When it comes to Woolworths, it’s usually a price hike that has consumers up in arms. However, this time, the retailer has surprised its shoppers by drastically marking down the price of its almond milk – for a limited time. WOOLWORTHS SLASHES MILK PRICES Currently, one litre of Unsweetened Organic Almond Milk is selling for […]

The Gauteng Department of Education has reminded parents and guardians that the online admission applications for the 2024 academic year will open on Thursday, 15 June. Applications will open on 15 June 2023 at 08:00 and close on 14 July 2023 at 00:00. GAUTENG ONLINE ADMISSION APPLICATIONS TO OPEN The Gauteng Department of Education said after […]

Award-winning afropop musician, Zahara – whose real name is Bulelwa Mkutukana – is ready to walk down the isle. ALSO READ: ‘Drinking to sleep’: Zahara opens up about depression battle A SUMMER WEDDING WILL DO FOR ZAHARA According to Sunday World, sources say that the Loliwe hitmaker will be having a summer wedding in November this year, which will […]

A young South African stewardess has tragically died on a yacht in Nice, in the south of France. The 26-year-old allegedly slipped down an interior staircase, falling so hard she severely damaged her neck, according to the Nice Matin. The freak accident took place on Saturday morning where the 45-metre boat was docked at Papacino […]

A KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) medical doctor, who reportedly loaned motivational speaker and businessman Vusi Thembekwayo a large sum of money, is said to be struggling to locate him in order to serve summons forcing him to pay back the loan of over R390 000. ALSO READ: Ntsiki Mazwai slams Vusi Thembekwayo: ‘Actually a sh*t person’ LAWYERS UNABLE […]

On Monday, 12 June 2023, Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee called on members of the public and organisations to nominate suitable candidates for appointment as the new Public Protector. CLOSING DATE TO NOMINATE NEW PUBLIC PROTECTOR Committee Chairperson Mr Cyril Xaba said applications will also be accepted and the call for nominations and applications is open until […]

Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Springbok captain Siya, has revealed that his documentary ‘Rise: Siya Kolisi Story’ is a hit among Americans. Rachel Kolisi confirmed that the screening of the documentary was sold out at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, New York. Earlier in the week, Rachel Kolisi revealed, via her Instagram, that […]

A Durban woman was left speechless after the South African Post Office delivered her missing parcel 13 years later. Sanja Hanekom revealed on her Facebook account that she finally received the parcel she was expecting 13 years ago via the South African Post Office. ALSO READ | Post Office has failed to pay into employees’ retirement […]

Faf de Klerk’s South Africa-themed costume advert is not offensive or sexual in any way, according to the Advertising Regulatory Board. The South African Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that nothing is wrong with Springbok Faf de Klerk’s scantily clad television advert after two South Africans complained that it is inappropriate and distasteful. Four years […]

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has this morning handed down judgment in the matter between the DA and the Minister of Home Affairs regarding the devastating loss of SA citizenship to thousands of South Africans living abroad who unwittingly lost their citizenship when they applied for a second citizenship. And it’s GREAT NEWS for […]

Consumers are paying 11% more for their monthly car repayments. But the total interest cost is significantly higher than that. In a little more than 18 months, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has hiked interest rates by 475 basis points. Since November 2021, 10 increases have pushed the prime lending rate from 7% to it’s current 11.75%. […]

The UK joins the growing list of countries that have implemented an entry fee for visa-free visitors entering its borders. This will not affect nations like South Africa – which are not visa-exempt for the United Kingdom. Travellers from countries with passports that are visa exempt will need to factor in the additional costs and […]

With hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 13 June, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. NATIONAL LOTTERY: Register for your free online account HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! But to win, you need to play – and here’s HOW. ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 […]

A 48-year-old police Captain appeared in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 8 June, after he was arrested for alleged theft. BREACH OF TRUST: POLICE CAPTAIN ACCUSED OF MISUSING STATE RESOURCES Captain Baile Mokgoro, who is stationed in Vryburg, North West, allegedly filled up a State vehicle at a fuel station in the Vryburg CBD. […]

South Africa, which is battling a scourge of cigarette trafficking, on Monday 12th June, 2023 began incinerating 20 million illicit cigarettes smuggled into the country through its border with neighbouring Zimbabwe. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) said that the contra band of 20 million cigarettes, valued at more than $2.3 million, and smuggled into […]

It has been no secret that Kaizer Chiefs have been looking to sign a midfielder to boost their squad going into the next season, with their net being cast wide. READ | NEW INFORMATION EMERGES ON KATLEGO OTLADISA’S MOVE TO ORLANDO PIRATES In previous weeks, Chiefs were linked to the signing of Congolese midfielder Fabrice Ngoma, as well […]

In blockbuster news confirmed by the Sharks on Tuesday, the Durban-based side confirmed that they had welcomed Aphiwe Dyantyi to the Shark Tank just a few weeks before his four-year ban for doping comes to an end. “More than anything, I’m just excited to be back,” he commented. “I just trust that everyone is as […]

Ten climate activists, dressed in suits and ties, managed to disrupt Standard Bank’s Annual General Meeting on Monday morning. The group were among about 200 people who gathered outside the head office in Rosebank Johannesburg, demanding that Standard Bank stop investing in fossil fuels. Ten climate activists disrupted Standard Bank’s Annual General Meeting on Monday […]

Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, has batted away suggestions that South Africa may be hit with international sanctions due to its non-aligned stance regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Magwenya was addressing the media at the Union Buildings on Monday. Government has repeatedly described its stance as one supporting the emergence of peace between the two countries through […]

Climate change is not just a buzzword or a topic for political debates. It is a real and pressing issue that affects every aspect of our lives. The effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, from rising sea levels to heatwaves, droughts, floods, loss of biodiversity, food insecurity and more. In Nigeria, climate […]

SKYNESTS GET A PRICE TAG Remember Air New Zealand’s ‘Skynests’? The new offering from Air New Zealand that will allow economy class passengers way more comfort on long-haul flights in the form of bunk beds and couches will soon hit the market next year. Now, the airline has revealed how much passengers will have to […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 12 June 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 Monday, 12 […]

Kenya’s President William Ruto recently nominated a new national intelligence chief. Breaking with tradition, the president picked a career intelligence officer, Noordin Haji. But what is national intelligence and what work does it do, particularly in Kenya? Since 1999, the country’s spy chiefs have been picked from the military. Haji was previously the director of […]

The African National Congress (ANC) National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) confirmed former Secretary-General Ace Magashule’s expulsion from the political party on Monday, 12 June. READ: Ace Magashule is on the brink of expulsion from the ANC MAGASHULE EXPELLED FROM ANC Magashule was found guilty of bringing the party into disrepute after he attempted to suspend President Cyril Ramaphosa […]

The divorce battle between rapper Emtee – real name Mthembeni Ndevu – and his estranged wife, Nicole Kendall Chinsamy, has turned uglier. NICOLE CHINSAMY ACCUSES EMTEE OF BEING A DRUGGIE In a police statement she filed at the Midrand Police Station in Johannesburg, the mother-of-three accused the father of her kids of being a drug […]