One of the three G4S employees recently arrested for having a hand in Thabo Bester’s escape from prison was granted bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 3 July. ONE GRANTED BAIL Thabang Mier, Joel Makhetha and Moeketsi Ramolula – accused numbers 10, 11 and 12 in the Bester escape case made their second court appearance […]

Kaizer Chiefs have made four massive changes to their coaching staff with Arthur Zwane and Dillon Sheppard both affected. MUST READ: KAIZER CHIEFS STAR PITSO MOSIMANE COULD SIGN THIS TRANSFER WINDOW Four massive coaching changes have been made by Amakhosi management. Firstly, they have appointed Molefi Ntseki as the new head coach. So, what does this […]

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of six new players ahead of the 2023/24 season. The club announced during the January window period last season that it had secured the services of Botswana international defender Thatayaone Ditlhokwe on a pre-contract from SuperSport United. Ditlhokwe was with his national team during the recent FIFA international break and has […]

Dr Musa Mthombeni used his social media accounts to inform his fans of his success. Mthombeni claimed in his post that his wife, former Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, and himself are now automatically specialists. Musa said that he was shocked by the results of his exams, and his wife Liesl Laurie had to corroborate this, […]

Former Orlando Pirates hitman Ndumiso Mabena is now linked with a move to DStv Premiership returnees, Polokwane City as he looks to reignite his career. Mabena was recently released by the Soweto giants, Pirates and the latest news surrounding the hitman’s future is that he might find a new football home in Polokwane. ALSO READ […]

Earlier this year, Chiefs veteran Itumeleng Khune said he had no immediate plans to retire, while even hinting at the possibility that he could continue playing until he was around 40 years old. Yet, as it’s turned out, the Chiefs legend – who turned 36 recently – has just been handed a new contract that […]

DJ and radio presenter Dineo Ranaka may not be returning to Kaya 959, according to a colleague who spoke to Zimoja. This comes after the radio and TV personality, who hosts the breakfast show on the Gauteng-based commercial radio station with Solomzi “Sol” Phenduka, took time off in May and June following her struggles with mental […]

The start for income tax submissions is this Friday, 7 July 2023 at 20h00, but millions of SARS auto assessments have already been sent to taxpayers since last Friday the 30th. Now SARS is warning against the latest tax return scams and has published a helpful webpage. Click on it HERE if you’ve received a suspicious email, text or SMS and want […]

After almost three weeks in the ICU and fighting for his life in a coma, Derick Hougaard has finally been discharged. The former Springboks player has begun his next step of recovery at home, according to Rapport. However, his partner Nadine claims the retired rugby star still has a long way to go. ALSO READ: Clots, collapsed lungs: […]

After Steve Komphela announced he was joining Swallows FC as head coach, many fans have called for Mamelodi Sundowns Senior Coach Manqoba Mngqithi to do the same. The 53-year-old has been at Sundowns for 10 years and in his seven years, he was an assistant coach to Pitso Mosimane, where Downs won the CAF Champions […]

The South Africa Women’s World Cup team, Banyana Banyana were called “mercenaries” and “traitors” on Sunday as they boycotted a warm-up against Botswana ahead of the global showpiece this month. ALSO READ | Best potential Kaizer Chiefs XI under Molefi Ntseki Banyana Banyana said the match venue in the Tsakane township, 50km southeast of Johannesburg, was unsuitable […]

As South Africans are already aware, the 2024 election presents an unprecedented opportunity for the nation to elect a new government that could steer SA out of the multiple crises it faces. According to a joint statement by several opposition parties, for the very first time since 1994, the incumbent governing party – the ANC […]

The Miss South Africa Organisation has announced that their reality show Crown Chasers will be airing on SABC 3 (channel 193) – here’s five things to know about the show. ALSO READ: 1st woman of colour to win Miss SA: Amy Kleinhans on being in jail FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ‘CROWN CHASERS’ 1. MISS SA […]

The Springboks will face Australia at Loftus Versfeld in their opening game of the shortened Rugby Championship this Saturday, with kick off at 5.05pm. As a reminder when it comes to the match official appointments, Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) will officiate the Springboks’ clash this weekend, and he will be assisted by another New Zealander, […]

There are several ways South Africans can avoid standing in lengthy queues to renew their vehicle license disc online. Our colleagues at Business Tech looked at all the options across the provinces and tallied up the costs so you can make the best choice for your pocket. As of July 2023, here are the cheapest options to […]

South Africa’s Zulu king, head of the country’s most influential traditional monarchy, has undergone “thorough” medical examinations following the sudden death of a close adviser, a spokesman said Sunday, amid suspicions he was poisoned. ALSO READ: King Misuzulu hospitalised in eSwatini amid fears of poisoning The king, who was visiting neighbouring Eswatini, “underwent precautionary and thorough medical […]

Convicted drug kingpin Glenn Agliotti died in hospital on Friday night. POLICE CONFIRMED THAT GLENN AGLIOTTI DIED Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo said they were called to the hospital just after 19:00, where an inquest docket into his death was registered. ALSO READ: Former spy boss Billy Masetlha dies at age 68 HE DIED ON AN OPERATING TABLE […]

Reuters: The dollar index was lower on Friday following two straight days of gains, after economic data showed a cooling in consumer spending, raising some doubt about the potential aggressiveness of the Federal Reserve in fighting inflation. U.S. U.S. DOLLAR INDEX WAS LOWER ON FRIDAY Treasury yields were also mostly lower after the data. The […]

A 9-year-old child was tragically washed off rocks at Sandy Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard, South Africa, yesterday afternoon (Sunday 2 July 2023). The young boy, from Hout Bay, was with friends and relatives when the tragic incident occurred, according to the NSRI. The group had gone to Sandy Bay, and while standing on a […]

Here’s when you can collect your SASSA grants for JULY 2023 from TOMORROW. REMINDER – HERE ARE THE SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES FOR JULY This comes after the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year. ALSO READ: SASSA: Here’s how to replace expiring cards Social grants payment schedule for […]

The fastest Springboks rugby player is certainly not who you think he is. We reveal how quickly he can run 100m too! MUST READ: SPRINGBOKS EXODUS: FOUR PLAYERS LEAVING SA AFTER THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Many would have predicted Cheslin Kolbe or Makazole Mapimpi as the fastest Springboks. However, it is actually Sbu Nkosi. Although, Kolbe […]

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has lashed out at ugly scenes and standoff that rocked the nation involving SAFA and Banyana. Khumalo weighed in on the standoff between the country’s governing body, the South African Football Association, and the national women’s team, Banyana calling it a disgrace. ALSO READ I Watch: Banyana coach […]

Metrorail services in and around Cape Town have yet to fully recover from theft and vandalism that happened during the Covid lockdown period when trains stopped running. Already long before the pandemic, the service was crumbling. GroundUp had been documenting Metrorail’s steady demise since 2013. The Central Line, which was the busiest and served commuters from the […]

Less than a year after debuting their romance, singer Amor Vittone and her plastic surgery boyfriend have fueled rumours of a breakup. The widow of former Springboks star Joost van der Westhuisen and her partner Charles Serrurier have been loved-up since they announced their relationship late last year. But in recent months, the couple has […]

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Yanga Mputa as the Tax Ombud effective from 1 July 2023 for a period of five years. Mputa is South Africa’s first female Tax Ombud. She takes over from Professor Thabo Legwaila, who has been acting in the role since October 2022, after the term of the […]