Air Belgium today announced its new flight programme from Belgium to South Africa and Mauritius for the upcoming 2024 summer season. It’s great news for South Africans in Europe who’d like to head home for the Christmas holidays! Between March and October next year, the Belgian airline will be operating: 2 weekly frequencies (Wednesday and […]

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has confirmed that its patron the former president is receiving medical attention in Russia. Zuma reportedly travelled to Russia last week. JACOB ZUMA ILL IN RUSSIA The foundation’s spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi said Zuma will come back to South Africa once his doctors have completed their treatment. Manyi said although the trip […]

About 5,000 demonstrators on Thursday staged an anti-LGBTQ protest in Lilongwe, the capital of the conservative southern African nation of Malawi, where same-sex relationships are illegal. The rally comes against the backdrop of a court case brought by a Dutch national and transgender woman from Malawi who are challenging the constitutionality of the country’s laws […]

On Wednesday, the Parliamentary Ad Hoc to Nominate a Person fired Appointment as Public Protector has announced the 38 candidate’s that have been put up for public comment on the parliamentary website. Committee Chairperson Cyril Xaba, says the committee received 53 applications,  however, 32 were disqualified during the initial sifting process for non-compliance. ALSO READ: Constitutional […]

Britney Spears’s tell-all memoir titled “The Woman in Me” becomes an instant best-seller, the memoir is set to be released on 24 October 2023 and is available for pre-order on Amazon. ALSO READ: Britney Spears’ backhanded in the face’ by NBA security guard BRITNEY SPEARS: THE WOMAN IN ME Britney Spears has again taken the […]

War-torn Sudan’s capital experienced a communications blackout for several hours on Friday, residents said, as the army and paramilitary forces waged intense battles across Khartoum. ALSO READ: Sudan sides to be held to account as war rages: UN Vital internet and mobile phone connections — which have been critical to sourcing information and supplies during nearly […]

On Saturday, the Springboks and All Blacks will renew their rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship, with kick off at 09:05 (SA time). As always, there is sure to be plenty of focus on the quality of officiating, with most Springbok fans having been pretty pleased last week with the manner in which […]

Ireland have launched their Rugby World Cup kit to an underwhelming response. Many fans have the feeling that the kitmaker hasn’t quite captured the Irish green. READ MORE: CONFIRMED: Etzebeth set to play against All Blacks IRELAND’S ‘MINT GREEN’ RUGBY WORLD CUP KIT UNDERWHELMS The colour has something of a washed out quality while other […]

Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr has explained the departure of Austin Dube. The 30-year-old defender’s time at Amakhosi came to an end after the club and his representatives agreed to terminate his contract. Dube signed for Amakhosi from Richards Bay in July 2021 on a three-year deal and made his debut as an 84th minute […]

Eben Etzebeth will lead the Springboks out on the occasion of his 111th test cap against New Zealand’s All Blacks in a crunch Rugby Championship clash. BOKS vs ALL BLACKS: All you need to know ahead of kickoff EMOTIONAL ETZEBETH INCHING CLOSER TO SPRINGBOKS RECORD It’s been a difficult week for Eben Etzebeth, to say the […]

Armed Islamist groups have carried out widespread killing, rape and looting in northeast Mali this year, forcing thousands of people to flee, Human Rights Watch said Thursday 13 July 2023. “Security has deteriorated sharply amid clashes between two armed Islamist groups as they seek to control supply routes and increase their influence,” the New York-based […]

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday 13 July 2023 urged nations targeted by Western sanctions to band together as he hosted the leader of fellow international outlier Iran. President Ebrahim Raisi arrived for the last leg of the first Africa tour by an Iranian leader in 11 years, on a tour aimed at easing the […]

In less than 24 hours the Springboks and All Blacks will battle in Auckland for bragging rights as likely Rugby Championship winners this season. EXCLUSIVE | Here’s who will sing SA national anthem before All Blacks game The match at the Mount Smart Stadium is set to kick off at 09:05 (SA time). Scratch & unlock your share of up to R50 million […]

