A senior Health official, Joseph Themba Popo Maja (63), implicated in the Digital Vibes Covid-19 procurement saga, appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today, Wednesday, 21 June. HOW MUCH THE SENIOR HEALTH OFFICIAL POCKETED He is facing charges of two counts of corruption worth R15 000, a Schedule 1 offence. ALSO READ: Top Health Department officials […]

A heartwrenching video was shared on Twitter on Wednesday, 21 June, and it showed Brenda Fassie’s son, Bongani appearing on an episode of Behind The Story where he spoke to the show’s presenter Jessica Nomalanga Shozi about his numerous failed suicide attempts. BONGANI FASSIE FAILS THREE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS In the clip, Bongani Fassie and the show’s presenter can […]

Few players reach the heights in South African football attained by Teko Modise, but despite his glittering career he had to make adjustments to his lifestyle after his last big contract. Modise wasn’t initially on board with cuts having lived a lavish life while at Orlando Pirates and Sundowns. ALSO READ: SuperSport United target yet […]

Nicole Johnson – who is the wife of alleged 28s gang leader, Ralph Stanfield – countered DJ Sumbody’s business partner Kagiso Setsetse’s court interdict pertaining to Ayepyep Cape Town. According to News24, Johnson denied allehations that Setsetse is scared of her husband, claiming that outside of their working relationship they had a social relationship. Johnson also […]

It’s been ten days since former Springboks player Derick Hougaard has been in a coma in ICU. But according to his girlfriend, Afrikaans singer Nadine, his family and doctors are keeping a positive attitude. In a Facebook post, Nadine shared a health update about the retired rugby star, including news his lungs had collapsed. ALSO […]

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have been given the shine announce and unveil their new signings by TS Galaxy boss Tim Sukazi. ALSO READ | SEKHUKHUNE UNITED SIGN TOP MARITZBURG UNITED GOALKEEPER In an interview with iDiski Times, Sukazi confirmed that both Given Msimango and Melusi Buthelezi will leave TS Galaxy. However, he doesn’t feel like he has the right to […]

A military base in Somalia came under attack by Al-Shabaab jihadists on Wednesday 21st June 2023, police and witnesses said, just as the African Union announced it was beginning a drawdown of troops in the violence-wracked nation. Almost simultaneous suicide bomb blasts targeted the base in the southern city of Baardhere, which hosts both Ethiopian […]

Cape Town Mayor signed the dotted line for a €100 million (R2bn) loan from the Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) on Wednesday, 21 June. The money will be used in the City’s R43 billion infrastructure budget over the medium term. CAPE TOWN SECURES LOAN FROM AGENCE FRANCAISE DE DEVELOPPEMENT FOR WATER, SANITATION, AND URBAN MOBILITY PROJECTS […]

Tsireledzo Ndou appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on a rape charge a day after he withdrew from representing serial rapist and murderer Thabo Bester in the same court. READ: BREAKING: Thabo Bester’s lawyers withdraw from case TSIRELEDZO NDOU FACES RAPE CHARGE According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Ndou is charged with attempted rape and […]

Kenya’s trade minister is at the centre of a firestorm over a series of derogatory remarks against a leading media outlet, including calling its journalists “prostitutes”. The opposition and journalist associations have called for Moses Kuria to be censured over his outbursts, saying he was unfit to hold public office. The furore erupted when Kuria […]

Pollsmoor Prison, located in the Cape Town suburb of Tokai, opened in 1964. ALSO READ: Prison life: The daily routine of an inmate at Pollsmoor The land on which the prison lies was bought by Hendrick van der Poll in 1834, hence the name. The land, which was inherited by Van der Poll’s wife Johanna Kirsten’s family after […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following heavy rainfall and now show that five of the six dams are currently at, or exceeding, capacity. IT’S BACK! | Hellmann’s mayonnaise returns to shelves in South Africa The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei […]

On Friday, 16 June, award-winning author Jackie Phamotse took to Twitter to put Food Lover’s Market on blast for selling old food which prompted her Twitter followers and other Tweeps to chime in and share their own frustration with the food outlet. JACKIE PHAMOTSE CALLS OUT FOOD LOVER’S MARKET After discovering she had purchased ‘rotten chicken and old fruit’ […]

A German court issued an arrest warrant for former chief executive officer (CEO) of scandal-ridden retailer Steinhoff International Holdings NV, Markus Jooste. ALSO READ | SARS tax season: Self-assessments – everything you need to know According to Bloomberg, this comes after he failed to show up for trial in the country. A warrant was issued a fortnight ago by […]

Popular soccer star Teko Modise revealed to SuperSport earlier this month that he used to get paid R2 000 before tax at his first professional club, Ria Stars. ALSO READ:SOCCER LIFE: Teko Modise proving his balling skills [Video] ‘I GOT PAID R2 000 AT RIA STARS’ The soccer star added that he was living with Abednigo Netshiozwi […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 21 June 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, 21 […]

Are you ready for the 21 June 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 […]

Searchers are continuing their frantic search of the North Atlantic for a missing submersible that had been due to take five passengers to visit the Titanic wreckage. ALSO READ | School calendar: When are the June-July school holidays? Fears for the safety of those onboard are growing as the vessel’s oxygen supply is rapidly running out. ALSO READ | Hollywoodbets […]

Twitter CEO Elon Musk and Rowan Atkinson, famous for his role as ‘Mr Bean’, have more in common than you might expect: Both crashed a McLaren F1. Atkinson bought a McLaren F1, once the world’s fastest car, in 1997 and in an interview with GQ in 2022 duly said it was the favourite whip he owned. ALSO […]

Veteran rugby commentator Hugh Bladen is healthy and in good spirits after suffering two strokes back in October 2021. WATCH | Rugby star’s rescue gets Hugh Bladen commentary The 78-year-old legend recently moved to Cape Town with his wife to stay with his daughter after his health scare. According to The South African’s Mubeen Mohamed, in a recent interview […]

The submersible carrying five people to see the remains of the Titanic at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean is still missing despite a massive search operation. HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE TITAN SUBMERSIBLE On Wednesday, the Ocean Gate Expeditions confirmed that sounds had been emitted in the search area where the Titan submersible […]

Many footballer fans are wondering why hundreds of footballers are seeking a move to the league in Saudi Arabia. Huge salaries are attracting top footballers in Europe to the Gulf kingdom. Ever since the World Cup was announced to be staged in Qatar, we’ve seen an increase number of top players joining Middle East teams. Many of […]

Well, it is very important for all men to take a healthy breakfast in the morning to remain fit and healthy as well as energetic. However, unfortunately, maximum men do not follow this and suffer from several troubles or diseases. When your body is not getting the proper vitamins, protein, calcium, fiber, sodium, nutrition, potassium, […]

The black fedora worn by pop superstar Michael Jackson just before he dazzled the world with his moonwalk dance for the first time will be up for grabs in September during a Paris auction of music memorabilia. ALSO READ | Elton John, Guns N’ Roses take to the stage as Glastonbury Festival opens The King of Pop […]

With the winter school holidays quite literally almost upon us, parents will be searching high and low for ideas to keep kids entertained. If you find yourself up in the North West this holiday period, be sure to check out these four activities at Sun City that are perfect for the kiddies… ESCAPE ROOMS AT […]