A Facebook post by the Gauteng Department of Community Safety went viral after it alleged a 53-year-old man was caught speeding in a Chinese bakkie at over 200km/h on the N4 in Gauteng. South African social media users reacted to the post and in the comments section questioned the accuracy of the speed recorded by […]

Your country is one of the poorest in the world, battered by a bloody jihadist insurgency and last year underwent two military coups. So, if you are a citizen of Burkina Faso, what can you do? Well, instead of plunging into despair, you can turn to the safety valve of laughter — making light of […]

Reuters: The South African rand firmed against the dollar on Tuesday in thin trading amid signs China’s decision to impose export measures on some metals used by the semiconductor industry could help the ailing currency. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND FIRMED Trading was relatively subdued due to a U.S. holiday and lack of local economic data points. […]

The Junior Springboks secured their place in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a superb second half performance by grinding out a 24-16 victory (half-time 7-16) over Argentina on a cold and windy night at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. South Africa, who topped Pool C, will face Pool B winners Ireland in the semi-final on Sunday, 9 July while the other […]

Since the outbreak of cholera earlier this year in South Africa, these FIVE provinces have combined confirmed 198 cholera cases and 43 deaths. THESE FIVE PROVINCES HAVE CONFIRMED CHOLERA CASES According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) the first three cases in this outbreak were imported or import-related cases following travel to Malawi. Health Departmental […]

South Africa’s 2023 Women’s World Cup squad will on Wednesday travel to New Zealand after a dispute with the national association highlighting gender pay gaps in the country was resolved. ALSO READ | Polokwane club reneges on ex-Pirates star, shows him exit door The Motsepe Foundation, founded by Confederation of African Football (CAF) president and billionaire Patrice Motsepe and his wife Precious Motsepe, […]

The Springboks have a great shot at winning the abbreviated Rugby Championship in 2023, just as they did in 2019. Jacques Nienaber’s side will play two of their three Rugby Championship tests at home at the fortresses of Loftus and Ellis Park. SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS IN AUCKLAND THE KEY MATCH The critical match for […]

When it was time for story reading in her Grade 3 class Anna Machaka (24), always wondered if authors were real-life people who sit and write books That was when the dream of being an author of children’s books started. ALSO READ: Reading literacy: steps to address literacy crisis in South Africa “I always imagined children reading […]

Kaizer Chiefs will still be quietly confident they can lure Thulani Serero to Naturena although Sundowns are also reportedly keen. ICYMI: Chiefs management issue cryptic update on Khama Billiat ICYMI: Huge twist in the future of Ibraheem Jabaar SERERO BEING WATCHED BY KAIZER CHIEFS AND SUNDOWNS Serero has spent a total of decade in the Netherlands and […]

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned members of the public about fraudsters using online job advertisement websites in the name of the organisation to obtain personal information from unsuspecting job seekers. ALSO READ: JMPD: Beware of fake jobs The Commission has noted various advertisements doing the rounds on WhatsApp and other social media platforms. […]

A Limpopo-based producer of cleaning products is on an ambitious mission to bridge the gap between affordability and quality in a market dominated by established international brands. ALSO READ: Social entrepreneurs’ diverse motivations drive venture creation Saddled by the lack of job opportunities, budding entrepreneur Lebogang Moloto became a reseller of established multinational cleaning brand products […]

Bafana Bafana kick-off their Cosafa Cup campaign on Wednesday when they face off against Namibia in Durban. As the team search for their title, Bafana coach Morena Ramoreboli said he was satisfied with the team’s preparations which began end of last month. Ramoreboli won the 2021 Cosafa Cup edition, and will be assisted by Raymond Mdaka of […]

Government school learners in South Africa are currently enjoying their June-July holidays which started on Friday, 23 June. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! In a change from previous years, all schools – both inland and at the coast – broke up for the holidays on the same day. […]

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has adjusted the official fuel prices for July 2023. FOLLOW | LIVE: Wimbledon Day 3 – Wednesday, 5 July 2023 The changes came into effect from midnight on Tuesday, 4 July. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: The sun is out! Petrol price both inland and at the coast will decrease by 17 cents per litre (95 octane) and 24 cents per […]

A 53-year-old motorist was arrested by the Gauteng Traffic Police for driving at 203km/h along the N4 freeway. The motorist who was arrested on Sunday, 2 July 2023 appeared at the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 3 July. MOTORIST CLOCKS 203KM/H Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane said the motorist drove over the prescribed speed limit […]

South Sudan’s leader Salva Kiir on Tuesday 4 July 2023 pledged that delayed elections set for next year would go ahead as planned and that he would run for president. Kiir, a towering guerrilla commander, has been the nation’s only president since he led it to independence from Sudan in 2011. The world’s youngest nation […]

Jean Kleyn, former Ireland lock, is set to make his Springboks debut in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Pretoria. Find out about his epic journey back home. ALSO READ: Springboks likely to be forced into late team change JEAN KLEYN RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS Jean Kleyn, the former Ireland lock, is ready to make […]

The marriage between Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and his first wife Queen Ntokozo Mayisela-Zulu has allegedly been strained to higher lengths since she moved out from the Khangelamankengane Royal Palace in KwaNongoma in KwaZulu-Natal in October 2022, ZiMoja reported. ZULU QUEEN NTOKOZO’S MARRIAGE CRUMBLES? Shortly after the coronation of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini last year, Queen Ntokozo allegedly moved out […]

The Central Line service between Nyanga, Chris Hani, Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain in Cape Town will be running before the end of March next year, according to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). PRASA CEO Hishaam Emeran told MPs during a visit on Tuesday to see train infrastructure along the line that Chris […]

Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Rugby Championship clash against Australia, with South Africa looking forward to six all-important matches before heading into their World Cup title defence. ALSO READ: Vermeulen to captain new-look Springboks! Saturday’s clash will kick off at 5.05pm at a sold out Loftus, with the Springboks having unveiled […]

Zimbabwe’s government on Tuesday 4 July 2023 announced a sudden end of blackouts that have crippled businesses and left millions of households without electricity for up to 19 hours a day. The information ministry said a cabinet meeting had “noted with satisfaction” that the power utility “has announced the end to load-shedding as a result […]

The Deputy President has spoken out on Tuesday after a video of his VIP protection officers, allegedly assaulting three civilians on the Gauteng highway, went viral on social media. “The Deputy President has become aware of an unfortunate incident involving members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), who are attached to his protection detail, […]

National Treasury has outlined the basic characteristics and requirements for the solar panel incentive, which is meant to help individuals in their immediate decision-making regarding any solar installation. This follows an announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana at the tabling of the National Budget earlier this year that tax incentives would be provided to households […]

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe has intervened in the debacle involving SAFA and Banyana Banyana. Motsepe has reportedly intervened to solve the ongoing matter over bonuses ahead of Banyana’s appearance at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament later this month. ALSO READ I Modise warns Banyana coach not to conspire […]

A woman who was swept off rocks into the ocean at Sea Point yesterday afternoon, has sadly passed away. The NSRI said her family were at her side. “From all of the emergency services Condolences are conveyed to family and friends of a Sea Point mom who sadly passed away in hospital during the early […]