ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba paid a whopping R12.5 million to the book’s author Prince Mashele – which the publisher didn’t know about. Publishing house Jonathan Ball Publishers has announced it is pulling the plug on ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba’s biography. This follows revelations that Mashaba paid a whopping R12.5 million to its author, political analyst Prince […]

MORE FEATURES FOR SEA POINT PROMENADE A 12-month-long upgrade project is currently underway at the Sea Point Promenade and Granger Bay parking area, which will see new and upgraded walkways, public art, coastal structures and more, reports Tourism Update. ALSO READ: Cholera outbreak: City sends water tankers to Hammanskraal The project began on 12 May and […]

Reuters: The South African Rand strengthened on Monday amid relief that South Africa’s credit rating was not downgraded and bets on a large interest rate hike, with a central bank announcement the main focal point of the week. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND STRENGTHENED At 1001 GMT, the rand traded at 19.2500 against the dollar, about 1.08% […]

Twitter users were left buzzing after photos of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s oldest child North West carrying a R120 000 handbag were shared online. North reportedly wore the pricey designer Virgil Abloh Louis Vuitton bag to a Lakers game last week. After seeing the snaps of North who is only nine years old, many […]

An indigenous South African plant, the Agapanthus Blackjack, has been named the Plant of the Year at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London, UK! Andy de Wet, who has been instrumental along with Quinton Bean in producing the plant, announced on Facebook: “WE WON!!!! Agapanthus BLACKJACK! Plant of the year at the Chelsea Flower […]

Kaizer Chiefs attacker Ashley du Preez is feeling good this morning, thanks to the Premier Soccer League and Amakosi supporters’ votings. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month KAIZER CHIEFS FORWARD ASHLEY DU PREEZ WINS GOAL OF THE MONTH We can still all remember that goal. Du Preez’s wonderful strike against Chippa United […]

Natural landscapes are continually transformed to make room for agricultural and urban developments – often at the expense of important habitats and species. That’s why, to avoid unnecessary species extinctions, it’s crucial to know which habitats to protect. In a recent paper we studied how changes to the landscape affected butterflies in a grassland area […]

Over 100 people waved rainbow flags and sang as they marched to the Harare police station in Khayelitsha, Cape Town at the weekend. The march marked 10 years of Khumbulani Pride. Khumbulani, “Remember” in isiXhosa, was started in 2013 to raise awareness about queer rights in townships. It also serves as a commemorative event for […]

At least 15 people have died of cholera in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, as of Tuesday, 23 May. The source of the contamination is yet to be established. READ: Burkina Faso attack: local sources say at least 15 dead SOURCE OF CHOLERA OUTBREAK REMAINS UNKNOWN On Monday, City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink said the City tested tap […]

For a long time, there has been grave concern among conservationists over declining standards in South Africa’s provincial nature reserves. Now a recent report by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) says many provincial reserves are in a shocking state, compromising the long-term survival of wildlife and ecosystems. If biodiversity is to be conserved, it will require […]

Joseph Saunders from Wentworth was one of 72 South Durban residents to be capped at the most recent Engen Community Computer School graduation ceremony held in early May. The school has been transforming lives in South Durban for 14 years by offering unemployed residents free introductory-level computer skills training. To date, the school has capped […]

A team of adventurers led by Cami Palomo (62), founder of the Avela Foundation, is set to embark on an arduous mountain trek to raise funds for the Umatter program. Palomo, originally from El Salvador but now living in Cape Town, will be joined by seven men, two of whom are from South Africa. The […]

Five individuals accused of helping serial rapist Thabo Bester escape prison continue with their bail applications in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 23 May. READ: Suspect nabbed for sharing porn images with Ramaphosa and Cele’s face BAIL APPLICATION IN BESTER ESCAPE REACHING ITS CONCLUSION The applicants are former G4S employees Senohe Matsoara, Buti Masemola, Tieho […]

Kwa-Zulu Natal snake rescuer, Nick Evans had a nice surprise when he found two house snakes snuggling. Evans said on Facebook that he went to remove a Brown House Snake from under some roof tiles only to find it with another. SNUGGLING “The larger specimen was not happy with being disturbed, especially being in the blue (about […]

Some players have changed the equation for the Springboks and Jacques Nienaber completely ahead of the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup. Some players have changed the equation for the Springboks and Jacques Nienaber completely ahead of the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup. MUST READ: NINE SPRINGBOKS AT RISK OF MISSING RUGBY WORLD CUP IN […]

Kaizer Chiefs are ready to part ways with Caleb Bimenyimana after an underwhelming debut campaign with the club. Who’s his replacement? Kaizer Chiefs weren’t delighted with Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana’s maiden campaign with the club, and now they’re already looking to replace him with proven PSL quality. ICYMI: Who are the five biggest flops of the 2022-23 PSL […]

It’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in early June, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … MUST READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness […]

Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramakgopa will soon have powers to execute his mandate? Will this help deal with load shedding? Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has confirmed that an imminent government gazette will outline the powers of Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Magwenya revealed this during a media briefing on Monday, 22 May. ELECTRICITY MINISTER HAS BEEN […]

South African singer and impersonator Belinda Davids will be bringing the Greatest Love of All tour to Johannesburg this August. ALSO READ: Taylor Swift yells at security guard while performing ‘Bad Blood’ Davids is currently on an international tour, bringing the sound of Whitney Houston to audiences across Europe. She will be touring New Zealand next month, before coming […]

Fikile Mbalula boldly claimed that load shedding will be over by the end of 2023 however the Electricity Minister does not think so. Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramakgopa has disputed ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula’s claim that load shedding will be a thing of the past by the end of 2023. Ramokgopa revealed this during his […]

More than a dozen people, thought to be mostly shepherds, have been killed in an attack in eastern Burkina Faso, security and local sources told AFP on Monday 22nd of May 2023. On Sunday “several dozen terrorists attacked the outskirts of Kompienga” — the capital of the province of the same name — and killed […]

A homeless man was lauded after he saved a family of three and two dogs from their burning two-story apartment. A homeless man in Pheonix, United States of America (USA) was praised for his heroic act when he saved he saved a family of three and their two dogs from a burning building on Thursday, […]

In this latest animal sighting, buck-fighting wild dogs and hippos get caught by a crocodile. According to the Latest Sighting website, this sighting took place at Kruger National Park. ALSO READ: Green spaces for human living: many South Africans can’t access This nyala bull fights off wild dogs and a hippo simultaneously, only to get […]

A recent study challenging the importance of physical exercise for brain health and cognition has sparked a scientific debate. The health benefits of physical activity are undeniable. Yet, a recent study based on data published over the past 30 years challenges the famous adage Mens sana in corpore sano (a healthy mind in a healthy […]

Cape Town police tracked down and arrested five truck hijackers. In a twist, their investigation also uncovered a hydroponic dagga farm. Cape Town police tracked down the alleged hijackers of a truck that was transporting goods worth millions. The arrests also led to the discovery of a large hydroponic dagga farm. READ: DA holds rally as ANC-EFF […]