Power utility Eskom has confirmed its load shedding plan for the weekend – and it could spell bad news for those wanting to watch the Springboks v Wallabies Rugby Championship Test! VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v Woolworths – and more Eskom on Thursday, confirmed that Stage 3 load shedding would be in effect between 16:00 and […]

The City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Marine and Environmental unit officers received a tip-off about a man harvesting meat from a seal while on patrol on Thursday, 6 July. READ: Worst in drivers in the world: SA ranked last in fatal accident index SUSPECT CONFIRMS BLACK MARKET FOR SEAL MEAT EXISTS According to the tip-off, […]

At least eight people, including five women and two children, died on Wednesday 5 July 2023 in a new attack in DR Congo’s troubled east, local people told AFP on Wednesday 5 July 2023. Armed men attacked the village of Bungushu in North Kivu province overnight, killing eight people, a worker with the local Red Cross said. […]

According to SAPS’ National Crime Statistics, approximately 40, 610 residential burglaries were reported for the January to March 2023 period. Criminals are watching your neighborhood, and may target almost any home that seems unprotected. Here are six ways to protect your home and neighbourhood from criminals. 1. BE ALERT Be alert, and pay attention when something around […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 6 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, 6 […]

SOUTH COAST GETS A NEW HIKE Those looking for a fun and healthy way to explore the beautiful beaches and surroundings of the South Coast can now partake in a new Beach-to-Beach Adventure hike launched by South Coast Tourism. The Beach-to-Beach Adventure Hike is a 38km hike which extends from Port Edward beach all the […]

When FX’s POSE first aired in 2018, I was one of the people that were clueless about the vogue culture. I knew that Madonna had a song called Vogue, but I never really took it upon myself to investigate the meaning behind that record. I appreciate POSE so much because it introduced me to the outrageous […]

South Africa was ranked as the country with the most fatal accidents in the world in an analysis by an Australian insurance company. The analysis looked at car crash statistics from 20 countries – the findings show that men are significantly more at risk across the world. SOUTH AFRICA RECORDS LARGEST DISPARITY IN MORTALITY RATES […]

The Springboks’ 2023 Test season will officially get under way when they swing into Rugby Championship action against the Wallabies at Loftus this Saturday. Kick off is at 5.05pm. Although the coaches have mixed and matched in terms of selection, it shouldn’t go unnoticed that they have selected what is undoubtedly one of their most exciting […]

Unknown assailants killed three senior police officers in the restive Ethiopian region of Amhara this week, according to the local authorities. Amhara has been the scene of unrest since a controversial move by the federal government earlier this year to dismantle regional forces and integrate them into the national army or regional police. The police […]

South African musician turned “hustler” DJ Sbu — real name Sbusiso Leope — has opened up about his energy drink MoFaya being made the official sponsor of this year’s Miss South Africa pageant. Responding to speculation that the drink may not be entirely his, Sbu shared that he doesn’t mind being referred to as a […]

A 19-year-old alleged kidnapping victim taken outside a fast food outlet on Ireland Street in the Verulam CBD in KwaZulu-Natal managed to escape her kidnapper and seek assistance following the ordeal. The female was reportedly kidnapped on Monday night, 3 July. TEENAGER FLEES KIDNAPPER According to private security, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the teenager approached one […]

SPRINGBOKS EXPLORE DUAL-CAPTAINCY The Springboks are contemplating a dual-captaincy strategy for their upcoming Rugby Championship campaign. Duane Vermeulen and Eben Etzebeth, seasoned players, are top contenders for the shared captaincy role. ALSO READ: Springboks forwards on trial for Rugby World Cup spots in the Rugby Championship This innovative approach could transform South African rugby. Coaches Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber […]

Players of Banyana Banyana became almost overnight millionaires ahead of their Fifa Women’s World Cup trip on Wednesday. This comes after days of defiance and talks resulted in South African businessman Patrice Motsepes, pitched in a sizeable amount after a lack of support from Danny Jordaan. Following what has been a week of testing the […]

This Rugby Championship is make or break for these 10 talented, dynamic and ferocious Springboks forwards on trial for three or four Rugby World Cup spots. MUST READ – SPRINGBOKS EXODUS: FOUR PLAYERS LEAVING SA AFTER THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Jacques Nienaber has given an opportunity to several fringe players with SA director of rugby Rassie […]

The Presidency has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s judgement to have the private prosecution instigated against the head of state, set aside. This is following months of court battles, dating back to when the bid was first brought forward in December 2022, by his predecessor, Jacob Zuma. Zuma, who brought about the bid, was amid […]

At least 17 people, including three children, died near Johannesburg from a leak of toxic gas apparently used for scavenging gold at an abandoned mine, rescue services said on Thursday. HAVE YOUR SAY | POLL | The new ‘BLUE’ Springbok jersey: Like it or loathe it? Emergency teams received a call at around 20:00 on Wednesday about […]

Prince Yabo (24) is an urban ranger in Hillbrow situated at the Johannesburg central business district. Until March 2023, he spent the greater part of his day begging in the corner stores of the precinct. This changed when he was given an opportunity to be part of the Urban Space Management (USM) initiative which cleans […]

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At least 17 people died due to a gas leak in the Angelo informal settlement in Boksburg, Gauteng, on Wednesday, 5 July. Emergency services first reported that 24 people had died, this total was revised to 16, and according to reports another individual died in hospital early on Thursday. READ: ‘Very cold, wet and windy’: Another […]

At least 16 people, including children, have died after a gas leakage at a South African slum near Johannesburg, emergency services said Thursday 6 July 2023, revising the death toll after some people were resuscitated. The Wednesday night disaster thought to be linked to illegal mining activities, occurred at the Angelo informal settlement east of […]

Fikile Mbalula has come guns blazing in support of its Deputy President, Paul Mashatile. This is following what has been backlash and widespread condemnation of his VIP Protection officials, who have since coined the name “Blue Light Bullies”. Speaking at a media briefing at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, Mbalula expressed the party’s condemnation of […]

Larry Nyoni (28), a dedicated father hailing from Yeoville, Johannesburg, and working as a barrister for the Just Darling coffee van, has emerged as a true hero after demonstrating exceptional courage in the face of a life-threatening situation at Marist Brothers Linmeyer. It was a fateful day on Friday, the 23rd of June 2023, the […]

This Rugby Championship is make or break for these 10 talented, dynamic and ferocious Springboks forwards on trial for three or four Rugby World Cup spots. MUST READ – SPRINGBOKS EXODUS: FOUR PLAYERS LEAVING SA AFTER THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Jacques Nienaber has given an opportunity to several fringe players with SA director of rugby Rassie […]

A job advertisement for a live-in nanny/domestic worker with a salary of R2 500 per month has had social media users outraged. But no one is more livid than TV and radio personality Anele Mdoda. As of 1 March, the Department of Employment and Labour implemented a new rate of just over R25 or each […]