The Democratic Alliance (DA) says its lawyers are currently drafting a letter which they will submit to former president Jacob Zuma calling for him to voluntarily surrender himself to arrest within a reasonable timeframe. This comes as the Constitutional Court dismissed Zuma’s application for leave to appeal the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement confirming that […]

Now that the validity of the AARTO Act has been endorsed in the Constitutional Court, the new act will target reckless and negligent drivers. This was the sticking point for the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), which had AARTO overturned in a Pretoria High Court by arguing the new laws were not motivated by improving safety, reducing […]

Anita Lloyd, who is married to Boyce Lloyd, former CEO of KWV, backtracked on the mammon comment she made at the beginning of the Real Housewives van die Wynlande (RHOWL) at the reunion, which aired on Thursday 13 July on KykNet. ALSO READ: 1st woman of colour to win Miss SA: Where is Amy Kleinhans now? ANITA […]

Nkanyiso and Yana Dzedze celebrate five years of marriage and reflect on their journey together in a sweet Instagram post on 13 July. ALSO READ: Revealed: DJ Zinhle tells a secret that keeps her marriage with Murdah Bongz South Africa’s entertainment industry power couple, Nkanyiso Dzedze and his wife, Yana Dzedze, celebrated a significant milestone […]

Heated arguments accompanied by fists flying have proven to be not just exclusive to Parliament in South Africa after the internet witnessed a brawl during a parliamentary sitting in the Republic of Kosovo, a country in Southeast Europe. WHAT TRIGGERED THE BRAWL IN PARLIAMENT? Mail Online reports that the furious brawl erupted after an opposition legislator threw […]

South Africa’s top court on Thursday 13 July 2023 upheld an earlier ruling that former president Jacob Zuma should return to prison to complete his 15-month term for contempt of court, dismissing an appeal seeking to keep him out of jail. It was not immediately clear whether Zuma would return to jail, with prison authorities […]

A woman believed to be a smuggler had her suspicious trip cut short after she was busted with snakes stuffed in her bra in China. HOW THE WOMAN SMUGGLER GOT CAUGHT It is reported that the woman’s ‘oddly-shaped’ breasts caught the attention of customs officials. It is said that she was caught smuggling five live […]

Eskom has confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding will continue over the weekend – potentially plunging Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test between the All Blacks and Springboks into darkness. The power utility said in a tweet that increased demand and the depletion of emergency reserves necessitated the move. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v […]

Vuyo Zungula – who is the president of the political party African Transformation Movement (ATM) – has written a letter to the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, and Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, in a bid to get protection for the host and production team of the drug-busting show, Sizok’thola. Xolani Khumalo and the Sizok’thola crew have […]

The Kaizer Chiefs squad churn has been comprehensive this season with seven senior players already having left the club. Now, the departed Erick Mathoho has seemingly found a new club. BREAKING: Latest Kaizer Chiefs news bulletin BENNI: The rabbit food diet of 2011 KAIZER CHIEFS EXODUS Chiefs have let go of Eric Mathoho, Siyabonga Ngezana, Phathutshedzo Nange, Cole Alexander and Austin Dube while […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Friday, 14 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: NIL FIRE DANGER WARNINGS: Extremely high fire danger conditions are expected over the Kai !Garib Local Municipality of the Northern Cape Province. ADVISORIES: NIL ALSO READ: Weather forecast live updates […]

Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to have reached an agreement to sign SuperSport United wonderkid Thapelo Maseko, with two players going the other way. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS LEGEND SPOTTED AT AN NEW CLUB According to the latest reports, Sundowns have put their money where their mouth is with regards to signings Maseko from rivals SuperSport. READ | FROM THE UAE TO SPAIN? […]

Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United are believed to have struck an agreement that will see them exchange some players ahead of the new season. READ | REVEALED | THE TWO PLAYERS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS INCLUDED IN THAPELO MASEKO DEAL According to the latest reports, Sundowns have put their money where their mouth is with regards to signings Maseko from rivals […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. South African-born Elon Musk is the new richest person in the world, having recently surpassed France’s Bernard Arnault. They are followed by United States’ Jeff […]

Eben Etzebeth has decided to fulfil his role as Springboks captain and play against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship in Auckland on Saturday despite the death of his father. Etzebeth’s father passed away on Tuesday, casting doubt on whether he would play in the Rugby Championship showdown or return home to support his […]

The Constitutional Court dismissed a bid to overturn the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ‘s ruling that former President Jacob Zuma must return to prison. DOES THIS MEAN JACOB ZUMA WILL GO BACK TO JAIL? In the ruling handed down on Thursday, the apex court found the department’s appeal bore no reasonable prospect of success […]

Have you wondered what the top FOUR vehicles targeted in South Africa NOW are? THESE ARE THE TOP FOUR VEHICLES THAT ARE TARGETED BY CRIMINALS IN SA According to a report by FANews, tracking companies criminals are using sophisticated technology to adapt to new technologies, using programmers to counteract cars with keyless entry or emergency start […]

On Saturday, the Springboks and All Blacks will renew their rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship. TheSouthAfrican has now learned that the South African anthem singer on Saturday will be Keshia Paulse. Paulse, who took part in the New Zealand Idol singing show, has a bio that reads as follows: “Keshia is inspired by R&B, Soul […]

A protester was apprehended for torching a truck after disgruntled residents of two informal settlements went on a rampage over issues of service delivery in Gqeberha. INFORMAL SETTLEMENT DWELLERS ROCK THE STREETS On Wednesday evening 12 July 2023, disgruntled residents from Nomakanjane and Ramaphosa informal settlements blockaded the M17 Addo Road and started stoning trucks. […]

Earlier this week it was tragically confirmed that Eben Etzebeth’s father, Harry, had passed away after a long battle with cancer. A decision on whether the Bok lock would continue to play against the All Blacks this weekend, or return home, was left with him, with Springbok management affording him the time he needs to make […]

An adorable three-year-old’s smile has captured the hearts of South Africans everywhere. Little Lethukukhanya Mjaji, with her sunny smile, was photographed by her uncle, Lungisa Mjaji (26)… and the photos have gone viral, even inspiring artists to paint her! Lungisa, who grew up in KZN, says he is a commercial photography student at Tshwane University […]

The I Love Coffee shop in Cape Town revealed on their Facebook account that they received a R10 000 tip when staffers from Libra Walk Essential Services popped in for a cup of coffee. ALSO READ:Patron spends R182 500 on alcohol, tips waiter R21 900 [PHOTO] PATRONS TIP R10 000 The Cape Town Coffee shop thanked the patrons for […]

Eskom has confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding will continue over the weekend – and will be in effect indefinitely. The power utility said in a tweet that increased demand and the depletion of emergency reserves necessitated the move. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v Woolworths – and more “The increase in the demand […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 13 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 Thursday, 13 […]

South Africans have been exposed to loadshedding for an unprecedented number of days in 2023 and were hit with stage 6 blackouts this week. On Wednesday, 11 July Eskom upped the stages from four to six the Mail & Guardian reported. ALSO READ: GET TO KNOW YOUR Loadshedding one stage at a time 2023 HAS SET RECORDS FOR […]