Nigeria’s central bank has abolished the country’s multiple exchange rate system and effectively floated the naira currency, the bank said, as new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu revamps the country’s monetary policies. Economists, the World Bank and IMF had long urged Nigeria to abandon the complex exchange mechanism and capital controls put into place under former President Muhammadu […]

Rassie Erasmus has revealed the six candidates who have been shortlisted for the Springbok captaincy to fill in for Siya Kolisi for the duration of the Rugby Championship. ALSO READ: Springboks only have ONE fit flyhalf ahead of Rugby Championship! Kolisi, who went under the knife last month after suffering a knee ligament injury, will miss […]

Pretoria man has been ordered by the Supreme Court of Appeal to pay over R1.5 million and interest of 10.25% to Discovery Insure. The court found that Discovery did not have to honour the claim by Tshamunwe Masindi because part of the claim was fraudulent. SPECIFIED DISCOVERY POLICY Masindi took out the policy for specified […]

In February this year it was announced that Hellmann’s mayonnaise range would no longer be available for purchase in South Africa. VIRAL | ‘Where are they now?’: Springbok class of Rugby World Cup 1995 At the time, parent company Unilever offered ‘low consumer demand and high inflationary importing costs’ as reasons for the discontinuation. But there’s good news! Eagled-eyed […]

Following a stellar season in Kaizer Chiefs’ defence, Siyabonga Ngezana has clinched a move to FCSB in Romania on an undisclosed fee. ALSO READ: Five new names linked with Chiefs ALSO READ: Chiefs to sign the new Nengomasha? KAIZER CHIEFS DEFENDER SIYABONGA NGEZANA MOVES TO ROMANIA The 25-year-old defender’s transfer was announced by Chiefs via social media on […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following ongoing heavy rainfall. 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 and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively UP on a similar period last year. And […]

Johannesburg relies on 59 water reservoirs to supply its roughly six million residents with water on a daily basis. ALSO READ: VIDEO – Citrusdal roads washed away by floods According to the Outlier Instagram page quoting Johannesburg Water, the city’s two biggest reservoirs are in Yeoville and Bryanston which each hold 102 000 kilolitres of waters. That’s the equivalent of almost 41 Olympic-sized swimming pools. ALSO […]

At least 54 people affected by severe flooding in Wolseley in the Breede Valley Municipality have been rescued by police divers thus far on Thursday. The Western Cape has seen widespread flooding after heavy rain fell on Wednesday and Thursday, 15 June. WESTERN CAPE DIVE UNIT MOBILISED TO ASSIST IN THE WOLSELEY RESCUE OPERATION The Western Cape […]

The Cederberg Local Municipality said the town of Citrusdal in the Olifants River Valley has been cut off after floods washed away the access road. INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE AND EVACUATIONS – CITRUSDAL CUT OFF In an update on Thursday morning, 15 June, the municipality said the access road to and from the town had been washed away, and […]

On Thursday, 15 June, the Overberg District Municipality in the Western Cape advised motorists that the Franschhoek Pass (R45) was shut due to rockfalls. READ: Ex-employee arrested for torture and double murder at Klipfonteinhoek farm MOTORISTS URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION AS ROCKFALLS PROMPT CLOSURE OF FRANSCHHOEK PASS The Franschhoek Pass and the R321 have been affected by rockfalls. […]

Government schools around the country are preparing to break for the June-July holidays. LAUGH OUT LOUD | JOKE OF THE DAY The Department of Basic Education’s 2023 school calendar shows the year will comprise of 199 school days across four terms, with 32 days set aside for school holidays and eight public holidays in between. ALSO READ | Youth […]

In a flashback to way back, a look at where the Springbok starting XV from the 1995 Rugby World Cup final are today. In a flashback to way back, The SAPeople took a look at where the Springbok starting XV from the 1995 Rugby World Cup final are today. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SAPEOPLE […]

