The powers given to the Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa can be viewed as a platform to herald innovation… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Ramokgopa would be able to apply and display what made him be appointed the Minister of the country’s most limited resource, electricity. Already the Minister has mentioned his intention to apply sophisticated technology […]

The Free State has recorded an improved increase in dam water levels this past week, thanks to the slight rains. However, a rainy winter season is expected. ALSO READ: Stage 4 and 5 load shedding to be implemented this week Dam water levels have been increasing throughout several provinces in the country and the Free […]

Companies with the biggest market capitalisation in 2023 that have a significant impact on the South African economy. The top 10 companies with the biggest market capitalisation at JSE in 2023 are all major players in their respective industries and have a significant impact on the South African economy. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is the largest […]

Ex-Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter is laughing all the way to the bank while his bombshell book ‘Truth To Power’ flies off the shelves… Andre De Ruyter may be unemployed after being booted from Eskom, but the controversial former CEO is laughing all the way to the bank. This after his bombshell brook called Truth to […]

On Monday, 29 May, the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court is expected to deliver judgment on the bail applications of five suspects accused of helping serial rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escape from prison. READ: Water supply disruption: These Cape Town areas affected from Monday to Saturday BAIL VERDICT EXPECTED FOR BESTER CO-ACCUSED Former G4S employees, Senohe Matsoara, […]

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Flight price hikes on the way? Well, the DA thinks so as the aviation fuel levy was reportedly increased without consultation. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is concerned about the consequences of a proposed newly increased aviation fuel levy, particularly its impact on airlines, charters, and passengers. The amendment to the South African Civil Aviation […]

Eskom is expected to implement Stage 4 and 5 load shedding over the coming week. Stage 4 will be implemented during the day with Stage 5 between 4pm and 5am. By Sunday afternoon some 18 144MW of generating capacity was offline due to breakdowns and maintenance outages rendered at least 3427MW offline. “Over the past 24 […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, after he was re-elected to office in a runoff election. Erdoğan has been President of the European country since 2014. “Türkiye held its presidential and parliamentary elections on 14 May 2023, followed by a runoff in the presidential election on Sunday, 28 May 2023. President […]

The recent furore over accusations by the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, that South Africa was supplying arms to Russia despite its declared policy of non-alignment, has sparked a debate on whether the country’s arms control is lax, non-compliant and lacks oversight. The debate was further fuelled by the South African government’s reluctance […]

Is it a hotel or a home? This five-bedroom mega-mansion on Morningside’s prestigious millionaires’ row is selling for a cool R54 million. ALSO READ: Would you pay R238 million for this Cape Town home? LUXURY LIVING NEVER LOOKED THIS LUXE Nestled on Sandton CBD’s doorstep in the heart of Morningside and designed by award-winning architect Joe […]

Have you always dreamt of living like an aristocrat or rock star? Then this Waterkloof mansion in Pretoria with its “indoor style” cricket pitch and tennis court will tickle your fancy. And the six-bedroom property will only cost you R55 million. ALSO READ: Always dreamt of owning a wine farm? For R75 million you can! WATERKLOOF […]

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will perform planned maintenance on infrastructure in several areas from Monday, 29 May, to Saturday, 3 June. READ: Western Cape dam levels update: Improvement from last week PLANNED INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AND REPAIRS FOR CAPE TOWN AREAS Maintenance will primarily involve pipe and valve installations, repairs, and replacements. The […]

All eyes are currently on the Titanic as new 3D imagery of the wreck could shed light on what exactly happened that frightful night in 1912. But did you know there were a number of passengers with a link to South Africa on the ship when it sank? Here’s what we know. ALSO READ: Jack could […]

A slight rainy period is expected in some parts of the Western Cape during the cold winter season ahead. This will at least keep balance or an increase in the dam water levels of the province. ALSO READ: Western Cape: Warning issued for DISRUPTIVE rain and FLOODS Unlike other provinces, the Western Cape might be blessed […]

An award-winning NSRI JetRIB rescue craft, worth around R650,000 and used for saving lives, was shockingly stolen and destroyed by fire in Cape Town, South Africa, this weekend. The SA Police Service (SAPS) have opened an investigation. The incident took place at Strandfontein. Yesterday morning (Sunday), NSRI crew arrived at the NSRI Strandfontein rescue station […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 28 May 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 Sunday, 28 […]

As South Africa grapples with a cholera outbreak, current affairs show Carte Blanche tonight follows the finger-pointing taking place in the midst of this health crisis, with most South Africans blaming the government. So far at least 20 people have died, including a three-year-old toddler. The show’s executive producer, John Webb asks: “Is there a […]

South African film, SARAFINA! has received another standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival… 31 years after it first premiered at the prestigious festival on the French Riviera. Watch below. “It was the best reaction!” producer Anant Singh told SAPeople at a beach event afterwards. There were tears shed by the international audience as the […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 27 May 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 Saturday, 27 […]

Are you ready for the 27 May 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Saturday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 26 May 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, 26 […]

It’s nearly time for Friday, 26 May 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: R13 million (PowerBall) R8 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

A newly released cache of FBI files has revealed a potential plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her 1983 visit to California. The possible threat followed a phone call made by “a man who claimed that his daughter had been killed in Northern Ireland by a rubber bullet”, according to the document that also refers to […]

North West Health MEC Madoda Sambatha has instituted an investigation after newborn babies who are patients in the neonatal section were placed in boxes instead of incubators or crib beds at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital. According to hospital management, the incident happened on Saturday, 20 May during the day and they were not made aware. NEWBORN BABIES […]