An international literacy study has confirmed that 81% of South Africa’s grade 4 children could not read for meaning in any language in 2021, almost exactly the same proportion as in 2011. This means that a decade of slow progress in reading has been wiped out. 81% of grade 4 children in South African could […]

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has replied with a flat “no” to plans by the City of Cape Town to take over the passenger rail service in the city. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has no intention of devolving the railway services, she told GroundUp during a visit to the Northern Line […]

Good news are expected for motorists in June. This means petrol prices will drop in SA. Here is a list of expected fuel prices in June. As the price of international oil continues to drop, South African motorists can likely expect good news for petrol prices next month. Petrol Prices are expected to drop in June, here […]

The Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen, on Tuesday, 16 May, spoke at a Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) event hosted by GreenCape and the City’s Sustainable Energy Markets Department. ALSO READ | City of Cape Town will donate to NSRI annually to assist with towing of marine life Councillor Van Reenen discussed the City’s plans to […]

Dwindling advertising from government is hitting community newspapers and stifling media diversity, says Mbali Dhlomo, editor of Intuthuko Newspaper in Durban. Advertising support from the government to community newspapers has been dwindling and, in some cases, has completely stopped. Community newspapers fear this could lead to further closures. The Association of Independent Publishers says these […]

In a recent TikTok video shared by user Claudia Wieman, two hippos were seen crossing the street at night, causing quite a commotion. The video titled “Crazy things in South Africa ?”, has since received over 92 000 views, close to 9 000 likes and over 500 comments. In the video’s caption, the sharer said, “Just a hippo wandering around St Lucia on 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 | Eastern Cape dam water levels update However, the six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voelvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively down on a […]

Action SA has slammed the Mayor of eMalahleni, Conny Nkalitshana, for allegedly claiming that the community does not require energy because they do not own refrigerators and do not bathe. ACTION SA UNHAPPY WITH THE COMMENTS ALSO READ: Action SA dismissed two councillors voting for Makwarela “While ActionSA does not condone violence, we are extremely concerned […]

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to exercise caution when dealing with Milo Designs. The supplier seems to be a scam purporting to be an online store that designs and sells furniture, using different social media platforms. This comes after complaints from consumers alleging that they have been scammed by Milo […]

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly planning to change their coaching structures next season, in what was already their initial plan. READ | PERCY TAU ATTRACTS DUTCH TOPFLIGHT INTEREST Chiefs installed two young coaches in Arthur Zwane as head coach as well as Dillon Sheppard as his assistant at the start of the season, but to little success. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REIGNITE INTEREST […]

Smoking has been a prevalent habit for many individuals around the world. However, the detrimental health effects of smoking are well-documented, and quitting this harmful habit is crucial for overall well-being. In this article, we will explore four compelling reasons why individuals should consider giving up smoking for good. ALSO READ: How music can be used as […]

In this latest animal sighting, a leopard catches a wild dog puppy and endures an hour-long confrontation with the rest of the pack, who seeks revenge. According to the Latest Sighting website, this sighting took place in the Savuti region of Chobe National Park, Botswana. ALSO READ: Kruger Park: Hyena eats near empty BEER bottle […]

The South African website is calling on film students around the country to get creative – and win! If you’re a registered student at a South African university, college or similar and have a social issue you would like to document, now’s your chance. The first step on your path to the R10 000 first […]

Eskom said in a statement on Tuesday evening that it notes « with concern various social media posts claiming that the country will soon experience a blackout or collapse of the national electricity grid. Eskom refutes these claims and would like to assure South Africans that there are measures in place to avoid the collapse […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer is currently in Lesotho on a visit with his foundation. ALSO READ: What inspires Andy Murray to keep going on the ATP Tour? Federer, now 41, took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to post to his over 11.5 million followers: “So happy to be with my family in Lesotho ?? on a @rogerfederer.foundation trip”. The […]

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi has shared an encouraging video of him continuing his recovery from knee surgery. Earlier this month, SA Rugby said it would monitor the rehabilitation of Siya Kolisi following surgery on an injury suffered to his right knee in a recent United Rugby Championship match. Kolisi underwent the operation at the beginning […]

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

  It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 16 May 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: R39 million (PowerBall) R2 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you […]

Al-Ahli Saudi FC coach Pitso Mosimane is reportedly wanted in North Africa – and this is hardly surprising with his success. ALSO READ: Four Sundowns players honoured by CAF ALSO READ: Pitso to get fired? Chiefs to pounce? INTEREST FROM AFRICA Following his latest success in earning promotion to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ahli, Pitso Mosimane […]

South African content creator Coconut Kelz has left social media users in stitches after sharing a video of how Dr Nandipha “Nandi” Magudumana gets her courtroom glam done. In a funny video, the comedian does her hair, edges and eyelashes to recreate the Dr Nandi’s look which left people stunned. The video has gone viral […]

The Springboks have learned who their officials will be for the Rugby Championship and World Cup warm-up games. Five referees who have been included on the Rugby World Cup 2023 match official panel have been appointed to take charge of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship and RWC warm-up Tests in the build-up to the international extravaganza […]

WP Rugby has confirmed that they will play their next two home Currie Cup matches against the Pumas and Lions at Athlone Stadium. The Stormers will host their second successive URC ‘Grand Final’, which kicks off at 18:30 on Saturday, 27 May. They will be up against Irish side Munster as they look to defend […]

Martha Stewart has become the oldest ever cover model for Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit edition at the age of 81. ALSO READ | Springboks v All Blacks blockbuster Twickenham clash: Referee named According to the BBC website, the businesswoman and presenter was one of four cover models chosen for the issue, alongside Megan Fox, musician Kim Petras and model Brooks Nader. Stewart was photographed in […]

It’s time to bake some heartwarming sweet treats to enjoy while having a cup of tea or coffee. Share the love with these heavenly Hertzoggies. We don’t always have time to go to a coffee shop with friends and enjoy a hot cuppa with a sweet treat. However, if you’re spending time at home and […]

The Special Olympics is a event that seeks to break down barriers and end discrimination for people with intellectual disabilities. ALSO READ: 25-year-old Adrian Wildschutt breaks SA 10 000m record WHAT ARE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES? Intellectual Disability (ID) is used to describe people with certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills. This includes communication and self-care. […]