The club rugby incident occurred in a League A match between Never Despair and Porterville at the Alfa Street stadium in Malmesbury, and has seen the Boland Rugby Union releasing a statement to condemn the attack. A statement said the incident occurred during the half-time break when a Never Despair player was stabbed on the […]

A beautiful South African-owned project in the UK has won a prestigious design award. The Newt in Somerset, which was restored and launched in 2019 by SA power couple Koos Bekker and Karen Roos, has won an award for its spectacular architecture of its Roman Villa Experience. The Newt said on Tuesday morning: “News travels […]

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have hailed the late Tina Joemat-Pettersson as a “seasoned politician and lawmaker”. This after the news that the 59-year-old passed away on Monday. In a joint statement, National Assembly Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Amos Masondo, said they were shocked and saddened by Joemat-Pettersson’s passing. “The untimely […]

One month into office, City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is set to delivery his first State of the City Address on Tuesday. However, the mayor will do so with a possible motion of no confidence being tabled against him by ActionSA. ActionSA threatens to table the motion if the mayor does not address allegations […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 6 June, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. NATIONAL LOTTERY: Register for your free online account HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! But to win, you need to play – and here’s HOW. ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP […]

South Africa-born scrumhalf Jordi Viljoen, who has strong ties to Springbok rugby, has been included in the New Zealand squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship taking place in South Africa this month. Viljoen’s grandfather Joachim Frederick Viljoen, fondly known as Joggie, was capped six times for the Springboks in the 1970s, while his father, […]

A young fan’s dreams came true this weekend in Durban, thanks to some detective work by The Sharks rugby team. After their incredible win at the last minute again the Pumas in mid-May, the young boy – Kevin Forsman – was photographed in the stadium in tears (happy tears), overcome with emotion that his team […]

Popular Twitter user @AdvoBarryRoux revealed on Monday, 5 June that former Cabinet Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson may have committed suicide after a bribery scandal. “Tina Monica Joemat-Pettersson committed suicide after the bribery scandal. Tina Joemat-Peterson is among the 3 ANC MPs who tried to extort a R600 000 bribe from Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s husband to make the […]

Eskom has accused Sunday investigative newspaper City Press of being imprudent after the publication allegedly did not exercise the right of reply policy before publishing the article alleging sabotage by an executive. WHAT THE CITY PRESS REPORT ENTAILED The City Press article entitled High-ranking Eskom exec linked to sabotage at power stations published on 04 June 2023, reported that the police are looking […]

The DA-run City of Cape Town is making great progress towards the completion of a new 132 kV electrical switching station at Morgen Gronde. CITY OF CAPE TOWN INVESTS ON ITS RESIDENTS The new R145 million electricity switching station is expected to upgrade the currently constrained networks surrounding Bellville and Oakdale. It is expected to be completed […]

Former Cabinet Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has passed away, her party the African National Congress (ANC) confirmed. The news broke this evening, Monday, 5 June of the former agriculture and energy minister and ANC national executive committee member’s passing. Tina Joemat-Pettersson died at the age of 59. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved […]

Cape Town’s third most wanted motorist was arrested last week. He had 169 double warrants in his name worth just under R160 000. Another one of the Traffic Service’s top 100 motorists with outstanding warrants was arrested weeks before. READ: Flu season: These are the most commonly detected strains in 2023 – NICD CAPE TOWN’S THIRD MOST WANTED MOTORIST […]

Arthur Kaplan liquidator Laila Motala was assaulted and had a gun held in her face in Sandton City by well-known businessman Hoosein Mohammed in the presence of security and staff. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Nandipha Magudumana’s arrest challenge dismissed LIQUIDATOR ASSAULTED AND ALMOST MURDERED ON DUTY Mohammed was the previous CEO of the company (Arthur Kaplan). The […]

Cash-strapped consumers will experience some relief at the pumps this week when the price of all grades of petrol and diesel decreases. The price of paraffin will also decrease, with an increase in the price of gas. Fuel price adjustments as announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) are as follows: Both […]

The Springboks 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 outside centre Japie Mulder. READ […]

The DA says it will continue to lobby for an increase in rural safety so that farmers and farm workers enjoy protection. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a prominent businesswoman and a family member at a hotel in Limpopo. MANHUNT LAUNCHED AFTER LIMPOPO BUSINESSOWAN MURDER The brutal attack occurred at a hotel […]

The rainfall forecast predicts a break from the rain on Monday and Tuesday. However, a cold front is set to make landfall on Wednesday. The South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) rainfall forecast for the week shed light on the expected weather conditions for the country. Another cold front is expected to make landfall in the west […]

Bloemfontein becoming a hot destination for abalone, as two major arrests worth over a million were headed to the City of Roses. This past weekend, police have seized large quantities of abalone in the Eastern Cape and Free State with both consignments allegedly heading to Bloemfontein. In the latest arrest, a 46-year-old suspect was apprehended and […]

The National Assembly recently approved the South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language in the country. Until now, the South African Constitution provided for 11 official languages, which include Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, siSwati, Tshivenda, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa and isiZulu. ALSO READ: Parliament passes bill to make sign language SA’s official language The […]

When a state-leased family farm lay fallow after its subsistence farmer patriarch passed on, the entrepreneurial spirit of his daughter-in-law kicked-in, and she worked hard to revive it. Today, the initiative is thriving, even earning accolades from the country’s head of state. ALSO READ: WATCH: Former ANC MP jailed for cows theft [VIDEO] The director of […]

Food contamination including snacks is at a high rate in Nigeria as millions cases of diarrhoea and thousands of deaths have been reported. Food safety is a concern for Nigerians after increasing reports of food-borne illnesses in recent years. According to the Consumer Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Initiative (CAFSANI), consumption of unsafe food […]

One of the investigators in the Thabo Bester escape case has died. He was also the head of Organised Crime in the Free State. One of the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigators in the Thabo Bester escape case died, the police confirmed on Monday, 5 June. According to reports, the suspected cause of death is […]

South Africa’s gross gaming revenue exceeded R34 billion in FY 2021/22, and based on the amazing performance of some of the greatest industry players in the country, the number is getting even higher as we speak. Also, the latest data provided by the National Gambling Board shows that the gross gambling revenue experienced a 48% […]

One major challenge is the worsening power cuts, which heavily impact the energy-dependent agricultural sector. South Africa’s agriculture has had great consecutive seasons since 2019/20. The sector’s gross value added grew by 14.9% in 2020, 8.8% in 2021 and modestly by 0.3% in 2022 . This was primarily supported by favourable weather conditions. The current […]

Dr Nandipha Magudumana filed an urgent application in the High Court earlier this month, calling for her to be released from custody. ALSO READ: WATCH: Thabo Bester and Nandipha’s matter postponed to June COURT DISMISSES NANDIPHA MAGUDUMANA’S ARREST CHALLENGE This morning, the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein dismissed Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s urgent application with costs. Judge Phillip […]