Orlando Pirates are NOT going to sign their midfield target from TS Galaxy and Bafana Bafana star, Bathusi Aubaas as media reports suggest that the deal is called off. The industrious midfielder has been identified as a target by the reigning MTN8 champions, Pirates but it seems the deal is off. ALSO READ I Ex-Pirates star Makudubela joins […]

South Africans reacted to Nelson Mandela’s statue unveiling with a lot of anger, calling it nonsense. Many people worldwide have been celebrating the life of former South African president Nelson Mandela. ALSO READ: Hatang axed as Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO This day, 18 July, is Mandela’s birthday, and people remember him for his great work uniting […]

702 reports that popular actor Bradley Olivier, who played Danny Jantjies in Binnelanders reportedly passed away in hospital on Tuesday, 18 July after having a heart attack at the age of 36 years. ALSO READ: ‘Binnelanders’ star James Alexander dies after secret cancer battle TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR DANNY JANTJIES Binnelanders producer, Human Stark confirmed to the Namibian radio station […]

The African Union expressed “regret” on Tuesday over Russia’s decision to suspend the Black Sea Grain Initiative allowing safe passage for grain cargo ships from Ukrainian Black Sea ports. ALSO READ: Ukraine retakes territory around Bakhmut from Russian forces “I regret the suspension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative for which the African Union had been an […]

Painting an animal clinic in a township, passing down knitting skills, soup kitchens and medical students volunteering services to the elderly are just some of the ways South Africans marked Mandela Day. GroundUp attended a few events in Cape Town and Durban. Cape Town Charity organisation Ladles of Love hosted a variety of crafts activities. Volunteers […]

The Democratic Alliance has said that law would not rule if Russia claims that arresting their sitting President will be a declaration of war. President Ramaphosa’s affidavit that was made public stated that arresting Vladimir Putin would be a declaration of war. Responding to Ramaphosa’s affidavit, the DA lawyer Elzanne Jonker said that complying with […]

University students across the country are protesting. They claim they have not been paid by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This video explains what led to the protests. Published originally on GroundUp | By Adel Van Niekerk

American singer Ariana Grande and her husband Dalton Gomez have reportedly decided to get a divorce because of distance, according to a report by People. ALSO READ: Ended in divorce: Ariana Grande and husband split after two years REASON BEHIND ARIANA GRANDE’S DIVORCE REVEALED A source tells People that the reason behind Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez’s […]

The multiple concerns about the dismal state of South Africa – including a stagnant and failing economy, a seemingly incapable state, and massive corruption – have led to the questioning of the political and economic settlement made in 1994 to end apartheid. The settlement is strongly associated with Nelson Mandela, who oversaw its progress to […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled two statues of the late former President Nelson Mandela, one in Mthatha and the other in Qunu in the Eastern Cape, as part of Nelson Mandela Day celebrations. The two statues unveiled at Bhunga Building in Mthatha and Youth and Heritage Centre in Qunu, serve as a tribute to Nelson […]

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup tie, spirited Banyana Banyana star Linda Motlhalo says winning the CAF African Women’s African Cup of Nations is a morale booster for Banyana. Banyana will open their FIFA World Cup Group G account against Sweden on Sunday and the talented star midfielder is confident they can cause an upset. […]

The Springboks’ hopes of winning the Rugby Championship seem to have been dashed after their latest defeat to the All Blacks, but there is still a glimmer of hope. New Zealand look likely to claim the southern hemisphere title once again, a feat that will be achieved if they beat Australia on 29 July (11:45am kick […]

Orlando Pirates released a whole host of players before they started their pre-season campaign, and one of those players is already training with a new club! READ | EXCLUSIVE : SOWETO RIVALS SET TO ANNOUNCE ORLANDO PIRATES AS THEIR NEW SIGNING! Nkanyiso Zungu suffered the indignity of becoming the first player to be shown the door […]

A nine-month-old baby boy sadly died on his first day at crèche in Umganu Circle in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, 18 July. BABY DIES AT CRECHE IN ZWELISHA According to private security Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), a caregiver contacted them after discovering the infant unresponsive in a bed. RUSA spokesperson Prem Balram […]

After seeing his club, Marumo Gallants getting relegated to the lower division, ex-Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatse Makudubela joins the Tanzanian side, Young Africans. Makudubela was rumoured to be on his way to Soweto giants, Moroka Swallows as he looked to remain in the DStv Premiership but the interest didn’t go further. ALSO READ I Sundowns forked out […]

A petrol tanker almost caused another disaster after it was caught in a crossfire following a shootout in the Benoni area in Gauteng. PETROL TANKER HIT BY A TRAY BULLET The report suggests that on Monday 17 July at 11:30, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Community Liaison Unit (CLU) Officers, were involved in a shootout in […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Wednesday, 19 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. A yellow level 2 warning for waves leading to difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and disruption to small harbours and ports is expected between Cape […]

Kaizer Chiefs and Khama Billiat’s saga has dominated the current transfer window, with the player now looking to have officially closed his chapter at the club. READ | BREAKING: CALEB BIMENYIMANA’S KAIZER CHIEFS EXIT PLACED ON HOLD, HERE’S WHY! Billiat’s contract at Chiefs expired at the end of June, with the club confirming that they had offered him […]

Having already said his goodbyes to his Kaizer Chiefs teammates and flown to Morocco to finalise his Wydad Casablanca move, Caleb Bimenyimana might’ve jumped the gun! READ | BREAKING : KAIZER CHIEFS SET FOR A LEGAL BATTLE FOR YET ANOTHER NEW SIGNING!-REPORT It was no longer a secret that striker Bimenyimana is not part of the plans going forward at Chiefs, […]

Look at what happened on this day, 19 July in history. From various achievements and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today. Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day ON THIS DAY: 19 JULY 1981 | French President […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 18 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 Tuesday, 18 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 18 July 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R18 million (PowerBall) R18 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

The South African rand ended last week in the green, recovering from recent headwinds as risk sentiment turned away from safe-haven assets. The focus last week was on US inflation data which served as the catalyst for a shift towards risk-on investment sentiment. The US inflation rate came in at 3.0% in June, declining from […]

Thousands of people have been left homeless after a fire engulfed 1000 shacks at an informal settlement in Kennedy Road in Durban. ALSO READ: WATCH: A manhunt for Kwanobuhle open fire suspects [VIDEO] CAUSE OF FIRE STILL UNKNOWN The fire which which occurred on Sunday morning claimed one life, injuring several others. Humanitarian aid organization Gift of […]

The actor Bradley Olivier, known for his role as Danny Jantjies in the soapie Binnelanders, died on Tuesday at the age of 36. BREAKING NEWS- BELOVED BINNELANDERS ACTOR BRADLEY OLIVIER DIED ON TUESDAY According to social media posts, he passed away this morning after a heart attack. ALSO READ: Derek Watts will NOT be returning to Carte Blanche […]