GR Corolla: SA dealer SLAPS R50k premium on Toyota’s hot hatch

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-07-23 14:04

One of the most anticipated hot hatches of the 2023 is the GR Corolla. Toyota’s four-door performance car landed in South Africa recently and in the middle of May the carmaker announced pricing for the new model. Only two derivatives are available: Core and Circuit. The former is priced from R841 000 and the top […]

People in Hong Kong urged to use bombastic side eye on smokers

By Marilynn Manuel 17-07-23 13:59

In a bit of funny and bizarre news, reports have revealed that Hong Kong residents have been called to assist with the reduction of cigarette smoking in prohibited areas. Instead of minding their own business when they spot a smoker puffing away in public, they have been asked to “stare” at the smokers until they […]

State failure and Thabo Bester

Cop shot at as suspects attempt to enter police building in Pretoria

By Nokwanda Ncwane 17-07-23 13:53

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it has launched a manhunt for at least twelve suspects who shot an officer while  attempting to enter a police building in Pretoria, Gauteng. The incident happened on Sunday night, 16 July. SUSPECTS ATTEMPT TO ENTER POLICE BUILDING IN PRETORIA SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said officers who were […]

Bafana Bafana head to France

Bafana Bafana set to miss out on red hot striker to Zimbabwe?

By Yolulwe Qoshe 17-07-23 13:37

Having clinched qualification for the 2023 AFCON, Bafana Bafana’s focus will now temporarily switch to the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers READ | THE KAIZER CHIEFS CURSE CASTILLO WILL BE HOPING TO BREAK, WILL HE DO IT? Hugo Broos will want the best players available to be apart of his Bafana Bafana squad, but one striker in Ranga Chivaviro could be lining up for opponents […]

SA arms control

Ukrainian Navy and SBU launch daring assault on Crimean bridge

By AFP 17-07-23 13:15

The Ukrainian navy and SBU security service carried out an overnight attack on the Russian-built bridge linking annexed Crimea to Russia, a Ukrainian source told AFP Monday. ALSO READ: Ukraine retakes territory around Bakhmut from Russian forces “Today’s attack on the Crimean bridge is a special operation of the SBU and the navy,” the security service source said. […]

Springboks x All Blacks

Should Springboks be worried about World Rugby rankings?

By Craig Lewis 17-07-23 13:01

Increasingly, it appears that the Springboks will be heading into the 2023 World Cup as underdogs. Perhaps they will prefer it that way, but the World Rugby rankings certainly don’t make for pretty reading at the moment. As it stands, following on from last weekend’s woeful defeat against the All Blacks, there are now more than […]

Who is Miss Supranation 2023? Meet Andrea Aguilera

By Alicia Naidoo 17-07-23 12:56

Andrea Aguilera of Ecuador was crowned Miss Supranational on Friday 14 July at trzelecki Park Amphitheater, Nowy Sącz, Małopolska n Poland – heres’s what we know about the beauty queen. ALSO READ: Lalela Mswane crowns Andrea Aguilera Miss Supranational 2023 WHO IS THE NEW MISS SUPRANATIONAL Andrea Aguilera was crowned Miss Supranational 2023 by Miss Surpanational […]

Award-Winning SA Singer Lira Hospitalised After Stroke in Germany

‘I can communicate’: Lira celebrates speech recovery after stroke

By Wanique Block 17-07-23 12:18

In a recent post shared to Instagram, South African songstress Lira has celebrated the progress she has made after suffering a stroke while travelling in March 2022. ALSO READ: Lira welcomes her 44th birthday with a social media fanfare after health scare ‘I LOVE SHARING MY STORY’ While the stroke didn’t affect the artist physically, she […]

Pirates boo boys victim calls for help from PSL clubs

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 17-07-23 12:10

Orlando Pirates striker and boo boys victim Tshegofatsa Mabasa calls on Premier Soccer League (PSL) clubs to help the players suffering from criticism. Mabasa was a victim of the boo boys at Pirates during PSL games including the recent COSAFA Cup tournament in Durban where he had to silence them by scoring crucial goals for […]

Will Edson Castillo break the Kaizer Chiefs curse?

By Yolulwe Qoshe 17-07-23 11:50

Kaizer Chiefs recruitment drive is now in full flow, with the club taking their amount of signings to seven, as they look to reclaim the glory. READ | JUNIOR MENDIETA: WHY I CHOSE MAMELODI SUNDOWNS OVER KAIZER CHIEFS AND ORLANDO PIRATES One of the signings that was officially unveiled by Chiefs was Venezuelan international midfielder Edson Castillo, who […]

migrants

Libya rescues migrants abandoned by Tunisian authorities in desert

By AFP 17-07-23 11:21

Libyan border guards have rescued dozens of migrants who have been left in the desert by Tunisian authorities without water and food, and their numbers are “rising”, an officer said Sunday 16 July 2023. Hundreds of migrants from sub-Saharan African countries were forcibly taken to desert and hostile areas bordering Libya and Algeria after racial […]

