Early fuel-price indicators from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for July suggest another decrease is on the cards. However, even with the recent relief of June 6’s fuel price drop, it’s worth noting that fuel price inflation is still running at 26% compared to pre-COVID prices in June 2019. That’s correct, thanks to this handy graphic […]

South Africa’s wheelchair tennis stars Kgothatso Montjane and Donald Ramphadi both triumphed in their doubles semi-finals at the French Open, booking their places in the finals to be held at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. RESULT | Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to reach French Open final Montjane, the women’s world No 8 and a 2022 Roland Garros finalist, rebounded from […]

One of South Africa’s iconic sporting events, the Comrades Marathon, will take place between Pietermaritzburg and Durban on Sunday, 11 June. ALSO READ | Comrades Marathon: Important weather forecast for Sunday Sunday’s race will be the 96th edition and the 48th ‘down’ run. As reported by The SAPeople website, this year’s race will cover 87.701km, making it the shortest […]

The City of Johannesburg has four landfills – and the are quickly, and worryingly, running out of space. ALSO READ | Comrades Marathon: Three popular spectator spots unavailable this year The biggest of the four by some distance is Robinson Deep which holds around 25 million tonnes of waste. MORE AND MORE PEOPLE CALLING JOHANNESBURG HOME According to the Outlier […]

Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker has died at the age of 78 after a long battle with illness. According to a statement released by the family, Barker had been battling with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and he succumbed to it on Saturday, 10 June. Barker remains the only coach to deliver the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]

Want to upgrade from a small hatch but can’t afford a midsize SUV? These used crossovers will come to your rescue! The new Indian-sourced Citroen C3 has launched in SA for R230 000. But we got a bead on three used crossovers from cars.co.za for less than R200 000 that offer incredible quality and value for money. They’re just […]

Did you know that you could try dried fish and scotch bonnet ice cream in Cape Town? One Mother City eatery is making it all possible… TAPI TAPI TREATS IN CAPE TOWN It’s a wonderful celebration of Africa at Tapi Tapi in Cape Town, a cafe/bar/deli that is described as an ‘educational initiative that is […]

As reported by the SAPeople website, the latest price changes for petrol and diesel  both inland and at the coast came into effect at midnight on Tuesday this week. ALSO READ | Carte Blanche: Fake gynae misconduct case wraps up – WATCH Petrol dropped by 71 cents a litre while diesel saw an 80-84 cents per litre decrease. That brought […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 9 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 Friday, 9 […]

Comrades Marathon legend Wally Hayward’s record as the oldest person to complete the race is likely to fall on Sunday, 11 June. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon records likely to fall on Sunday: Here’s why When – not if – 81-year-old Johannes Maros Mosehla crosses the line at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead this weekend, he’ll break Hayward’s record as the oldest competitor […]

It’s nearly time for Friday, 9 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: R32 million (PowerBall) R16 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

Thando Thabethe’s shock claims about ex-boyfriend Lunga Shabalala have split fans, and many are having a hard time believing the claims. In a leaked document seen by City Press, the 947 presenter accused the actor of “harassing,” “following,” and “threatening” her following their split in October 2022. Thando even claimed that she “feared” for her safety […]

Wildlife ACT’s Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project is calling attention to and actively mitigating the concerning decline of South African vulture populations. The Project, which falls under the conservation organisation’s Vulture Conservation Programme, calls on volunteers from around the world to assist in daily on-the-ground conservation efforts being made in the Southern Drakensberg region. The Project […]

Ukiliho Kayishema Fulgence, 62, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, made his third appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 9 June. The State added dozens of charges to his sheet. FULGENCE FACES OVER 50 GENOCIDE CHARGES As previously reported, last week, State Advocate Nathan Adriaanse asked […]

Whatever musician Busiswa Gqulu is doing to shed off the extra kilos on her body is clearly working because the My Power singer’s weight-loss is incredible. BUSISWA IMPRESSES WITH HER WEIGHT LOSS She recently took to her Instagram to show off her “summer body” with pictures and clips of a girl’s trip to Cape Town, Western […]

Two Springbok legends could head into retirement after this weekend, possibly bringing an end to their illustrious career. This weekend’s round of Currie Cup action will see the Bulls take on the Cheetahs in Pretoria, with the home side needing to win to secure their place in the Currie Cup semi-finals. The Cheetahs will be favourites […]

GOING GREEN: V&A WATERFRONT WANTS PLASTIC GONE The V&A Waterfront recently amended its tenant lease agreement to include details that will help eliminate single-use plastics in the Waterfront by 2025. Guided by the South African Plastics Pact (SAPP), which is a ‘collaborative initiative aimed at creating a circular economy for plastic packaging’, the V&A Waterfront has included […]

It’s a saga the Carte Blanche team has followed for years – a Cape Town doctor once masquerading as a gynaecologist to the detriment of his patients. SET YOUR ALARM | What time is Carte Blanche this Sunday? Prior to Carte Blanche’s investigation, he had a chequered history, facing claims of professional misconduct and medical negligence. It was Carte Blanche’s […]

Did you know that you could try dried fish and scotch bonnet ice cream in Cape Town? One Mother City eatery is making it all possible… TAPI TAPI TREATS IN CAPE TOWN It’s a wonderful celebration of Africa at Tapi Tapi in Cape Town, a cafe/bar/deli that is described as an ‘educational initiative that is […]

The federation of agricultural organisations in South Africa, Agri SA says the draft regulations by the Department of Water and Sanitation will have a devastating effect on the country’s commercial agricultural sector if adopted in their current form. The draft regulations which were published for public comment by Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu on 19 May, under […]

In a power alert on Friday afternoon, Eskom provided the expected loadshedding schedule for the coming weekend. READ: LIVE LOAD SHEDDING TRACKER: What stage are we on now? ESKOM WEEKEND LOADSHEDDING SCHEDULE Stage 3 kicks in from 16:00 on Friday and will persist until midnight. There will be no loadshedding until 5:00 on Saturday when Stage […]

DA’s Marlene van Staden lost her long battle with breast cancer on Thursday morning. MODIMOLLE-MOOKGOPHONG MAYOR MARLENE VAN STADEN LOSES CANCER BATTLE The 43-year-old Van Staden was one of the first DA women leaders to take the mayorship from the ANC in 2016 in the newly amalgamated Modimolle/Mookgopholong Local Municipality in Limpopo. ALSO READ: Gauteng province avails R784m […]

After Thando Thabethe obtained a protection order, Lunga Shabalala allegedly responded to her harassment claims. Thando Thabethe said in the piece published by City Press that she had petitioned the courts for a restraining order against Lunga Shabalala because of what she deemed to be harassment and “strange behaviour.” Their most recent and ostensibly last separation, according […]

Earlier this month it was confirmed by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment that around 400 firefighters would be sent to Alberta, Canada to assist with firefighting efforts. This need for aid came after Alberta has witness more than 550 devastating wildfires this season, with the assistance from SA offered as part of an existing […]

Lift Airline is offering its passengers more and more – in the form of luxury dining created by ‘MasterChef SA’ 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey. MASTERCHEF MEALS FOR LIFT AIRLINES In a delicious bit of good news for travellers, Lift Airline recently partnered with MasterChef South Africa 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey, to curate a luxury dining experience for […]