Three terrrified female tourists, from the US, England and the Netherlands, were hijacked in South Africa by armed robbers who opened fire on their car, seriously wounding two of them. The gang fired at least four bullets to force the car off the road and hit two of the volunteers who were on their way […]

American reality star Khloé Kardashian denied throwing shade at the mother of her brother’s child Blac Chyna, who now goes by her birth name Angela White – via an Instagram Story on Thursday 13 July. ALSO READ: Dream needs ‘maternal influence’: Khloé shades Blac Chyna? REALITY STAR DENIES THROWING SHADE AT BLAC CHYNA Khloé Kardashian took to […]

South African foodie Rany Jo recently returned from a fabulous food-discovery trip to Spain with a major realisation: South Africa’s local food, including its Asian offering, is far better than we realise! As she embarked on her return flight from Barcelona International Airport to Johannesburg, Gauteng, Rany wrote on social media: ”Heading home sweet home. […]

American reality star Khloé Kardashian was accused of throwing shade at Rob Kardashian’s “baby mama” Black Chyna after she called her self Dream’s “third parent” and said she needs “great maternal influence” on the latest episode of The Kardashians, which released on Thursday 13 July. ALSO READ: Khloe Kardashian breaks down over Tristan Thompson [watch] KHLOÉ: DREAM NEEDS ‘GREAT […]

South Africa’s graft-tainted ex-leader Jacob Zuma is receiving medical treatment in Russia, his spokesperson said on Friday, a day after the country’s highest court upheld a ruling that he should return to prison. “Zuma travelled to Russia last week for health reasons,” the 81-year-old’s spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi said in a statement. PICTURE | Springboks v All Blacks | Official team […]

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed its deployment in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in four provinces. This comes as over 20 trucks have been torched and high density operations continue through roadblocks, stop and searches. SANDF DEPLOYED IN FOUR PROVINCES The defence force confirmed that its members have […]

Founder of the Virgin Group, Richard Branson, arrived in Zimbabwe on 30 June with budget airline Fastjet. Banson’s visit has been closely watched, with much speculation around the reasons for his visit to the country. Before heading down to Africa last month, Branson’s new boutique hotel property, Son Bunyola opened its doors. The new 26-room luxury […]

Both the Springboks and All Blacks secured resounding victories in their opening Rugby Championship matches last weekend, and the two arch-rivals will now head into a clash that is likely to determine who walks away with the title in this year’s southern hemisphere tournament. Scratch & unlock your share of up to R50 million with Betway! […]

Bafana takes on Zambia in the semifinals of Cosafa Cup at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Friday. Tshegofatso Mabasa’s two goals against Eswatini were enough to see South Africa top Group A and set up a mouthwatering semifinal clash against Chipolopolo. ALSO READ: Pirates set to offload ‘UNPOPULAR’ defender Bafana alongside Zambia Malawi and Lesotho all made the […]

School learners in South Africa are currently enjoying their June-July holidays, but parents may – or may not – be happy to hear they are fast approaching an end. In a change from previous years, all schools – both inland and at the coast – broke up for the holidays on the same day – and will […]

Chaos erupted on busy Addo Road as about 100 residents of Powerline, Ramaphosa and Nomakanjani informal settlements protested in Motherwell in Gqeberha over water and electricity on Wednesday night. According to police, trucks were stoned and a truck transporting fruit was set alight. Lemons could still be seen scattered on the road in the afternoon. […]

False qualifications and fake degrees are an increasing problem in South Africa. Dr Hennie Roos is one of South Africa’s most notorious medical malpractice cases, having faced approximately 26 complaints of misconduct until his removal from the Health Professions Council of South Africa. The Hawks arrested an Eastern Cape “teacher” for teaching with false qualifications in March this […]