Several West African leaders met Tuesday in Nigeria to discuss how to manage security at the end of a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali and push for a return to democracy after a series of coups. ALSO READ: Mali security deteriorates as jihadists commit murder, rape The UN Security Council last month voted to end a decade-old peacekeeping […]

South Africa’s inflation dropped to the lowest level in 20 months in June, slipping back within the central bank’s target range, official data showed on Wednesday. Annual consumer price inflation slowed to 5.4 percent last month, down from 6.3 percent in May, national statistics agency StatsSA said in a statement. The drop was the steepest since […]

Burkina Faso’s junta leader on Tuesday lashed out at the “cowardice” of the country’s jihadist rebels after local and security sources reported at least 10 civilian deaths in two attacks. ALSO READ: Ghana accused of deporting 500 Burkina nationals: UN agency Residents of Nouna, local capital of Kossi province in the west, contacted by telephone, said […]

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial was postponed to Thursday, 20 July after State witness Zandie Khumalo fell ill. Khumalo was on the stand at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria giving her account of what transpired the night Meyiwa was shot and killed at her home in Vosloorus on 26 October 2014. ZANDIE KHUMALO FALLS […]

Following death threat reports and a letter by African Transformation Movement (ATM) leader Vuyo Zungula to ministers Bheki Cele and Ronald Lamola, Moja Love has said that the Sizok’thola host and crew are fully protected. ALSO READ: Drug lords declare war on ‘Sizok’thola’ host Xolani Khumalo MOJA LOVE PUTS SECURITY MEASURES I PLACE FOR ‘SIZOK’THOLA’ CREW […]

Singer Kelly Khumalo’s lawyer, Magdalene Moonsamy has pulled out as her legal representative in the murder case of slain Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa. Moonsamy has reportedly sent a notice of withdrawal to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). KELLY KHUMALO’S LAWYER DROPS HER Moonsamy was a watching brief on behalf of Khumalo without being directly […]

A North West husband will be spending the next half of his existence behind bars after he was slapped with a life sentenced for killing his pregnant wife. THE REASON FOR THE GRUESOME MURDER OF HIS PREGNANT WIFE NPA Regional Spokesperson Henry Mamothame confirmed that the Taung Regional Court sentenced Thapelo Edwin Mojaki (41), to life imprisonment […]

An abalone smuggler opted to risk ending his life than be captured by the police after he was busted on the other side of the law in Eastern Cape. ABALONE SMUGGLERS DRIVING IN SUSPCIOUS FASHION At the weekend, SAPS Cookhouse Highway Patrol apprehended suspects in possession of smuggled abalone. Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says this is […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold weather, accompanied by overcast, rainy conditions, can be expected to set in over parts of the Northern Cape, North West, Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Mpumalanga this week. The weather service had warned that a cut-off low is expected to develop over the southern interior of South Africa […]

The All Blacks are in the pound seats to wrap up this year’s shortened Rugby Championship title, but the Springboks still have an outside chance of snatching the trophy. VIRAL | OPEN LETTER TO NIENABER AND RASSIE: These Springboks need to be DROPPED, start the Bomb squad! As is always the case a World Cup year, the usual round-robin format has been […]

The excitement continues to grow as the GR Cup driven by Netstar, part of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa, heads to the iconic East London Grand Prix Circuit for the highly anticipated 5th round of the 2023 season. The stage is set for an adrenaline-fueled showdown as six of the country’s top motoring writers once […]

Suspended public protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has hinted at a possible run for the presidency after her term expires in October. Advocate Mkhwebane said that she is still weighing options on which position to occupy that will continue to fight for the liberation of the oppressed. Speaking to the media, Mkhwebane said that she has a number […]

South African musician turned “hustler” DJ Sbu — real name Sbusiso Leope — has just become one of the country’s most inspirational people. This after he headed online to share some wonderful news with his supporters — his energy drink Mofaya will now be sold inside giant retailer Shoprite. In a heartwarming post, Sbu revealed […]

