President Cyril Ramaphosa will dispatch four cabinet members to the Group of Seven (G7) nations to address concerns over South Africa’s neutral stance on the conflict in Ukraine. READ: West Africa shows how unity can create peace in the continent SOUTH AFRICA’S NEUTRAL STANCE ON UKRAINE CONFLICT RAISES CONCERNS AMONG TRADING PARTNERS According to Bloomberg, South […]

VAAL AEROTROPOLIS ON THE CARDS The Vaal region of South Africa is expected to get a massive infrastructure upgrade, in the form of an aerotropolis that will have its own international airport. The ‘Vaal River City’ project will also have logistics, manufacturing and agricultural hubs as well as retail, leisure and residential facilities close to […]

The folks over at Porsche have quite literally made a name for themselves by not changing anything for the sake of it. True to form, the company has followed suit with a new Porsche crest that is barely different to the one preceding it. And that’s just as it should be. Porsche perfection. NEW PORSCHE CREST: […]

A Moroccan company has ambitious plans to build the first ever African-built electric vehicle in 2026. The mobility issues facing South Africa and the African continent as a whole are well documented, and all of them point to the first African-built electric vehicle for mass production being a rather ambitious undertaking. Africa as a whole […]

If modern contemporary design is what you’re after, it doesn’t get more beautiful than this gorgeous Sandton jewel. ALSO READ: Yikes! This R70m winelands mega-mansion is luxury at its finest THIS R43 MILLION SANDTON HOME BOASTS GLAMOUR AND PANACHE  Designed by renowned architect Cimanto Moroldo, this master build, according to Pam Golding Properties, is perfection personified. “The […]

Here’s a list of the regrets that you do not want to have in life. See the list and be spurred to action now! We often go through life not doing the things we should or want to do.  Common excuses might be: “There’s not enough time” or “Maybe tomorrow”. Life passes by so quickly […]

June is men’s health month and the perfect opportunity to care for your health. Here’s a quick checklist of essential check-ups. June is men’s health month in South Africa, the perfect time for an annual health check-in. But no need to stress, here’s a quick checklist to follow. ALSO READ: Egg-tastic superfood! An egg a day […]

ActionSA says it further welcomed this development as a victory after Ngiba has been receiving his remuneration to the value of R541 681. ActionSA welcomed the eThekwini Metro Municipality’s decision to approve the recommendation made by the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) to remove Mzimuni Ngiba as ward councillor for Ward 101. READ MORE: Ace […]

R200k for a mop? Here are five unbelievable ways Eskom looted funds as claimed by ex-CEO Andre De Ruyter in his book ‘Truth To Power’. Andre de Ruyter’s bombshell book; Truth to Power: My Three Years about his dark days at Eskom – literally – is fast becoming a bestseller. And that’s likely due to […]

Countries in West Africa have showed how working together in unity can create peace and harmony in the continent. Africa is often portrayed as a continent ravaged by war, terrorism, poverty and political instability. But over the past five decades, few violent conflicts have occurred between states. In Europe, for comparison, there have been more […]

South African athlete Caster Semenya has announced that her memoir, The Race to be Myself, will be published on the 31st of October 2023. “It will be a simultaneous release in the US, UK & SA. You can preorder my book at your favourite bookseller today in the US and the UK. SA preorder date […]

Escape the routine and go on an exciting vacation to refresh your mind, discover new cultures, seek out exhilarating adventures. Escape the routine and go on an exciting vacation to refresh your mind, discover new cultures, seek out exhilarating adventures, spend time with loved ones, and disconnect from technology. Picture this: crystal-clear turquoise waters, golden […]

Independent candidates not associated with political parties will, for the first time, be allowed to contest the National and Provincial elections during South Africa’s 2024 general elections. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa signs new law for independent candidates for elections This was made possible after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), […]

SANZAAR has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming 2023 Rugby Championship, adding an additional round of fixtures. MUST READ | SPRINGBOKS: RASSIE TO SEND 15 PLAYERS TO NZ! – REPORT As is customary in a Rugby World Cup year, the usual 12-match tournament is reduced to a one-round, home or away, six-match tournament in July. Two additional matches […]

This year is the 11th edition of the Rugby Championship since Argentina joined the fray putting an end to the Tri-Nations as the tournament was previously known from 1996 to 2011. ALSO READ: SPRINGBOKS: THREE POTENTIAL RUGBY WORLD CUP REPLACEMENTS FOR SIYA KOLISI In the 10 tournaments to date, the All Blacks have lifted the trophy on eight occasions with the Wallabies (2015) […]

The rand hit a new record low against the dollar on Thursday, 1 June amid concerns about South Africa’s relationship with Russia – and several other troubles in the country. ALSO READ: Alleged arms supply to Russia puts SA’s arms control in question The rand reached R19.88/$ in early trading. For reference, a month ago on 1 May, it was trading at R18.40 to the dollar. AT THE TIME OF […]

The PasswordKid App serves as the central tool for parents to register trusted delegates who can pick up their children. Many children are at risk of being abducted when their parents or guardians are unable to pick them up from school. To address this challenge, two young people have come up with an innovative idea […]

Many men diagnosed with prostate cancer find themselves facing not only a medical battle but also a profound sense of isolation. Many men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer tend to feel isolated and often find it difficult to seek help. After the diagnosis, their lives change dramatically and it is at this time that […]

BLOOD LIONS ®, an award-winning South African documentary, has been launched on YouTube and is now freely available for worldwide public viewing to further increase awareness around the exploitation of captive-bred lions and other predators in SA. The film, which premiered in 2015, blows the lid off misleading claims made by the predator breeding and […]

Over 35 organisations are set to join the protest, seeking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s and ministers’ attention. Operation Dudula, a group which has been widely accused of xenophobia, will march to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Thursday, 1 June. The march is against illegal immigration. OPERATION DUDULA’S MARCH TARGETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION Operation Dudula said more than […]

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport has been declared safe following a bomb scare late on Wednesday, 31 May. BIG READ | Richie McCaw backs Wallabies as Rugby World Cup surprise package ACSA posted a tweet that the domestic terminal at OR Tambo International Airport was being evacuated on Wednesday evening. At the time it did not […]

From Thursday, 1 June 2023, nicotine-substitute solutions, including vaping products, will be included in the tax net with a flat excise duty rate of R2.90/ml. ALSO READ: Cape Town dam levels update after heavy rainfall Excise duty on vaping tobacco products has been in the pipeline for a while. According to the South African Revenue Service […]

As the Western Cape heads further into winter, the official dam level stats in the province have started to rise in recent weeks. ALSO READ | Limpopo farmer empowers SA’s youth to succeed in agriculture The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are now cumulatively […]

WITH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT HAVING HELPED TO PROPEL HIS FARMING VENTURE, A LIMPOPO FARMER IS NOW USING HIS KNOWLEDGE TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN FARMING. The desperation to secure a farm for his livestock led Frank Monaheng (66) to stumble on another treasure when he ended up being leased a 1060-hectare farm […]

With the youth now facing new challenges, government interventions targeted at helping young people are making a difference in the lives of many. South Africa’s youth has always been at the forefront of change. The young people of 16 June 1976 fought for a cause that would change history. Today’s youth continue this legacy despite […]