A level 5 warning for continued rain and showers in parts of South Africa has been issued for Wednesday, 8 February. According to the SA Weather Service (SAWS) a cut-off low and ridging high-pressure system is set to bring an influx of moisture, leading to continuous showers and rain in places over the Eastern Cape. “At least […]

There was one winner of Tuesday, 7 February’s PowerBall Plus jackpot with the player taking home a whopping R60 630 153.30. Meanwhile, there was no winner for the R11 million that was on offer for the PowerBall. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The five PowerBall numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 3, 4, 23, 32, […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 7 February 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, 7 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 7 February 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: R11 million (PowerBall) R60 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’d spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead. PICTURES | Is this the BIGGEST great white shark ever spotted in SA waters? Tresfon has been taking to the air for several years now, bringing those followers of his Facebook page award-winning photographs […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the appointment of the new Park Manager for Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), Cape Town born and bred, Megan Taplin. Megan has an undergraduate and Honours equivalent certification from the University of Stellenbosch, majoring in Nature Conservation and Zoology. She also holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Science […]

A rescue dog named Rudi is doing his bit to help radio personality Mark Pilgrim visualise his dream of being cancer-free. The Golden Retriever – a qualified therapy dog – recently paid a visit to the Pilgrim home, facilitated by non-profit organisations Paws4U Therapy and Golden Retriever Rescue South Africa. ALSO READ: ‘I choose life’: 5 […]

Pet lovers will be concerned to hear that the country’s brain drain may lead to a severe shortage of vets in the not-so-distant future. South Africans love their pets. However, pet animals are a great responsibility as they require care from both their owners and expert medical professionals when special attention is required. PICTURES | […]

A badly decomposed whale carcass recently washed ashore in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. According to reports, the carcass was first spotted in the water near The Point in Mossel Bay. Spokesperson for the Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.), Val Marsh, said the team has been keeping an eye on the carcass and […]

Europe is the home of the hatchback, as we all know. However, after 15 years of being the top seller, the Volkswagen Golf has been dethroned and ceded its enviable crown to the Peugeot 208. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF DETHRONED: IN NUMBERS According to Autocar, with data released by JATO Dynamics, the Peugeot 208 is best-selling car in Europe […]

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed where the All Blacks’ all-important Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks on Saturday, 15 July will be played. The two sides are set to clash in mid-July in the first of two Tests in this calendar year. ALSO READ: SA Rugby’s budget faces R258 million shortfall This first encounter between the […]

As summer continues in the Western Cape, the official dam level stats in the province continue to fall sparking urgent warnings to residents to use water sparingly. PICTURE | FIRST LOOK AT NEW DRIVER’S LICENCE CARD COMING IN LATE 2023 The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voelvlei […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 7 February, Mzansi could well be welcoming its newest multi-millionaires of 2023. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, […]

South African parliamentarians were horrified by the cruelty NSPCA inspectors have to witness on lion breeding farms. Warning: this report contains graphic images. By DON PINNOCK – Conservation Action Trust. It was a briefing to Parliament’s Environment Portfolio Committee on captive lions. But, as NSPCA senior inspector Douglas Wolhuter began explaining the images he was […]

International cricketer and MI Cape Town captain, Rashid Khan, has praised Cricket South Africa’s awesome hosting of the popular SA20 tournament which saw crowds return to cricket in South Africa. He says he “absolutely loved” his experience in SA. Responding to the crowd turnout and the level of competition in SA20, Rashid says he is […]

It’s still too early to accurately predict what lies ahead for diesel and petrol prices in South Africa in March, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) looks GRIM – although it has improved over the last few days. PICTURES | GUPTA FAMILY MANSION IN CONSTANTIA UP FOR SALE FOR R20 MILLION Mzansi motorists faced an […]

The Eskom CEO role is up for grabs. It may be the toughest job in South Africa. How much would you expect to be paid to fill the hot seat? READ: Andre de Ruyter quits as Eskom CEO Eskom have published a job advertisement for the position of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after Andre de Ruyter announced his resignation in […]

There was one winner of Monday, 6 February’s Daily Lotto jackpot, with the lucky player banking over R430 000. FOR THE LATEST DAILY LOTTO RESULTS CLICK HERE Be sure to check your tickets! The player correctly predicted all five numbers drawn – and walked away exactly R433 460.60 richer. The five Daily Lotto numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 5, 7, 21, […]

South Africa’s relentless fight against rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park and other national parks has seen a slight decline in poaching numbers across the country. Last year, 124 rhinos were poached at the South African National Parks (SANParks) compared to 209 in 2021. This represents a 40% decrease compared with those killed for their horns. […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 6 February 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, 6 […]

Wildlife sightings in South Africa are not exactly rare, but when one spots a LEOPARD on a school campus, it’s BIG news! This is what happened when a student at Hilton College Estate in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands saw a leopard basking in the sun at school. Leopards have always been prowling around the Midlands, although […]

Gift of the Givers, South African’s awesome humanitarian organisation, has already responded to the devastating earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria in the early hours of Monday morning, 6 February 2023, leaving at least 1,400 people dead and thousands more injured. The organisation says: “Our staff in #Syria ?? and #Turkey awoke to a terrifying […]

A South African paramedic, who appeared on a Sky news segment about loadshedding (planned power cuts) in SA, has created a hard-hitting TikTok video that hits the nail on the head, according to many South Africans. In the video, addressed to “Dear Cyril Ramaphosa” Medic Nix does not hold back, revealing how difficult the job […]

South Africans may be more familiar with spotting former Bafana Bafana star Mark Fish on a football field, but this weekend he’ll be taking to the water for the 50th anniversary of the Midmar Mile. FOR THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE MIDMAR MILE VISIT THE SAPEOPLE WEBSITE The 1996 Africa Cup of Nations champion is a regular at the […]

A major 7.8 magnitude tremor in southern Turkey and northern Syria has killed at least 660 people, and devastated the region. The death toll from the quake in the area is expected to rise. UPDATE 15h00 SA time: The latest death toll is reportedly at least 1,400 and rising. South Africa’s Gift of the Givers […]