Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the appointment of an interim board of directors for national carrier, South African Airways (SAA). Former Tourism Minister Derek Hannekom has been appointed as interim non-executive director and chairperson of the carrier. Professor John Lamola – who was the air carrier’s chairperson – will remain as an interim […]

Six months ago, #UniteBehind submitted complaints to the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests against six ANC MPs for their role in the collapse of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). With no sign that the Ethics Committee is taking action against the subjects of their complaint, on Monday the commuter activist […]

It is 10am on a Thursday morning and Dorah Ramugoni is pulling a trolley full of cardboard boxes and plastic, heading to a skip bin in President Street behind the Spar shop, in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo. Dorah Ramugoni turned to recycling in 2021 to earn a living for herself and her children. She is one […]

As the sun set over the Cape Flats on Sunday, the streets of Manenberg were abuzz with activity. Manenberg Avenue was cordoned off with orange cones, with a long white and gold sheet of paper spread out down the centre of the road. Sweet treats like dates, apples and packets of chips were set out […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco’s fans were delighted to see her looking so healthy and happy at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters, held in the principality over the weekend. French fans said she was a « beauty to behold ». The former South African Olympic swimmer and her husband Prince Albert II, presented the trophy to […]

The governing party in the Western Cape, the DA, says it is shocked to learn of the murder of former politician and community activist Loyiso Nkohla, who was shot dead today in Cape Town. The passing of such a distinctive and passionate voice is « profoundly tragic », and the circumstances of Nkohla’s death are […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 17 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 Monday, 17 […]

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will design, build, and operate a R1,2 billion solar PV plant thanks to international support. The plant near Somerset West will have battery storage capable of providing up to a full stage of load-shedding protection, and is part of a 3-year plan to make Cape […]

Lee-Ann Olwage, a visual storyteller from South Africa, has won 1st place in the professional creative category at the World Photography Organisation. The winners of the various categories of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2023 were announced at a special gala ceremony in London, hosted by broadcaster and art historian Kate Bryan. In Lee-Ann’s award-winning […]

Think back to a night when you slept poorly. How productive were you the next day at work? Did you struggle to get started? Did the day drag on and on? Did you procrastinate on Twitter or TikTok rather than doing your work? If your answer to these questions is “yes”, you’re not alone. Even […]

GroundUp published the first story about Thabo Bester’s possible escape from prison on 8 November 2022. Then the bombshell exposé on 15 March 2023, which seemingly confirmed the suspicion that Bester escaped. It sounded far-fetched, but GroundUp’s March 2023 story was seemingly supported by documents that had been in the state’s possession for almost a year. […]

Youth unemployment remains one of the most significant challenges facing South African youth today so the City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department’s invitation to young entrepreneurs to apply for participation in the annual #YouthStartCT entrepreneurial challenge is sorely needed. It will provide participants with opportunities to learn business skills and […]

The National Skills Fund is expected to launch a training package in digital skills for unemployed youth in the country. This was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his weekly newsletter. According to the President, the move is aimed at ensuring that as investment into the digital economy continues to grow, South Africans are able […]

While Givemore Mudzinganyama landed ‘the big fish’ at the Two Oceans 56km Marathon, it was once again a triumph for Gerda Steyn in the Women’s Two Oceans, smashing the record she set last year with her fourth successive win in ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon’. In fact SA’s beloved athlete from the Free State was […]

Teen swimming sensation Pieter Coetzé wrapped up the SA National Aquatic Championships in Gqeberha with another Olympic qualifying time on Sunday. The 18-year-old, who has already recorded a qualifying time for Paris 2024 in the 100m backstroke, added the 200m backstroke time, cruising to victory in 1:56.66 – also an A qualifier for the World […]

Bryan Adams, one of the biggest selling music artists of all time is coming to South Africa in November 2023. The “So Happy It Hurts” tour kicks off in Cape Town on the 7 November 2023 at Grand Arena, GrandWest, and on 10 November at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. Tickets go on sale […]

The 2023 SA National Aquatic Championships wrapped up on Sunday evening in Gqeberha with South Africa’s women outshining their male counterparts. When all was said and done, no fewer than eight women achieved ‘A’ qualifying times for the upcoming World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan in 13 events. By contrast, only four men recorded ‘A’ times for the championships to be held from […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 16 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 Sunday, 16 […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 15 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 Saturday, 15 […]

Are you ready for the 15 April 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Saturday? 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 […]

Recaptured in Tanzania and brought back to South Africa, convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court on Friday. He was charged in connection with his escape from G4S-run Mangaung Correctional Centre on 3 May 2022. The case was postponed until May so that the prosecution can complete its investigation. By […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 14 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 Friday, 14 […]

It’s nearly time for Friday, 14 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: R6 million (PowerBall) R23 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

Thanks to the combined efforts of various organisations, 26 casualties were safely rescued near Cape Point, South Africa, after their vessel caught fire in the early hours of this morning. Simon McDonnell, NSRI Simon’s Town station commander, said they were alerted at 00h40 Friday morning. A 35m support vessel, based in Hout Bay, had caught […]

One of the most exciting weeks in South African road running has arrived with the 53rd edition of Two Oceans taking place this weekend. The opening of the race Expo at the CTICC signals the fever pitch for the world’s most beautiful marathon. Approximately 29 000 runners are expected to take on the Two Oceans […]