Ramaphosa on water reports

Ramaphosa states SA has ‘high quality’ water, which contradicts government’s reports

By Hennely Nel 29-05-23 17:29

According to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the water quality in South Africa is of a high standard and “compares well with the best in the world”, referring to the government’s Water Research Commission. ALSO READ: South Africa will soon ban the sale of SOME energy-storing light bulbs RAMAPHOSA CONTRADICTS GOVERNMENT’S WATER RESEARCH REPORT However, the same research […]

R800m to equip youth with digital skills

LIST: The most in-demand job skills in South Africa right now

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 16:54

As the unemployment rate continues to rise in South Africa, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Here are some in demand job skills. According to jobs portal CareerJunction’s employment insights report, here are the job skills that are most in demand in South Africa right now. ALSO READ: South Africa will soon ban the […]

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Cape Town dam levels: Latest numbers after heavy rainfall

By Hennely Nel 29-05-23 16:54

As the Western Cape heads into winter, the official dam level stats in the province have started to rise in recent weeks. However, the six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, VoĂ«lvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively down on a similar period last year. The good news is that […]

Nelson Mandela quotes

Nelson Mandela’s nine most powerful quotes through time

By Hennely Nel 29-05-23 16:44

Nelson Mandela’s words continue to inspire and guide us, reminding us of the power of unity, forgiveness, and the pursuit of justice. If you happened to be putting together a short list of leaders who have had the greatest impact on the world, then Nelson Mandela would surely be at or near the top. As […]

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These South African stars are making it big internationally

By Hennely Nel 29-05-23 16:30

South Africa is one of the leading countries in Africa to produce actors and actresses who become stars who shine in Hollywood. Lately Mzansi is also slowly but surely also adding musicians to the list of international stars who are making it in the United States. ALSO READ: Tina Turner’s other love: Cars Here are […]

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Sensitive skin: practical tips to make skincare a breeze

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 16:36

Sensitive skin shouldn’t get you down. Here are a few practical tips to help you take care of your skin during winter. Struggling with sensitive skin? Don’t let the cooler winter temperature get you down. Check out these tips. ALSO READ: Moisture boost: Don’t let winter be the reason for your bad hair day TAKING CARE […]

Mamelodi Sundowns Coach - Rhulani Mokwena

Sundowns: Mokwena wants to continue work, no break

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 16:08

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena is not willing to let his players go on a break. If he had it his way, Rhulani Mokwena would keep his Mamelodi Sundowns squad from going on holiday. ALSO READ: Let’s be real – Pitso Mosimane is leaving Ahli ALSO READ: Pitso Mosimane to coach Nigeria? MAMELODI SUNDOWNS COACH RHULANI […]

Bester co-accused

Bester co-accused: Four of the five bail applicants to stay in prison

By Hennely Nel 29-05-23 16:05

On Monday, 29 May, five suspects accused of helping Thabo Bester escape prison appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court to hear the verdict in their bail applications. READ: Former Springbok hooker stabbed, his father shot during farm robbery SUSPECT NASTASSJA JANSEN GRANTED BAIL DUE TO ‘POROUS’ CASE AGAINST HER Magistrate Khabisi granted one of the suspects, […]

Adenomyosis

Adenomyosis: What to know about this women’s health condition

By Hennely Nel 29-05-23 15:53

BBC presenter Naga Munchetty recently revealed that she suffers from adenomyosis, a chronic condition that affects the uterus. She spoke of how her pain can leave her unable to move and how a recent flare-up was so intense her husband had to call an ambulance. Yet many people have never heard of this condition, despite it […]

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Tina Turner’s other love: Cars

By Garrin Lambley 29-05-23 15:36

The late Tina Turner was not just a music legend who loved to sing and perform. She was also an avid motor enthusiast. The Queen of Rock ’n Roll, who died on 24 May at the age of 83, loved the freedom that cars provided her. CARS: AN ESCAPISM The international star, who was increasingly […]

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan’s new ride is totally mental – PICTURES

By Garrin Lambley 29-05-23 15:44

There’s no other explanation for it, Michael Jordan’s new ride can do 480km/h plus and is totally mental. As a Nascar team owner, and bonafide car fanatic, Michael Jordan is no stranger to fast cars. However, Air Jordan’s new ride dials speed, expense and exclusivity all the way up to eleven. AIR JORDAN’S NEW RIDE: […]

