For South Africans abroad who are unable to view the Andre de Ruyter interview in our earlier article (because the video has been blocked to anyone outside SA), here’s a version you should be able to view in most countries. WATCH Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter’s explosive interview and shocking revelations about corruption in high […]

As South Africans reel from Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter’s explosive interview about corruption in high places (bringing SA to its knees with power cuts), it’s time to also pay tribute to those people and things that have lightened the loadshedding load. SA author, Cape Town mom, and outdoor communication consultant Kim Nicola Stephens pays […]

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the unemployment crisis in South Africa. In the second quarter of 2021, unemployment rates were the highest ever officially recorded. Many people who lost their only source of stable income fell into poverty as a result. Social grants provide income that helps people to survive the short-term economic hardship of unemployment. […]

South Africa’s current electricity crisis has been described as “a perfect storm”. A number of factors have converged to reach this point: an ageing and inadequately maintained fleet of coal power stations, delays in upgrading the Koeberg nuclear power station and significant failures at the recently built Medupi and Kusile coal power stations. Since the […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall, which may result in widespread significant flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Later this week, very heavy rainfall in the order of 200 to 400 mm is possible in Vhembe and Mopani in Limpopo, and to a slightly lesser extent, Ehlanzeni in […]

Health activists demonstrating in Cape Town for a rise in the tax on sugary drinks were disappointed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement in his Budget speech that the tax would be frozen for two years. Godongwana said this was “due to the difficult operating environment for the sugar industry from the impact of flooding […]

Environmental group Green Connection is lobbying French MPs and members of the European Parliament to hold French corporation TotalEnergies to account for its “ocean grab” in South African waters. Environmental group Green Connection is lobbying members of the French and European parliaments about TotalEnergies’ offshore oil and gas projects in South African oceans. French NGO […]

Eskom announced that outgoing CEO Andre de Ruyter would vacate his office with immediate effect after a special board meeting was held on Wednesday, 22 February. PICTURE | FIRST LOOK AT NEW DRIVER’S LICENCE CARD COMING IN LATE 2023 De Ruyter had resigned in December 2022, but agreed to stay on until until 31 March 2023. ALSO READ […]

Mark Pilgrim hasn’t provided a health update in the last THREE WEEKS as his tens of thousands of supporters grow increasingly worried over the well-being of the radio presenter. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Prior to the 21 days of silence, the 53-year-old Hot102.7fm DJ had provided regular social media updates as he […]

Outgoing Eskom CEO André de Ruyter is to leave Eskom with “immediate effect”, Eskom said in a statement issued on Wednesday evening. (Watch the full Andre de Ruyter’s full interview that led to his sudden exit from Eskom.) This follows an explosive interview which was posted to YouTube by Orca Media, in which De Ruyter […]

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has announced with “deep sadness” the passing of beloved baboon, Van Damme… after the adult male sustained severe injuries in a fight with another baboon. The SPCA said it “deeply regrets to announce the euthanasia of the adult male baboon WF8, better known to locals and his fans as […]

The Proteas beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets at Newlands on Tuesday to qualify for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals on Friday… and all South Africans who can, are encouraged to fill the stadium and support our wonderful home team! Bangladesh were restricted to 113-6, before Laura Wolvaardt (66* off 56 balls) and Tazmin […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 22 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, 22 […]

Are you ready for the 22 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 […]

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his 2023 Budget speech in Cape Town on Wednesday, 22 February 2023. And while there were no significant surprises, there was some good news – if you can afford to retire. LIVE UPDATES: 2023 National Budget Speech The retirement tax tables for lump sums withdrawn before retirement and for lump […]

South Africans – especially those who smoke – will have to dig deeper into their pockets when they pay for cigarettes after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced an increase on excise duties in his Budget Speech for the 2023/24 financial year. ALSO READ: Parliament fire: Investigation concluded, evidence linking Mafe Godongwana delivered the National Budget on Wednesday, 22 […]

After seven years of unemployment, a Limpopo woman has become a multi-millionaire after winning over R22 million in the Lotto jackpot draw that took place on Saturday, 11 February 2023. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The winner, who played on the Capitec Banking App, was notified by Capitec via SMS that she had won. She […]

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced two tax measures to encourage businesses and individuals to invest in renewable energy and increase electricity generation. During his national budget speech on Wednesday, 22 February Godongwana said green technologies are becoming cheaper, and the deployment of low-carbon solutions is accelerating therefore recognising the need for government to […]

South Africans will now have to dig a bit deeper into their pockets when they pay for alcohol and cigarettes after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced an increase on excise duties in his Budget Speech for the 2023/24 financial year. Godongwana delivered the National Budget on Wednesday, 22 February at the Cape Town City Hall. INCREASE […]

Secretary to Parliament Xolile George said on Tuesday, 21 February that it will cost approximately R2 billion – and take two years – to rebuild some sections of Parliament that were damaged by fire last year. George briefed the media on the reconstruction of the national legislature since the fire that gutted the National Assembly building and […]

Showmax has released the first trailer for Stella Murders, a new true crime documentary from David Enright and IdeaCandy, the director and production company respectively behind the breakout hit Devilsdorp, one of Showmax’s ten most streamed titles of 2021, which sold internationally and won the 2022 SAFTA for Best Made for TV Documentary. New Showmax Original true crime […]

Bakkie balls, car bras and fuzzy dice; these are the 10 crimes against automotive good taste that will leave you cringing. 1. BAKKIE BALLS Image: Bakkie Balls. As tasteless car mods go, this one is inexplicable … unless you’re a Blue Bulls fan. Basically a plastic or metal scrotum that dangles freely in the breeze from […]

Tropical cyclone Freddy was, on 21 February 2023, bearing down on Mauritius and Madagascar. Mauritius grounded flights and, news agency Reuters reported, emergency teams in four regions of Madagascar were braced for “heavy rains, floods and landslides”. A day earlier the Mauritius Meteorological Services issued a Class 3 cyclone warning, saying estimated gusts in the […]

The City of Cape Town is a proud sponsor of the International  Ice Hockey Federation 2023 Senior Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship DIV II Group B which kicked off at the Ice Station at GrandWest on Monday. The tournament runs until Sunday, 26 February 2023. The games kicked off on Monday, including a hard-fought clash […]

The City of Cape Town announced this week that the Western Cape High Court has granted its application for eviction notices to be served at “various unlawful occupations in the Central Business District”. The City said it expects a final eviction order to be granted in April. The sites include encampments on Buitengracht Street, FW […]