President Cyril Ramaphosa has painted a bleak picture of the countries energy crisis but has reiterated commitment to end loadshedding. South Africans should brace themselves for a gloomy cold winter as President Cyril Ramaphosa has painted a bleak picture of the countries energy crisis. Ramaphosa was speaking in Chatsworth Durban where the party welcomed new […]

Flying is a highly controversial topic in climate debates. However, aviation accounts for around 2% of global carbon emissions. ALSO READ: Cape Town: Eco-wildlife Big 5 reserve to open near the city The aviation sector has a responsibility to reduce its impact on the environment by implementing measures that reduce carbon emissions. The International Air […]

The small mining town of Cullinan, located just 30 km east of Pretoria, in Gauteng province, is well-known for its underground mine tours. The diamond mine dominates the town’s skyline and is a major drawcard for international and local visitors to the town of Cullinan. Ridge Times states that Cullinan Diamond Mine’s underground tours have now been […]

Fourteen hikers had to be rescued from Tsitsikamma hiking trail on the Garden Route in South Africa after becoming cut off by swollen, flooded rivers on Friday. The hiking group – which included 12 university students – were reportedly cut off on the trail by the heavy flowing Lottering River, on the north eastern side […]

South Africans are blessed with the ability to experience the Big 5 game in the country’s wildlife reserves. The bush and wildlife are quintessential experiences for many South Africans. The ability to escape to the wilderness and enjoy nature’s bounty is both a pleasure and a privilege. Millions of people from all over the world […]

Times are tough and we’re here to offer motorists car advice that will help extend the lifespan of their vehicles. The global economy is in tatters thanks to the impact of the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates and logistical nightmares thanks to a shortage of cars due to the pandemic, according to Business Insider. GOOD […]

EFF Member of parliament, Thembinkosi Apleni was found dead at his home on Friday in Qonce, Eastern Cape, the party confirmed. ALSO READ: Bid to have murder case withdrawn against ex-ANC MP set aside by court EFF MEMBER DIES AT HIS HOME Thembinkosi Apleni represented the Eastern Cape as an EFF permanent delegate to the National […]

Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to be hot on the hills of a player who is currently on the books of one of the Soweto giants. READ | FOUR CLUBS INTERESTED IN KAIZER CHIEFS DEFENDER Sundowns are no strangers to opening their cheque book, and they will almost certainly do so again with Tlakusani Mthethwa thought to be a […]

This is something WhatsApp users have been long waiting for. According to reports, WhatsApp users can now edit their messages. ALSO READ: LIST: WhatsApp will stop working on these smartphones EDITING MESSAGES In the early days of messaging, each correspondence was sent without any chances of editing or correcting the text. Email, AIM, SMS and even […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a close-up video of an elephant eating and how it uses its trunk to do so. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Engineering at its best. Just look […]

Don’t miss out! Here is everything you need to know about the Stormers’ URC final against Munster that will be hosted in Cape Town again. The Stormers will have an opportunity to defend their United Rugby Championship title after securing their second successive home final following their victory against Connacht, and Munster’s surprise win over Leinster […]

Cape Town, known for its natural beauty, is home to South Africa’s “most exclusive suburbs and streets”, according to the Africa Wealth report for 2023. ALSO READ: LOOK: Inside Cape Town’s spectacular Iron Man Villa: A futuristic architectural masterpiece CAPE TOWN SUBURBS DOMINATE THE ‘MOST EXPENSIVE’ LIST The local-based global wealth intelligence firm said while […]

Lyle Foster, the most expensive SA football export, is seeking guidance from Benni McCarthy ahead of his debut season in the Premier League. READ: Foster discusses being the most expensive South African footballer ever FOSTER AIMS TO FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL GREATS According to TimesLive, 22-year-old Foster moved to the Championship side Burnley […]

Bail hearings for five of the eight accused in the Thabo Bester saga continued for a second day on Friday. Police officer Tieho Jobo Flyman testified how a decoy body was smuggled into the Mangaung prison and how money changed hands before and after the escape. The police’s investigating officer Tieho Flyman gave evidence of […]

An 11-year-old girl survived a HORRIFIC accident when a 20-ton construction vehicle dropped its loads on her family’s vehicle. You can watch the video on the Drakenstein Farm Watch (DFW) Facebook page. WATCH AS THE HORRIFIC FREAK ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN PAARL The freak accident happened in Paarl last week. ALSO READ: Beloved 11-year-old boy dies after freak […]

It’s too early to predict what lies ahead for the price of fuel in June, but the latest data remains good for SA motorists, BUT … SHOPPERS | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths v Pick n Pay – and more Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show the following […]

Eskom is expected to alternate load shedding between Stages 4 and 6 for the rest of this week. Stage 4 will be implemented between 5 am and 4 pm followed by Stage 6 between 4 pm and 5 am every day. The State power utility said although a generating unit at Kriel Power Station was […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week host Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of the Republic of Singapore for an Official Visit to Cape Town. Tuesday’s visit will be an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen their longstanding partnership and explore new areas of bilateral economic cooperation. Singapore is a significant investor in South Africa, […]

Bobby Motaung has spoken up on how the Kaizer Chiefs leadership plan to respond to a disappointing debut season for Arthur Zwane. Bobby Motaung says the says the Kaizer Chiefs leadership group will make a decision on where they need to improve the squad to help Arthur Zwane after what he calls a “disappointing season.” […]

A surfer missing after a shark attack off the southern coast of Australia on the weekend is “presumed dead”, police said on Monday, as a search turned up fragments of wetsuit-like material. ALSO READ: WATCH Disturbing videos shows canned hunting still rife in South Africa The surfer, identified by local media as 46-year-old teacher Simon Baccanellow, was attacked […]

‘Cellphone in water’: Honorary Kruger Park ranger Mark Montgomery shares crocodile attack in a video and says he’ll return to the site. ALSO READ:Ranger exposes visitors at Kruger National Park, outside their cars MARK MONTGOMERY DETAILS A CROCODILE ATTACK The honorary Kruger Nationa Park ranger Mark Montgomery tells Sunday Times that the crocodile attack has not affected […]

Influenced by a fear of innovation and artificial intelligence, some South Africans have dumped their television sets… writes Godfrey Sigwela. They did this after hearing that the SABC will no longer be using the analogue broadcasting system. Unfortunately, some consumers did not understand the innovation jargon announced by the SABC. It appears that some people […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 14 May 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 Sunday, 14 […]

South African safari guide Mark Montgomery escaped the jaws of death when a huge 12-foot crocodile grabbed his hand and dragged him off a river bank and into the murky depths. Mark, 52, was leading a group of hikers in the Kruger National Park in South Africa a couple of weeks ago when they stopped […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 13 May 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 Saturday, 13 […]