Journalists Sam Sole, Micah Reddy and Dewald van Rensburg, of the amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism believe they are under threat of arrest because of an exposé they wrote implicating businessman Zunaid Moti in a mining deal with Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Their attorney Stephen May says in letters to senior South African Police Service […]

Gun Free South Africa (GFSA) and nine families have launched a class action against the South African Police Service, seeking to recover damages for those killed and injured in shootings involving about 2,000 guns stolen by two police officers and supplied to gang leaders on the Cape Flats. A class action against the police has […]

A “massive reading campaign” for South African schools announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2019 has never got off the ground, despite triumphant claims in Parliament by the Department of Basic Education (DBE). Viewfinder and GroundUp can reveal that the Department’s National Reading Plan – which it had not made publicly available – is a […]

It looks almost certain that at least one Stellenbosch FC player will move to either Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns. ALSO READ: Sundowns join Chiefs in race for Stellenbosch star  KAIZER CHIEFS AND CO. IN THE RACE FOR STELLENBOSCH’S MENDIETA, MTHETHWA AND RAYNERS Mmh, will Stellebosch be keen to lose half of the team’s […]

Attendees at Africa’s Travel Indaba, currently underway at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC complex, have expressed optimism that the annual travel show will boost their businesses. The travel extravaganza, which started on Tuesday and ends on Thursday, has attracted thousands of international and local exhibitors. One such exhibitor, who spoke highly of the Indaba, was […]

The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has moved to assure South Africans that all terms written in Xitsonga on the new banknotes are accurate and correct. This comes after reports of a spelling error in the translation of the words ‘Reserve Bank’ into Xitsonga. PanSALB rebutted those reports and said the words were verified […]

The furore over the alleged spelling mistake on the new R100 note is far from over – experts are now disputing the explanation for the change given by other experts. READ: PanSALB confirms ‘mistake’ on R100 note is actually correct XITSONGA EXPERTS DISMISS PANSALB’S EXPLANATION FOR ALLEGED SPELLING MISTAKE ON NEW R100 NOTE The new […]

Eight suspects have been arrested for Thabo Bester’s escape from the then-G4S-managed Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC) in May 2022. Six of the eight individuals are expected to apply for bail on Thursday and Friday, 11 and 12 May. READ: Bail day: Thabo Bester’s co-accused return to court for application POLICE INVESTIGATION INTO THABO BESTER’S ESCAPE CONTINUES […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a pride of lions in the road on his Thursday morning drive. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Silver-Eye’s family but he’s nowhere to be […]

Elon Musk was responding to a Whatsapp user who claimed the app ‘secretly’ recorded them in their sleep – and they’re not alone. South African-born billionaire Elon Musk is definitely not a fan of fellow tech titan Mark Zuckerberg and his Whatsapp platform. It comes after a Whatsapp user claimed that the app secretly records […]

South African Football Association has elected former ‘Banyana Banyana’ player Lydia Monyepao as the new CEO after Tebogo Motlanthe left. Following former South African Football Association (SAFA) chief executive officer Tebogo Motlanthe resignation with immediate effect, on 8 May, former Banyana Banyana player Lydia Monyepao was appointed as his replacement and the news have had […]

It’s time to imagine the end of Maritzburg United. The KwaZulu-Natal club are thought to be preparing to sell. Football is not an easy business and Maritzburg United are the latest example. ALSO READ: How Pirates took player at his club’s training to sign ALSO READ: Pirates announce hotel deal for fans MARITZBURG UNITED TO […]

Just days after one Woolworths shopper found a live rat in a pack of free-range chicken, another documented how he paid just eight cents for a 24-bulk piece portion, the equivalent of four whole chickens. In a TikTok video that has gone viral, the customer shows how he got away with the store’s labelling error. […]

Veteran Kaizer Chiefs keeper Itumeleng Khune has suggested that formal contract extension talks have yet to begin. Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix Recently, reports have suggested that some ‘positive’ initial talks had been held between Chiefs and Itumeleng Khune, who will turn 36-years-old in June. These preliminary discussions may have been taking place between […]

The popular song by gospel music legend Betusile Mcinga makes history once more by winning song of the year. Sensation gospel singer Betusile Mcinga is a Song of the Year winner for 2023. Image via Instagram @betusile READ MORE: Julius Malema’s R1.2m seats at his table are all sold out: ‘Platinum is gone’ Betusile Mcinga […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 10 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, 10 […]

Are you ready for the 10 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 […]

Hundreds of protesters from Limpopo villages closed two main roads on Tuesday demanding that the road from Musina to Thohoyandou be tarred. Protesters closed two roads, demanding that the Musina-Thohoyandou road, which is impassable in the rain, be tarred. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare via Groundup Hundreds of protesters from four Limpopo villages closed two main roads […]

Ex-boyfriend who is said to have killed his ex-girlfriend and her mother has been sentenced to two life sentences for double murder and two attempted murders. ALSO READ: KZN man accused of raping toddlers he transported to pre-school appears in court TWO LIFE TERMS FOR KILLING EX-GIRLFRIEND AND HER MOTHER 36-year-old Boitshoko Abednigo Swanepoel was sentenced […]

Construction began on Africa’s first biophilic building, The Fynbos, in Bree Street, Cape Town. The building incorporates natural elements into its design. ALSO READ: LOOK: Inside Cape Town’s spectacular Iron Man Villa: A futuristic architectural masterpiece THE FYNBOS: A BIOPHILIC BUILDING IN THE HEART OF CAPE TOWN The 24-story building will be home to 689 […]

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 weather warning for the Western Cape today, 10 May. Damaging waves are expected between Saldanha and WARNING ISSUED FOR DAMAGING WAVES They have issued the weather warning for damaging waves that cause difficulty in navigation at sea between Saldanha Bay and Cape Agulhas. These conditions […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are hosting a gala dinner to commemorate the party’s 10th anniversary. The cheapest table at the event costs R250 000, and a seat at party leader Julius Malema’s table costs quite a bit more than that. READ: EFF turns 10: Sitting next to Julius Malema will cost you R1.2 million! MALEMA’S TABLE AT EFF’S […]

The Meta-owned messaging platform (WhatsApp) is no longer available on 49 smartphones, including two older iPhones. ALSO READ: Truecaller will soon integrate its services into WhatsApp WHATSAPP WILL NOT FUNCTION ON OLDER PHONES WhatsApp frequently updates its messaging app, and occasionally, older devices can no longer keep pace with the latest features. As a result, WhatsApp will cease […]

Two hero brothers dramatically saved the life of a terrified trucker who had been clinging for over six hours to the cab of his stricken petrol tanker, which was stuck in a raging crocodile-infested river. Watch video below. Brave chopper pilot Taru Carr-Hartley, 22, and kid brother and crewman Roan, 20 – who are both […]

The new R100 banknote that was unveiled by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last Wednesday is now in circulation – and some South Africans already have them in their wallets. WARNING | Kruger National Park: Hyenas and lion feast on giraffe – PICTURES A SAPeople reader sent through this picture having just withdrawn cash from an ATM in […]