This viral video from 2019 depicting a police officer testing over the limit on a breathalyser after eating a hot cross bun has found traction again and put the spotlight on the accuracy of the devices. Since the first breathalyser device was developed back in the 1950s the technology has remained largely unchanged. The devices […]

French luxury brand LVMH announced on Monday it will be a “premium sponsor” of the 2024 Paris Olympics. ALSO READ: Oprah Winfrey in South Africa talks about the impact of trauma LVMH becomes the sixth top-tier domestic sponsor, allowing the Olympics organisers to practically reach their sponsorship target of €1.24 billion. DIARISE | When will Banyana Banyana next be […]

A total of 77 people were injured after two buses collided on Kingsway Road near the entrance to the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday morning. BREAKING NEWS- A TOTAL OF 77 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN A MULTI BUS ACCIDENT According to Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen, the accident happened at around 08:00 on Tuesday morning. “On arrival […]

Next week, SASSA will begin payment for all eligible beneficiaries starting on Wednesday 2 August with the older person’s grant. Recipients are reminded that they do not need to rush and withdraw the money on day it is available as SASSA would not reverse the money. ALSO READ: Struggling with SASSA? Here’s How to Understand […]

Tensions ran high at the University of Cape Town on Monday evening as supporters of gay rights confronted members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) ahead of a lecture by Kenyan professor Patrick Lumumba. Lumumba, who has been reported as supporting the repression of gay people in Uganda, was invited by the EFF for the […]

Former PRASA chairperson and member of parliament, Sfiso Buthelezi, is threatening to sue Zackie Achmat, director of commuter activist group #UniteBehind, for defamation. This after Achmat made statements during a radio interview in which he accused Buthelezi of corruption during his time at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). Zackie Achmat and #UniteBehind are refusing […]

Africa’s first-ever Netball World Cup has grounded its feet in the Mother City. All 16 competing nations officially touch down in Cape Town and start preparations for the first centre pass, which takes place on 28 July 2023 at CTICC. Excitement is mounting as Africa’s first Netball World Cup is officially a couple of days […]

Global sports company Puma on Monday launched a United Warriors pop-up store for the duration of the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town. ALSO READ: Proteas skipper Msomi bags personalised shoes from PUMA Puma South Africa is the official kit supplier for Netball South Africa in the Netball World Cup and in March this year […]

Trevor Francis, Britain’s first £1 million footballer, has died at the age of 69 from a heart attack, a family spokesperson said on Monday. The forward’s blockbuster move to Nottingham Forest from Birmingham took place in February 1979 and he scored the winning goal in the European Cup final just months later. ALSO READ | Kaizer […]

The current population of South Africa is 60 452 474 as of Monday, July 24, 2023, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. The world’s current population is a little over 8 billion. South Africa’s population is equivalent to 0.75% of the total world population. ALSO READ | These are South Africa’s Top 20 chess players South Africa ranks 24th in the list of countries […]

A new law aimed at increasing the employment of black people in South Africa has enraged businesses and liberals who say the legislation could see qualified workers lose their jobs. ALSO READ | The 16 Caribbean countries South African passport holders can visit visa-free South Africa’s leading opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), is to take to the […]

Yet another intriguing instalment of the Senzo Meyiwa trial got adjourned for tomorrow (Tuesday, 25 July), leaving many confused about witness Zandi Khumalo’s version of events. ADVOCATE MSHOLOLO TAKES NO PRISONERS IN THE MEYIWA TRIAL Advocate Zandile Shololo grilled Zandi on the witness stand during cross-examination at North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, knit-picking every series of events […]

It has emerged that Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founder Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been admitted to hospital this afternoon, Monday, 24 July. THE CONDITION OF PRINCE MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI 1KZNtv News broke the news about the developing story, although not much was disclosed about his condition and the name of the hospital. EWN confirmed with the office of the Zulu […]

In Kenya’s rural northeast, roadside bombs and beheadings that killed two dozen people last month appear to be part of a troubling escalation of violence by Al-Qaeda-linked Islamists, analysts say. ALSO READ: Civilian plane crash in war-torn Sudan leaves nine dead A regional economic powerhouse and a popular tourist draw, Kenya has not suffered a […]

The latest information doing the rounds in KwaZulu-Natal is that AmaZulu are looking to lure Orlando Pirates veteran goalkeeper Siyabonga Mpontshane to Durban. According to media reports in the province, the veteran keeper Mpontshane could be courted by AmaZulu who are looking to beef up their goalkeeping department. ALSO READ I Pirates star reveals how Arsenal’s […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 24 July 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, 24 […]

South Africa, get ready for an exciting showcase of rugby! Our boys, the Springboks, are preparing for the eagerly anticipated clash against Argentina, and they are heading into the match with dual objectives. It’s not just about winning, but also about rotating the squad to give our emerging players some invaluable experience on the international […]

A distraught Congolese soldier shot dead at least 13 civilians, most of them children, in a village in the northeast of the conflict-plagued country, military and local sources said Sunday 23 July 2023. The naval serviceman couldn’t bear the fact that his child had been buried in his absence the day before he arrived in […]

At least 80,000 people have been displaced in three months of inter-communal violence in a north-central Nigerian state, a local official said, as the army reinforced security to end the clashes. ALSO READ: Civilian plane crash in war-torn Sudan leaves nine dead Since May, Plateau State has seen a surge of attacks among mostly Muslim […]

The Miss Italy beauty pageant has announced that it will not be allowing transgender women to compete in their competition. ALSO READ: Rikkie Kolle: First trans woman to win Miss Netherlands 2023 EVERY MISS ITALY CONTESTANT MUST BE A ‘WOMAN FROM BIRTH’ According to Italian outlet Il Primato Nazionale Miss Italy patron Patrizia Mirigliani told Radio Cusano that she considered […]

Frans Malherbe has admitted that the Springboks are expecting a physically demanding battle when they front Argentina in a Rugby Championship Test on Saturday. ALSO READ: Top Cape rugby coach to face charges for punching minor PERMUTATIONS AHEAD OF RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ROUND Should the Wallabies defeat the All Blacks in Melbourne earlier on Saturday, the […]

It’s your right to complain if you aren’t happy with a product or service in South Africa. Here’s where and how to send your complaints. Complaints tell companies and service providers to fix a problem (or address an issue). The Consumer Protection Act and other laws protect consumers from unfair business practices, illegal advertising, and […]

At least 33 people died and 21 others were injured when a building collapsed in Cameroon’s business hub Douala, a senior fire officer and the regional governor told AFP on Monday. ALSO READ: WATCH: Building collapse claims 16 lives in Cameroon [VIDEO] The four-storey block of flats collapsed onto another residential building in the north of the […]

The former Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom has condemned ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula for threatening to remove public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan. Mbalula had singled out Gordhan and said that he must quickly fix Transnet’s problems or face removal. “When you make a statement like this, you need to explain why you are not making a statement […]

South African video creator and YouTube star Josh Pieters, and his British mate Archie Manners, have just pranked one of the most unpopular groups in the UK, Just Stop Oil. The protest group, which was founded early last year, is on a mission to stop oil BUT while their disruptive tactics may create headlines, they’re […]