South Africa’s popular musician The Kiffness (real name David Scott) is heading to Europe in September for a tour that’s sure to delight both South Africans living abroad AND all the foreigners who have become huge fans since his famous Alugalug Cat song, and his collaboration with a Ukrainian soldier which helped raise money for […]

Zambia’s national airline Zambia Airways, which has its hub at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka will soon be flying to Johannesburg. The airline was established in 2014 through a joint venture partnership between Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, and the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Zambia Airways currently operates domestic flights from Lusaka […]

Have you ever wondered about the personal life of the man at the traffic light (or robot)? A post is going viral on SA social media pages, about one such man – his name is Lucky, and he got lucky when one motorist, decided to do a u-turn and find out more. Kind-hearted Lana Brunner […]

Some of the world’s least populated countries are destinations that are well worth visiting. The world’s population reached eight billion people in November last year. This has serious effects for the planet which is already under huge strain, struggling to maintain the needs of the global population. LOW POPULATIONS Here we take a look at […]

A photo of an U15 player from Rondebosch Boys’ standing next to Eben Etzebeth recently went viral as it showed the schoolboy is taller than the Springbok giant. Here’s a video explaining who the kid is. ALSO READ: Lukhanyo Am: Springboks need Siya Kolisi back asap The Springboks assembled for their first alignment camp in Cape Town in February and one […]

A 52-year-old grandmother who started as a factory packer recently graduated and is now a qualified teacher with a degree. MZOBE STARTED AS A PACKER OF A LARGE FACTORY, WORKING LONG HOURS The 52-year-old Halala Zanele Mzobe obtained her degree from SANTS, Private Higher Education Institution. This leading distance learning institution recently hosted its ceremony […]

Tickets for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Munster sold out in just three hours on Thursday. ALSO READ: United Rugby Championship shield system set to be scrapped Tickets went on sale at 10:00 and by 13:00 they were all snapped up by eager fans. ALSO READ: URC Grand Final will be a clash of the hemispheres Tickets started from just […]

Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open because his hip injury has not healed, saying he expects 2024 to be his final year in professional tennis. “It’s not a decision I’m taking, it’s a decision my body is taking,” said the 36-year-old Spanish superstar, who has played at the clay court major every year since […]

As the South African government appears to be trying to “clear the way” for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit SA in August for the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, SA) Summit, the DA has again expressed concern over SA’s alleged sale of arms to Russia in December 2022, which recently came to light. Today […]

Amid a global energy crisis, countries are rushing to build up renewable energy capacity and these are the nations leading the solar race. The world is in an energy crisis as traditional resources like coal, oil, and gas have become unreliable due to geopolitical tensions, while power demand remains high. In response, countries are urgently […]

The Premier League Player of the Season nominees are in, with over half of the seven nominees hailing from England. Man City duo Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne along with Gunners stars Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard lead the charge. DREAM: Kaizer Chiefs starting 11 for next season PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE SEASON NOMINEES […]

A 77-year-old woman from Ohio, United States of America (USA) finally got her dream wedding when she married herself at her retirement community, O’Bannon Terrace in Goshen, on Saturday, 13 May. According to People, Dorothy “Dottie” Fideli was once married in a brief courthouse ceremony in 1965, wearing a black dress. WOMAN DIVORCED AFTER NINE YEARS Her marriage, […]

H.E.R., Khalid, and The Chainsmokers are coming to South Africa. They are headlining the ‘Hey Neighbour Festival’ taking place in December. Are you ready? International superstars H.E.R., Khalid, and The Chainsmokers are heading to South Africa in December for a festival like no other. ALSO READ: International approval: Chris Brown co-signs Lloyiso Gijana H.E.R., KHALID, AND […]

The internet has really made things a lot easier to do with lifehacks – be it making the viral pasta you’ve been seeing on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally one click away. Here’s today’s life hack! Put this under your tongue before bed, you’ll thank me later The next life […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Steve Kretzmann The Post Office has been deducting pension fund contributions from workers’ salaries, but the last time any money was paid over to the retirement fund was in April 2020. Authorities will not say how much is owed to the retirement fund, but it may be R1-billion. If the Post Office […]

The Gauteng Health Department cites administrative issues, but the DA condemns the situation and demands immediate action from Lesufi. The Gauteng Health Department has failed to pay the salaries of 1000 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers. READ: Mbalula says load shedding will be over by December 2023 – we’ll believe it when we see it […]

Thabo Bester’s virtual court appearance – in a Burberry hoodie – is the talk of Twitter streets, and so is the price tag! Despite being behind bars at the Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria, the convicted criminal showed off his fashion finesse. ALSO READ: Burberry baddie: Thabo Bester given special treatment? [photos] Alongside his co-accused – […]

South Africa continues to try and find various ways to deal with the ICC warrant of arrest for Putin before the BRICS summit in August. Discussions around South Africa’s obligation towards the International Criminal Court (ICC) are ongoing. This comes as the South African government confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be attending the […]

During a concert in Philadelphia, American singer Taylor Swift nearly interrupted her performance to defend a fan from a security guard. On May 7, when performing Bad Blood at Lincoln Financial Field, Taylor Swift requested a security guard in the audience to stop what he was doing to a fan. Taylor Swift didn’t allow her show to get in […]

Jasper Wiese has been awarded the Players’ Player of the Year at the recent Rugby Players Association awards in London. Jasper Wiese has been awarded the Players’ Player of the Year at the recent Rugby Players Association awards in London. The Leicester Tigers number eight polled the greatest number of votes from his fellow professionals […]

Tickets for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Munster sold out in just three hours on Thursday. ALSO READ: United Rugby Championship shield system set to be scrapped Tickets went on sale at 10:00 and by 13:00 they were all snapped up by eager fans. ALSO READ: Former Kaizer Chiefs official: Busted for R100m fraud Tickets started from just R80 […]

A 22-year-old was arrested after police in Gauteng discovered an illegal gold refinery laboratory worth R3m of gold-bearing material. Gauteng police arrested a 22-year-old suspect and detected a fully operational gold refinery laboratory in a small holding in Zuurbekom, Westonaria, on 16 May 2023. Police spokesperson Colonel Philani Nkwalase said gold-bearing material with an estimated value of […]

A 1-year-old baby died and 23 people were reported missing after a hippo capsized a boat on a river in southern Malawi. According to Aljazeera, the incident occurred on Monday morning, 15 May the Shire River, Malawi’s largest river. The boat had 37 passengers. THIRTEEN PEOPLE RESCUED Thirteen people were rescued by the Malawian police and […]

Rock deposits in a cave system inhabited by early human ancestors in South Africa may be almost 2 million years younger than previously thought, a new study has found, which may cast doubt over whether humankind may have originated in the country. NEW READ | [WATCH] – Huge wave hits a boat According to Bloomberg, the study, which used sediment analysis, […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of an elephant with an impressive – and sharp-looking – pair of tusks. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, […]