Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan will appeal a court order to exempt schools from load shedding. SAFTU is against this. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is planning a picket outside the Department of Public Enterprises offices to challenge Pravin Gordhan’s appeal of a ruling regarding exempting government institutions from load shedding. In a […]

Westlife have extended their The Wild Dreams Tour and will be performing for a third night at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. Westlife, one of pop music’s most influential boybands, has extended its The Wild Dreams Tour and will be performing for a third night at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. ALSO READ | Kim Kardashian reveals […]

Japanese brand Cellato has created the world’s most expensive ice cream, priced at a staggering R122k per serving. The world’s most expensive ice cream costs an eyewatering $6380 (R122k) per serving. It was reportedly created by a Japanese brand, Cellato, intending to snag the Guinness World Record. READ: Weather: High waves and wind gusting up to 80km/h […]

Premature twin babies mutilated after their death by nurses in Tanzania, leaving their mother in shock. Four nurses in the western region of Tanzania’s Tabora are to be charged in court with harvesting organs from twin babies. The mother of the babies found her babies’ eyes gouged out and parts of their skin peeled off from […]

South Africa has a two-tiered, highly unequal healthcare system, with the majority of the population covered by the state. Despite South Africa’s reputation as a middle-income country with one of the worst health outcomes), according to WDI estimations, just 9 million people (out of a population of 58 million) are recognised as beneficiaries of private […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 23 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 Tuesday, 23 […]

  It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 23 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: R9 million (PowerBall) R6 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you […]

Parents at Tuscany High are refusing to pay a return amount of R700 to get back their children’s confiscated cellphones. Parents from Tuscany Glen High school have refused to pay a “return fee” of R700 for their children’s cellphones that were confiscated by their teachers. ALSO READ: Two girls’ schools blown up in Pakistan PARENTS DEMANDING […]

The EFF says it will write to parliament speaker to reconsider the decision of not establishing the impeachment committee against Ramaphosa. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said they will write to the Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, asking her to reconsider the decision of not establishing the impeachment committee over the Phala-Phala report. This comes […]

Suicide remains the fourth leading cause of death among girls up to 14 years old, a statistic that has remained consistent since 2016. An article in the Washington Post recently declared “a crisis in American girlhood.” Girls in the United States are experiencing alarmingly higher rates of sexual assault, mental health issues and suicidality than […]

South Africa is a country with a rich history of innovation. From the world’s first heart transplant to the CAT scan. South Africa may be known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, but it has also produced some remarkable inventions that have made a global impact. From groundbreaking medical advancements to practical everyday solutions, here […]

One of South Africa’s awesome K9 dogs – Jedi – has made history as the first search and rescue K9 to fly in the cabin of a commercial flight. The test flight took place between Johannesburg and Cape Town on Saturday 13 May, and was supported by LIFT, according to K9 Search and Rescue Association of […]

DID TOO MUCH HOLIDAY LUGGAGE CAUSE DEATH OF SAFARI FAMILY? Details have emerged about the tragic air crash last year which claimed the lives of a South African pilot and a German family who were enjoying the last day of their dream safari holiday in southern Africa. The family of four died in the light […]

The African National Congress (ANC) has blamed the DA-led coalition amid cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, City of Tshwane At least 15 people have died of the disease thus far. ANC SAYS THE DA DOES NOT WANT TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY “The ANC is disappointed by the DA’s half-hearted cooperation. Instead of joining hands with the provincial […]

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has concluded a signing agreement to make Cape Town and Nairobi  sister cities, with a shared mission to be the ‘undisputed economic hubs’ of their respective regions. ALSO READ | City of Cape Town to launch new unit to protect workers in Philippi The ceremony took place in Nairobi on Tuesday, 23 May, with Governor of Nairobi […]

The City of Cape Town is extending park and ride options for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Irish side Munster at the Cape Town Stadium this weekend. ALSO READ: Over 1.6m fans help to smash overall attendance record for URC A sold out crowd is expected to descend on the Green Point Precinct on Saturday, 27 May. ‘The City has extended park […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Vincent Lali Families living in old houses with asbestos roofs in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, have asked the national Department of Human Settlements to fix them. A project to fix the houses was interrupted by the Covid pandemic. Some of the families marched to Parliament last month. They were joined by other protesters from […]

It’s definitely is a wild, wild world out here in South Africa – especially when a leopard casually strolls through the outside entertainment area of a bush lodge. Just imagine you get ready to sit down for afternoon sundowners by the pool in your luxury safari villa when all of a sudden, a leopard comes walking […]

Scoring a try in a Rugby World Cup is no mean feat, but who are the youngest players to dot the ball down over the tryline in each position in tournament history? ALSO READ: Rugby World Cup 2023 match officials: 10 stats you need to know YOUNGEST TRY SCORERS IN RUGBY WORLD CUP HISTORY ALSO READ: These 12 referees will decide […]

Catherine, Princess of Wales had to decline autographing children’s artwork at the Chelsea Flower Show. ALSO READ | Shaun Pollock to hand roses to Top 10 Comrades Marathon finishers The 41-year-old royal was a surprise guest at the annual garden show on Monday, 22 May, and had to abide by a longstanding rule that members of the British […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of a leopard close-up walking through the grass. PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The office delivered.” […]

Operators of an illegal gambling spot in Randburg were arrested and over 80 computers were confiscated by JMPD. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) uncovered and shut down an illegal online gambling shop in Newlands, Randburg. HOW JMPD UNCOVERED THE GAMBLING SHOP IN RANDBURG JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla attributed the shutdown to the prompt action by the Johannesburg Metropolitan […]

The City of Tshwane says results from sampling testing taken from multiple sites around Temba and Hammanskraal pertaining to tracing the cholera outbreak came back negative. This comes as at least 15 people have died from cholera including two children aged three and nine. LATEST ON HAMMANSKRAAL CHOLERA OUTBREAK The City of Tshwane said multiple reservoirs, fire […]

Cyril Ramaphosa has opted not to challenge the ‘moot’ section 89 report which called for his impeachment over the Phala Phala saga. President Cyril Ramaphosa will no longer challenge the Section 89 report in court, which called for his impeachment over Phala Phala, as Parliament has dealt with the matter. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa more of a ‘country-club […]

Nigeria’s energy supply crisis may soon find a solution in the form of the newly established Dangote petroleum refinery. Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis. Owned by Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko […]