BRITISH AIRWAYS SERVES UP KFC CHICKEN Sometimes the most exciting part and something many passengers look forward to on board long-haul flights are the inflight meals. Whether you choose the chicken or the beef, a meal is almost certainly guaranteed. Unfortunately for passengers on a recent British Airways flight to Providenciales, Turks & Caicos to […]

Last week, the South African rand strengthened against all the top 19 currencies we monitor. The ZAR exhibited noteworthy strength as sentiment turned in its favor. South Africa’s inflation rate came in at 5.4% in June, down from 6.3% in the prior month. This was the lowest inflation reading in 19 months, with inflation falling […]

Following the news that Orlando Pirates are planning to release midfielder Goodman Mosele, the Ghost fans are divided, saying Pirates are opening up a space for Bathusi Aubaas. The South African reported that Mosele is set to go on loan as Pirates deem his surplus to requirements, and the fans have made their call, they want […]

Reuters: Sterling traded higher against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, staging a small rebound after a seven-day losing streak, but stayed close to a two-week low as traders keep their attention on Britain’s floundering economy. BRITISH POUND STERLING TRADED HIGHER At 1023 GMT, the pound was 0.16% up against the dollar at $1.28460 , while […]

A march led by municipal workers in the City of Tshwane has halted the delivery of basic services and left many residents frustrated. The municipal workers affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union(Samwu) are striking today(Wednesday) to show their dissatisfaction over the 0% wage and salary increase for 2023/24 passed by the council in June. The […]

Sharks and Springboks scrumhalf Grant Williams catches the eye almost every time he plays but he had to sweat to get where he is. Williams is known for his dynamic attacking play and incredible speed and acceleration but as a small guy in a big man’s game he has had his struggles. ALSO READ: Unpopular […]

Newly signed SuperSport United midfield anchorman Grant Margeman has shared the details of his recent departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. The former Ajax Cape Town star midfielder spent the past season on loan at SuperSport from Sundowns before making a permanent move last week. ALSO READ I Banyana’s Ellis on why underfire Swart started ahead of Dlamini […]

At least five Moroccans drowned when their boat sank off Western Sahara, a rights group said on Tuesday, as crossing attempts by migrants hoping to reach Europe multiply from the area. ALSO READ: Eight dead after boat capsizes off Senegal On Saturday authorities said six migrants drowned off northern Morocco trying to reach Spain. Mohamed Zendour, […]

Crawford International Pretoria College has dismissed a substitute teacher who was seen to be promoting racism in a classroom by writing derogatory words on a classroom board. The incident reportedly happened on Monday, 24 July and a video recorded by learners has since gone viral. CRAWFORD INTERNATIONAL TEACHER DISMISSED Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said […]

Eskom says it has noted with concern, various recruitment scams targeting its power stations. POWER STATIONS USED TO LURE VICTIMS The latest of these scams was directed at the Medupi Power Station where the scammers advertised jobs on the internet purporting to be for vacant positions at the power station, according to Eskom. “Unsuspecting job seekers would then […]

Air strikes and artillery barrages from Sudan’s warring generals killed at least 16 people in a Khartoum neighbourhood on Tuesday 24 July 2023, a neighbourhood group reported. After more than 100 days of war, the latest bombardments added to a toll of at least 3,900 killed nationwide. “Sixteen citizens died today in this senseless war” […]

TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY CLOSED The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has officially closed down operations of their cable car for two weeks, starting 24 July until 7 August 2023. ALSO READ: Table Mountain celebrates Mandela Day with some special visitors The reason for this closure is for scheduled maintenance to take place over the two […]

Senegal on Tuesday announced one more death following a migrant boat capsize off the coast of the capital Dakar, taking the total to 16. ALSO READ: Senegalese boat sinks off Morocco coast leaving 13 migrants dead Officials had initially reported 15 people died when the wooden boat overturned overnight Sunday to Monday. ALSO READ: Civilian plane crash in […]

Algerian firefighters were Tuesday 24 July 2023 battling blazes that have killed 34 people across the tinder-dry north, destroyed homes and coastal resorts and turned vast forest areas into blackened wastelands. Witnesses described fleeing walls of flames that raged “like a blowtorch” as TV footage showed charred cars, burnt-out shops and smouldering fields and scrubland. […]

The 2023 filing season has been in full swing since July 7 and runs till 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers. Tax-free savings accounts are the easiest and most effective way to reduce your tax contribution when filing season rolls around. Here’s everything you need to know to get cash bank every year … TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Reduce your annual tax contribution with tax-free […]

Although Pirates have recently welcomed some new signings, it stands to reason that they will also have to let some players go who do not fit into the current plans of the team. It’s now reported by SABC Sport that midfielder Goodman Mosele will be sent out on loan for the 2023/24 season, with the Bafana international having struggled […]

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signings of seven players in the transfer window thus far, with one expected player exit now expected to stay! READ | REVEALED | HOW KAIZER CHIEFS MISSED OUT ON ROWAN HUMAN TO AMAZULU So far Chiefs have announced, Thathayoane Ditlhokwe, Given Msimango, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Edson Castillo, Pule Mmodi, Ranga Chivaviro and Tebogo Potsane. READ | ORLANDO PIRATES NEW SIGNING ALREADY […]

A gold, ruby and diamond crown ring worn by rap legend Tupac Shakur during his last public appearance sold for $1 million at auction in New York Tuesday. ALSO READ: Drip, drip! Karim Benzema channels Tupac at Ballon d’Or The winning bid was well above Sotheby’s pre-sale estimate of between $200,000 and $300,000 and becomes the […]

Investor and billionaire Elon Musk is no stranger to strange decisions, like the rumoured cage fight against Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Musk bought the social network giant Twitter for approximately $44 billion in 2022 and recently announced his plans to change Twitter and its familiar blue bird to a simple X instead. . Musk has been sitting on the domain […]

Kenyan President William Ruto said Tuesday he is ready to meet opposition leader Raila Odinga “anytime” after months of anti-government protests that have sparked international alarm and calls for dialogue. ALSO READ: Civilian plane crash in war-torn Sudan leaves nine dead “As you have always known, am available to meet one on one with you […]

The City of Joburg is cautioning property owners that they will receive higher-than-normal municipal bills for the month of July 2023. CITY OF JOBURG REMINDS PROPERTY OWNERS OF NEW TARIFFS “Increases in ratepayers’ monthly bills results from the implementation of the annual tariffs on municipal service charges, property rates, effected by new property values which […]

The Democratic Alliance in EThekwini says the shooting of a key witness in the R320 million fraud and corruption case against former Mayor Zandile Gumede reeks of criminal syndicates. WITNESS AFRAID TO TESTIFY IN COURT ALSO READ: Zandile Gumede believes corruption charges against her will be dropped The case which has been set down to […]

The first Netball World Cup on African soil is just three days away and the City of Cape Town is gearing up for the opening. To set the tone for the 10-day tournament, the City is hosting a concert to launch the Cape Town mega Fan Park outside the CTICC. Some of the country’s top […]

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Tuesday that South Africa recorded another imported laboratory-confirmed case of cholera from a 24-year-old South African man with a travel history from Karachi, Pakistan. According to the statement released last night, the patient arrived in the country on 16 July from Pakistan, known to be cholera endemic, where […]

Freezing levels with up to 20cm SNOW are expected in these parts of South Africa this weekend. FREEZING LEVELS WITH UP TO 20CM OF SNOW EXPECTED According to Voxweather, forecaster Annette Botha, freezing levels are expected to drop significantly from Saturday into Sunday as a strong cold front and possible cut-off low is expected to bring rain and SNOW. […]