […]

It’s still too early to tell what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in July 2023, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) doesn’t bode well for motorists in South Africa. ALSO READ | How much more to costs to fill your Porsche Cayenne in Gauteng compared to 2019 Below, the latest projections as received […]

Recently, AmaZulu boss Sandile Zungu revealed his club are set to release as many as 11 players as the club undergoes an overhaul, and it stands to reason that a club like Chiefs will be keeping a close eye on proceedings as they look to pounce on players who could be a good fit at […]

Winter getaways in the Free State are a special affair. With warm days and chilly nights, the area offers loads of picturesque spots, complete with soaring mountain ranges and sometimes even a bit of snow. Here are a few fantastic spots to consider… CLARENS, FREE STATE Golden Gate Highlands National Park in Clarens. Photo: redcharlie […]

Manchester City won the treble on Saturday night and it was a simple half time chat by Pep Guardiola that paved the way for the victory. “It’s so difficult to win it,” Guardiola told BT Sport after the nervy 1-0 win. GUARDIOLA INSPIRED HIS TEAM “They (his players) are really good. Be patient, I said […]

Despite having no qualifications, several South African celebrities have fast become global brands and multi-millionaires. No doubt,  fortune favours the bold. Education has been regarded as the key to success in recent years, but several celebrities have managed to defy the odds with illustrious careers to show for it. They have managed to excel and harness their […]

The North West province experienced a seismic-like event on Sunday, 11 June. The possible earthquake happened hours after a quake shook Gauteng with a magnitude of approximately 5.0. NORTH WEST PROVINCE RECORDS MAGNITUDE 3.3 MAGNITUDE SEISMIC EVENT Automated seismic data available on the Council for Geoscience website recorded the seismic event as having a magnitude of […]

Eskom issued a statement on Sunday, saying everything was above board in the procurement of the contract that cost the power utility just shy of R1.7 million a month. ESKOM SAID EVERYTHING WAS ABOVE BOARD WITH THE R500M SECURITY CONTRACT It was awarded to Fidelity Services for three months in 2022. ALSO READ: ‘Resignation of André […]

Nokuphiwa Mathithibala, Orlando Pirates star Thembinkosi Lorch’s ex-girlfriend, reportedly refused to leave his home in Midrand after the assault incident. According to Sunday World, the former couple had another disagreement, this time about the R140 000 loan she had loaned him. ALSO READ: Thembinkosi Lorch’s ex-girlfriend: Who is Nokuphiwa Mathithibala? LORCH AND MATHITHIBALA’S DISAGREEMENT OVER A LOAN […]

Makeup stains on clothes can be irritating and can ruin one’s look. They are several hacks to avoid makeup stains on your clothes, from wearing scarves to blotting. Despite not being 100 percent effective, these hacks can reduce makeup stains on clothes. Well, here are some makeup hacks to consider to avoid makeup stains on your clothes. […]

A tourist’s vlogging adventure about visiting a South African steakhouse has gone viral – but local social media users are far from impressed with the commentary. That’s because the man – a US citizen – brags about buying a “cheap” piece of meat from an award-winning restaurant. And for many South Africans, the comment was […]

Government recently reduced its vehicle license renewal fees. Since we reported on the story, our WhatsApp line has been inundated with other vehicle license renewal questions. Below are some helpful tips on vehicle license renewal fees. VEHICLE LICENSE RENEWAL Vehicle license renewal must take place every year or you’re liable for a late licensing penalty fee. In the […]

There are days when it’s hard to face work, even when you aren’t physically sick. Should you take a day off for your mental health? If you do, should you be honest about it when informing your manager? If you work for an organisation or in a team where you feel safe to discuss mental […]

South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai, the reigning Women’s British Open champion, fired her second consecutive six-under par 65 on Sunday to win the ShopRite LPGA Classic by one stroke. ALSO READ | 2023 US Open golf: Why so few South Africans? The 34-year-old from Johannesburg, who began the day three off the pace, finished 72 holes on 14-under 199 at Seaview in […]

Thembalethu Regional Court in George has sent a stern warning to taxi drivers and anyone who thinks of attacking a police official. This after it has sentenced a taxi driver to an effective 40 years in jail. ALSO READ: Over 40 children injured after overloaded taxi crashes into bakkie POLICE SHOOTOUT In August 2020, the suspect, […]

On Sunday, Percy Tau made history as he formed part of the title-winning Al Ahly team in the CAF Champions League after clinching a 3-2 aggregate win over Wydad Athletic Club. Tau became the first South African player to win two CAF Champions League titles, having done so with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016 before now repeating the […]

Dr Mmerika Ntshani, also known as Dr Pashy, said she was swindled out of millions by the convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester and her former celebrity doctor colleague Dr Nandipha Magudumana. BESTER, MAGUDUMANA DECEPTION In an interview with SABC News, Dr Pashy said the prospect of working with Oprah, the US media mogul, is how […]

Gerda Steyn’s record Comrades Marathon run on Sunday was arguably NOT the most impressive performance of the day. Steyn, the darling of South African ultra-distance running, smashed Frith van der Merwe’s 34-year-old ‘down’ record in Sunday’s Comrades Marathon. RESULT | Comrades Marathon: Gerda Steyn breaks Frith van der Merwe’s record Steyn posted a time of 5:44.54, breaking Van der Merwe’s long-standing […]

Investigative journalist outfit AmaBhungane has applied to court to urgently reconsider the “gagging order” curbing its reporting on the Moti Group based on “leaked” documents. AmaBhungane has applied to court to urgently reconsider a “gagging order” curbing its reporting on the Moti Group. It says the order, which was granted “in secret”, is a serious […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 11 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, 11 […]

If you’re planning to go in search of snow in South Africa this winter, here are seven spots where snow is known to make an appearance… In terms of climate, South Africa is known to be a mostly warm and temperate country, with lashings of sunshine and balmy breezes that only contribute to it’s reputation of being a favourite holiday […]