Militants detonated explosives inside two empty girls’ schools in northwestern Pakistan overnight, destroying nine classrooms but causing no casualties, officials said Monday. Girls’ education has long been contentious for some regional militants, including the Pakistan Taliban, notorious for shooting then-schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai as she campaigned for schooling in 2012. The twin attacks on the girls’ schools took […]

For the first time ever, viewers will have two channels to watch the Comrades Marathon on Sunday, June 11. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon records may fall as SHORTER route confirmed The main SuperSport feed, taking in the entire race day from 05:00 to 18:00, will be broadcast on SS Variety 4. Another feed, focusing on the women’s race, will be carried […]

Andrea Piardi will become the first Italian to referee a URC Grand Final after his appointment to this weekend’s title decider between the Stormers and Munster in Cape Town. The 30-year-old, who will be part of the match officials team for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, made his league debut in February 2019 […]

Miss South Africa 1992, Amy Kleinhans-Curd, has opened up about her happy marriage in an exclusive interview with SAPeople. ALSO READ: ‘Enemies closer’: Amy Kleinhans-Curd on marrying a foreigner AMY KLEINHANS-CURD ON HER HAPPY MARRIAGE The first woman of colour to win Miss SA, Amy Kleinhans-Curd is married to New Zealand businessman Leighton Curd. The pair have […]

Footage of former Springbok centre Jean de Villiers’ ‘loose’ knee has resurfaced as the 2023 Rugby World Cup fast approaches. EXCLUSIVE | ‘Springboks in better pre-World Cup shape now than in 2019’ – Lukhanyo Am The footage isn’t new, but it never gets old watching! Jean de Villiers has a strong claim to being the most unlucky Springbok player […]

Beyoncé splurged nearly £2 000 ordering Nando’s under her name ahead of her latest show in Scotland. MUST SEE | Inside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new R3.8 billion California mansion [photos] The ‘Crazy in Love’ singer reportedly had the monster order called in to the chicken franchise’s branch in Edinburgh on Saturday, 20 May ahead of her gig […]

Bakers Tennis Biscuits, which have been around since 1911, are still South Africa’s most popular coconut biscuit. MUST READ | Life saver: Affordable fabric has been designed to block mosquito bites They are the not-so-secret ingredient in many a fridge cake recipe, especially that old family favourite, peppermint crisp tart. And they just got better! Bakers […]

Inside centre Ali Mgijima will not be a Pumas player for much longer, having wrapped up a move elsewhere for next season. Inside centre Ali Mgijima will not be a Pumas player for much longer, having wrapped up a move elsewhere for next season. READ | EXCLUSIVE: STORMERS SIGN STEVEN KITSHOFF REPLACEMENT Mgijima has been a stalwart for the […]

Stay in touch with what is happening around the world with The South African’s viral video selections. 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 is about the longest and heaviest python climbs […]

Customs officers discovered 8.6 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately R2.15 million, concealed in the man’s luggage. A suspect travelling from Brazil to South Africa was arrested for allegedly bringing drugs worth millions into the country. He was caught red-handed at OR Tambo International Airport. READ: Government’s R93m spending spree: Lavish upgrades for ‘Ministerial Mansions’ SUSPECT […]

A hotel in Denmark has introduced new technology at their front desk – in the form of a hologram. According to skift.com, the hologram system, made by start-up company, Holoconnects, was installed at the Aiden hotel in Herning, Denmark earlier this year. ALSO READ: Two SA hotels take spots on TripAdvisor’s ‘Top 25 Hotels in Africa’ list […]

DBE is calling upon teachers to play a proactive role in combating child abuse and gender-based violence (GBV). THE Department of Basic Education (DBE) encourages teachers to play a proactive role in identifying and supporting children who raise reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse, as part of fighting gender-based violence (GBV). With the commemoration of National Child […]

BALI TO CAP TOURISTS The governor of one of the most popular island destinations in the world, Bali, has plans to implement a quota system where foreign tourists planning to visit the region would have to register for their trip a year in advance. ALSO READ: Travelling to Bali? VFS Global now fast tracks Visas on […]

One of the biggest challenges that business owners face is budgeting for future investments and ensuring that the company has enough money. Running a company is no easy feat. Just ask any new entrepreneur who had to neglect their social life in order to stay late at work and take care of the paperwork. It […]

South Africans can take several measures to minimize the amount of spam calls and unsolicited marketing they are regularly bombarded with. ALSO READ: WhatsApp adds cool new feature: Chat Lock SPAM CALLS IN SOUTH AFRICA In 2021, Truecaller’s Global Spam & Scam Report found that South Africa had the 9th-highest rate of spam calls in the world. […]

It is reported that in the past decade, more than 1 million wild pangolins have been trafficked and killed. This is approximately 300 per day. But game farmers in South Africa are making a concerted effort to help save these endangered animals. Electric fences are wildly used by game farmers to prevent movement of large […]

Taking to Instagram, Stilo Magolide announced his surprise boxing match against Big Zulu set for 23 May 2023. Stilo Magolide pulled a shocker when he revealed his surprise boxing match against Big Zulu. A month ago, Big Zulu knocked out Brian Dings and is set to throw punches in the ring against Cassper Nyovest. After […]

Tourism body warned that this would threaten species and actually lose money for the Zambian economy. Excavation for a vast open cast copper mine in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park has begun. The bulldozers’ move into Zambia’s pristine wildlife sanctuary and famous tourist attraction follows a decade-long fight by activists trying to […]

All five jewellery store robbers in Limpopo were arrested in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, over 700 km from the crime scene. All five wanted jewellery store robbers who held up a shop at Savannah Mall in Polokwane, Limpopo last week have been arrested. LIMPOPO TRACKING TEAM LOCATES ROBBERS IN KZN’S CAPITAL Limpopo Provincial Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that members […]

Authorities in Kenya have reported that one of the oldest wild lions has been killed by herders. Wild lion, Loonkito, was killed after wandering into the Kenyan village of Olkelunyiet and was speared by villagers after preying on livestock. According to the BBC, the village borders the Amboseli National Park – in southern Kenya. ALSO READ: Animal […]

The Hawks have arrested four women in Mpumalanga for claiming over R284 000 in SASSA grants for ‘ghost’ children. Sowetan reports that the Hawks have arrested four women accused of claiming R285 000 in South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants for non-existent children. ALSO READ:Woman sentenced for defrauding SASSA R300 00 in fake disability grants […]

Scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus to find something to watch can be a hustle, that is why we give you daily updates on what to stream. ALSO READ: Suspects burn down building and cars worth over R2 million Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Monday, 22 May 2023 – The […]

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates management have both sent a query for this international striker sensation. Who will win the race for his signature? MUST READ: EX-BAFANA BAFANA COACH RESPONDS TO KAIZER CHIEFS COACH OFFER! – REPORT Amakhosi and Bucs management are both interested in 19-year-old Malawian striker, Eric Sadia. In fact, they have both set […]

The Department of Home Affairs has insisted that celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana’s arrest in Arusha was lawful and that she was not abducted as she claimed in legal papers. Magudumana’s legal team reportedly filed an urgent court application in the Bloemfontein High Court on Friday, 19 May to have her arrest and deportation to be declared wrongful […]

Only six men have played 100 Tests for the Springboks, making them the gold standard for South African rugby. Among the number of Springboks with 100 caps or more are skippers, record try-scorers and points machines. THE MOST-CAPPED SPRINGBOKS Percy Montgomery – 102 caps Percy Montgomery. Photo: AFP Montgomery made his Springbok debut against the […]