An international team of scientists who spent five years studying the poo of 647 Danish babies found something astonishing. The nappy samples contained 10,000 species of virus – ten times the number of bacterial species in the same children. Most of the viruses had never been described before. This may alarm many readers. Viruses haven’t […]

South African retail giant, Pick n Pay spent over R522 million on diesel to run generators during load shedding. South African retail giant Pick n Pay on Thursday, 4 May published its financial results for the year ended 26 February 2023. Photo: Supplied South African retail giant Pick n Pay on Thursday, 4 May published its financial […]

Thabo Bester’s partner Nandipha Magudumana and five other accused in the case will remain in custody after their bail hearing was postponed to 11 and 12 May. Eight people now face charges in the Thabo Bester matter. The charge sheet reveals new details of the state’s case, including allegations that Bester and his partner Nandipha […]

At the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Mayville Main Road in Durban, six women gather every day waiting for a truck to come and fetch the cardboard they have collected. From 1pm to 6pm they gather here, just a few metres from the Marikana informal settlement in Meyville. There’s laughing and singing as the […]

FlySafair’s bargain flight ticket sale always creates somewhat of a frenzy for South Africans looking to bag some cheap flight tickets. ALSO READ: Man from USA dies on Mount Everest BARGAIN FLIGHT TICKETS Millions of South Africans always try to get their hands on Flysafair’s cheap tickets. However, there are always disappointments for many South […]

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has released the upgraded series of banknotes and coins, which are expected to go into circulation from today. According to the bank, the upgraded notes and coins have enhanced security features and new designs. While the banknote designs will remain largely similar to that of old, with an enhanced […]

A male rhino desperate to mate with the mother tends to drive the calf away, even killing it in some cases. WATCH Rhino Bull won’t take no for an answer. Photo: Maasai Sightings READ MORE: Kruger Park should urgently fill over 80 vacant ranger posts to combat rhino poaching In this latest animal sighting, a […]

A 13-year-old boy reportedly shot dead eight pupils and a security guard at a school in Serbia on Wednesday, 3 May. According to CNN, the teenager planned the attack. BOY PLANNED THE SHOOTING He allegedly sketched out the attack in advance on crumpled pieces of paper and called the police himself after the shootings, Seven girls […]

Kolisi underwent the operation on Friday and Springbok team doctor and his medical team will continue to monitor his recovery. Springboks medical team says it’s too early to make a call on Siya Kolisi’s injury. Image: Twitter @springboks SA Rugby said on Wednesday it would monitor the rehabilitation of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. READ MORE: […]

Self-proclaimed millionaire and fraud accused Sandile Shezi said he is not on the run from the law, but will be running for president in the 2024 elections. ALSO READ: Sandile Shezi: Self-proclaimed millionaire on the run SANDILE SHEZI DENIES BEING ON THE RUN AND LAUNCHES POLITICAL PARTY FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT According to City Press, the controversial […]

Follow the story of convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, who escaped from prison in May 2022 after it was believed he died in a fire in his prison cell. Two other former G4S employees have been arrested. Image: Twitter/@ChriseldaLewis Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, escaped from prison while serving a life sentence at the […]

JEFFREYS BAY – A surfer is in a stable condition following a shark attack in Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, today (Wednesday 3 May). The Cape Town man, believed to be around 50-years-old, was bitten while surfing at Supertubes. Fortunately a bystander raised the alarm at around 17h30. The bystander requested, and […]

Nicotine-substitute solutions, including vaping products, will be included in the tax net with a flat excise duty rate of R2.90/ml from 1 June 2023. MUST READ | Rapists caught again: Second escapee now rearrested According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) website, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana announced in the 2022 budget speech that excise duty on vaping tobacco products would be […]

On Saturday, 6 May, 150 years of the oldest schoolboy rugby derby in the country – SACS v Bishops – will take place at Bishops. On Saturday, 6 May, 150 years of the oldest schoolboy rugby derby in the country – SACS v Bishops – will take place at Bishops. Photo: SACS website On Saturday, 6 […]

Another rapist, Athini Nothi Mzingelwa, who escaped from a prison in the Eastern Cape on Freedom Day, 27 April, has been rearrested. ALSO READ: Two rapists escape from prison in Eastern Cape SECOND RAPIST REARRESTED FOLLOWING PRISON BREAK IN EASTERN CAPE On Wednesday, 3 May, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed Athini Nothi Mzingelwa was rearrested […]

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopane Motsepe has provided an update on the contract talks of head coach Rhulani Mokwena. Patrice Motsepe’s son, Thlopane Motsepe, has taken over as Sundowns’ chairman. Image: @Masandawana/Twitter. Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopane Motsepe has provided an update on the contract talks of head coach Rhulani Mokwena. ALSO READ | AMAZULU VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS: HOW TO WATCH THE […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 3 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, 3 […]

The remains of an Australian fisherman who went missing on a fishing trip in crocodile-infested waters have been found inside two of the reptiles, police said on Wednesday. ALSO READ |Measles outbreak: Almost 1,000 confirmed cases in SA The 65-year-old victim, named in Australian media as Kevin Darmody, had gone fishing last Saturday in far north Queensland as […]

Are you ready for the 3 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 […]

The two former G4S employees who were recently arrested in connection with the Thabo Bester escape saga have been identified. ALSO READ: Thabo Bester: Two former G4S guards to appear in court today THABO BESTER ACCOMPLICES REVEALED During a court appearance on Wednesday, 03 May, the two additions to the list of accused were identified as […]

Breaking barriers: Bulls lead the way by becoming the first South African union to launch professional women’s team. The Bulls Daisies squad. Photo: Supplied. In a watershed moment for women’s rugby in South Africa, the Bulls announced a 35-member ‘Daisies’ squad who are to be given professional contracts. ALSO READ: Bulls building ‘something special’ In a statement […]

The bill was adopted on Tuesday by the National Assembly that currently, sign language will be made one of the official languages in terms of the South African constitution. AMENDMENDMET BILL OF SIGN LANGUAGE However, President Cyril Ramaphosa has to sign the amendment into the law. The amendment bill was referred to the justice committee on January […]

South Africa’s social grant system is one of the world’s most extensive, with 47% of the population relying on monthly grants. Informal trading is one way grant recipients use to supplement their income. Image: The Conversation. South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant systems: 47% of the population relies on a […]

Two South Africans have been hailed as Good Samaritans by US media for rescuing a couple of women from a sinking car in Hawaii. Luckily for the women, a Cape Town NSRI Hout Bay rescue swimmer, on a holiday to Hawaii, and his South African friend, living abroad in Hawaii, as well as a fellow […]

Two South African men and another sailor rescued two women from a sinking vehicle at the Honokohau Marina in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. South African men Martin Wessemann and Sean Hutchinson, along with sailor Tony, rescued two women from a sinking vehicle in Hawaii’s Honokohau Marina. Image: DALL·E 2 (AI generated). Two South African men and another […]