The Springboks unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SA PEOPLE WEBSITE The SAPeople website takes a look at what has happened to the heroic starting Springbok XV that memorable day at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, continuing with inside centre Hennie le […]

Around the world, climate change, violence and poverty are forcing people from their homes. The UN’s refugee agency estimated that by mid-2022, there were 103 million people displaced from their homes, compared to 90 million at the end of 2021. People who are displaced are increasingly moving to urban areas, but many still end up […]

A month after announcing that he had joined the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as a rank-and-file party member, Mzwanele Manyi, is on the verge of being sworn in as a member of parliament. READ: Zuma spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi joins EFF as ‘rank-and-file’ member EFF SENDS MANYI TO PARLIAMENT On 5 May, Manyi announced that he had […]

Steeped in history and tradition, the World Cup dates back to 1987 and is the most prestigious and sacred prize in world rugby. As part of our build-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, we take a quick tour through the history of the tournament by looking at the winners of the previous nine tournaments. […]

Patients and staff at Helen Joseph Hospital have been battling with terrible conditions after being without water for almost a week. Staff and patients at Helen Joseph Hospital have endured terrible conditions without adequate water since last week Thursday, 1 June 2023. ALSO READ: LIST: Here is the official petrol and diesel price list for June WATER […]

If you’ve ever been a victim of that horrible stuff called jet lag, one sleep expert has all the answers on how to cure it fast… JET LAG WOES CAN NOW BE A THING OF THE PAST Travelling can be incredible and rewarding and is regarded as one of the many pleasures of life, but […]

The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa has warned of food shortages which may lead to a repeat of the July 2021 riots which ravaged parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. ALSO READ: Food prices: Good news for South Africa as prices expected drop LOAD SHEDDING AFFECTING FOOD SECURITY According to the Daily Investor, Zinhle Tyikwe, CEO of the […]

The man who scammed women from KZN promised to marry them and visit South Africa, would ask them to send R5000 daily. Four women from different towns in Kwazulu-Natal were reportedly scammed of almost R100 000 by a fake pilot who promised to marry them. In 2022, three women from KZN including two single mothers aged […]

The University of Venda has warned its students and staff to be on the lookout for monkeys that are violently attacking people. UNIVEN (The University of Venda) on Thursday, 1 June warned students, staff, and its university community to be on the lookout for monkeys that are violently attacking people. ALSO READ:Viral Video: Monkeys using […]

South African surfers Jordy Smith and Sarah Baum have qualified to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games through the 2023 ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador. ALSO READ | Surfing GOAT Kelly Slater handed career and Olympic lifeline A total of eight qualification spots – four men and four women – will be handed out at the competition to competitors from Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Smith, now 35, took […]

South Africans across the country were left super proud after watching Musa Motha — an amputee born in Sebokeng, Johannesburg perform on the Britain’s Got Talent stage. Last week, the dancer — who is based in London — became one of the 10 finalist on the show and one week later gave a stunning performance to compete […]

South Africa’s ‘political alignment’ with Russia has reportedly dashed any hopes of Mzansi being added to the Formula One calendar. Last year, it already seemed that reports of a Formula One return to South Africa may have been somewhat premature. It came after Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali had got a few engines revving in Mzansi after he told Sky […]

Fancy yourself a home that will look right at home in the Bridgerton series? This R150 million seven-bedroom home in Sandhurst looks straight off the set of a historical romance series. Check it out. ALSO READ: All the glam! This R43m Sandton house is the crown jewel of JHB LIVE LIKE A BRIDGERTON IN THIS R150 MILLION […]

The club rugby incident occurred in a League A match between Never Despair and Porterville at the Alfa Street stadium in Malmesbury, and has seen the Boland Rugby Union releasing a statement to condemn the attack. A statement said the incident occurred during the half-time break when a Never Despair player was stabbed on the […]

A beautiful South African-owned project in the UK has won a prestigious design award. The Newt in Somerset, which was restored and launched in 2019 by SA power couple Koos Bekker and Karen Roos, has won an award for its spectacular architecture of its Roman Villa Experience. The Newt said on Tuesday morning: “News travels […]

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have hailed the late Tina Joemat-Pettersson as a “seasoned politician and lawmaker”. This after the news that the 59-year-old passed away on Monday. In a joint statement, National Assembly Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Amos Masondo, said they were shocked and saddened by Joemat-Pettersson’s passing. “The untimely […]

One month into office, City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is set to delivery his first State of the City Address on Tuesday. However, the mayor will do so with a possible motion of no confidence being tabled against him by ActionSA. ActionSA threatens to table the motion if the mayor does not address allegations […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 6 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 […]

South Africa-born scrumhalf Jordi Viljoen, who has strong ties to Springbok rugby, has been included in the New Zealand squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship taking place in South Africa this month. Viljoen’s grandfather Joachim Frederick Viljoen, fondly known as Joggie, was capped six times for the Springboks in the 1970s, while his father, […]

A young fan’s dreams came true this weekend in Durban, thanks to some detective work by The Sharks rugby team. After their incredible win at the last minute again the Pumas in mid-May, the young boy – Kevin Forsman – was photographed in the stadium in tears (happy tears), overcome with emotion that his team […]

Popular Twitter user @AdvoBarryRoux revealed on Monday, 5 June that former Cabinet Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson may have committed suicide after a bribery scandal. “Tina Monica Joemat-Pettersson committed suicide after the bribery scandal. Tina Joemat-Peterson is among the 3 ANC MPs who tried to extort a R600 000 bribe from Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s husband to make the […]

Eskom has accused Sunday investigative newspaper City Press of being imprudent after the publication allegedly did not exercise the right of reply policy before publishing the article alleging sabotage by an executive. WHAT THE CITY PRESS REPORT ENTAILED The City Press article entitled High-ranking Eskom exec linked to sabotage at power stations published on 04 June 2023, reported that the police are looking […]

The DA-run City of Cape Town is making great progress towards the completion of a new 132 kV electrical switching station at Morgen Gronde. CITY OF CAPE TOWN INVESTS ON ITS RESIDENTS The new R145 million electricity switching station is expected to upgrade the currently constrained networks surrounding Bellville and Oakdale. It is expected to be completed […]

Former Cabinet Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has passed away, her party the African National Congress (ANC) confirmed. The news broke this evening, Monday, 5 June of the former agriculture and energy minister and ANC national executive committee member’s passing. Tina Joemat-Pettersson died at the age of 59. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved […]

Cape Town’s third most wanted motorist was arrested last week. He had 169 double warrants in his name worth just under R160 000. Another one of the Traffic Service’s top 100 motorists with outstanding warrants was arrested weeks before. READ: Flu season: These are the most commonly detected strains in 2023 – NICD CAPE TOWN’S THIRD MOST WANTED MOTORIST […]