Even though World Hypertension Day was celebrated on May 17 the Department of Health has urged South Africans to go for regular hypertension screenings, as high blood pressure is referred to as the “silent killer” because in most cases people may show no symptoms. On May 17, the global community commemorated World Hypertension Day, a […]

Load shedding will be dealt with by the end of 2023, according to ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. READ: Boy found in distress, naked and covered in paint, after weekend search MBALULA SAYS LOAD SHEDDING WILL BE DEALT WITH The former Minister of Transport made the claim while speaking to eNCA’s JJ Tabane on Power to Truth. According […]

Today’s video: a big wave that hit a boat. These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. Terrifying video of the day: Watch as people in the hold on to something One big wave & …. 😳🌊 pic.twitter.com/jZJWdbKEQj — Wow Terrifying (@WowTerrifying) May 12, […]

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 … ALSO READ: KFC rubbishes Romeo Malepe’s claims of stealing his kota idea Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show the following […]

The first full-sized 3D scan of the Titanic shipwreck published on Wednesday may reveal more details about the ocean liner’s fateful journey across the Atlantic more than a century ago. SHOPPERS | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths v Pick n Pay – and more The high-resolution images, published by the BBC, reconstruct the wreck that lies […]

The Blitzboks have been grouped with 2022/23 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winners New Zealand, as well as hosts Great Britain and USA in a tough Pool A at this weekend’s London Sevens at Twickenham. ALSO READ | URC looks to ease travel burden for South African teams With the tournament only featuring three pools – the fourth group featuring Uruguay, Kenya, Canada and Tonga will battle it out for core […]

After months of anticipation, the Backstreet Boys are finally in South Africa and loving it. Here’s what the boys have been up to while in the country. ALSO READ: International approval: Chris Brown co-signs Lloyiso Gijana THE BACKSTREET BOYS ARE LIVING IT UP WHILE IN SOUTH AFRICA Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian […]

The United Rugby Championship (URC) is expected to revert to a meritocracy in qualifying for the Heineken Champions Cup. The United Rugby Championship (URC) is expected to revert to a meritocracy in qualifying for the Heineken Champions Cup, with improved travel conditions for South African teams as the league attempts to improve on its first […]

South African rapper Emtee had the ‘Bolt’ company cornered on Twitter when he confronted them about allegedly hiring dangerous drivers. On 16 May, the Bolt taxi company found themselves having to answer to South African rapper Emtee—real name Mthembeni Ndevu after he used his much-followed Twitter page to call them out for hiring “ex-convicts”. EMTEE CALLS OUT BOLT APP […]

Menopause can also be accompanied by a range of physical changes too including loss of muscle mass and loss of bone density. Many women begin experiencing symptoms of the menopause around age 50. As hormones begin to fluctuate and change, women might start experiencing a range of symptoms, such as hot flushes, joint pain, low […]

Enjoy a classically simple dessert with a sweet twist when you make your vanilla rice pudding with toasted marshmallows for the family. NEWS SPORT CULTURE LIFESTYLE BUSINESS & FINANCE STUDENTLIFE VIDEO WIN Vanilla rice pudding with toasted marshmallows. Image by KamranAydinov on Freepik Recipe of the Day: Vanilla rice pudding with marshmallows [Video] Enjoy a classically simple […]

‘Kota is a famous South African dish’: KFC denies Romeo Malepe’s accusations of stealing his chicken kota idea. KFC South Africa has denied allegations of stealing celebrity sangoma and promoter Romeo Malepe aka Mkhulu Romeo’s chicken kota idea. ALSO READ:Mario Lopez stars as KFC’s Colonel Sanders in new mini-movie KFC RESPONDS TO ROMEO MALEPE’S CLAIMS […]

Are you ready for the 17 May 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 17 May 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Wednesday, 17 […]

The Eastern Cape is on high alert as disruptive rainfall approaches. The South African Weather Service issued a Yellow Level 2 warning. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 weather warning for disruptive rainfall in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday, 17 May. The weather warning key indicates there is a high chance of […]

The house is an entertainer’s dream and one you may expect to be featured on an episode of The Real Housewives of Cape Town. But would you fork out R240 million to live here? ALSO READ: ‘Super-luxury’ apartment on sale for a WHOPPING R33.5 million PICTURESQUE CONSTANTIA HOME FOR SALE IN CAPE TOWN  Selling for a […]

As the Western Cape heads into winter, the official dam level stats in the province have started to thankfully rise in recent weeks. ALSO READ | Hollywoodbets Durban July: Updated ante-post betting odds However, the six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voelvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively down […]

According to the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS 2021), a staggering 81 percent of the country’s grade 4’s lack the ability to read for meaning in any of the official languages. 12 426 grade 4’s were tested and compared to other learners in 42 different countries. South Africa did not fair very […]

Dragon Ball Super fans can now rejoice knowing that there’s a new season coming out soon. Growing up in South Africa in the early 2000s means you probably were glued to your television at 17:00 every weekday to watch Dragon Ball Z on SABC2. THE POPULAR ANIME IS SET TO RETURN ONCE MORE According to High on Cinema, the reputable Dragon […]

‘I built my wealth’: A housewife was left baffled after discovering her husband had R273m in hidden assets during their divorce proceedings. A Shanghai woman was left clutching at her chest after discovering just how much her husband was worth only after she filed for divorce. The woman, who goes by the pseudonym Yu Hong, […]

The Franschhoek Valley is known for its picturesque views and prestigious wine. Always wanted to own your own boutique wine farm? Well, now you can, for a cool R75 million. ALSO READ: Wowzer! Would you pay R238 million for this Cape Town home? GET YOUR HANDS ON YOUR OWN BOUTIQUE WINE FARM  If you love wine and Franschhoek, owning […]

A shocking video has emerged showing that an Eastern Cape hospital, more specifically the paediatric unit, is INFESTED with RATS. WATCH AS THIS EASTERN CAPE HOSPITAL IS INFESTED WITH RATS According to a report by The Daily Maverick, the doctors and nurses have raised their concerns over a rat infestation in the paediatric unit of Dora […]

Check out this video discussion looking partly at why South Africa has such limited representation among the World Cup officials. Two South Africans, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker, were included in the team of match officials World Rugby announced earlier this month for the Rugby World Cup in France later this year. The 42-year-old Peyper, […]

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Wednesday, 17 May, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest millionaire. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, […]

The semigration trend from Gauteng to other parts of the country – particularly the coastal regions of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal – is creating massive property-investment opportunities in South Africa’s economic powerhouse province, with Pretoria performing particularly well. According to BetterBond’s first quarterly report for 2023, viewed from the perspective of first-time homebuyers, it […]