South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of international singer, actor, cultural and civil rights activist, Harold George ‘Harry’ Belafonte, who died yesterday (Wednesday 26 April). Belafonte was also an esteemed member of the National Order of the Companion of OR Tambo. President Ramaphosa said Belafonte’s passing, on the eve […]

Crime has free rein in one of Cape Town’s poorest suburbs. By Sandiso Phaliso Freedom Day dawns in Philippi, Cape Town, with daily gunshots, murders, robberies, car-jackings and the intimidation of City of Cape Town contract workers. Crime has free rein here in one of Cape Town’s poorest suburbs: dustbin collectors have withdrawn services in Philippi […]

The South African Navy (SAN) is on a nationwide search for divers who play an integral role in naval operations. The SAN is visiting all nine provinces to recruit strong swimmers for the maritime service, according to DefenceWeb. SAN said in a statement: « This is not a recruitment drive. It is a specific search for […]

Julie Goodness, the American woman who was reported missing on Monday morning, was found alive on Wednesday afternoon. ALSO READ | Rachel Kolisi | Pray for Siya: ‘I’ve seen God do it before’ Goodness, 38, went missing after leaving her Gardens home. “Police can confirm that the missing woman has been found on Wednesday. She is […]

The Springboks will face the All Blacks at Twickenham in August – and it’s likely to be a sell-out looking at the number of seats already sold. The two teams collide in their final warm up game ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup which will see the Springboks looking to defend their title. It […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 26 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 Wednesday, 26 […]

Are you ready for the 26 April 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 […]

Caught on CCTV finds the most fascinating real-life moments caught on camera, while CCTV cameras are often associated with catching criminals and preventing theft, they have also captured some hilarious moments, weird moments, and sometimes terrifying moments. READ: Kaizer Chiefs: Newest addition confirmed! Watch incredible real-life moments caught on camera below: Footage of a truck catching fire […]

The Springboks face the All Blacks and there won’t be many tickets left if you take a look at the number of seats already booked. The two teams collide in their last warm-up game ahead of the World Cup which will see the Springboks defend their title. It is also the last tournament that will […]

Postbank has introduced a new cardless payment system for SASSA Gold Card social grant beneficiaries whose cards are expiring. A social grant queue in Gugulethu, Cape Town. Postbank has introduced a new cardless payment. Image: GroundUp. Postbank has introduced a new cardless payment for social grant beneficiaries whose South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold […]

Robben Island Museum (RIM) has been nominated in the category “Leading Tourist Attraction” in the 30th Annual World Travel Awards… and needs South Africans’ votes to ensure it wins! The awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence in the global travel and tourism industry. RIM CEO Abigail Tulare says the Robben Island Museum « is so much […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) K9 #SearchAndRescue Unit has been honoured with an appreciation order from Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following SAPS’ outstanding efforts after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria earlier this year. Brigadier Vimla Moodley, representing the SAPS K9 Unit, flew to Turkey / Türkiye to receive the order yesterday (25 […]

Locals explained their concerns regarding the prize that winners from Trevor Noah’s new comedy show ‘LOL: Last One Laughing’ will get. Trevor Noah will be returning to work in South Africa in 2024. Image via Twitter @_YurMajesty/ @Am_Blujay South African comedian Trevor Noah’s upcoming show LOL: Last One Laughing is set to launch on Amazon’s Prime Video […]

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their latest addition – an exciting, skillful midfielder will be playing in Naturena next season. Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane drills his men at training. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their latest addition – an exciting, skillful midfielder will be playing in Naturena next season. MUST SEE: INSIDE PITSO […]

He might be best known for making audiences laugh with his comedy shows, but Schalk Bezuidenhout has a deep love for lawn bowling. Yes, bowls. And he’s pretty good; he even received an award recently. ALSO READ: Music Moguls: The top five wealthiest music stars in SA INSIDE SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT’S LOVE OF BOWLS Schalk Bezuidenhout is […]

It’s still a couple of days too early to predict exactly what lies ahead for fuel prices in May, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) doesn’t look good for petrol car owners in particular. HAVE YOUR SAY | Who should be the next Springbok coach? Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand […]

Singapore hanged a prisoner after he was convicted of a drugs offense, the 12th death penalty in the Asian city-state since last year. Singapore hanged a prisoner after he was convicted of a drugs offense, the 12th execution in the Asian city-state since last year. Image: iStock Singapore hanged a prisoner on Wednesday after he […]

The first episode of the SA spin-off series, I’m a Celebrity South Africa, left fans in shock as the former royal butler of Princess Diana and “scream king,” Paul Burrell, was ‘bitten’ by a snake, The Sun reports. ALSO READ: Who are the five wealthiest musicians in the world? PAUL BURRELL ‘BITTEN’ BY SNAKE ON FIRST EPISODE OF ‘I’M A CELEBRITY SA’ […]

De Ruyter declined to name high-level politicians allegedly involved in corruption at Eskom during a meeting with SCOPA on Wednesday. Former Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter, faces questions at a SCOPA hearing over his allegations of corruption at the power utility, where he claimed that a “high-level” politician was involved and that Eskom was a […]

Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has lost his latest High Court case and will have to repay more than R37m to Stellenbosch University. Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux. Photo: Getty Images. Towards the end of last year, it was finally confirmed that Roux was set to finally vacate his position as SA Rugby […]

Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of electricity and water resources. This comes as the country battles load shedding, and alternative means are being made to ensure business continuity. Tourism Minister Patricia de […]

On Tuesday, 25 April, a Pitbull attacked a woman in Seatides, KwaZulu-Natal, causing serious injuries. PITBULL ATTACK CAUSES SERIOUS WOUNDS TO WOMAN The Tongaat operations centre of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a distress call at approximately 15:14. They dispatched reaction officers immediately. ALSO READ: GRAPHIC: Pedestrian attacked by PITBULL in KwaZulu-Natal Upon arriving at the scene, […]

Two boys were reported missing and were later found dead in different locations in Soweto. Their noses. lips and genitals were hacked off. Police have made a breakthrough in the gruesome murder of two young Soweto boys. Image: Twitter/@SAPolice Service. A couple is set to appear before the Protea Magistrates Court in connection with the […]

According to Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko  the department has been experiencing a huge shortage of male and female condoms in all its districts. “Contract RT75_condom suppliers didn’t have stock to deliver to Province from the inception of the new contract in February 2022 as suppliers were awaiting SABS sample approval prior ordering bulk stock from […]

Police and volunteers continue to comb the Table Mountain area in search of missing American woman Julie Goodness. ALSO READ | Siya Kolisi’s wife asks fans to pray for him after injury As reported by The SA People website, Goodness, 38, was last seen in Bellevue Street, in the Higgovale area on Monday morning. SAPS confirmed that […]