One could encounter a snake anywhere, with over 3,000 species, except in a few areas. Around 600 snake species are venomous and can cause harm to humans. This reptile’s presence has fascinated people throughout history. ALSO READ: WATCH: Viral Pet Video of the Day – 26 June 2023 Despite our knowledge, there are still many snake misconceptions out there. Let’s […]

Blue Sky Publications has acquired the popular expat title SAPeople. Adding to the four titles the multinational publisher already produces – including the second largest online news website in South Africa, The South African – the move forms part of Blue Sky’s ambitions to reach a wider audience across Africa through different acquisition and collaboration opportunities. SAPeople was founded in […]

Snakes have made progress in domestication through breeding for gentleness and attractive patterns becoming beloved household pet snakes. However, breeders cannot eliminate the instinct to bite completely. Even the most docile snake can bite if it feels threatened. All snakes have the potential to bite, especially when hungry, moody, or startled. ALSO READ: What are the WORST […]

Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Nzimande has hailed the University of South Africa (UNISA) as the mother of the country’s university system as it celebrates 150 years of existence. Nzimande said this as various stakeholders celebrated the milestone on Monday, 26 June. UNISA CELEBRATES 150 YEARS In an interview with Newzroom Afrika Nzimande said UNISA has played […]

South African soccer coach Pitso Mosimane is a big favourite among local football fans. The Ahl Alhi coach and former football player has won a number of awards and continues to be a big name in the sports industry. This is why many locals have been begging to watch him sit down with the country’s […]

In two recent good news updates shared about Derick Hougaard by his partner, Nadine, it was stated that the former Springbok flyhalf is continuing to show positive signs of recovery after a near-death experience. ALSO READ: Springboks have a secret weapon The former Springbok had been in a coma for over 10 days due to a […]

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has suspended two paramedics who allegedly abandoned a patient in Umlazi and accused neighbours who were carrying her of being too slow. The incident which has been widely criticised happened on Sunday night, 25 June. PARAMEDICS ABANDON PATIENT IN UMLAZI AT NIGHT KZN Health spokesperson Agiza Holngwane said two paramedics […]

Nine teachers from the United States have come to assist teacher’s in the Free State in math and science. The educators from Teachers Across Borders Southern Africa will be conducting workshops with teachers who teach grades 7, 8 and 9 throughout the winter school holidays. ALSO READ: Bogus ‘teacher’ applying for SACE arrested with fake qualification […]

Government schools in South Africa broke up for the June-July holidays on Friday, 23 June. In a change from previous years, all schools – both inland and at the coast – broke up for the holidays on the same day. ALSO READ | On what day of the week will Christmas fall in 2023? There is no longer a week’s difference between […]

South African DJ Ntombezinhle Jiyane, popularly known as DJ Zinhle, was set to travel to New York for her daughter Kairo Forbes’ birthday trip but she realised she lost her passport while in Dubai International Airport and had to head back to Johannesburg, South Africa — revealed via an Instagram Live video on Monday 26 June. […]

Russian state television on Monday broadcast footage of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu inspecting Russian troops, in his first public appearance since a failed mutiny by Wagner forces. ALSO READ: Sudan: Wagner Group involvement in Africa Shoigu — the target of fierce criticism by the mercenary group’s chief Yevgeny Prigozhin — went to a command post for Russian […]

There are many ways to come back to the DStv Premiership. This former Kaizer Chiefs left-back has returned to coach Swallows FC as an assistant. ALSO READ: Zwane bemoans Chiefs injuries FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS DEFENDER DITHEKO MOTOTO JOINS SWALLOWS FC Following Musa Nyatama’s appointment as head coach in recent months, the former midfielder has called on […]

While majority of learners the first day of their school holidays, matriculants around the country, begin their winter school program in order to prepare them for their final school exams at the end of the year. WINTER SCHOOL GETS UNDERWAY IN KZN In KwaZulu-Natal, the Mercury has reported that almost 100 000 learners will be taking part […]

