Lynn Forbes revealed “I love you” was among some of the last words her son slain rapper AKA said to her before his death – in an exclusive interview with You. ALSO READ: ‘Kiernan is smiling in heaven’: Zinhle and Nadia posed with Kairo Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA’s was shot dead outside of Wish […]

SANParks has apparently only filled five of its 87 vacant ranger posts at the Kruger National Park, despite the rangers being essential in the fight against rhino poaching. ”It is now essential that more funding be prioritized towards filling the remaining 82 vacant ranger posts as a matter of urgency, to assist in the ongoing […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 18 April 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 Tuesday, 18 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 18 April 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R10 million (PowerBall) R25 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

When Micaela Kleinsmith from South Africa was a child she put her picture on fake billboards, but never did she actually dream that her face would one day be emblazoned on not one, but THREE billboards in the USA! Micaela, a former SA Idols contestant, recently won a major global country music competition… and it’s […]

To celebrate the 10th annual Karoo Food Festival, a Karoo Potjie Master competition is being added this year… to prove that “potluck does not come into it when preparing this South African favourite”, say the organisers. The Karoo Food Festival in Cradock is much loved as a national treasure on SA’s culinary scene. The new […]

A Southern African Python weighing 23.95kg and measuring around 3.3m in length was recently caught at a Durban house. Well-known snake catcher Nick Evans said he caught the massive python on Saturday evening at a property in Clare Estate in Durban. ALSO READ: How is SA’s five-year snake-antivenom supply DEPLETED? And it was not an easy […]

Residents of Klerksdorp have been left reeling after the horrific murder of Hennie Joubert, and the attack on his wife Joey Joubert in their home last week. According to Klerksdorp Rekord the couple were held in their home in Couzynstraat in the suburb of Elandia last Thursday night. They were allegedly “tortured for hours” while […]

Siya Kolisi is lining up for his final bow at the famed Shark Tank in Durban as the Sharks face Munster. It’s a United Rugby Championship match with a lot of significance. The Sharks want to wrap up a place in the playoffs of the United Rugby Championship and next season’s Champions Cup. But it […]

It’s time to get cozy with the latest local content on Showmax. There’s also something fun for the little ones too. Beast is currently the most popular film on Showmax. Image: Showmax. The weather is getting cooler, and most South Africans will soon spend their nights indoors, bundled up against the cold. Local content like […]

Air France’s brand new long-haul cabins have now been introduced to passengers on board its Paris-Johannesburg route. Passengers travelling from France to South Africa can now experience new features in all classes. The new Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, which are equipped with these latest cabins took off for the first time from Paris’ Charles de […]

With less than three weeks to go until King Charles III’s coronation, the picture is clearer of who is on the guest list – and who isn’t. WATCH | Fit for a king – and queen: Royals serve up ‘Coronation Quiche’ recipe On Saturday, 6 May the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort, […]

South African ultra-marathon queen Gerda Steyn entered the record books with a fourth consecutive Two Oceans Marathon victory on Saturday. RESULT | Two Oceans Marathon: Zimbabwe’s Givemore Mudzinganyama takes victory – WATCH Steyn smashed her own course record over the 56km route, stopping the clock on the University of Cape Town’s rugby fields in a time of 3:29:06. Ethiopia’s Amelework Bosho finished a […]

The Gupta family’s sprawling seven-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion in Cape Town has been SOLD. FEEL GOOD | Bob the sea turtle marks 2 months back in the ocean – PICTURE Richard Huxham-Hardie from Hardie Property, the sole agent overseeing the sale of the property in Constantia, confirmed to The South African website early in March 2023 that ‘a sale has been agreed’. As reported by The […]

Stellenbosch University (SU) has apologised to students at some residences after it was found that their rights were violated in 2021 over the ban that had been imposed on the use of Afrikaans when they were instructed to speak only English during their welcoming period. The effect of this policy was that some newcomer students […]

Princess Diana’s niece, Lady Amelia Spencer, and Greg Mallett have been married for almost a month. And love is still very much in the air! Mrs Mallett took to Instagram to share some unseen images of the first day of their “forever” together. ALSO READ: Everything you need to know about the Royal family: LIVE BLOG […]

The final of this season’s Varsity Cup was contested on Monday, 17 April between NWU Eagles and UCT Ikeys. ALSO READ | Springboks: EVERY head coach since readmission in 1992 NWU Eagles won a pulsating encounter 27-25 at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground in Potchefstroom. LET US KNOW | Have your say: Who should be the next Springbok coach? The 2023 edition was […]

Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis will be among the recipients honoured with the National Order of Ikhamanga by President Cyril Ramaphosa. READ | ORLANDO PIRATES BOSS GETS ‘CALL-UP’ FROM PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA The National Order of Ikhamanga recognises individuals who have excelled in the Arts, Culture, Literature, Music, Journalism and Sport in South Africa. For her hard work and success with […]

Pricing and details of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC have been released, with all three models in the line-up featuring a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The new Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in three derivatives from launch: 220d, 300d and a petrol-powered 300 model. THE GLC IS THE GERMAN CARMAKER’S MID-SIZE SUV OFFERING In terms of standard specification, […]

SA Rugby has to decide who will take over from Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber after the Rugby World Cup in France later this year. One could question the timing of Nienaber’s announcement with the build up to the tournament likely to focus on the Springbok coaching job rather than coaching the Springboks itself. Might […]

South Australia’s royal commission into early childhood education led by Julia Gillard has released an interim report. The key recommendation is preschool for all three-year-olds (in a move similar to other states). But the report notes one of the critical considerations around this change will be the early education workforce. SA’s report comes as the […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 18 April, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL 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, you need to play – […]

The Electoral Commission has welcomed the signing into law of the Electoral Amendment Bill. The Commission says the assent by the President provides the necessary legal certainty required to prepare for the National and Provincial Elections which will be held in 2024. “Such certainty in the legal framework can only augur well for the Electoral […]

Nobody likes a traffic jam… unless it’s caused by three majestic kings of the Kruger. Graeme Mitchley, an aspiring wildlife photographer captured this super cool roadblock in South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park earlier this month. Graeme told SAPeople: “I was first out the gate at Skukuza and came across these 3 beautiful male lions […]

World Travel Awards Africa 2023 is back and Capetonians are once again urged to show some love and pride by voting for their city. The World Travel Awards are the gold standard for the industry, bringing global attention to local destinations, attractions and operators. ‘We’re asking Capetonians and everyone who loves Cape Town to please […]