The DA-run City of Cape Town is making great progress towards the completion of a new 132 kV electrical switching station at Morgen Gronde. CITY OF CAPE TOWN INVESTS ON ITS RESIDENTS The new R145 million electricity switching station is expected to upgrade the currently constrained networks surrounding Bellville and Oakdale. It is expected to be completed […]

Former Cabinet Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has passed away, her party the African National Congress (ANC) confirmed. The news broke this evening, Monday, 5 June of the former agriculture and energy minister and ANC national executive committee member’s passing. Tina Joemat-Pettersson died at the age of 59. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved […]

Cape Town’s third most wanted motorist was arrested last week. He had 169 double warrants in his name worth just under R160 000. Another one of the Traffic Service’s top 100 motorists with outstanding warrants was arrested weeks before. READ: Flu season: These are the most commonly detected strains in 2023 – NICD CAPE TOWN’S THIRD MOST WANTED MOTORIST […]

Arthur Kaplan liquidator Laila Motala was assaulted and had a gun held in her face in Sandton City by well-known businessman Hoosein Mohammed in the presence of security and staff. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Nandipha Magudumana’s arrest challenge dismissed LIQUIDATOR ASSAULTED AND ALMOST MURDERED ON DUTY Mohammed was the previous CEO of the company (Arthur Kaplan). The […]

Youth Month The search for great-tasting artisan cheese and healthy, non-processed food is growing in South Africa and Mahlatse Mailula (32) is among local food manufacturers who are meeting the demand. ALSO READ: State-Leased farm gets revived by award-winning entrepreneur Artisan cheese is made primarily by hand, it includes the traditional methods of cheesemaking. Based […]

The latest viral video is taking the internet by storm and for different reasons. We select the scariest, most entertaining, heartwarming, unique and cringeworthy videos trending on the internet. Today’s Viral Video: A shark seeks human help to save a stricken turtle. ALSO READ: Scary clip of leopard strutting through lodge with little fear for humans […]

A new lifehack every day of the week – don’t miss it! WATCH | WATCH – Flying above the clouds in Turkey The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally, one click away. What is a […]

Nandipha Magudumana has lost her bid for freedom. Free State High Court Judge Philip Loubser, in his ruling on Monday, found that she had consented to her removal by South African Home Affairs officials from Tanzania because she wanted to return home “to be with her children”. “At the very least she had willingly acquiesced […]

Suited executives with money bulging from their pockets poured oil over an iceberg in Kalk Bay on Monday while holding signs stating “profit before planet”, and “finders keepers”. A sign on the iceberg read: “Antarctica for peace and science”. The executives and the model iceberg were part of a performance by activist group Extinction Rebellion […]

Cash-strapped consumers will experience some relief at the pumps this week when the price of all grades of petrol and diesel decreases. The price of paraffin will also decrease, with an increase in the price of gas. Fuel price adjustments as announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) are as follows: Both […]

The Springboks unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SAPEOPLE WEBSITE The SAPeople website takes a look at what has happened to the heroic starting Springbok XV that memorable day at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, continuing with outside centre Japie Mulder. READ […]

The ownership battle of DJ Sumbody’s business empire continues after his live-in girlfriend of 13 years, Tlotlisang Moloi, demanded a share of his business from controversial business partner Kagiso Setsetse. A source to Sunday World has it that Moloi’s legal team sent a letter to Setsetse wanting to claim a share of the estate. ALSO READ: DJ Sumbody’s […]

The DA says it will continue to lobby for an increase in rural safety so that farmers and farm workers enjoy protection. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a prominent businesswoman and a family member at a hotel in Limpopo. MANHUNT LAUNCHED AFTER LIMPOPO BUSINESSOWAN MURDER The brutal attack occurred at a hotel […]

The rainfall forecast predicts a break from the rain on Monday and Tuesday. However, a cold front is set to make landfall on Wednesday. The South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) rainfall forecast for the week shed light on the expected weather conditions for the country. Another cold front is expected to make landfall in the west […]

YouTuber and critical thinker Penuel the Black Pen has gone public with his Top 20 Best Hip-hop tracks of all time produced by South African artists. THE BEST TOP 20 SA HIP-HIP TRACKS BY THE YOU TUBER Penuel, who recently had a thought-provoking sit down with Dr Umar Ifatunde, previously known by his last name Johnson, put out the list […]

Bloemfontein becoming a hot destination for abalone, as two major arrests worth over a million were headed to the City of Roses. This past weekend, police have seized large quantities of abalone in the Eastern Cape and Free State with both consignments allegedly heading to Bloemfontein. In the latest arrest, a 46-year-old suspect was apprehended and […]

The National Assembly recently approved the South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language in the country. Until now, the South African Constitution provided for 11 official languages, which include Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa and isiZulu. ALSO READ: Parliament passes bill to make sign language SA’s official language The […]

When a state-leased family farm lay fallow after its subsistence farmer patriarch passed on, the entrepreneurial spirit of his daughter-in-law kicked-in, and she worked hard to revive it. Today, the initiative is thriving, even earning accolades from the country’s head of state. ALSO READ: WATCH: Former ANC MP jailed for cows theft [VIDEO] The director of […]

Food contamination including snacks is at a high rate in Nigeria as millions cases of diarrhoea and thousands of deaths have been reported. Food safety is a concern for Nigerians after increasing reports of food-borne illnesses in recent years. According to the Consumer Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Initiative (CAFSANI), consumption of unsafe food […]

One of the investigators in the Thabo Bester escape case has died. He was also the head of Organised Crime in the Free State. One of the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigators in the Thabo Bester escape case died, the police confirmed on Monday, 5 June. According to reports, the suspected cause of death is […]

South Africa’s gross gaming revenue exceeded R34 billion in FY 2021/22, and based on the amazing performance of some of the greatest industry players in the country, the number is getting even higher as we speak. Also, the latest data provided by the National Gambling Board shows that the gross gambling revenue experienced a 48% […]

One major challenge is the worsening power cuts, which heavily impact the energy-dependent agricultural sector. 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 […]

Dr Nandipha Magudumana filed an urgent application in the High Court earlier this month, calling for her to be released from custody. ALSO READ: WATCH: Thabo Bester and Nandipha’s matter postponed to June COURT DISMISSES NANDIPHA MAGUDUMANA’S ARREST CHALLENGE This morning, the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein dismissed Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s urgent application with costs. Judge Phillip […]

‘Thor’ Vermeulen will fight tooth and nail to fend off contenders for his No 8 Springbok throne. No 8 Duane Vermeulen says he will fight for retain his place in the Springboks squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Vermeulen is one of […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 5 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, 5 […]