Orlando Pirates were fully set to part ways with Siyabonga Mpontshane, but that was last month. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ SIYABONGA MPONTSHANE TO STAY AT ORLANDO PIRATES? Having announced the shock departure of the 23-year-old Kopano Thuntsane, the […]

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Shane McGregor has slammed the club for the situation regarding head coach Arthur Zwane. The 49-year-old’s future at the club hangs in the balance following a disastrous campaign last season. It is believed that Chiefs are in talks with former Yanga SC coach Nasreddine Nabi, who is set to replace Zwane. […]

Reuters: The South African rand gained on Tuesday as analysts speculated the weekend’s aborted mutiny in Russia may mean President Vladimir Putin could skip BRICS summit where South Africa would in theory be obliged to arrest him. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND GAINED The BRICS group of emerging economies, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, […]

The All Blacks are preparing for their first Rugby World Cup since the demise of Super Rugby as a Rugby Championship-based event. The question is does the new tournament set up, help or hurt the All Blacks on the international stage. DOES THE ABSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICAN FROM SUPER RUGBY HURT THE ALL BLACKS? The […]

The new July 2023 petrol and diesel prices will take effect from next Wednesday. For now, the latest numbers from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) look better for petrol drivers than diesel car owners. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the CEF, effective Tuesday, 27 June 2023. ALSO READ | South African man stopped at USA airport […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for thunderstorms in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Wednesday, 28 June. Parts of the province were walloped by inclement weather on Tuesday. The warning key indicates that the thunderstorms may result in a high likelihood of minor weather-based impacts. READ: KZN floods: Emergency contact numbers you should […]

Afrikaans singer Nadine has shared the startling details about her partner Derick Hougaard’s hospital stay and his miraculous path to recovery. Speaking to Jacaranda FM, the pop star shed light on the retired rugby player’s progress. On Saturday, 10 June, Hougaard was found unresponsive in his Pretoria East home. He was rushed to the Steve Biko […]

Just short of a month after becoming the oldest person to finish the Comrades Marathon, 81-year-old Johannes Mosehla will make his debut at Knysna’s 38th forest run. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon aftermath: Medals and cut-off complaints At this year’s “down” race between Pietermaritzburg and Durban the father-of-17 claimed the oldest runner title from Wally Hayward, who was 80 at the […]

Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year’s Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time. With four wins from four group matches, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into the decisive Super Six […]

A Bloemfontein man turned R15 into over R23 million when he struck the PowerBall PLUS jackpot on Tuesday, 20 June. The winner, who is employed as a temporary worker, opted for the manual number selection method. READ: Bester escape: Three G4S employees due in court R23 MILLION POWERBALL WINNER PICKED HIS OWN NUMBERS The man, who […]

Three G4S employees accused of assisting Thabo Bester in his brazen escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC) made a brief appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 28 June. READ: ‘Life changing win’: Bloemfontein man turns R15 PowerBall ticket into R23 million STATE REQUESTS CONSOLIDATION OF BESTER CASES AND POSTPONEMENT After faking his death, the […]

Emergency disaster management teams and personnel are on high alert as MORE heavy rains and floods are anticipated TODAY in KwaZulu-Natal. DISASTER TEAMS ARE ON HIGH ALERT IN SEVERAL FLOODED AREAS The Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs (Cogta) department in KwaZulu-Natal has cautioned residents living in the districts of Ugu, Zululand, King Cetshwayo, Umkhanyakude, and eThekwini metro to […]

Former City of Cape Town MMC for Human Settlements Malusi Booi has defended Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille saying she is not racist. This comes as suspended DA leader in the Eastern Cape Nqaba Bhanga took to Facebook and labelled Zille the most racist person. NQABA BHANGA LABELS HELEN ZILLE AS RACIST […]

African National Congress(ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has recently been accused of owing R3 million after having borrowed it from the wife of a former National Lotteries Commission chief officer Philemon Letwaba who reportedly swore it under oath, Daily Maverick reported. FIKILE MBALULA ACCUSED OF FAILING TO PAY R3 MILLION LOAN In a lodged affidavit, Rebotile Malomane who is said to […]

It was hard to imagine a more obvious attempt at bullying than the “gagging” case brought by the Moti Group against amaBhungane, its counsel, Advocate Steven Budlender said on Tuesday. Arguments from the amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism to overturn a “gagging” order against them reporting on the Moti Group were heard in court on […]

The wife of former National Lotteries Commission chief operating office Philemon Letwaba has claimed under oath that her company loaned R3-million to then-sports minister Fikile Mbalula to help him buy a luxury home in the upmarket suburb of Bryanston in Johannesburg. The brother of the former chief operating officer (COO) of the Lottery is seeking […]

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have signed a joint declaration of intent to establish the South African German Hydrogen Task Force. The green hydrogen economy has been billed as a new frontier for clean energy as it emits low carbon emissions with a global […]

The three G4S employees who allegedly helped convicted serial rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escape from prison are due in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 28 June. READ: Three more G4S employees arrested in Thabo Bester case THREE MORE ALLEGED BESTER ACCOMPLICES NABBED Bester escaped from the G4S-managed Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC), where he was serving a […]

The brutal monster that is the CAF Champions League is calling Orlando Pirates’ name next season, and the Sea Robbers are showing readiness with four new signings. Here is how they can fit in the starting 11. ALSO READ: Pirates star on how fans broke his heart ORLANDO PIRATES SIGN FOUR NEW PLAYERS After what were […]

The ever-popular Victoria Falls situated on the Zambezi River, bordering Zimbabwe and Zambia will soon become even more accessible to passengers from South Africa. This could result in fares to the exciting destination becoming more competitive. VICTORIA FALLS: A TOURISM HOTSPOT The spectacular Victoria Falls is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. […]

Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey was due in a London court on Wednesday to stand trial for a dozen sexual offences which allegedly occurred more than a decade ago. The 63-year-old star of “American Beauty” and drama series “House of Cards” is facing a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in south London. He has […]

Afrikaans pop singer Nadine revealed in an interview with Jacaranda FM on Tuesday, 27 June that they didn’t think the retired rugby player Derick Hougaard would wake up. ALSO READ: Poisoned? Derick Hougaard to reveal who gave him ‘toxic’ meds NADINE: ‘HE IS EATING LITTLE SNACKS’ Nadine also revealed on her Facebook account on Wednesday morning, 28 June […]

Former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane believes that the Reds were stronger this year in the CAF Champions League, blaming Mamelodi Sundowns for allowing them back in the competition. ALSO READ | BREAKING: Orlando Pirates table official offer for top centre-back target! According to the KingFut website, Al Ahly clinched a record 11th CAF Champions League title after securing a late 1-1 draw with Wydad Casablanca at […]

Some custom car builds require a fair bit of explanation to know what’s going on beneath the metal. Not so for the eye-swivelingly beautiful Singer 911 DLS Turbo. DLS stands for Dynamics and Lightweighting and it’s a restomod from Singer Vehicle Design which takes inspiration from the Porsche 935 and comes in both road and track flavors. […]

The City of Tshwane does not only default on its Eskom debt but also owes bulk potable water supplier Rand Water. Rand Water has called on the Metropolitan Municipality to make arrangements to settle its debt. THE CITY OF TSHWANE OWES RAND WATER Rand Water said the National Government does not allocate it funds and solely relies […]