Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will jet to China in the coming weeks to strike a deal that would provide South African installers with reliable access to solar panels. RAMOKGOPA’S VISIT AIMS TO ENSURE RELIABLE SUPPLY FOR SOUTH AFRICAN INSTALLERS According to Bloomberg, South Africa only has two major solar panel manufacturers and they have already committed […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following ongoing heavy rainfall. NEED A LONG WEEKEND | The next public holiday in South Africa is THIS WEEK The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively UP on a similar […]

An exciting debut solo exhibition is to be held in Cape Town, celebrating the beauty of the region’s exquisite nature. The show ‘Here I Find’, by classically trained artist Joanna Lee Miller, will be at StateoftheART Gallery from 24 June until 15 July. Miller uses landscape as a medium of storytelling, creating her oil paintings […]

As South Africans worldwide celebrate the return of their beloved SA citizenship (which many had inadvertently lost when they acquired second citizenships), Hollywood actor and producer Stelio Savante – who has over 135 international credits to his name – sums up the joy and gratitude that he and thousands of South Africans abroad are feeling […]

A bogus ‘applicant’ was arrested at the South African Council for Educators (SACE) headquarters in Centurion Gauteng Province for presenting a fake certificate and transcript on Monday,12 June 2023. BOGUS TEACHER BEHIND BARS FOR FRAUD The 41-year-old bogus female applicant, residing within the Gauteng Province was arrested by the Lyttleton police officers after attempting to apply […]

The National Assembly has passed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, paving the way for “universal healthcare” in South Africa. According to a report by News24 a total of 205 MPs in the parliament voted in favour of the NHI Bill, while 125 voted against it. ALSO READ: Parliament engages with The Elders about controversial NHI Bill […]

With tax season just around the corner, we’ve answered some FAQs to help with your 2023 SARS tax return. FAQ 2023 SARS TAX RETURN Yes, it’s almost that time of year again: SARS tax return filing for individuals. The 2023 start date is 7 July 2023, running to November 2023. As it is every year, […]

It’s been 28 years since South Africa famously won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. We take a look at where the Springbok heroes are today. South Africa unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. Where are the Springbok heroes today? FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 […]

Connie Ferguson is one of the most celebrated actresses from SA having close to 30 years of experience in the profession. She is famous for her appearance in Generations, a popular South African soapie as Karabo Moroka in 1994. She is also recognised for being on the cover of the 2018 Forbes Woman Africa magazine. ALSO READ: ‘Beast […]

Bulls lock Charlie Ewels has been selected in England’s first World Cup training squad, which was revealed by coach Steve Borthwick. Ewels signed for the Bulls from English Premiership club Bath on loan while nursing his way back from an injured ACL and has been a regular feature for the Pretoria-based side in the Currie […]

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

  It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 13 June 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R38 million (PowerBall) R19 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you […]

Al-Jama ah has come under attack from other political parties for their anti-gay remarks over the inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community in the discussion on the parliamentary process on new family policies. Al-Jama ah has told LGBTQIA+ groups to ‘stop forcing its practices on society’ and calls on the government to dismiss any proposals it […]

The City of Cape Town is reportedly spending R5.2 billion on rolling out MyCiti bus services to Phase 2A, formerly known as the Lansdowne-Wetton Corridor. The expansion will accommodate a further 1.5 million commuters across the Metropolitan Municipality. CITY OF CAPE TOWN EXPANDING MYCITI BUS SERVICES According to MyCiti, Phase 2A arises from the City’s Integrated […]

Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape is the ultimate escape and offers some incredible adventures. Here are five things you HAVE to do … EXPLORE HOLE IN THE WALL Hole in the Wall is a must-visit. Photo: canva The iconic Hole in the Wall should definitely be on your Coffee Bay bucket list. You can […]

Retail giant Woolworths has alerted customers about a fraudulent website which is advertising unbelievable deals. The website in question came to light after a customer noticed that they were having a 70% sale. Thinking it may be too good to be true, the customer tried shopping for infants and realised that this section on the […]

When it comes to Woolworths, it’s usually a price hike that has consumers up in arms. However, this time, the retailer has surprised its shoppers by drastically marking down the price of its almond milk – for a limited time. WOOLWORTHS SLASHES MILK PRICES Currently, one litre of Unsweetened Organic Almond Milk is selling for […]

The Gauteng Department of Education has reminded parents and guardians that the online admission applications for the 2024 academic year will open on Thursday, 15 June. Applications will open on 15 June 2023 at 08:00 and close on 14 July 2023 at 00:00. GAUTENG ONLINE ADMISSION APPLICATIONS TO OPEN The Gauteng Department of Education said after […]

Award-winning afropop musician, Zahara – whose real name is Bulelwa Mkutukana – is ready to walk down the isle. ALSO READ: ‘Drinking to sleep’: Zahara opens up about depression battle A SUMMER WEDDING WILL DO FOR ZAHARA According to Sunday World, sources say that the Loliwe hitmaker will be having a summer wedding in November this year, which will […]

A young South African stewardess has tragically died on a yacht in Nice, in the south of France. The 26-year-old allegedly slipped down an interior staircase, falling so hard she severely damaged her neck, according to the Nice Matin. The freak accident took place on Saturday morning where the 45-metre boat was docked at Papacino […]

A KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) medical doctor, who reportedly loaned motivational speaker and businessman Vusi Thembekwayo a large sum of money, is said to be struggling to locate him in order to serve summons forcing him to pay back the loan of over R390 000. ALSO READ: Ntsiki Mazwai slams Vusi Thembekwayo: ‘Actually a sh*t person’ LAWYERS UNABLE […]

On Monday, 12 June 2023, Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee called on members of the public and organisations to nominate suitable candidates for appointment as the new Public Protector. CLOSING DATE TO NOMINATE NEW PUBLIC PROTECTOR Committee Chairperson Mr Cyril Xaba said applications will also be accepted and the call for nominations and applications is open until […]

Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Springbok captain Siya, has revealed that his documentary ‘Rise: Siya Kolisi Story’ is a hit among Americans. Rachel Kolisi confirmed that the screening of the documentary was sold out at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, New York. Earlier in the week, Rachel Kolisi revealed, via her Instagram, that […]

A Durban woman was left speechless after the South African Post Office delivered her missing parcel 13 years later. Sanja Hanekom revealed on her Facebook account that she finally received the parcel she was expecting 13 years ago via the South African Post Office. ALSO READ | Post Office has failed to pay into employees’ retirement […]

Faf de Klerk’s South Africa-themed costume advert is not offensive or sexual in any way, according to the Advertising Regulatory Board. The South African Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that nothing is wrong with Springbok Faf de Klerk’s scantily clad television advert after two South Africans complained that it is inappropriate and distasteful. Four years […]