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 […]

South Africa’s 2023 Women’s World Cup squad will on Wednesday travel to New Zealand after a dispute with the national association highlighting gender pay gaps in the country was resolved. ALSO READ | Polokwane club reneges on ex-Pirates star, shows him exit door The Motsepe Foundation, founded by Confederation of African Football (CAF) president and billionaire Patrice Motsepe and his wife Precious Motsepe, […]

The Springboks have a great shot at winning the abbreviated Rugby Championship in 2023, just as they did in 2019. Jacques Nienaber’s side will play two of their three Rugby Championship tests at home at the fortresses of Loftus and Ellis Park. SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS IN AUCKLAND THE KEY MATCH The critical match for […]

When it was time for story reading in her Grade 3 class Anna Machaka (24), always wondered if authors were real-life people who sit and write books That was when the dream of being an author of children’s books started. ALSO READ: Reading literacy: steps to address literacy crisis in South Africa “I always imagined children reading […]

Kaizer Chiefs will still be quietly confident they can lure Thulani Serero to Naturena although Sundowns are also reportedly keen. ICYMI: Chiefs management issue cryptic update on Khama Billiat ICYMI: Huge twist in the future of Ibraheem Jabaar SERERO BEING WATCHED BY KAIZER CHIEFS AND SUNDOWNS Serero has spent a total of decade in the Netherlands and […]

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned members of the public about fraudsters using online job advertisement websites in the name of the organisation to obtain personal information from unsuspecting job seekers. ALSO READ: JMPD: Beware of fake jobs The Commission has noted various advertisements doing the rounds on WhatsApp and other social media platforms. […]

A Limpopo-based producer of cleaning products is on an ambitious mission to bridge the gap between affordability and quality in a market dominated by established international brands. ALSO READ: Social entrepreneurs’ diverse motivations drive venture creation Saddled by the lack of job opportunities, budding entrepreneur Lebogang Moloto became a reseller of established multinational cleaning brand products […]

Bafana Bafana kick-off their Cosafa Cup campaign on Wednesday when they face off against Namibia in Durban. As the team search for their title, Bafana coach Morena Ramoreboli said he was satisfied with the team’s preparations which began end of last month. Ramoreboli won the 2021 Cosafa Cup edition, and will be assisted by Raymond Mdaka of […]

Government school learners in South Africa are currently enjoying their June-July holidays which started on Friday, 23 June. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! In a change from previous years, all schools – both inland and at the coast – broke up for the holidays on the same day. […]

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has adjusted the official fuel prices for July 2023. FOLLOW | LIVE: Wimbledon Day 3 – Wednesday, 5 July 2023 The changes came into effect from midnight on Tuesday, 4 July. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: The sun is out! Petrol price both inland and at the coast will decrease by 17 cents per litre (95 octane) and 24 cents per […]

A 53-year-old motorist was arrested by the Gauteng Traffic Police for driving at 203km/h along the N4 freeway. The motorist who was arrested on Sunday, 2 July 2023 appeared at the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 3 July. MOTORIST CLOCKS 203KM/H Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane said the motorist drove over the prescribed speed limit […]

South Sudan’s leader Salva Kiir on Tuesday 4 July 2023 pledged that delayed elections set for next year would go ahead as planned and that he would run for president. Kiir, a towering guerrilla commander, has been the nation’s only president since he led it to independence from Sudan in 2011. The world’s youngest nation […]