Negotiations will go to a fourth round in June after NUM, NUMSA, and Solidarity rejected Eskom’s latest wage offer. Eskom and its three recognised trade unions – NUM, NUMSA and Solidarity – wrapped up the third round of salary negotiations on Thursday, 25 May. All unions rejected the power utility’s latest offer. READ: Prepare for more […]

Cele urges police get out into the community and not be filled inside police stations as more stations will be unveiled around the country. Police Minister Bheki Cele has admitted that there is an extreme shortage of police, with over 20 000 less policemen since 2020. Taking the ratio of citizens to police to 363 people […]

Discover five delicious recipes that showcase the versatility of olive oil, from a classic herb dip to a moist olive oil cake with citrus glaze.

Abdellah Taïa is Morocco’s first gay writer in history living in Paris who reimagines being muslim, queer and African. Abdellah Taïa was born in 1973 in Rabat, Morocco. He currently lives in Paris. He is the first writer from north Africa – and in fact the Arab world – to openly declare that he is […]

Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s legal representatives briefly appeared in the Bloemfontein High Court on Friday, 26 May. The court postponed the matter to next week. READ: Magudumana accuses SAPS of abduction and illegal arrest in Tanzania – urgent application for release to be heard HOME AFFAIRS JOINS TO OPPOSE MAGUDUMANA APPLICATION Magudumana alleges her arrest in Tanzania and subsequent […]

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro reveals reasons why they are in the right place ahead of his second cup final. Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has explained why they are in the right place, saying he is not surprised to reach the second cup final in just his debut season with the DStv Premiership side. […]

The extradition hearing of fugitives, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary will be heard on 30 May in Malawi. The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services has confirmed that a delegation of officials from South Africa led by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has arrived in Malawi to participate in the extradition hearing of […]

Fulgence Kayishema, one of the last fugitives sought for their role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, was due in a court in Cape Town on Friday, two days after being arrested following 22 years on the run. He allegedly took part in one of the genocide’s bloodiest episodes, when more than 2,000 Tutsis who had sought […]

From Brenda Fassie to HHP: A look at South African celebrities who died before age 40 and their causes of death. From the iconic Brenda Fassie to award-winning rapper AKA, South African celebrities who died before the age of 40. Let’s dive into celebrity deaths that made headlines. ALSO READ: ‘Ageless beauty’: Followers gush over Brenda […]

Tunisia has arrested a man suspected being the organiser of a ring that smuggled migrants across the Mediterranean, including an attempted crossing in which 20 people drowned, authorities said. The North African country, which lies just 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the Italian island of Lampedusa, has long been a favoured steppingstone for migrants attempting the perilous […]

It will soon effectively be unlawful to sell certain fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs for use in South African households. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Reserve Bank hikes repo rate by 50 basis points According to regulations published by the trade, industry & competition department on Wednesday, it will be unlawful to sell certain fluorescent and incandescent light […]

Perhaps you are having trouble losing weight and are at a lost on what to do. The solution might be a novel medication called liraglutide. One might be suffering from obesity and cannot find a solution. Researchers have found that a drug called Liraglutide can potentially fight obesity. In South Africa, 50% of the population […]

Nelson Mandela Bay’s mayor Retief Odendaal is facing a no-confidence vote in the municipality’s divided council on Friday. Nelson Mandela Bay’s mayor Retief Odendaal is facing a no-confidence vote in the municipality’s divided council on Friday. But, in an extraordinary protest on Thursday, shack dwellers came out in support of the DA mayor. Thousands have […]

About 100 nurses originally contracted to deal with the Covid pandemic have not had their contracts renewed. Almost 100 former nurses at Jubilee District Hospital in Hammanskraal are calling on the Gauteng Department of Health to employ them permanently. Originally contracted in July 2020 to deal with the Covid pandemic, their employment contracts were periodically […]

As the country continues to face blackouts, the demand for solar panels has increased, so is the theft of panels. As rolling blackout continues and solar panel demand increase, thieves have found an opportunity to do what they do best- steal. According to CapeTalk, theft of solar panels is on the rise. This is made easy […]

NGO’s seek an order that requires Government to fully implement its plan relating to racism and xenophobia. The Socio-Economic Rights Institute has taken Operation Dudula and various government departments to court over xenophobic attacks, illegal evictions and racist speech. The NGO will be representing a number of organisations, Abahlali Basemjondolo, Inner City Federation, South African […]

An elderly Cambodian man has been killed by about 40 crocodiles when he fell into their enclosure in his family’s reptile farm. The incident reportedly happened on Friday, 26 May. ELDERLY MAN KILLED BY CROCODILES According to AFP, the 72-year-old was trying to move a crocodile out of a cage where it had laid eggs when […]

Springboks optimistic that captain Siya Kolisi will make it to and play some sort of role at the Rugby World Cup. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says he is optimistic about Siya Kolisi’s recovery and revealed he will be given “as much time as possible” to regain fitness and lead the Springboks at the World Cup. […]

‘Real Housewives of Johannesburg’ producer Sonia Mbele was reportedly hospitalised for two weeks prior to the launch of the reality TV show. Blood & Water actress and Real Housewives of Johannesburg producer Sonia Mbele was said to have landed in hospital recently after suffering from exhaustion, stress, and anxiety, ZiMoja reported. SONIA MBELE IN HOSPITAL? She was said to have spent about […]

OpenStudios.Joburg takes place in the City of Gold this weekend, bringing art aficionados two days of unrivalled artistic indulgence. Joburg is one of the continent’s most celebrated art cities, filled with a network of studio spaces that gives life to the city’s status as one of the continent’s premier art cities. OPENSTUDIOS JOHANNESBURG Last year […]

The SARB voted to hike interest rates by 50 basis points on Thursday. This is how much a R1 million bond will now cost every month. The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to hike interest rates by 50 basis points on Thursday. That decision took the country’s repurchase rate to 8.25% while the prime lending […]

National Traffic Police arrested a truck driver for driving an unroadworthy truck with smooth tyres. The arrest occurred on the N12 highway near the Atlas Road 0ff-ramp at around 8:30 TRUCK FOUND WITH A NUMBER OF DEFECTS The truck had heavy goods with steel estimated at R4 million. It was found in the middle of the […]

Laughter is the best medicine, and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! What do you call a fish without eyes? Fsh Do you have a favourite joke you’d like to share? If so, send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 and we’ll publish the ones that […]

Advent of technology, playing bingo has become accessible than ever before as there are now plenty of online platforms that offer game. Online bingo is a great way to have some fun, socialize with friends and potentially win some money. With the advent of technology, playing bingo has become more accessible than ever before as […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has posted a picture of yet another black mamba that was killed after being run over by a vehicle. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the […]