The DA in the Western Cape says it has noted the appointment of Megan Taplin as the new park manager of Table Mountain National Park, and will be keenly observing her response to the challenges faced at this iconic attraction. “Managing and preserving one of the natural wonders of the world, and one of Africa’s main […]

George, a town of about 200,000 people in the Western Cape, is taking inspiration from Iceland to reduce substance use among young people. An unlikely coalition has been formed, consisting of community and activist organisations, schools, the George Municipality, police, and provincial government departments. George is taking inspiration from Iceland to reduce substance use among […]

About 30 activists and fishers led by the Eastern Cape Environmental Network and Earthlife Africa protested outside TotalEnergies service station in KwaDwesi, Gqeberha on Wednesday. They do not want the government to grant the company a license for the production of oil and gas between Mossel Bay and Cape St Francis. The protest started at […]

Elizabeth Jordaan, an 11-year-old girl from Robertson, Cape Town, is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and determination. Despite the odds stacked against her since birth, Elizabeth remains an energetic and positive child who is eager to learn and experience life to the fullest. When Elizabeth was just 6 months old, she was diagnosed […]

All eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa this evening as he takes to the podium to outline government’s programme of action through his 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall. UPDATE Thurs 9 Feb, 20h30: President Ramaphosa has announced that load shedding has been declared a national State of Disaster. […]

A Pretoria man in his 30s has come forward to collect over R32 million after winning the PowerBall jackpot from draw number 1376 which took place on 31 January 2023. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The unnamed latest PowerBall multi-millionaire has been working as an administrator since 2008. Having only started playing the […]

It’s not uncommon for new and exotic cars to be spotted in South Africa testing, with its harsh climates, wide variety of terrains and surfaces (ahem, potholes). Not to mention great locations for testing teams to stay, which ensure South Africa is a popular testing destination. However, we wonder if Rolls-Royce engineers were banking on […]

With the State of the National Address (SONA 2023) taking place later today, Thursday, 9 February, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been asked to DRESS DOWN and respect ordinary South Africans. SONA 2023 FASHION DISRESPECT TO SA CITIZENS Activist Lorenzo Davids took to Twitter to make the appeal to politicians who have turned the SONA into a glittering […]

A multi-stakeholder group consisting of unions, political parties and other civil society movements has threatened to “go to court on Friday” if President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a national State of Disaster in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 9 February. UPDATE Thurs 9 Feb, 20h30: President Ramaphosa has announced that loadshedding has […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 8 February 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, 8 […]

Are you ready for the 8 February 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 […]

A paramedic whose video went viral earlier this week, after she appeared on Sky news discussing the devastating life and death impact of loadshedding, has posted another video message to TikTok that is equally powerful. The first video by Medic Nix, MD of HealthTraining.co.za, was addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of “doing f*ck […]

Thousands of swimmers are headed to Midmar Dam this weekend for what is expected to be a massive celebration of 50 years of the aQuellé Midmar Mile from 9-12 February. Past winners, founders and those who have been part of the remarkable history of the iconic race, which was started by a handful of swimmers […]

It’s been seven months since the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) announced it would be retiring Charley, the elephant held captive at Pretoria National Zoological Gardens (NZG). Charley has become a household name in SA with many conservationists urging authorities to let him retire and spend his final years, finally, with some level of […]

Everyone owns a pair of well-worn slide-on shoes, especially during the summer. But do you call them flip flops or slip slops? We know what Jean de Villiers feels. ICYMI: JDV ‘SLOPS’ a thief wearing his flip flops JEAN DE VILLIERS IS A SLIP SLOPS MAN We know where Springbok legend Jean De Villiers stands […]

Weird news of the day brings you the weirdest, most insane stories across the internet, stories that will have you rolling on the floor – or just scratching your head in confusion. Now, maybe “news” is a strong word to use here, but some of these stories have made the top story section on many […]

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane, who is known as one of the great characters in the game, caught the eye with his latest gym videos. Nyakane joined Racing 92 in December 2021 after the Top 14 side struck an agreement with the Bulls, buying the powerful Springbok prop out of the last two years of his […]

An Irish nurse, Valerie C, who spent time in South Africa over three decades ago is desperately searching for a family who she has kept in her heart all these years. Here is her story… “I appreciate that this is a bit of a long shot, but thought that I would give it a try. […]

These are some of the best local hits to stream on Showmax in February, viz. S2 of SAFTA winner DAM, Kidscreen nominee Superworm, DIFF winner Girl, Taken and Tribeca winner Blind Ambition. DAM S2 | Showmax Original | Thursdays from 16 February 2023 Created by four-time SAFTA winner Alex Yazbek, the twisty and twisted Showmax […]

Fewer primary school children can read for meaning now than before the Covid pandemic, and most children entering grade two do not know the alphabet. But despite a literacy crisis, there is no national reading plan, no proper budget, no accurate reporting, and no progress on implementing vital interventions. Basic literacy among children in South […]

The City-sponsored race is making its 12th stop in the Mother City – the most visited  – and most anticipated – stopover in the event’s 50-year history. The City of Cape Town is ready to welcome The Ocean Race back to the Mother City after five years. The race takes place every four to five […]

Almost every day, a group of children in Masiphumelele can be found stretching, running laps, learning jabs, ducking and punching techniques and other exercises. They are training to become boxers, yet there is no boxing gym in this township in the south of Cape Town. To train, Masi-Cape Eagles Boxing Club use a multi-purpose hall […]

A final blow has been dealt to the Department of Tourism’s Tourism Equity Fund which used black economic empowerment (BEE) as a criteria for granting relief. The department had appealed against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s 2021 ruling that the criteria was unlawful. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, the then Minister of Tourism, introduced the Equity Fund in 2020 […]

It’s still too early to accurately predict what lies ahead for diesel and petrol prices in March, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) looks DIRE, especially for petrol users. PICTURES | GUPTA FAMILY MANSION IN CONSTANTIA UP FOR SALE FOR R20 MILLION Mzansi motorists faced an unleaded petrol (both 93 and 95 octanes) increase of 28 cents […]

Images have emerged of former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers chasing down an alleged shoplifter in Paarl. According to Netwerk24, De Villiers – who captained the Springbok team on 37 occasions – had grown suspicious of a man who was seemingly slipping sweets into his pockets before walking out of The Boer & Butcher shop in […]