2023 Wimbledon prize money revealed: How much Alcaraz walks away with

By Mimi Mfundisi 17-07-23 11:13

The 2023 Wimbledon prize money figure has been revealed after Carlos Alcaraz defeated 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday, 16 July. The 20-year-old Spanish sensation beat the defending champion 1-6 7-6 6-1 3-6 6-4 in an epic battle on centre court. The Serbian was on course to win his fifth Wimbledon title in […]

‘My win is for Africa’: Zenzo Ngqobe wins big

By Precious Simpasa 17-07-23 10:47

Zenzo Ngqobe won the Best Actor award for his role as Kebakile for the high-profile Botswana short film ‘Partly Cloudy & Hot‘ in Toronto, Canada. ALSO READ: ‘Queen of Bling’: Khanyi Mbau to host Basadi Awards ZENZO NGQOBE: RIDING THE HIGH The seasoned actor best known for his role as Stone in e.tv’s popular drama series Rhythm […]

Threatened Ethiopian cabaret lives to dance another day

By AFP 17-07-23 10:39

A beloved monument to Ethiopia’s traditional cabaret culture, the historic nightclub Fendika is running on borrowed time, having just escaped demolition. Two decades earlier, Fendika was one of 17 “azmari bet” (a venue hosting performances by Ethiopia’s azmari musicians) in the Kazanchis district, a neighbourhood harkening back to Addis Ababa’s jazz-fuelled era. ALSO READ: Egypt, Ethiopia […]

Pitso Mosimane Kaizer Chiefs

Pitso sends complaint to FIFA over unpaid salaries

By Craig Lewis 17-07-23 10:28

Despite Pitso Mosimane having led Al Ahli back into the Pro League, the experienced coach officially left the Saudi club earlier this year, with a recent salary payment debacle fuelling exit talks. After terminating his contract, Mosimane shared a classy message, expressing his “satisfaction for having achieved the difficult task of promoting the team back […]

Kate Middleton steals the spotlight at Wimbledon

By Precious Simpasa 17-07-23 10:16

Kate Middleton made an appearance at Wimbledon accompanied by her husband, Prince William, and their two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte to show support for the games. ALSO READ: Princess of Wales: Inside Kate Middleton’s net worth, inheritance KATE MIDDLETON: PRETTY IN GREEN Kate Middleton stole the spotlight at Wimbledon this weekend, with her […]

Alcarez

Alcaraz dethrones Djokovic: Social media reacts

By Eliot Mahlase 17-07-23 10:12

Social media was abuzz on Sunday evening after Carlos Alcaraz shocked the world by defeating Novak Djokovic in an epic five-set Wimbledon final. The championship clash was a winner-takes-all showdown, with the champion leaving London with the trophy and World No. 1. ALSO READ: Nadal to miss Madrid Open after hip recovery setback At only 20 years old, […]

Springboks scrumhalf bullish about upcoming challenges

By Mariette Adams 17-07-23 10:06

Grant Williams says the Springboks would take a few positives from their humbling defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday as they look to bounce back against Argentina at Ellis Park in two weeks’ time. The Springboks’ hopes of building on their strong start to the competition against Australia were dashed at the […]

Edson Castillo reveals his promise to Chiefs fans

By Phumzile Ngcatshe 17-07-23 09:59

New Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Edson Castillo has spoken for the first time after joining Amakhosi and reveals his promise to give his all for the club and for the fans. The Venezuelan star, Castillo was unveiled by Chiefs last month and has been settling in well at Naturena with his new teammates. ALSO READ I Doctor Khamalo […]

Ian Botham auctions off Ashes 1981 momentoes

By AFP 17-07-23 09:53

England cricket great Ian Botham has sold off more than 200 souvenirs from his career at a London auction, with items from his celebrated role in a 1981 Ashes triumph among the most highly-valued lots. The ball with which he took five Australia wickets for one run as England came from behind to win the fourth Test of […]

Dineo Ranaka

Kaya FM explains why Dineo Ranaka was fired

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 17-07-23 09:32

Gauteng-based commercial radio station Kaya FM has disclosed why Dineo Ranaka’s contract was terminated – Sunday World reports. The media personality confirmed that she had been fired by the radio station last week after been off air since 22 May due to her struggles with mental illness. KAYA 959 SAY DINEO RANAKA WENT AWOL In an internal memo […]

Lethukukhanya Mjaji aka Miss Albany. Photo: Lungisa Mjaji

‘Thanks to that girl’: Tweeps react to R9.99 Albany bread price

By Rae Seleme 17-07-23 09:17

Three-year-old girl, Lethukukhanya Mjaji aka “Miss Albany” is trending on Twitter after a social media user @MfokaMqulusi shared a picture of the R9.99 Albany bread price on Sunday, 16 July. ALSO READ: Update: Bokomo offers ‘Miss Albany’ a year supply of products ‘THANK YOU MISS ALBANY’ A Twitter user who goes by the handle @MfokaMqulusi shared […]

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