These are some of the best local hits to stream on Showmax in March. A special shout out to the documentaries, which are on a roll at the moment. Blind Ambition, Rise: The Story Kolisi Story, Girl, Taken, and Stella Murders. ADULTING S1 | Showmax Original | Mondays from 20 March 2023 Set in Johannesburg, Adulting […]

Restaurant JAN in Nice on the French Riviera has had its Michelin star renewed for the eighth year in a row! South African celebrity chef Jan Hendrik says today he has a “bright smile on my face”. Taking to social media after the prestigious awards ceremony in Strasbourg on Monday evening, Jan said: “Since we […]

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead. PICTURES | Is this the BIGGEST great white shark ever spotted in SA waters? Tresfon has been taking to the air for several years now, bringing those followers of his Facebook page award-winning photographs […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 7 March evening, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires of the year. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 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 […]

Hundreds of workers affiliated with the National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) downed tools on Monday across the country over a wage dispute, among other demands. This is despite the Department of Public Service and Administration obtaining a court interdict to prevent the strike on Saturday. On Monday, the department returned to court […]

The ferocity of the fire on Devil’s Peak that gutted UCT’s Jagger Library in April 2021, causing an estimated R1-billion in damages to UCT alone, can be directly linked to climate change, state scientists from UCT and Coventry University in the UK. A study has found that climate change played a role in the “UCT […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced changes to the National Executive during an address to the nation on Monday evening. In his address at the Union Buildings, the President said that the purpose of the changes is to ensure that the government is properly capacitated and directed to give effect to the commitments made in the State […]

The V&A Waterfront’s Cape Wheel is set to reopen after a seven-month break in which it was to relocated from its previous location between the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre and the Union Castle Square to a brand new location. Passengers will now be treated to panoramic views of the city and Granger Bay! WHERE IS THE […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 6 March 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, 6 […]

Following revelations this morning that SARS has no record of the Phala Phala millions (that were found stuffed in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s couch), South African comedian, actor and voice artist Themba Robin has produced another brilliant South African safari video! Watch below. As with his last hilarious safari footage about SA’s potholes, Themba has again […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa will make several changes to his cabinet on Monday evening as public anger mounts over record power outages, shoddy government services and rampant poverty. CABINET RESHUFFLE: RAMAPHOSA IS EXPECTED TO MAKE DRASTIC CHANGES It is also expected that he will announce the new electricity minister, including the position of Deputy President. This […]

Cristiano Ronaldo has made a kind gesture towards victims of the recent earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. ICYMI: No place for Cristiano in Ronaldo’s all-time best XI ICYMI: Eskom, Kings of Inconvenience in Cape Town CRISTIANO RONALDO SENDS AID TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS The Al-Nassr striker has reportedly sent a plane-load of care items, paying for tents, medical […]

The Sharks will reappoint John Plumtree in a bid to restore some pride on the Kings Park pitch. The 57-year-old New Zealander left the Sharks in 2012 after a successful stint, but will return in July, reports IOL. Most recently, he served in All Blacks’ backroom team until 2022 off the back of a spell […]

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead. PICTURES | Is this the BIGGEST great white shark ever spotted in SA waters? Tresfon has been taking to the air for several years now, bringing those followers of his Facebook page award-winning photographs […]

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has had to spend millions – R120 929 367,85 to be exact – on fuel for diesel generators from 1 April 2022 to 16 February 2023. And that’s just one province. Gerrit Pretorius – DA Western Cape Spokesperson on Health – said in a statement on Monday: […]

Comedian Chris Rock (58), who was sensationally slapped in the face at the last Oscar ceremony by actor Will Smith, has ‘slapped back’, almost a year later. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, and Chris appears to have taken it to heart, delivering his response in a live Netflix stream this weekend […]

Bright rainbow coloured flags made waves down the streets in Cape Town city centre as over 1,000 people marched in a parade to celebrate queer pride in South Africa on Saturday. It was the culmination of Pride month, which started in February. This year’s theme was “Own Your Truth” and about being out and visible […]

New research has revealed the best dog breeds for road trips, with Labradors claiming the top spot. New research reveals that Labradors are the best dog breed for car travel   Chihuahuas, French Bulldogs and Poodles all feature in the top five best dog breeds for travel  Expert dog trainer Adam Spivey shares advice on helping hesitant dogs travel in […]

Former 5FM radio presenters have fondly remembered the late Mark Pilgrim, who headed up a popular show on the station for nearly a decade. After putting up a brave fight, the veteran star lost his battle with stage four lung cancer on Sunday, 5 March. The beloved presenter hosted the Mark Pilgrim show on 5FM […]

Webometrics’ latest global ranking of universities has ranked every South African university based on the quality, quantity and access to their web content, using open data. ALSO READ | Varsity Cup: Round 3 fixtures – Monday, 6 March 2023 According to BusinessTech, the “Webometrics Ranking of World Universities” is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group […]

Dawid Kahts, a musician based in Pretoria, South Africa, has written a hilarious job application letter to Eskom that has gone viral on social media. With relentless loadshedding, coffee being laced with cyanide, alleged high-level corruption at the power utility, and the resignation / ousting of former CEO André de Ruyter, Dawid told SAPeople he’s […]

The restoration of Mostert’s Mill, the iconic 200-year-old windmill destroyed by the April 2021 UCT fire, is almost complete. The mill’s propellers were fitted on Wednesday, a big step forward in the project. Mostert’s Mill is one of several historical buildings damaged by the fire. Others include De Meule, the house behind the mill, Cadboll […]

About 25 million kilometres of new roads are expected to be built around the world by 2050. Along with power lines and railways, roads cut through the landscape everywhere, disrupting ecosystems. This linear infrastructure prevents animals from moving safely around their habitat. It also reduces access to the resources they need, like food, sufficient space […]

In typical South African style, some light-hearted commentary has been added to the viral video of Schalk Ferreira helping a mother and child. Towards the end of last week, a video went viral that showed veteran Cheetahs prop Schalk Ferreira coming to the aid of a family during a frightening incident. ALSO READ | Blitzboks […]

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have calculated the annual data for 2022 using quarterly trade export statistics published by Trade Map, a trade statistics portal developed […]