Cape Town Spurs were promoted to the South African Premiership on Wednesday 13th June 2023 after drawing 0-0 away to demoted Maritzburg United in the final play-off. Spurs topped the table with 10 points thanks to three solitary-goal victories before defying a second-half onslaught from a Maritzburg team backed by a capacity 12,000 crowd. ALSO […]

According to Soccer Laduma reports, Andile Jali is edging closer to a one-year contract with former club Orlando Pirates. JALI IN LIMBO Andile Jali reportedly and recently turned down an offer from Wydad Casablanca with Orlando Pirates back on the radar. Jali apparently has no intention of leaving the country, so that rules out a move […]

South Africa rugby director Rassie Erasmus said on Wednesday that injured Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will definitely miss the Rugby Championship in July, but may play in pre-World Cup matches the following month. ALSO READ: Siya Kolisi to the rescue? SA wants star to pay ‘flirty’ student’s fees “We are aiming to get Siya involved in the warm-up […]

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has declared the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) controversial contract to build a new multibillion-rand diplomatic headquarters for SA’s diplomats in New York as unlawful. The DA had maintained that certain factions within the ANC deliberately protected senior politicians and officials involved in initiating this “corrupt […]

The City of Cape Town continues to grapple with the weather impacts of the severe rainfall that hit the metro on Wednesday and Thursday. CAPE TOWN RESPONSE TO WEATHER-RELATED INCIDENTS In an update on Thursday, 15 June, the City reported a number of incidents including mudslides, river overflow, and extensive flooding in various areas. Efforts to alleviate […]

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged investors to continue investing in the country as more needs to be done to change the fortunes of the economy and create enough jobs to absorb new labour market entrants. “More than ever before, the Government and the business sector must work together to fund and invest in projects […]

Since the escape of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester from the Manguang Prison in May last year, a big spotlight has been thrust on South African prisons. Locals are continuing to lose faith in the country’s penitentiary system — especially after watching prisoners do live videos on social media apps such as Facebook and […]

SundayTimes reports that a 22-year-old woman Ammaraah Ismail, who is reportedly dating an upmarket jeweller Hoosein Mohaned is accused of hiding jewellery worth about R40 million from liquidators for her boss. ALSO READ: Umlazi jewellery store robbers make court appearance in Limpopo WOMAN ACCUSED OF HIDING JEWELLERY The upmarket jeweller Hoosein Mohamed and his alleged girlfriend Ammaraah Ismail […]

This past weekend, the Springboks gathered into a crucial Rugby Championship training camp, with the national side set to head into three all-important Tests in July. ALSO READ: Springboks news: Kolisi set for early injury return! During a press conference on Wednesday, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus notably revealed that there was a concern at flyhalf […]

The crime stats for the fourth quarter of 2022/2023 financial year were released recently. It is positive that the number of drivers hijacked saw a decrease from 5 608 to 5 119 – a drop of 489. This is encouraging when compared against the third quarter which noted a 30% increase compared to pre-COVID levels. However, carjacking […]

Further details have emerged about the tragic incident that claimed the life of Amber Crouse aboard a super yacht moored in Nice on the French Riviera. The 26-year-old South African stewardess died on Saturday morning, 10 June. Tributes have rolled in, remembering Amber as a beautiful human who brought so much love and light to […]

Canadian author Justine Musk, the ex-wife of South African-born billionaire Elon Musk revealed how she found out she was getting divorced on an episode of The Elon Musk Show. ALSO READ: A man of consent? Elon Musk’s ex-wife reveals sweet details WHERE DID ELON MUSK MEET JUSTINE? Elon Musk met Justine in college when the pair were […]

TimesLIVE reports that popular political party EFF has launched “revolutionary regalia” for its 10th anniversary, with a branded jacket of R900 each. ALSO READ:EFF congratulates Gerda Steyn on Comrades Marathon record run EFF ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS The EFF is selling their jackets for R900 each for their 10th anniversary celebration, which will be hosted at the FNB Stadium on […]