Seasoned presenter Zuraida Jardine has finally made her highly-anticipated return to the small screen as the brand-new host of S3’s popular lifestyle show Afternoon Express from Tuesday, 18 July 2023. ALSO READ: TV host Ntandose Mosibi joins ‘Crown Chasers’ as guest judge ZURAIDA JARDINE MAKES SMALL-SCREEN COMEBACK Zuraida will bring her unique perspective, charisma, and passion for health […]

We are now a fortnight away from the new petrol and diesel prices for August 2023 taking effect. Sadly, the latest numbers from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) don’t paint a pretty picture. READ MORE: Petrol tanker caught in crossfire, explosion thwarted Scratch & unlock your share of up to R50 million with Betway! Below, the latest projections as […]

Last month, Orlando Pirates announced four new players ahead of their pre-season camp, while a fifth is reportedly close to joining them! READ | REVEALED | THE EXACT PERCENTAGE OF KAIZER CHIEFS’ PROPOSED KHAMA BILLIAT SALARY CUT Pirates have already announced the captures of stars Melusi Buthelezi, Sephelo Baloni, Katlego Otladisa and Patrick Maswanganyi. READ | REVEALED | MARITZBURG UNITED’S MASSIVE PLACE MASSIVE […]

The Presidency has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS Summit in South Africa next month. This comes as the International Crime Court (ICC) has issued a warrant of arrest for Putin as he is accused of being responsible for the war crimes of unlawful deportation of children, and the unlawful […]

Morocco’s navy has rescued more than 800 would-be migrants and recovered one body since early last week, state media reported Tuesday, as attempts to reach Spain increase. ALSO READ: Libya rescues migrants abandoned by Tunisian authorities in desert Morocco in northwest Africa is a transit country for many migrants trying to get to Europe via Spain’s mainland […]

The Freedom Cup – a trophy contested between the Springboks and All Blacks – was first up for grab in 2004 (the 10 year anniversary of South African democracy), in a one-off test that South Africa won. Since then, the Boks claimed the Freedom Cup back in 2009 when they beat their arch-rivals in Bloemfontein […]

Banyana Banyana takes on Sweden in their opening match of the World Cup on Sunday morning in New Zealand. The match will be played at the Wellington Regional Stadium at 07:00. The South African senior women’s team captain Refiloe Jane said the team was preparing well and getting used to New Zealand conditions. ALSO READ: Banyana Banyana positive […]

It is no secret that Maritzburg United expect to lose their key players following their relegation, with Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns all interested! READ | FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES BAD BOY SPOTTED TRAINING WITH NEW PSL SIDE One of those players is Bafana Bafana international Rowan Human, who was being monitored by all of Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns even before the COSAFA Cup. […]

Water is slowly returning to the dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as dam levels improve, but the city is not out of the woods yet. The metro has just under two years of water supply left. DAM LEVELS ARE IMPROVING Since May, overall dam levels have doubled. On the 18 May dams levels were at 16.93% […]

Nelson Mandela was never a prophet of doom. He predicted the future of South Africa… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Even when he was still in jail, he knew and had a hope that South Africa would be free one day. Forgiveness, peace and a free democratic society were included in his vision. But on the other […]

Boxing heavyweight Floyd Mayweather, has been enjoying his Motherland Tour, the main event was a banquet dinner hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg where Mzansi’s stars came to showcase their best looks and support for a good cause. ALSO READ: Floyd Mayweather spends R125m in Sandton Gucci store? THE FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR FOUNDATION […]

Durban police has seized a large quantity of drugs from a flat on the beachfront. Acting off a tip-off the drugs were said to be earmarked for the streets of Durban. ALSO READ: Petrol tanker caught in crossfire, explosion thwarted MULTIPLE DRUGS SEIZED KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says the team identified and raided the […]