SNOW of more than 10cm is expected in these parts of South Africa this week. THE SNOW IS EXPECTED FROM TUESDAY MORNING According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha, light snow is expected on Tuesday over the Western Cape Mountains, which includes the Matroosberg and Cederberg Mountains. Botha said a mid-winter cut-off low would bring widespread showers, a […]

The hajj – the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which Muslims are expected to make once in their lives if they are able – is expected to begin June 26 and last for five days. In 2023, approximately 2 million pilgrims will participate, close to the annual numbers of pilgrims in years before […]

The majority of Gauteng hospitals are suffering from food shortages. With patients forced to eat repetitive meals or go without food. Sometimes, patients even opt to purchase their meals from hospital cafeterias or use e-delivery services. PATIENTS RESORT TO PURCHASING MEALS OR USING E-DELIVERY SERVICES AS GAUTENG HOSPITALS STRUGGLE WITH FOOD Since the start of […]

Straight after Pitso Mosimane was announced as the new head coach of UAE Pro League side Al Wahda FC, he was linked with signing a Kaizer Chiefs target. READ | CALEB BIMENYIMANA SET FOR KAIZER CHIEFS STAY? Now, having proven elusive to Chiefs himself, it was believed that Mosimane may hurt them in the transfer window by signing one of their reported big […]

South Africa’s energy minister was accused of failing to back the country’s energy transition on Sunday 25th June 2023 after he “snubbed” a billion-dollar green hydrogen deal launched in partnership with the Netherlands and Denmark. The country’s biggest opposition party said energy minister Gwede Mantashe had not signed an agreement on the fund, which was […]

Celine Dion’s ‘Titanic‘ Theme “My Heart Will Go On” is now topping charts following the submersible disaster. Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” is doing big numbers on Spotify in the wake of the Titanic submersible saga. The song has racked up more than 500,000 Spotify streams since the search and rescue effort for the OceanGate […]

Humans and many other animals shed numerous skin cells daily. In contrast, snakes and other reptiles have keratin skin that doesn’t shed gradually. Instead, they grow a new layer of skin beneath the old one. The old, top layer is then shed all at once. Snakes typically go through the shedding process multiple times per year. So, […]

It is no longer a secret that striker Caleb Bimenyimana is not part of the plans going forward at Kaizer Chiefs, with the club looking to get rid of him. READ | CONFIRMED: KAIZER CHIEFS MISSED OUT ON FORMER MAMELODI SUNDOWNS STAR AFTER BEING OFFERED! Bimenyimana has known as far back as last month that Chiefs were looking to […]

A coal truck was torched, blocking the busy R334 in Motherwell, Gqeberha, when about 100 shack dwellers protested on Friday. The driver fled, uninjured. Later, public order police managed to get the demonstrators to agree to leave the road. The protesters were demanding the electrification of about 3,000 shacks in Khayamnandi, Ncinane, and phases one […]

Energy experts had predicted that Eskom would implement load shedding as high as Stage 8 in winter due to high demand, however the power utility is implementing lower stages. In recent months, Eskom implemented Stage 6 rolling blackouts indefinitely which negatively impacted small businesses and people’s livelihoods. WHY IS ESKOM IMPLEMENTING LOWER STAGES OF LOAD […]

Two people were killed following a collision between two trucks on the N2 Zinkwazi in KwaZulu-Natal. The horrific accident happened in the early hours on Monday, 26 June. TWO KILLED IN N2 TRUCK COLLISION According to the emergency service, IPSS Medical Rescue, medics arrived at the chaotic scene, with multiple injuries, and with some looting taking […]

Big-hitting batsman Tristan Stubbs can play all three formats for the Proteas and isn’t just a T20 player, says coach Robin Peterson. The 22-year-old Stubbs impressed on tour with SA A and Peterson credits his hard work beforehand. Stubbs faced more deliveries on the tour in Sri Lanka than any other player. STUBBS PUT IN THE HARD […]