Eskom has confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding will continue over the weekend – potentially plunging Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test between the All Blacks and Springboks into darkness. The power utility said in a tweet that increased demand and the depletion of emergency reserves necessitated the move. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v […]

Vuyo Zungula – who is the president of the political party African Transformation Movement (ATM) – has written a letter to the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, and Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, in a bid to get protection for the host and production team of the drug-busting show, Sizok’thola. Xolani Khumalo and the Sizok’thola crew have […]

The Kaizer Chiefs squad churn has been comprehensive this season with seven senior players already having left the club. Now, the departed Erick Mathoho has seemingly found a new club. BREAKING: Latest Kaizer Chiefs news bulletin BENNI: The rabbit food diet of 2011 KAIZER CHIEFS EXODUS Chiefs have let go of Eric Mathoho, Siyabonga Ngezana, Phathutshedzo Nange, Cole Alexander and Austin Dube while […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Friday, 14 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: NIL FIRE DANGER WARNINGS: Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Kai !Garib Local Municipality of the Northern Cape Province. ADVISORIES: NIL ALSO READ: Weather forecast live updates […]

Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to have reached an agreement to sign SuperSport United wonderkid Thapelo Maseko, with two players going the other way. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS LEGEND SPOTTED AT AN NEW CLUB According to the latest reports, Sundowns have put their money where their mouth is with regards to signings Maseko from rivals SuperSport. READ | FROM THE UAE TO SPAIN? […]

Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United are believed to have struck an agreement that will see them exchange some players ahead of the new season. READ | REVEALED | THE TWO PLAYERS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS INCLUDED IN THAPELO MASEKO DEAL According to the latest reports, Sundowns have put their money where their mouth is with regards to signings Maseko from rivals […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. South African-born Elon Musk is the new richest person in the world, having recently surpassed France’s Bernard Arnault. They are followed by United States’ Jeff […]

Eben Etzebeth has decided to fulfil his role as Springboks captain and play against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship in Auckland on Saturday despite the death of his father. Etzebeth’s father passed away on Tuesday, casting doubt on whether he would play in the Rugby Championship showdown or return home to support his […]

The Constitutional Court dismissed a bid to overturn the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ‘s ruling that former President Jacob Zuma must return to prison. DOES THIS MEAN JACOB ZUMA WILL GO BACK TO JAIL? In the ruling handed down on Thursday, the apex court found the department’s appeal bore no reasonable prospect of success […]

Have you wondered what the top FOUR vehicles targeted in South Africa NOW are? THESE ARE THE TOP FOUR VEHICLES THAT ARE TARGETED BY CRIMINALS IN SA According to a report by FANews, tracking companies criminals are using sophisticated technology to adapt to new technologies, using programmers to counteract cars with keyless entry or emergency start […]

On Saturday, the Springboks and All Blacks will renew their rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship. TheSouthAfrican has now learned that the South African anthem singer on Saturday will be Keshia Paulse. Paulse, who took part in the New Zealand Idol singing show, has a bio that reads as follows: “Keshia is inspired by R&B, Soul […]

A protester was apprehended for torching a truck after disgruntled residents of two informal settlements went on a rampage over issues of service delivery in Gqeberha. INFORMAL SETTLEMENT DWELLERS ROCK THE STREETS On Wednesday evening 12 July 2023, disgruntled residents from Nomakanjane and Ramaphosa informal settlements blockaded the M17 Addo Road and started stoning trucks. […]

Earlier this week it was tragically confirmed that Eben Etzebeth’s father, Harry, had passed away after a long battle with cancer. A decision on whether the Bok lock would continue to play against the All Blacks this weekend, or return home, was left with him, with Springbok management affording him the time he needs to make […]

An adorable three-year-old’s smile has captured the hearts of South Africans everywhere. Little Lethukukhanya Mjaji, with her sunny smile, was photographed by her uncle, Lungisa Mjaji (26)… and the photos have gone viral, even inspiring artists to paint her! Lungisa, who grew up in KZN, says he is a commercial photography student at Tshwane University […]

The I Love Coffee shop in Cape Town revealed on their Facebook account that they received a R10 000 tip when staffers from Libra Walk Essential Services popped in for a cup of coffee. ALSO READ:Patron spends R182 500 on alcohol, tips waiter R21 900 [PHOTO] PATRONS TIP R10 000 The Cape Town Coffee shop thanked the patrons for […]

Eskom has confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding will continue over the weekend – and will be in effect indefinitely. The power utility said in a tweet that increased demand and the depletion of emergency reserves necessitated the move. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v Woolworths – and more “The increase in the demand […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 13 July 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 Thursday, 13 […]

South Africans have been exposed to loadshedding for an unprecedented number of days in 2023 and were hit with stage 6 blackouts this week. On Wednesday, 11 July Eskom upped the stages from four to six the Mail & Guardian reported. ALSO READ: GET TO KNOW YOUR Loadshedding one stage at a time 2023 HAS SET RECORDS FOR […]

The United Nations on Wednesday, 12 July 2023 said nearly three months of war in Sudan had uprooted more than three million people and called for the warring sides to face “accountability”. Britain said it was taking action. It announced sanctions on businesses it said were associated with Sudanese military groups on both sides of […]

A teenager was saved from rip currents in Ballito on Wednesday, 12 July, thanks in part to a pink buoy and a very kind Good Samaritan. Four teens had been enjoying the surf on boards when it appears they were threatened by rip currents, according to the NSRI. Three of the teenagers managed to get […]

A multidisciplinary team assigned with investigating the attacks and burning of trucks made a breakthrough when they arrested two suspects in Mpumalanga. The two men aged 27 and 29 were arrested at their place of residence on Thursday, 13 July. SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ATTACKS ON TRUCKS South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda […]

The United States has struck dozens of deals worth $5.7 billion with African nations since President Joe Biden pledged to go “all in” on the continent, a business gathering in Botswana heard Wednesday 12 July 2023. The 75 new agreements signed since December include financing for solar projects in Angola and the facilitation of export […]

The head of the South African Local Government Association in KwaZulu-Natal Thami Ntuli has said that the illiteracy of councillors does not automatically equate to failure in providing services for their communities. This was in response to a skills audit report by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KZN which revealed that 298 out of […]

A driver reacted quickly and slammed his car into the would-be hijackers’ vehicle in Boksburg. And it was all caught on camera. WATCH AS THE DRIVER REACTS QUICKLY IN THIS ATTEMPTED HIJACKING ATTEMPT It is believed the attempted hijacking happened on Wednesday in Boksburg. ALSO READ: Top FOUR vehicles targeted by criminals in South Africa NOW […]

Nigerian singer, and personality Yhemo Lee, sparked an online frenzy with a viral clip calling out travel agencies for their Visa fees on 12 July. ALSO READ: Rachel Kolisi and her kids wait hours and hours for passports and visas [pictures] In the viral clip that has taken social media by storm, Yhemo didn’t hold […]