Bakkie drag race

Epic bakkie drag race goes down to the wire – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 29-05-23 15:13

Seven double cabs go head-to-head in an epic bakkie drag race. The result will blow you away! Our motoring friends at Cars.co.za have done what they do best and put together another epic bakkie drag race for us to enjoy. This one features a number of brand new, and fan-favourite double-cab bakkies on offer in […]

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Africa: Where ageing gas guzzlers go to die

By Garrin Lambley 29-05-23 15:03

As the world switches to electric, Africa is becoming the dumping ground for ageing gas guzzlers. And that’s a huge problem 
 It’s a reality you’d be hard pressed to refute, but a new report from CNN sheds light on a worrying phenomenon for the African continent. As the West switches to electric mobility, Africa is […]

e-tolls

E-tolls: Are you lawfully entitled to a refund?

By Garrin Lambley 29-05-23 14:55

Eight months after it was scrapped, some motorists are still being billed for E-tolls, while experts say you are lawfully due a refund. Back in October 2022, it was announced that the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project would no longer pursue the controversial E-tolls collection system to finance the Sanral freeway upgrades. The scheme officially shut […]

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Killer Whales hunt dolphins in Cape Town – VIDEO, PICTURES

By Garrin Lambley 29-05-23 14:44

Check out this incredible sighting of Killer Whales hunting a pod of dolphins in Cape Town this past weekend. This past weekend, some incredible images and videos were shared by the @SeafariApp on Twitter, showing eight Killer Whales on the move in False Bay near Simon’s Town. The incredible footage shows the Killer Whales on […]

A weekend of loadshedding for South Africans

BREAKING: Stage 6 load shedding returns on Monday

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 14:39

Eskom announced that Stage 6 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 5:00 until further notice. National power utility Eskom will implement Stage 6 load shedding on Monday, 29 May. Delays in returning generation units to service was cited as the reason for the escalation in the severity of the power cuts. READ MORE: Andre de […]

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Shanghai records hottest day in May in a 100 years

By Hennely Nel 29-05-23 14:06

Shanghai on Monday recorded its hottest May day in 100 years, the city’s meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree. ALSO READ: President Ramaphosa congratulates Turkey’s Erdogan on election win “At 13:09, the temperature at Xujiahui station hit 36.1 degrees Celsius, breaking a 100-year-old record for the highest temperature in May,” a post on the service’s official […]

SA Actress Thuso Mbedu Wows Oscar-Winning Viola Davis in The Woman King

SA gushes over Thuso Mbedu’s L’OrĂ©al Paris deal

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 13:59

Thuso Mbedu continues to fly the Mzansi flag high as she has bagged a deal with leading cosmetics company L’OrĂ©al Paris. Congratulatory messages are pouring in from South Africans, including celebrities Zola Nombona and Thando Thabethe, for actress Thuso Mbedu’s new deal with global cosmetics company L’OrĂ©al Paris. Mbedu was announced as the brand ambassador […]

5km world record

96-year-old Canadian woman sets new 5km world record

By Hennely Nel 29-05-23 13:46

Rejeanne Fairhead has set a new world record for the 5km distance in the women’s 95-99 age group category. ALSO READ | Minister of Electricity given power for innovation Competing at the Ottawa Race Weekend in Tamarack, Canada, Fairhead, 96, finished in a time of 51:09. Fairhead’s time was almost five minutes faster than American Betty Lindberg, who set […]

Saleng and Mokoena big winners at PSL awards

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 13:44

Teboho Mokoena and Monnapule Saleng, were the big winners at the 2022/23 PSL Awards on Sunday evening. Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena, and Orlando Pirates forward Monnapule Saleng, were the biggest winners at the 2022/23 PSL Awards on Sunday evening. SALENG AND MOKOENA BIG WINNERS Mokoena was crowned PSL Footballer of the Season and DStv Premiership Midfielder […]

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Springbok Women’s coach heaps praise on players

By Mimi Mfundisi 29-05-23 13:28

Interim head coach Louis Koen lauds Springbok Women for their efforts, saying they are deserving of their African champions status. Louis Koen congratulated the Springbok Women on their effort in Madagascar during the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, where they won all three their games and lifted the trophy. The win also secured qualification to the […]

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