South African rugby legend Siya Kolisi has teamed up with SA Tourism UK to produce an advert that showcases the very best of South Africa. And whilst it’s aimed at the Brits, it’s very likely to lure many SA expats home for the holidays! The spectacular ad features everything from safaris to surfing, sunrises to […]

A missing toddler was found in a critical condition in Etete near Shakaskraal on Wednesday morning. THE MISSING TODDLER WAS REPORTED MISSING ON MONDAY AFTERNOON According to IPSS Search and Rescue division, the 21-month-old baby was reported missing from a homestead in Etete near Shakaskraal on Monday at around 16:00. “Search and rescue efforts were started […]

Banyana Banyana came from a goal down to beat Italy 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup match. A win for South Africa saw them qualify for the round of 16 for the first time. ALSO READ: Desiree Ellis says Banyana have a plan to ‘hurt’ Italy Banyana came into the match knowing that nothing but a win will […]

From the Union Buildings For two days, several world leaders gathered in Paris, France for a global summit on financing development and climate action in developing economies. ALSO READ: She’s back: Ndabeni-Abrahams to deliver keynote speech at global summit While such international summits may seem like a world apart from the daily challenges that South Africans face – […]

It might have been because of Covid that Mthobeli Ndaleni returned to South Africa, but thanks in part to the exceptional experience he received abroad – cooking for America’s basketball and golfing royalty – Ndaleni’s career has taken off back home. The South African chef worked alongside US celebrity, Chef Francisco, earning his ‘stars and […]

It seems Lebo M’s estranged wife, Pretty Samuels, was completely in the dark about the music legend’s plans to file for divorce. ALSO READ: ‘Serial husband’: Who are Lebo M’s ex-wives? PRETTY SAMUELS NOT AWARE SHE AND LEBO M ARE SEPERATED The businesswoman has told Zimoja that she is not aware they are getting divorced or that they […]

A staff member at St Andrew’s College in Makhanda has been arrested for the alleged rape of a 7-year-old boy. STAFFER SUSPENDED FROM MAKHANDA SCHOOL ALSO READ:ANC councillor charged with statutory rape abandons bail In a statement, headmaster Tom Hamilton says the victim is not a pupil at St Andrew’s Prep and revealed that the […]

Rapper iFani, also known as Mzayifani Mzondeleli Boltina, left the music industry for nearly six years due to the immense pressure and strain he experienced during his rise to fame and success. ALSO READ: ‘Why block my YouTube money?’: IFani blasts Universal Music IFANI THE BEGINNING The 37-year-old musician from the Eastern Cape, best known […]

The Springboks will take on Argentina in Buenos Aires this Saturday, and immediately afterwards, the national coaches will be expected to sit down and make the absolute final decisions on the World Cup squad. READ | Updated World Rugby rankings after Springboks’ scrappy win This 33-man squad will be revealed early next week, and there’s a […]

Senegalese people were left stunned on Tuesday 2 July 2023, a day after leading political opponent Ousmane Sonko was indicted on a fresh barrage of charges and his party dissolved, blighting his presidential plans. The firebrand politician — President Macky Sall’s fiercest critic, who is particularly popular among young people — has faced a string […]

Become an organ donor and save lives In 2016, Kopeli Mosoatsi, a former professional soccer player, received the devastating news that he had kidney failure and needed a kidney transplant from a suitable organ donor. What followed was a six-year wait for a suitable kidney to be found, which eventually happened last year. “I cried […]

Bongi Mbonambi will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina, with the abrasive hooker set to skipper the side despite many thinking Lukhanyo Am was the likely choice. Mbonambi – who will earn his 60th Test cap this weekend – takes over the captain’s responsibilities in the […]

Gunmen have shot dead 13 civilians in an attack on a remote village in troubled Central African Republic (CAR), local officials said on Tuesday. Around 20 rebels on Monday attacked Diki, near the Chadian border in the northwest of the country, according to regional prefect Jean Gilbert Gbangoudou. ALSO READ: Constitution change causes protests in Central […]

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is persuading the police to start digging for answers in the voice note that circulated threatening violence prior to the assassination of the NFP councillor Ntombenhle Mchunu. ANC IN KZN BELIEVES THE VOICE NOTE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE MURDER Mafika Mndebele, ANC Provincial Spokesperson, who described Mchunu as not […]

Rand Water is planning a shutdown that will take place for 17 hours from 07:00 to midnight on Wednesday, 9 August. MOST AFFECTED AREAS BY THE RAND WATER SHUTDOWN According to Johannesburg Water, the purpose of the planned maintenance is for Rand Water to repair leaking bypass pipelines, as well as, valves on the F33, F40 and F44. Supply […]

Older persons who are beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) social grants can collect their money on Wednesday, 2 August 2023. The South African Post Office (SAPO) still pays out all other grants except for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD). SASSA GRANTS PAYMENT DATES FOR AUGUST SASSA beneficiaries can receive their SASSA […]

South Africans living in or near Edinburgh, Scotland, are in for a treat as popular South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout will be performing in the legendary city from Wednesday 2 August until 27 August. After touching down in the Scottish capital this week, Schalk said: “Lekker EDINBURGH ??????? I’ve come from the country where we […]

Load-shedding is a regular and unavoidable reality in South Africa. And Eskom’s recent tariff hike in July is putting further pressure on households. We turned to Private Property to find out the appliances that consume the most electricity in your home, so you don’t have to waste unnecessary money on electricity. APPLIANCES THAT CONSUME THE MOST […]

Jacques Nienaber has revealed why one of the most influential Springbok players has been overlooked for selection in the Rugby World Cup warm-up against Argentina this coming Saturday. ALSO READ: Springbok injury update — Star lock ruled out… again WHY JADEN WAS ABSENT IN PREVIOUS TESTS IN 2023 Scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has not featured in any […]

FRINGE BOKS: THEIR TIME TO SHINE The Rugby World Cup is around the corner, and our beloved Springboks, or Boks, are getting ready to lock horns with the Pumas. But there’s a twist in the tale: this match is a big opportunity for the Fringe Boks to strut their stuff on an international platform. THE […]

The Springboks will play their first Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Argentina without one of the team’s primary second rowers because he was deemed medically unfit to participate. Head coach Jacques Nienaber named his Springboks match day 23 for Saturday’s showdown against the Pumas in Buenos Aires, with Bongi Mbonambi inserted as team captain […]

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has appointed a brand new skipper for South Africa’s World Cup warm-up Test against Argentina on Saturday and his choice may come as a surprise to some. With all of regular captain Siya Kolisi and his deputies Duane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard and Eben Etzebeth all unavailable for selection for this week’s […]

After more than 10cm of snow was predicted for the region (and well into Lesotho) over the weekend, the area has become an inviting playground for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike. ALSO READ: Gauteng Midday Weather Update: Fine conditions expected across the province Jaco Den Heyer went for a motorbike ride above Tiffindell Ski Resort on Monday afternoon […]

New Zealand coach Noeline Taurua has spoken candidly about her Proteas counterpart Norma Plummer ahead of their teams’ clash at the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town on Wednesday. With Tuesday serving as a break day for the two teams, the SPAR Proteas are scheduled to clash against New Zealand’s Silver Ferns in second […]

Eskom announced Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday- and the City of Cape Town has followed suit. Eskom customers are currently experiencing Stage 2 load shedding and will continue to do so until 22:00 at which time Stage 4 will kick in until 05:00 on Wednesday. VIRAL | Amanda du Pont reacts to Jub Jub arrest with […]