South Africa unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SAPEOPLE WEBSITE The SAPeople website takes a look at what has happened to the heroic starting Springbok XV that memorable day at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, continuing with flank Ruben […]

A multi-disciplinary joint Cross Border Road Transport Operation in the Johannesburg CBD yielded a resounding success after a score of buses were impounded for operating with fraudulent permits. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY OPERATION TARGETS CROSS BORDER BUSES On Wednesday, 07 June 2023, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers together with the Cross Border Road Transport Agency, South African Police […]

Volvo announced its new electric car, the EX30, will arrive in South Africa in early 2024. The all-electric Volvo EX30 has been confirmed for introduction to South Africa, the Swedish carmaker announced. It’s the brand’s most affordable electric vehicle (EV) with a five-model line up priced from R775 900. It’s the smallest Volvo yet, measuring […]

Life has once again been breathed into South Africa’s plans to extradite the Gupta brothers to face charges of fraud and corruption in relation to state capture. South Africa and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to work together by setting up a joint task team of prosecutors from both countries. Justice Minister Ronald Lamola met […]

According to the Kremlin, Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Vladimir Putin held a telephone call on Wednesday, 7 June. READ: BRICS summit hosted by South Africa faces dangers PUTIN AND RAMAPHOSA CHAT ON WEDNESDAY, SAYS KREMLIN News agency Reuters reported that the Russian government said Putin and Ramaphosa discussed the “well-known” African initiative to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The […]

The Rugby World Cup is around the corner and these TEN Springboks are all in line to get their first taste of rugby’s greatest showpiece. The Rugby World Cup is around the corner and these TEN Springboks are all in line to get their first taste of rugby’s greatest showpiece. MUST READ: ICYMI – SEVEN SPRINGBOKS SET […]

‘This is unprofessional on MaMkhize’s part and really embarrassing,’ wrote one person about the Robert Marawa interview. South African businesswoman and reality TV star Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize recently sat down with seasoned sportscaster Robert Marawa to discuss her soccer team Royal AM. While many were expecting an informative interview, they were left disappointed after watching […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 7 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, 7 […]

Are you ready for the 7 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 […]

The police officer returned fire when unknown suspects shot at her. She sustained a gunshot wound and was hospitalised. A woman police officer was shot while on duty in a satellite police station in the Free State early Wednesday morning, 7 June. READ: Under-fire Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda receiving ‘urgent’ medical treatment AUTHORITIES LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION […]

Orlando Pirates have been accused of not taking GBV seriously after revealing that Lorch pleaded guilty to assaulting Nokuphiwa Mathithibala. Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Orlando Pirates have been slammed on social media following a statement on the its star player Thembinkosi Lorch’s conviction. On Tuesday, 6 June, Lorch – who is affectionately known as […]

Thando Thabethe has applied for an interim protection order after she accused her ex Lunga Shabalala of ‘stalking’ her after their split. They appeared t be Mzansi’s most beautiful couple. But behind the scenes, Thando Thabethe claims her relationship and subsequent split with ex-boyfriend Lunga Shabalala was messy and even obsessive. The 947 presenter has […]

South Africa has recorded a lower data of baby deaths in 2023 as compared to the previous year. However, Tembisa hospital is still a concern. Baby deaths rate has decreased by an impressive 3.02% from 2022, however, some hospitals are still a concern as they are recording a high number of deaths. ALSO READ: Principal and teacher […]

Lionel Messi has made a shock decision to join the MLS next season, meaning an immiment meeting with ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Njabulo Blom. Lionel Messi is on the verge of a move to the United States MLS, spurning the chance to return to Barcelona. He’s set to meet former Kaizer Chiefs star Njabulo Blom! LIONEL […]

These have been the most prolific Springbok points scorers at every Rugby World Cup since 1995. Which Springbok will step up and scoop the title in France in 2023? We take a look at every one of the Springboks’ top point-scorers at each of the seven Rugby World Cup tournaments South Africa participated in since […]

‘The women must be arrested for embarrassing themselves like that,’ wrote one person while another added, ‘serves them right’. Four women from different towns in KwaZulu-Natal have all come forward this week to report that they were scammed. According to the women, a man claiming to be a pilot called Ravi Kumar from Los Angeles […]

If there’s a straight decision to be made for Kaizer Chiefs between Thulani Serero and ex-Orlando Pirates star Andile Jali, one man is clear. Perhaps we’re all living in a fantasy world, but Kaizer Chiefs can and really should sign Thulani Serero after being linked to former Orlando Pirates man Andile Jali. ICYMI: Did you know […]

Media personality, Lamiez Holworthy-Morule discusses how she manages to juggle being mother and pursuing her career. Lamiez Holworthy-Morule, who gave birth to “baby pumpkin” Leano Morule in April 2023, is now back in the flow of things. On Monday, she posted a reflection on her Instagram page on the multiple roles she plays as she […]

The country bases fines on personal income, and this Finish tycoon is one wealthy guy. You’re not reading it wrong, the equivalent of a R2.5 million speeding fine (€121 000) was issued this week in Finland for an infraction just 30km/h over the limit. The man in question is Finish business tycoon, Anders Wiklöf, who […]

German police said they smashed a human trafficking network Wednesday accused of smuggling hundreds of people in “inhumane” conditions. German police said they smashed a human trafficking network Wednesday accused of smuggling hundreds of people in “inhumane” conditions, with six suspects arrested in raids across Germany, Romania and Bulgaria. The suspects are believed to have trafficked […]

A new mayor every month? ActionSA has filed a no confidence motion to remove City of Joburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. ActionSA has filed a motion of no confidence proposing to remove City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. The decision follows protracted engagements with political parties in the City of Gold. KABELO GWAMANDA FACING NO CONFIDENCE […]

WhatsApp is on course to roll out a new “HD” setting on beta versions of its mobile apps, allowing users to send, and select photos in much better quality. ALSO READ: LIST: WhatsApp to stop working on these Samsung smartphones WHATSAPP TO HAVE “HD” QUALITY PICTURES According to WABetaInfo, the new feature is available to users of WhatsApp for Android […]

These are the most prolific Springbok try-scorers at every Rugby World Cup since South Africa first participated in 1995. We take a look at every one of the Springboks’ top try-scorers at each of the seven Rugby World Cup tournaments South Africa participated in since readmission. Who do you think will be the country’s most […]

Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen has made an honest admission as he seeks to secure his place in the 2023 World Cup squad. When the Springbok coaching team revealed their squad for the 2022 end-of-year tour, many were left shocked when they noticed the name of Duane Vermeulen was missing. It led some to speculate that […]

Widened global and gender representation are at the heart of an experienced team of citing commissioners and judicial officials selected for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. World Rugby has announced the citing commissioners and judicial chairs and panel members who will create a one-team approach to officiating and discipline at Rugby World Cup 2023. […]