South Africans are among the heaviest drinkers in the world. The country has the highest per capita rate of alcohol consumption in Africa. Excessive drinking is especially widespread in the Western Cape. Research estimates that per capita alcohol consumption in the province is between 30% and 40% higher than the national consumption. Alcohol use contributes […]

South Africa has experienced many challenges in relation to migration and xenophobia. We are marking Africa Day by bringing together a diversity of women who live in Cape Town to speak about their commonalities as African women and to share their experiences. This is how the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), Tusimame Wanawake, and […]

A decision was handed down on Monday in the bail hearing for five of the eight accused in the Thabo Bester saga. Prison wardens Senohe Matsoara, Motenyani Masukela and Tieho Makhotsa, and CCTV technician Teboho Lipholo were denied bail. Former prison warden Nastassja Jansen was granted R10,000 bail. Four former prison employees accused of helping […]

Will a safety app help draw more visitors to South African shores? Find out more about the Tourism Department’s app for tourists. The Department of Tourism, together with various stakeholders, is planning to launch a safety app for tourists. This comes after some tourists have been subjected to various forms of crime, and some even murdered. […]

Animal welfare organisations are celebrating the National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) decision to include animal welfare in its call for applications for funding in 2023/24. The National Lotteries Commission has reintroduced animal welfare funding in its call for applications for 2023/24 after it withdrew funding for 2022/23. Animal welfare organisations are celebrating the reintroduction of lotteries […]

Helping one another in a time of crisis is perhaps one of the world’s most widely understood languages. In April, the South African Police Service’s K9 search and rescue team was honoured for their courageous work, following a deadly earthquake that rocked Türkiye and neighbouring Syria. The world responded to the disaster by sending rescue […]

Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of their title. Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe has left Toulon three months before South Africa begin the defence of their title, the French club announced on Monday. ALSO READ | SPRINGBOKS: RASSIE INTENDS TO DEPLOY TWO BOK TEAMS “Rugby […]

The forced return of African migrants from the European Union causes tension across Africa and in European member states. The forced return of migrants from the European Union (EU) to their countries of origin continues to be a source of major tension in African countries as well as EU member states. The result has been […]

With over R250billion bailout from National Treasury, Eskom is unable to fund the project themselves and working on finding funds. As the country suffers from continued blackouts, the National Energy Regulator has approved Eskom’s plan to build a 3000 megawatt gas power plant in Richards Bay. The Power plant which Eskom plans to join the […]

Solidarity emphasised the importance of selecting a CEO who will prioritise Eskom’s best interests and resist political interference. Afriforum-linked trade union Solidarity threw its weight behind one of the individuals on Eskom’s Chief Executive Officer shortlist. At least three names on the list have become public knowledge through media reports. READ: REVEALED – here’s who is […]

South African expat Musa Motha has danced his way into the hearts of Britain… and raised the flag for South Africa on the Britain’s Got Talent stage. Judge Simon Cowell said he had NEVER seen the audience react in such a huge way before. Every single person – including the judges – was on their […]

Rassie Erasmus has plans to play TWO different Springbok sides in this years Rugby Championship. Could this be another masterstroke move? Rassie Erasmus has plans to play TWO different Springbok sides in this years Rugby Championship. Could this be another masterstroke move? MUST READ: THREE SURPRISE CANDIDATES FOR SPRINGBOKS CAPTAINCY The Springboks could use a split-squad […]

Sex workers and human rights advocates urges the decriminalisation of sex work. Parliament is yet to adopt the Bill. On 30 November 2022, Cabinet at last approved a draft statute to abolish criminal penalties for sex work (Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill). The Bill scraps the crime of buying and selling […]

The kids are home for the school holidays and looking for fun ways to pass time. Why not spend it boosting their energy and focus? It’s the March school holidays and the perfect time to help boost your child’s energy and concentration levels to ensure that they go back to school ready to tackle their […]

The demand for English education in Asia has opened up opportunities for SA teachers, who are easily understood for their clear accents. The demand for English education in Asia has opened up numerous opportunities for South African teachers, who are recognized for their clear and easily understood accents. In this article, we will explore six […]

We take a look at seven new cars South Africans can opt for that cost less than R200 000. With the recent announcement of another interest hike of 50 basis points, household debt has increased again. For consumers the interest rate hike is another blow for those borrowing money from institutions. Vehicle finance is mandatory […]

News of a Kia bakkie on the horizon in the next two years shouldn’t surprise anyone who understands the automotive landscape right now. As automotive manufacturing wallows somewhere between a shift to electrification and compact crossovers as the cure-all for future mobility, more carmakers have identified pick-up trucks – or bakkies to use the correct parlance […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 29 May 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, 29 […]

The City of Joburg says it will be excluding key customers, essential services and some businesses from loadshedding, DETAILS: ​The City of Joburg says it will be excluding key customers, essential services and some businesses from loadshedding in an effort to protect livelihoods, attract investments and increase the economy within the City, where network configurations allow. […]

Several controversial figures were reportedly interviewed for the Eskom CEO post earlier this month, replacing Andre De Ruyter. As Eskom continues battling to keep the lights on, the power utility is, at the same time, on the hunt for a new Group CEO. Eskom announced Calib Cassim as its Interim Group Chief Executive Officer after […]

A recent study has revealed that we are closer to a mass extinction of Earth’s wildlife than we think. Human destruction of global wildlife is occurring at an alarming rate. This is according to a new study published in the journal Biological Reviews last week. ALSO READ: Africa’s biodiversity: We can’t protect what we don’t know THE […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has posted a video clip of a male and female lion walking down a road. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Liezl Human The National Lotteries Commission has reintroduced animal welfare funding in its call for applications for 2023/24 after it withdrew funding for 2022/23. Animal welfare organisations are celebrating the reintroduction of lotteries funding and many have decided to apply. Animal welfare organisations said that the NLC did not understand the important […]

China is an important economic player in Africa. In 2021 alone, China accounted for nearly US$5 billion in foreign direct investment in African countries. The rapidly increasing Chinese presence across Africa has become a contentious issue both for Beijing and African governments. In particular, mega projects funded by China have resulted in public controversies about […]

American Harold Varner III edged South Africa’s Branden Grace by a single shot to win the LIV Golf Invitational – DC tournament and claim the $4 million top prize on Sunday. ALSO READ: Only a couple of South Africans to play US Open Varner, who ended 12-under for the three-round week, made birdie on his final hole, the par-5 18th, at the […]