Tebogo Sepale, an ANC councillor in the Motlosana Local Municipality who was charged with statutory rape has abandoned his bail application. Sepale allegedly sexually assaulted two teenage boys and his party said it received several complaints against him from various women. RAPE-ACCUSED ANC COUNCILLOR ABANDONES BAIL The 43-year-old who appeared before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court […]

Power utility Eskom has confirmed its load shedding plan until Monday, 10 July. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v Woolworths – and more From 16:00 on Friday, Stage 3 load shedding will be in operation and will continue until midnight at which point it will be suspended until 05:00 on Saturday. Stage 1 will […]

Zimbabwe’s leading opposition said on Thursday 6 July 2023 that police arrested eight of its supporters after banning a campaign rally, in a move the party denounced as part of an escalating crackdown ahead of national elections. The southern African country, where the ruling ZANU-PF party has been in power since 1980, is bracing for […]

The Springboks will get their 2023 Rugby Championship campaign off to a winning start – if bookmakers are to be believed! WATCH | Eddie Jones says Pretoria is the land of ‘brandy & coke’ Leading South African bookmakers Hollywoodbets have installed the Springboks as overwhelming 1/3 favourites to emerge victorious on Saturday, 8 July at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. BREAKING | Springboks […]

American pop star Britney Spears has reportedly opened criminal charges against NBA player Victor Wembanyama’s bodyguard. This after he allegedly hit her across the face after she tried to talk to Wembanyama while dining at a Las Vegas hotel. Opening up about the incident, the singer said that she is “not new” to traumatic experiences […]

A NEW SOLAR POWER PROJECT The North West’s iconic Sun City, has become – quite literally – a sun city! The South African resort has installed a R16 million solar power plant in a bid to help reduce their electricity consumption from the national grid. According a release from Sun International, TM Lesetla, installer and National […]

The US-based Ocearch, which is tracking 400 sharks, claims that great whites are likely to head for Ireland and Cornwall this summer. While South Africa and Australia are frequently associated with great whites, these feared fish can be found in numerous spots and clusters around the world. ALSO READ: WATCH: Sharks leap out of water during Sardine […]

At least six people have been killed in a conflict over land in northern DR Congo that has already claimed dozens of lives, local officials said Thursday 6 July 2023. Armed men on Monday attacked the village of Babusoko, 35 kilometres (22 miles) from Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province, they said. “We buried five […]

The Springboks will begin their 2023 Rugby Championship campaign against the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, 8 July. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:05 (SA time). Australia haven’t beaten South Africa in Pretoria in any of their seven previous Tests played at the 52 000-capacity ground since 1963. ALSO READ | Wallabies reveal surprise selections for Springboks Test Will that hoodoo come to an end this […]

Following media reports that goalkeeper Reyaad Pieterse is on his way out of Mamelodi Sundowns, his agent has exclusively confirmed that he is not leaving just yet. Pieterse deputised for number one gloveman, Ronwen Williams last season and this raised speculation that the former Kaizer Chiefs star is leaving Sundowns, but he is going nowhere. […]

The Department of Health has urged South Africans to remain vigilant and avoid known or suspected contaminated food, water and surfaces following the Cholera outbreak. “Never drink water from unsafe sources such as rivers, dams, or streams, unless boiled or disinfected first,” the department said. ALSO READ: These FIVE provinces have confirmed cholera cases Citizens are urged to […]

The nominees for this year’s Global Music Award Africa 3rd edition have been announced, featuring a multitude of South African artists such as Hle, Mellow and Sleazy, Blaq Diamond, and DJ Zinhle, among others. THE GLOBAL MUSIC AWARD NOMINATIONS The awards showcase artists who have made a significant impact in their respective genres, earning them nominations […]

One of the bodies meant to be used in Thabo Bester’s escape is yet to be identified. The Free State police are turning to the public to help locate the man’s family. READ: ‘Thriving black market for seal meat’: Suspect arrested in Cape Town BODY CLAIMED BY BESTER ACCOMPLICE NEEDS TO BE IDENTIFIED The body was […]

Reuters: Sterling rose to a two week high against the euro on Thursday, after a survey from the Bank of England showed British companies’ expectations for selling price inflation had cooled. BRITISH POUND STERLING ROSE The BoE’s Decision Maker Panel showed expectations for output price inflation in the coming year fell to 5.3% in the […]

Residents of an illegal settlement of Leeuwfontein, East of Pretoria are seeking recognition from the City of Tswane Municipality as an established township and receive basic services. However, the city has launched an investigation into the Leeuwfontein development which it says sprung up without legal subdivision of the property, rezoning or plans. An article by […]

South Africa’s crippling blackouts have shrunk from up to 12 hours a day to just over two hours daily in recent weeks, after inflicting a massive hit on the economy. The improvement has surprised many citizens who had become hardened to the rolling outages, imposed by state utility Eskom to safeguard the grid whenever demand […]

Keke Palmer’s boyfriend, Darius Jackson criticised her style on Wednesday, 5 July 2023, after he commented on her outfit at a recent Usher concert on social media. His comments were in response to a clip circulating online. The clip showed the 29-year-old actress serenaded by R&B king Usher in a sheer black dress. Fans of […]

Manie Libbok, the 25-year-old rugby ace, has faced his fair share of challenges on his way to the Springbok team. From bumpy stints with the Bulls and Sharks to finally shining at the Stormers, this oke’s journey is one for the books. With the United Rugby Championship (URC) title under his belt, Libbok is now […]

Senegal’s main opposition politician on Thursday warned of “indescribable chaos” if he is unable to contest February’s election, in his first comments since President Macky Sall confirmed he would not seek another mandate. “There will be no elections in this country, or there will be indescribable chaos if President Macky Sall uses judicial tricks to […]

Tax season 2023 starts this evening (Friday July 7) at 20h00. Individual taxpayers have until October 23 2023 to submit their income tax return (ITR12). Provisional taxpayers have until January 24 2024. TAX SEASON 2023 First things first, SARS insists you must check if you have been auto assessed before attempting to file your tax return. The revenue […]

South Africa remains deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Palestine caused by Israel’s continued occupation, says International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Alvin Botes. “The demolition of Palestinians’ properties, continued illegal settlement and expansion by Israel of Palestine territories, forced evictions of Palestinians by the Israeli army from their territories, as well as collective […]

NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Police destroys over 15 000 unwanted firearms” article in a minute. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has destroyed a total of 15700 firearms today, Thursday, 6 July in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. These firearms were either seized during crime prevention operations, voluntarily surrendered or forfeited to […]

Ethiopia’s upper house of parliament on Wednesday 5 July 2023 approved the creation of a 12th regional state after the latest referendum for greater self-rule in Africa’s second-most populous country. Voters in part of the ethnically diverse Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR) overwhelmingly supported carving out their state in a referendum in February. […]

The last known pair of Rembrandt portraits in private hands sold for more than £11 million (R273 million) at Christie’s in London on Thursday – nearly 200 years after they first went under the hammer at the auction house. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v Woolworths – and more The paintings, which are thought to […]

It will be business as usual for Gautrain services tomorrow, Friday, 7 July, after the National Union of Metalworkers (NUMSA) called off its strike. THE REASON TO AVERT THE STRIKE ACTION This follows successful negotiations with the management of Gautrain regarding wage disputes, Business Tech reports. Last month, NUMSA threatened to shut down the Gautrain service after wage […]