South African comedian Trevor Noah has been signed as Spotify’s newest podcaster. His podcast – talking to some of the more fascinating people on the planet – is slated to begin later this year. The news comes hot on the heels of Spotify’s confirmation that they have cancelled their contract with Meghan Markle after she […]

The search is still on for the 6.5-metre tourist submersible, named Titan, that went missing on its way to visit the wreck of the Titanic in the North Atlantic on Sunday, 18 June. TITANIC SUBMERSIBLE GOES MISSING The vessel, operated by the US-based firm Ocean Gate, five members on board. It left for its mission […]

The search for the Titanic sub is nearing a crucial point, and those involved are preparing for the worst. ACCORDING TO PREDICTIONS, THE OXYGEN HAS RUN OUT The US Coast Guard predicted yesterday that the supply of breathable air in the submersible would run out at 13:08 Thursday in South Africa (12.08 UK time) on […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it objects to the judgement handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein which dismissed the party’s application for leave to appeal an interdict which AfriForum acquired in 2017 on illegal occupation of private property. According to the lobby group, the interdict prohibited Malema and the EFF […]

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of Phathutshedzo Nange with immediate effect as part of their expected mass exodus at the club. WATCH: KAIZER CHIEFS PLAYERS REPORT FOR PRE-SEASON Nange was always expected to be one of the casualties given his lack of game time under Arthur Zwane last season. Since his arrival from Stellenbosch FC in 2021, […]

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has extended the closing date for the 2024 Online School Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 to July 21. THE GDE EXTENDED THESE ONLINE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS DEADLINES According to the GDE’s Spokesperson, Steve Mabona, the application period was initially scheduled to close on July 14, […]

Copper-rich Zambia, the first African country to default on its debt during the Covid pandemic, is looking to seal a China-backed deal to restructure its debt during a two-day global finance summit Paris this week. Here are five things to know about the southern African nation of 19.6 million inhabitants, which is a key target […]

Reports claim Brazilian footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, popularly known as Neymar Júnior, is allowed to cheat on his pregnant girlfriend Bruna Biancardi on three conditions according to a report by EmOff. ALSO READ: ‘I need you’: Neymar issues public apology to pregnant girlfriend NEYMAR ALLEGEDLY ALLOWED TO CHEAT ON THREE CONDITIONS EmOff reported that Neymar Junior […]

Eskom has suspended its head of security Karen Pillay amid an investigation into a R500 million contract awarded to private company Fidelity Services to investigate coal theft in 2022. Pillay has been placed on precautionary suspension to allow for the investigation to continue unhindered. ESKOM SUSPENDS KAREN PILLAY Recently Eskom said there is nothing untoward regarding the […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 22 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 Thursday, 22 […]

Having revived his career at Al Ahly last season, Percy Tau has elevated to one of the best players in Africa. ALSO READ: Former Amakhosi star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ PERCY TAU TO LEAVE AL AHLY? Speaking after lifting his second CAF Champions League gold medal with Ahly, Percy Tau was […]

FLYSAFAIR WINS YET AGAIN It’s another win for local airline, FlySafair, as they’ve been awarded their third consecutive ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa’ award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023. The World Airline Awards, which occurs annually, are determined through a customer satisfaction survey conducted by Skytrax. Among the 80 major awards handed out […]

A game reserve in Zululand, that is 74% owned by Community Trust Landowners, has unveiled its plans for a new ultra-luxury tented lodge on the banks of the White Umfolozi. The Madwaleni River Lodge, which will be launched in September 2023, features 12 luxury tents for a maximum of 24 guests. Located in the middle […]

Afrikaans singer Nadine has shared a miraculous health update about former Springbok player Derick Hougaard, who has been in a coma for over a week. The retired rugby player – who contracted respiratory pneumonia and a collapsed lung – has opened his eyes during a visit from loved ones. Derick was admitted into the ICU […]

Former Afrikaans singer Patricia Lewis opened up about taking a break from the public eye and raising her now-19-year-old son in an interview with News24. ALSO READ: Hlelo and Ntando Masina: Where are the twins now? WHERE IS PATRICIA LEWIS? The former TV personality Patricia Lewis remains one of South Africa’s most-celebrated Afrikaans singers with 12 platinum selling albums […]

Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that women can challenge state laws punishing abortion, regardless of whether they are pregnant. A court press release said Wednesday that the “mere fact of being a woman or person with the capacity to gestate is sufficient” to legally challenge local laws. ALSO READ | US Supreme Court to step in on abortion […]

Maritzburg United fans should probably hide away from social media until July or August. The club’s key players are leaving in packs. ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs star buys parents a car MARITZBURG UNITED PLAYERS MOVE ON Following the club’s relegation from the DStv Premiership to the Motsepe Foundation Championship, two players announced departures last week: Travis Graham and […]

Netflix’s $2.5 billion investment in South Korea is an “opportunity” for local business, the streaming giant’s CEO said Thursday, as he played down a dispute with local internet companies over network usage. South Korea is one of Netflix’s biggest suppliers of television series and films, and boss Ted Sarandos said it was “investing for the long […]

Warrior Season 3 has been voted as June’s most anticipated series by Rotten Tomatoes’ fans. And whilst set in the ruthless world of late 19th Century San Francisco, the HBO series is filmed exclusively in Cape Town, South Africa where SA film crew members have been credited for their world-class professionalism. The large Chinatown sets […]

Following a SPCA request for more information, the man who shared a picture of a cat with a knife to its head has published a social media apology. ALSO READ | SPCA ‘sickened’ as another baboon euthanised after being blinded by pepper spray As reported by The South African website, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA received a report […]

Tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are in a fierce business rivalry that has spilt over into a playground spat, with the two men offering to fight each other in a cage. FOR MORE BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Months after Musk took over Twitter, Zuckerberg’s Meta hinted it was planning to launch its own text-based social […]

Kolisi had surgery to his knee at the end of April and he’s been doing intense rehabilitation ever since, in the hope of making a full recovery before the Rugby World Cup, which will be hosted in France in September and October. ALSO READ: Springboks news: Kolisi set for early injury return! It’s hoped that the Springbok captain […]

South African businesswoman and reality TV star Ayanda Ncwane has been accused of allegedly exploiting and not paying royalties of the popular gospel group Abathandwa, for their hit album, Ehhe moya wam. ABATHANDWA PARTS WAYS WITH NCWANE COMMUNICATIONS This comes weeks after reports emerged that the group had ditched the entrepreneur’s record label Ncwane Communications for Dondolo Music Productions. Abathandwa has been reported […]

SMALL BUSINESSES MIGHT STRUGGLE TO MAKE SALES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS IF THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO MARKET THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SUCCESSFULLY. The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) recently held a webinar to address this challenge. ALSO READ: Small business owners listen up, Suzuki launches Eeco panel van for R199 900 The theme for […]

Swallows midfielder Thandani Ntshumayelo, once of Orlando Pirates, has announced his retirement from football aged 33. ICYMI: The best nicknames in PSL history? ICYMI: Potential Kaizer Chiefs XI with new signings and rumoured additions FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES MIDFIELDER NTSHUMAYELO RETIRES Most recently with Swallows, Thandani “Bibo” Ntshumayelo has been without a club since July 2022. He also […]