This picturesque home will perfectly fit in an episode of the Real Housewives van die Wynlande. In fact, this mega-mansion might be bigger than Anita’s home and is definitely bigger than a rugby field. Check it out. ALSO READ: Unreal beach living! This R85m Llandudno mansion is ON the ocean – literally WILL YOU BUY THIS STELLENBOSCH […]

Showmax has released the official trailer for upcoming reality show The Mommy Club which releases on 27 June. ALSO READ: ‘Manifest’ to ‘Extraction 2’: What to expect on Netflix in June ‘THE MOMMY CLUB’ Showmax has released the trailer for The Mommy Club — a reality show that sees five glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the challenges of parenting – and […]

The DA is clear about wanting Vladimir Putin to be arrested and handed over to the ICC. The party is seeking a declaratory order. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a court application in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria requesting a declaratory order to have Russia President, Vladimir Putin when he arrives in South Africa […]

Today’s video: The power mother nature has. Terrifying video of the day: Watch as nature destroys infrastructure. ALSO WATCH: Epic bakkie drag race goes down to the wire – WATCH https://twitter.com/OTerrifying/status/1656542262954950656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1656542262954950656%7Ctwgr%5Eebe015007875cda9873776266083819d092be89c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesouthafrican.com%2Fvideo%2Fwatch-terrifying-video-of-the-day-power-of-mother-nature-video-breaking-wednesday-31-may-2023%2F MORE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos on The South African YouTube page for all you really need to […]

Arthur Zwane’s position at Kaizer Chiefs has come in for some severe scrutiny after a disappointing campaign for the Glamour Boys. Now, a shock PSL manager has been linked with the job at Naturena. ICYMI: Romelu Lukaku spotted with Megan Thee Stallion ahead of Champions League final KAIZER CHIEFS FAIL TO HIT THEIR TARGETS The Soweto […]

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several severe weather alerts for parts of South Africa today, 31 May. SEVERAL WEATHER ALERTS ISSUED A yellow level 2 weather warning was issued for disruptive rain in the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the extreme northern parts of the Eastern Cape. This weather warning is expected to result in […]

Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it’s been a staple of the traditional medicine practice of Ayurveda, used to treat a variety of conditions from arthritis to wind. Even today turmeric remains a popular health supplement. There are plenty of articles and social media […]

Krugersdorp, South Africa – Cindy Duplessis (42), a  resident of Krugersdorp, along with a group of friends, has launched a heartwarming crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy to help Roelien Homan, a beloved member of the community, purchase new hearing aids. Roelien, a well-known property professional with a deep passion for animals, lost her hearing after battling […]

The Constitutional Court, in a unanimous judgment, has ruled that the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act is unconstitutional because Parliament “overwhelmingly failed in facilitating public participation”. Parliament failed to ensure public participation before passing the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, says the Constitutional Court. The Court has given Parliament 24 months to re-enact the legislation […]

Palesa Malatji, 17, was murdered in Soshanguve, Tshwane, last Thursday. She was a Grade 12 learner at Ntsako Secondary School. POLICE ALLEGEDLY REFUSED TO HELP According to reports, Palesa’s body was found next to Echibini Secondary School, which is in close proximity to the police station. Her uncle, Thabiso Malatji, told TimesLive the family became worried about […]

Families in Vosho informal settlement in Khayelitsha say sand being moved by a sand mining project nearby is making their homes uninhabitable. A sand mining company operating in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, has suspended operations after shack dwellers complained their homes are filled with sand and have become inhabitable. The company was granted a permit by […]

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the sale of shares in South African Airways (SAA) was aimed at ensuring that the State-owned airline is saved and does not undergo liquidation. Gordhan was addressing Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Tuesday. A Strategic Equity Partnership with Takatso Consortium is expected to pave the way […]

It’s still a couple of days too early to know what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in early June. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … MUST READ | Andre van Biljon dies of gunshot wounds after farm robbery It’s still a couple of days too early to know […]

Andre van Biljon, 70, succumbed to the gunshot wounds he sustained in a farm robbery at his home in Oranjeville, Free State. His son, former Springbok hooker, Lukas van Biljon, was also wounded during the robbery. READ: Former Springbok hooker stabbed, his father shot during farm robbery VAN BILJON FATHER AND SON ATTACKED IN ROBBERY As […]

SUSTAINABLE AIR TRAVEL It’s big news indeed for Africa, as one African airline has become the very first in Africa to complete a sustainable long-haul flight. Taking part in the Sustainable Flight Challenge, Kenya Airways has become the first carrier in Africa to operate a highly sustainable commercial long-haul flight using Eni’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), […]

South Africa’s sensational choir, Mzansi Youth Choir, brought the audience to its feet and legendary talent show judge Simon Cowell to tears with their cover of Nightbirde’s “It’s Ok”. And for the first time in America’s Got Talent history, they were awarded the Golden Buzzer by the audience! The beautiful tribute during the AGT auditions […]

South American carrier, LATAM Airlines, who will be returning to SA skies this year, has announced a new partnership with Airlink. LATAM AIRLINES AND AIRLINK SIGN AGREEMENT Pan-South American airline LATAM Airlines have signed a new interline agreement with private South African carrier, Airlink. The interline agreement signed between the two airlines now means that […]

It is clear that immediate action is required to bridge the socio-economic gaps in tobacco cessation efforts. Tobacco use imposes a large health and economic burden worldwide. Research estimates that, in 2019, about 8 million deaths were attributable to tobacco smoking. Tobacco also reduces years of healthy living: about 200 million disability-adjusted life years in […]

Finally, IMF has for the second time in 8 years approved millions of dollars with Ghana and it has already disbursed the first tranche. In mid-May 2023 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) finally approved a US$3 billion 36-month arrangement with Ghana. It immediately disbursed the first tranche of US$600 million. This is the second time […]

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announced on Tuesday that it will provide diplomatic immunity to all attendees of the two meetings involving BRICS. DIRCO issued a notice in the government gazette on Monday in terms of the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act for the upcoming BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and SA) […]

WhatsApp will soon add a new screen sharing feature to its services. This feature is popular on apps such as Zoom and Teams. WhatsApp has started beta testing a new feature that allows users to share their device’s screen during a video call. ALSO READ: Explainer: How to edit text messages on WhatsApp WHATSAPP TO ALLOW […]

Zimbabwe is turning to informal vendors for their shopping. The shopping is done at night during economic hardships. After the sun sets in Harare, the streets of Zimbabwe’s capital suddenly burst to life. Carts, cars and trucks turned into makeshift, unauthorised, shops sell anything from potatoes to babies’ nappies on the pavements of the city […]

Gauteng leading the country with the most hijackings occurring in the country with 2573 out of 5119 cases. The South African Police Service(SAPS) has released the country’s crime states for the fourth quarter of the 2022/23 financial year. The stats revealed the 5119 vehicles were hijacked, down from 5608 in the third quarter. A difference […]

These are the top 10 places that have been identified as crime hotspots in the latest crime stats. Western Cape and Gauteng tops the list. The South African Police Service (SAPS) released the fourth quarter crime statistics of the 2022/2023 financial year on Tuesday, 30 May. Here are the top 10 crime hotspots in the country. […]

There are 37 entrants still in the running for the Hollywoodbets Durban July after the second declaration stage was reached on Monday. There are 37 entrants still in the running for the R5 million Hollywoodbets Durban July after the second declaration stage for Africa’s premier horseracing event was reached on Monday, 30 May. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS […]