The 127th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July to be held at Hollywoodbets Greyville will take place on Saturday, 1 July 2023. That’s just 19 days away at the time of publishing on Monday, 12 June. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE As reported by The South African website, See It Again remains the ante-post favourite for the race over 2 200m which […]

A few weeks ago, Derek Watts — the host of popular documentary show Carte Blanche — announced that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer. The news was met with sadness by Watts’ many fans who have taken to social media to share well wishes with him. The TV presenter recently shared a health update from […]

A car guard played a pivotal role in the rescue of an injured fisherman in Knoetzie, Knysna. While fishing on Saturday afternoon, 10 June, a boulder fell on top of the 41-year-old angler. KNYSNA CAR GUARD’S TIMELY NOTIFICATION SPARKS RESCUE OPERATION On Saturday, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Knysna received a call at 15:56 […]

If you’re a fan of the late South African rapper AKA -real name Kiernan Forbes – and have an extra R30 000 cash at your disposal every month, you could now move into his Bryanston mansion, which has recently been placed on the market. The homeowner of the complex gated abode is looking for a […]

In South Africa Pride Month is celebrated in October, but in many other countries the LGBTQIA+ community is celebrated throughout June. ALSO READ: ‘Carte Blanche’ presenter comes out during Pride month? [photo] 1. WHY PRIDE MONTH IS CELEBRATED IN JUNE IN THE US June is dedicated to celebrating freedom, culture and support of LGBTQIA+ rights. The […]

Looking for a new fragrance? When shopping for perfume, you may come across confusing terms such as Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, cologne, and splash. But don’t worry. Here is what you need to know. ALSO READ: All natural! Five reasons to embrace your natural hair this winter EDT, EDP, COLOGNE, SPLASH: A GUIDE TO […]

Makeup stains on clothes can be irritating and can ruin one’s look. They are several hacks to avoid makeup stains on your clothes, from wearing scarves to blotting. Despite not being 100 percent effective, these hacks can reduce makeup stains on clothes. Well, here are some makeup hacks to consider to avoid makeup stains on your clothes. […]

A tourist’s vlogging adventure about visiting a South African steakhouse has gone viral – but local social media users are far from impressed with the commentary. That’s because the man – a US citizen – brags about buying a “cheap” piece of meat from an award-winning restaurant. And for many South Africans, the comment was […]

Thando Thabethe’s shock claims about ex-boyfriend Lunga Shabalala have split fans, and many are having a hard time believing the claims. In a leaked document seen by City Press, the 947 presenter accused the actor of “harassing,” “following,” and “threatening” her following their split in October 2022. Thando even claimed that she “feared” for her safety […]

GOING GREEN: V&A WATERFRONT WANTS PLASTIC GONE The V&A Waterfront recently amended its tenant lease agreement to include details that will help eliminate single-use plastics in the Waterfront by 2025. Guided by the South African Plastics Pact (SAPP), which is a ‘collaborative initiative aimed at creating a circular economy for plastic packaging’, the V&A Waterfront has included […]

Did you know that you could try dried fish and scotch bonnet ice cream in Cape Town? One Mother City eatery is making it all possible… TAPI TAPI TREATS IN CAPE TOWN It’s a wonderful celebration of Africa at Tapi Tapi in Cape Town, a cafe/bar/deli that is described as an ‘educational initiative that is […]

In a power alert on Friday afternoon, Eskom provided the expected loadshedding schedule for the coming weekend. READ: LIVE LOAD SHEDDING TRACKER: What stage are we on now? ESKOM WEEKEND LOADSHEDDING SCHEDULE Stage 3 kicks in from 16:00 on Friday and will persist until midnight. There will be no loadshedding until 5:00 on Saturday when Stage […]

There is no denying Cape Town and Joburg are the economic hubs of South Africa, and each year, more people move there in the hopes of finding a place to call home. If you had the cash, would you fork out R100 million for a home? Here’s a look at what it will get you. […]

After Thando Thabethe obtained a protection order, Lunga Shabalala allegedly responded to her harassment claims. Thando Thabethe said in the piece published by City Press that she had petitioned the courts for a restraining order against Lunga Shabalala because of what she deemed to be harassment and “strange behaviour.” Their most recent and ostensibly last separation, according […]

Lift Airline is offering its passengers more and more – in the form of luxury dining created by ‘MasterChef SA’ 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey. MASTERCHEF MEALS FOR LIFT AIRLINES In a delicious bit of good news for travellers, Lift Airline recently partnered with MasterChef South Africa 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey, to curate a luxury dining experience for […]

He may be South Africa’s richest man, but Johann Rupert is by no means a “flashy” billionaire businessman. This was the consensus from social media users who praised the mogul for “not advertising his wealth.” According to Forbes, Rupert has a net worth of $11 billion (over R200 billion). Ironically, the 73-year-old has accumulated much of his […]

A series of gunshots fired late at night in East Atlanta recently prompted my neighbor to post on our local Facebook group, asking what we can do as a community to make it less dangerous to live and work in the area. You may be asking yourself the same question. Since the start of the […]

R1.2 million: A teenage girl reportedly spent R323 163 on games, R561 330 on in-app purchases and over R267 355 on games for 10 pupils. DFA and IOL reported on Thursday, 8 June that a 13-year-old teenage girl reportedly spent R1.2 million of her family’s savings. ALSO READ: Netflix enters the gaming world by releasing a set of mobile […]

Transactional sex – the exchange of consensual sex for material support like gifts, money or food – occurs on university campuses in many parts of the world. South Africa is no exception. Some scholars have highlighted the importance of understanding transactional sexual relationships beyond seeing it only (or mostly) as a way for young women […]

Although the ever-popular Netflix series, The Crown, will come to an end after season six, there could be a few spin-off films in the works, The Sun reports. And Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s love story could be the focus. ALSO READ: Everything you need to know about the Royal family: LIVE BLOG POSSIBLE SERIES OF FILMS ON THE […]

Many South Africans believe that Black Coffee is absolutely worth his alleged R5.5 million booking fee. Do you agree? South African musician DJ Black Coffee — real name Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo — is arguably one of the most successful artists to grace local soil. The Grammy-award winning DJ has made a name for himself internationally […]

Mastering oral interviews: Thoroughly research the company, prepare common questions, showcase your unique value, demonstrate active listening, maintain professionalism. ALSO READ: WATCH: Malema warns of anarchy and looting in BBC interview Employers can evaluate your communication abilities, professionalism, and suitability for the position at the crucial part of the hiring process known as the oral interview. […]

Some relationships are long-lasting, with one or both of the partners tolerating each other’s traits endlessly. In other cases, some relationships break down because one or both of the partners can no longer tolerate certain traits or behaviours. Researchers based at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, investigated the dissolution of romantic relationships and friendships. […]

Long-standing gender stereotypes in children’s toys are proving to be harmful and are keeping girls away from STEM. Gender stereotypes begin in early childhood. Bright pink “toys for girls” and blue “toys for boys” are sold on store shelves around the world. In the boys’ section, you’ll find science, construction and warfare toys — perhaps […]

‘How is she in Paris while her man is dealing with a lot of things,’ one person asked about Natasha who is blue ticking Lorch’s GBV case. Earlier this week, South African soccer player Thembinkosi Lorch was found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Fundiswa Mathithibala in 2020. The Orlando Pirates has topped Twitter trends as […]