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Powerball: Here are Tuesday, 14 February’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 15-02-23 08:06

It’s nearly time for Tuesday,14 February 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: R22 million (PowerBall) R4 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have to […]

5 things you never knew about Africa’s most loved destinations

5 things you never knew about Africa’s most loved destinations

By Jenni Baxter 14-02-23 16:34

The latest Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI) data is in, with five African destinations proving to be crowd favourites. And yes, South Africa IS in the Top 5! However, not for our beach holidays! Those accolades went to the Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Zanzibar. BUT South Africa’s Stellenbosch, Cape Town and Hermanus were ranked highly for […]

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Could a WOMAN have shot and killed AKA? – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 14-02-23 15:54

Tweeps are speculating on Twitter whether or not a WOMAN might have been one of the shooters who killed rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his close friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. This comes after a video from another angle emerged and was posted on social media. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://twitter.com/Yknip1/status/1625091269339799552 Meanwhile, a team of KwaZulu-Natal […]

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DStv 2023 price increase: What you’ll pay from 1 April

By Garrin Lambley 14-02-23 16:55

MultiChoice has announced its annual DStv price increase that will come into effect on 1 April 2023. ALSO READ | WHEN IS THE NEXT PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN SOUTH AFRICA? Price percentage increases are overall smaller than in previous years and will be hiked by an average of 4.3% across DStv’s satellite pay-TV portfolio. “[The price adjustment] is far lower than […]

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Loss of SA citizenship debacle for South Africans abroad heads to court

By Jenni Baxter 14-02-23 13:16

The Democratic Alliance (DA) will be heading to the Supreme Court of Appeal on 23 February to continue – and for many South Africans abroad, hopefully win – its legal battle with Home Affairs concerning thousands of South Africans who have inadvertently lost their SA citizenship. Over the past few years SAPeople has been inundated […]

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We can’t help ‘Falling in Love’ with Ndlovu Youth Choir – WATCH

By Jenni Baxter 14-02-23 12:07

Ndlovu Youth Choir have done it again! This time they’ve put all their love into Valentine’s Day to make it a fabulous occasion for South Africans everywhere. On Tuesday morning – 14 February – they posted a mesmerising South African version of Elvis Presley’s hit “Can’t help falling in love” (with only the last line […]

Mark Pilgrim

Mark Pilgrim: No health update in 12 DAYS as fans start to worry

By Garrin Lambley 14-02-23 11:33

Mark Pilgrim hasn’t provided a health update in nearly two weeks as his legion of fans grow increasingly worried over the well-being of the much-loved radio presenter. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Prior to the nearly fortnight of silence, the 53-year-old Hot102.7fm DJ had provided regular social media updates as he […]

Challenges facing the South African capital’s greening efforts

Parks versus people? Challenges facing the South African capital’s greening efforts

By Fazila Olla 14-02-23 10:53

Urban green spaces have recently been getting more research attention because of the benefits they offer. Gardens, parks, reserves and trees have been linked to cultural, spiritual and alternative medical solutions. Natural or semi-natural land areas can also deliver ecosystem services like food, stormwater management and climate control. Cities can plan and manage these for […]

Strict new measures to combat Lottery corruption

Strict new measures in place to combat Lottery corruption

By Fazila Olla 14-02-23 10:40

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has introduced stringent new protocols for the allocation of grant funding, including the establishment of a new division to prevent the rampant corruption that has overwhelmed the organisation in recent years. The NLC’s new board has introduced a number of measures to prevent corruption, including establishing a new anti-corruption division. […]

Government pays tribute to radio industry

Government joins the globe in observing World Radio Day

By Fazila Olla 14-02-23 10:14

Government has expressed appreciation to the radio industry for its unique role in promoting the identities of South Africans across cultures and languages, as well as fostering peace domestically and internationally. This as South Africa observed World Radio Day, which was celebrated under the theme “Radio and Peace,” on Monday, as 13 February is specifically […]

National state of disaster declared on floods

SA Government declares national state of disaster on floods

By Fazila Olla 14-02-23 10:09

Government has declared a national state of disaster to enable an intensive, coordinated response to the impact of floods that are affecting Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, the Northern Cape and North West provinces. The declaration, made in terms of the Disaster Management Act of 2002, was on Monday gazetted by Cooperative Governance […]

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Cape Town dam levels: Numbers continue to drop – WARNING

By Garrin Lambley 14-02-23 08:57

As summer continues in the Western Cape, the official dam level stats in the province continue to fall sparking urgent warnings to residents to use water sparingly. PICTURE | FIRST LOOK AT NEW DRIVER’S LICENCE CARD COMING IN LATE 2023 The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voelvlei […]

PowerBall - 14 February

PowerBall draw: Will South Africa have a Valentine’s Day multi-millionaire?

By Garrin Lambley 14-02-23 11:56

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 14 February, Mzansi could well be welcoming its newest multi-millionaires of 2023 – on Valentine’s Day. 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 […]

Cape Town's mayor tells Russian warship to GFY and 'voets*k'

Cape Town’s mayor tells Russian warship to GFY and ‘voets*k’

By Jenni Baxter 13-02-23 23:01

Cape Town’s Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today told a visiting Russian warship to ‘voetsek‘ and GFY (a common abbreviation of Go F*ck Yourself). His outburst on Twitter followed a tweet from the Russian Consulate General in Cape Town who said: “Cape Town hosts #Russian frigate “Admiral Gorshkov”. The battleship arrived in the Mother City on […]

SA rally racer Brad Binder gears up for MotoGP 2023!

South Africa’s Brad Binder gears up for MotoGP 2023

By Jenni Baxter 15-02-23 20:48

Brad Binder – SA’s two-time MotoGP race winner and the first South African motorcycle rally racer to ever win in the premier class – sat down to answer some burning questions as he gears up to embark on this year’s MotoGP season. The Red Bull sports star has been rising through the world motorcycle grand […]

Disaster management teams remain alert against floods. Photo: iStockPhoto

Disaster teams on high alert amid floods across many parts of SA

By Fazila Olla 13-02-23 10:54

Disaster management teams are on high alert across the country amid the continuing heavy rains that have already resulted in damage, says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. The inclement weather in recent days saw vehicles submerged and swept away, trapped homeowners on roofs and collapsed walls. In a statement, […]

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