Despite the suspension of SAPS VIP Protection unit, Action Society is not just demanding more charges to be added but willing to help the victims lay them. ACTION SOCIETY GOING ALL OUT FOR JUSTICE Action Society’s legal team lodged a formal complaint against the police officers involved in the #BlueLightMafia video this morning, under the provisions […]

DA has called for proper public engagement on Eskom’s multi-billion rand smart meter programme. DA REACTS TO CUSTOMERS’ CRIES OVER THE PROJECT This after the DA recognised the concerns and lack of trust among the South African public regarding Eskom’s proposed R16 billion smart meter installation program. “While we understand the need to recover at least 7 000MW […]

Former apartheid activist and minister in the presidency Essop Pahad has passed away at the age of 84. Pahad reportedly passed away in his sleep. PAHAD WORKED CLOSELY WITH THABO MBEKI Pahad served as a minister from 1999 till he tendered his resignation in 2008 following the ousting of former President Thabo Mbeki. Born in the […]

You can collect your SASSA children’s grants for JULY 2023 from TODAY. REMINDER – HERE ARE THE SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES FOR JULY This comes after the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year. ALSO READ: SASSA: Here’s how to replace expiring cards Social grants payment schedule for the […]

The Grade 10 learner who was found dead on a rugby field at Hoërskool Garsfontein on Tuesday morning, 4 July has been identified as 16-year-old Mia Kühn . The discovery was made by a security guard at the school in Tshwane, Gauteng. HOëRSKOOL GARSFONTEIN LEARNER IDENTIFIED As previously reported by The South African, the Gauteng Department of […]

At least 16 people, including three children, have been tragically killed by toxic gas leaking from a cylinder at an illegal gold mining operation at a township near Boksburg, east of Joburg, in South Africa. Rescuers feared there may be up to 24 dead with searches being carried out in up to a 100-metre radius […]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has confirmed the meeting spots for the National Day of Action on Thursday, 6 July. COSATU and all its affiliates are expected to embark on a nationwide strike on Thursday. COSATU MEETING SPOTS CONFIRMED The federation said its National Day of Action is a demonstration by workers that […]

Mamelodi Sundowns reject Lesedi Kapinga and Orlando Pirates target is not worried about his future but he is focusing on Bafana Bafana duties. Kapinga recently parted ways with Masandawana as his contract was not renewed and he is now part of the Bafana squad that will partake in the COSAFA Cup tournament. ALSO READ I Attacker […]

The Bloemfontein High Court granted three of the suspects accused of helping convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escape from prison bail on Wednesday, 5 July. The trio were denied bail in a lower court on 29 May. READ: Bester escape: G4S employee granted bail, State to oppose application of others HIGH COURT OVERTURNS BAIL DENIAL Former […]

The Special Investigating Unit has recovered just under R2million from a fraudulent Free State pastor and his partner. A probe from the SIU revealed the the pair made a fraudulent claim from the Agriculture Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSeta) between 2016 and 2019. ALSO READ: Two border officials found guilty of fraud NON EXISTENT COMPANY DEFRAUDS THE […]

Formula 1 on Wednesday announced a 24-race-schedule for the 2024 season opening with two that will be raced on Saturdays. ALSO READ | Speeding: FIVE dangers of driving at high speed on South Africa’s roads The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races will be held on Saturdays to accommodate Ramadan. Formula One will hope for better luck next year as they had scheduled a record […]

A host of changes to simplify the rules governing the complex work permit regime were submitted to the state legal adviser last week and are expected to be passed into law in the coming months, said Saul Musker, Director of Strategy and Delivery Support in the South African Presidency. Musker said that the adviser will consider […]

Alison Botha – the Port Elizabeth woman who survived a gruesome rape and assault almost 30 years ago – is living her worst fears after her attackers, Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, were released on parole this week. The Department of Correctional Services announced the release of the perpetrators who were sentenced to life […]

Here in South Africa, “black tax” is a norm. In most families, the hardworking and successful are stuck with the difficult task of making sure everyone else is taken care of. While looking after your family is wonderful, sometimes the expectations can be crippling. Local musician Prince Kaybee recently opened up about how hard black […]

A man was arrested after hijacking an ICU ambulance along the N3 Lions River, KwZulu Natal on Monday. Midlands EMS spokesperson Roland Robertson told IOL that Midlands EMS crews were dispatched to the N3 Lions River following a motor vehicle collision. On arrival to the scene, the medics found two occupants who had been involved in a […]

The Wallabies have arrived in South Africa chasing a historic first ever Test victory over the Springboks at Loftus. They will also have to be prepared to face the Springboks’ physicality and a wall of hostile noise from the Loftus faithful. WALLABIES OUT TO QUIET THE LOFTUS CROWD Australia are now blooding a generation of […]

Are you ready for the 5 July 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 5 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 Wednesday, 5 […]

Kaizer Chiefs are now deadlocked in contract negotiations with attacking midfielder Khama Billiat but the player seems to be reportedly refusing to accept a pay cut. According to reports doing the rounds in South Africa, Chiefs are still negotiating with the former Mamelodi Sundowns winger, Billiat. ALSO READ I EXCL: Chiefs remain coy on underfire attacker […]

The public disagreements between King Misuzulu and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has turned political. The ANC in KZN has deployed Zweli Mkhize to quell the feud in the royal house. While the IFP’s Zululand Mayor Thulasizwe Buthelezi has accused royal spokesperson Prince Africa Zulu of being a useful idiot for the ANC. ZULULAND MAYOR ISSUES SCATHING LETTER In […]

A Facebook post by the Gauteng Department of Community Safety went viral after it alleged a 53-year-old man was caught speeding in a Chinese bakkie at over 200km/h on the N4 in Gauteng. South African social media users reacted to the post and in the comments section questioned the accuracy of the speed recorded by […]

Your country is one of the poorest in the world, battered by a bloody jihadist insurgency and last year underwent two military coups. So, if you are a citizen of Burkina Faso, what can you do? Well, instead of plunging into despair, you can turn to the safety valve of laughter — making light of […]

Reuters: The South African rand firmed against the dollar on Tuesday in thin trading amid signs China’s decision to impose export measures on some metals used by the semiconductor industry could help the ailing currency. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND FIRMED Trading was relatively subdued due to a U.S. holiday and lack of local economic data points. […]

The Junior Springboks secured their place in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a superb second half performance by grinding out a 24-16 victory (half-time 7-16) over Argentina on a cold and windy night at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. South Africa, who topped Pool C, will face Pool B winners Ireland in the semi-final on Sunday, 9 July while the other […]

Since the outbreak of cholera earlier this year in South Africa, these FIVE provinces have combined confirmed 198 cholera cases and 43 deaths. THESE FIVE PROVINCES HAVE CONFIRMED CHOLERA CASES According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) the first three cases in this outbreak were imported or import-related cases following travel to Malawi. Health Departmental […]