South Africa is in the middle of a severe electricity crisis, with enforced power cuts that have worsened every year. Electricity is sometimes unavailable for 10 hours a day. The shortfall is the consequence of frequent breakdowns at its ageing coal power plants, which constitute 74% of the country’s generating capacity. In theory, improving the […]

UN war crimes judges ruled that ageing Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga is unfit to stand trial but should still go through a stripped-down legal process, in a decision announced Wednesday. Kabuga, who is 88 according to officials but claims to be 90, is a former tycoon accused of setting up a hate broadcaster that fuelled the […]

The City of Cape Town has denied liability for any damages suffered by Bulelani Qolani who was dragged naked from his shack during demolitions by the anti-land invasion squad in Khayelitsha during lockdown in July 2020. Bulelani Qolani is seeking R1.4-million from the City of Cape Town for being dragged naked from his shack during […]

Contamination of food and water is a global public health concern – researchers are studying how it causes cancer. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth’s crust. Exposure to arsenic, often through contaminated food and water, is associated with various negative health effects, including cancer. Arsenic exposure is a global public health […]

A primary school in the Eastern Cape is struggling to put food on the plates of learners with the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) current budget allocation of just R3.05 per child. The principal of an Eastern Cape primary school says she spends a significant amount of her time just sourcing food to feed learners. […]

UCT Online High School ensures that my child has access to top-quality educators, who are responsive and supportive whenever they are needed. As a parent of a learner at UCT Online High School in South Africa, we naturally approached this new mode of learning with caution. At the time of investigating high school options for […]

The ongoing energy crisis in South Africa is affecting every corner of the economy, raising the cost of operating and ultimately petrol prices for consumers. ALSO READ: Fuel price update: June petrol and diesel prices PROFIT GOES DOWN WITH LOAD SHEDDING Load shedding has led to certain petrol stations not being able to afford to […]

Thulani Hlatshwayo has expressed his gratitude to coach Gavin Hunt for reviving his career at SuperSport United this season. BREAKING | Orlando Pirates star Lorch found guilty of assault! The 33-year-old defender was released by Orlando Pirates where he spent a frustrating few years following his switch from Bidvest Wits. THULANI HLATSHWAYO NAMED SUPERSPORT UNITED’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR He joined Matsatsantsa at […]

Today’s video: A whale swallowed two people on a kayak. These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. ALSO READ: Here’s why some petrol stations can’t stay open 24/7 anymore VIDEO: A WHALE SWALLOWS A KAYAK WITH TWO PEOPLE ON IT Yoooo a whale […]

South Africa’s agriculture has had great consecutive seasons since 2019/20. The sector’s gross value added grew by 14.9% in 2020, 8.8% in 2021 and modestly by 0.3% in 2022. This was primarily supported by favourable weather conditions. The current season is also likely to deliver solid growth for the sector, with variation across sub-sectors. We […]

Any parent who has watched a child learning to read knows that it is a journey. Various skills and processes must come together and build “brick by brick” before a child can read a text and answer questions about it. A child needs at least two kinds of skills before they can comprehend what they’re […]

World Food Safety Day which is commemorated annually on 7 June –  throws the spotlight on food safety awareness and the steps required to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and illnesses. Food safety refers to handling, preparing, transporting and storing of foodstuffs in a way that best reduces the risk of persons becoming sick […]

As reported by The South African website, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has confirmed the official fuel price adjustments for June 2023. ALSO READ | Rugby World Cup 1995: Where are they now – Japie Mulder The changes came into effect from midnight on Tuesday, 6 June. The petrol price will decrease by 71 cents per litre, while diesel will drop […]

For the first time in approximately 150 years, lions are once again roaming the spectacular rolling valleys and bushveld of Babanango Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal. In this historic move, two male lions have been reintroduced into this 20,000 hectare game reserve, as part of the reserve’s ambitious and successful rewilding journey. WATCH the exciting capture […]

Mamelodi Sundowns swept to the DStv Premiership crown in the season just finished under the tutelage of manager Rulani Mokwena. Now, the young boss is looking for an assistant. Take note, Kaizer Chiefs boss Arthur Zwane. SUNDOWNS BOSS RULANI MOKWENA NEEDS HELP On his official Twitter account, Mr Mokwena has posted this ‘job application’ looking […]

Sorisha Naidoo and her billionaire husband Vivian Reddy are one of South Africa’s biggest couples. The pair’s lavish lifestyle remains the envy of most locals who enjoy watching Sorisha frolic in designer clothes and take helicopter rides to exotic locations with her co-star’s on the Real Housewives of Durban. While her Chanel bags and over-the-top […]

The sister of former Banyana Banyana captain Khabo Zitha has been burnt beyond recognition by her boyfriend. The incident reportedly occurred during a load shedding bout over the weekend. The woman – Lindiwe, who was doused with petrol and then set alight – is currently on life support at a Gauteng hospital, reports TshisaLive. SOCCER STAR’S […]

It looks like a kangaroo technique could teach how to take care of newborn babies at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital maternity ward… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Recently, nurses in the maternity ward at Mahikeng Hospital allegedly placed newborn babies in cardboard boxes. In contrast to that, at Netcare Linkwood Hospital newborn babies enjoy life through a […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. Here is a list of the 10 richest people in the world today. ALSO READ: Rand Report: Rand finds stability as US debt deal concludes The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. South African-born Elon Musk is […]

From Hitler: The Lost Tapes Of The Third Reich to Lawless Island, here’s what to expect on National Geographic and National Geographic Wild this June. ALSO READ: ‘Manifest’ to ‘Extraction 2’: What to expect on Netflix in June WHAT TO EXPECT ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC THIS JUNE Lawless Island season six. Mondays at 19:00 from 26 June. On a remote Alaskan Island, 65 […]

Leonard Ramatlakane reportedly used the entity’s Cape Town property meant for company executives to house his family since December. The Department of Transport has announced that it has relieved Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa(PRASA) board member and Chairperson Leonard Ramatlakane of his duties. LUXURY LIVING The decision comes after an investigation revealed that Ramatlakane […]

The South African rand has been spiraling lately, recording all-time lows against major currencies. More in this weekly rand report. The South African rand has been spiraling lately, recording all-time lows against major currencies. Confidence in South Africa is plummeting, with political problems taking center stage and conveniently diverting attention from the ever-present load shedding […]

The DA alleges that foreign mothers-to-be are being belittled and forced to pay bribes for access to birthing facilities and assistance. The DA says it will be requesting an investigation into the alleged abuse of pregnant migrants at a government hospital in Gauteng. DA TO APPROACH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND HEALTH OMBUD In a statement, […]

Chippa United have officially re-appointed Morgan Mammila as their ‘new’ head coach ahead of the start of the 2023-24 PSL season. Chippa United have officially re-appointed Morgan Mammila as their ‘new’ head coach ahead of the start of the 2023-24 PSL season. Mammila returns to the club he left a few months ago after being sacked, and […]

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali is set for a sensational return to Orlando Pirates if local media reports are to be believed. READ | ORLANDO PIRATES PART WAYS WITH LONG-SERVING COACH According to a source known to FARPost, Pirates stand a good chance to sign Jali who spent four years with them between 2009 and 2013. Jali is currently a free agent […]