Gauteng MEC for Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has strongly condemned Thursday’s attacks on e-hailing drivers and the burning of cars at Maponya Mall in Soweto, South Africa. “We would like to strongly condemn these senseless attacks on individuals and damage to vehicles. These acts are unacceptable and must be dealt with harshly,” the MEC said on […]

Local proved lekker for cash-strapped South African consumers. These were the top-selling cars in the country for the past month. On Thursday we brought you the list of the country’s best-selling carmakers, now here’s a list of the top-selling cars in May 2023, according to NAAMSA and Wesbank. Despite increasingly difficult economic circumstances, the South African new-car market […]

Haashim Domingo’s agent Lance Davids has confirmed that his client is leaving Mamelodi Sundowns as negotiations broke down. Information circulating in the media indicates that Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Haashim Domingo is leaving the club after three seasons. The South African understands that Domingo is leaving the club after negotiations between Sundowns and his camp broke […]

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly interested in roping in a surprise new coach to bolster their struggling technical team at Naturena. Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly keeping tabs on Brandon Truter’s situation at Sekhukhune United ahead of a potential move to Naturena. Truter enjoyed a solid campaign in the DStv Premiership after guiding Sekhukhune United to the […]

The 2023 South African Car of the Year was announced on Thursday, 1 June and it might be a surprise to many people that the winner is a bakkie, namely the Ford Ranger. The Ranger is the first bakkie to win the award in the competitions history which dates back to 1986, according to TimesLive. ALSO […]

More than 200 South African firefighters from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Working on Fire programme are being sent to Alberta, Canada, to help firefighting and suppression efforts. SOUTH AFRICAN FIREFIGHTERS DEPLOYED TO CANADA TO ASSIST IN TACKLING DEVASTATING WILDFIRES This is the fifth deployment of Working on Fire members to the […]

It’s still a day or two too early to know what lies ahead for both petrol and prices next week. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa. MUST READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and […]

AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism says it is under “legal assault” and has been “gagged” by a court order, granted in chambers and without prior notice. AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism has been effectively stopped from reporting on Johannesburg businessman Zunaid Moti by an interim interdict. The Moti Group claims the documents AmaBhungane is basing […]

A hilarious viral video of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri walking on air has left people in stitches. WATCH THIS HILARIOUS VIDEO OF BUSHIRI In the video, Bushiri can be seen walking down the stairs. The camera zooms in on his feet, and for a few seconds, it seems like he is walking on air. Could […]

Eskom says it expects to implement various stages of load shedding over the weekend with a chance of a power cut-free Sunday afternoon. This as the power utility said it expects to return several generating units to service over the coming days. The load-shedding schedule for this weekend is as follows: Friday: Stage 4 throughout […]

Almost 30 years after corporal punishment has been banned in the country, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed that three out of ten households believe that it is okay to physically punish children if they talk back or argue with their parents. These are some of the stats the department published as the country […]

Copies of former Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter’s book worth R5000 were allegedly stolen at a bookshop in Montana, north of Pretoria, Gauteng. The books were reportedly stolen on Thursday, 1 June. ANDRE DE RUYTER’S BOOKS STOLEN The book, titled Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom, was published in May by Penguin Random House […]

A 55-year-old suspect in the Interpol Red Notice list was arrested in Paarl, Western Cape, via a joint operation by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crimes Investigation Unit and Interpol. FUGITIVE ATTORNEY ARRESTED IN PAARL On Friday, 2 June, the suspect is expected to make his first court appearance in the Paarl Magistrate’s Court. “It was […]

*Note: This is an updated article on the non-payment of salaries to Pitso Mosimane Earlier this week it was reported by TimesLive that Mosimane and his largely South African technical team have not been paid their salaries for the past few months, despite having led Al Ahli back into the Pro League. ALSO READ | How Pirates beat […]

The DA says clean linen shortages have been experienced by 23 out of 34 Gauteng public hospitals since January last year. Jack Bloom, DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC says clean linen shortages have been experienced by 23 out of 34 Gauteng public hospitals since January last year, disrupting surgery and increasing the risk of infection for […]

As the trial draws near, Lauren Dickason, the South African doctor accused of murdering her three young daughters, made her first appearance in the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, 2 June. READ: Mother pleads not guilty to murdering her three daughters DEFENCE STRATEGY REVEALED The shocking alleged triple murder of twins Maya and […]

Are you feeling low on creativity? Travelling is an excellent way to stimulate the creative juices. Here’s why. Travel can be a catalyst for amazing creativity. Travelling is usually great fun. Fun is what stimulates us to be creative. TRAVEL FOR CREATIVITY Different people, places, languages, cultures and new experiences can really activate one’s creativity […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Friday, 2 June 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. Yellow Level 2 Warning for Damaging Coastal Winds resulting in difficulty in navigation at sea is expected between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas. B. Yellow Level 2 Warning […]

MELKBOSSTRAND – Tragedy struck Ouskip Caravan Resort on  15 May 2023, when a raging fire engulfed the homes of nine of the Melkbosstrand resort’s permanent residents. The families lost everything they owned, leaving them in a state of shock and despair. Marcelle Viljoen, a 60-year-old resident of the Ouskip Caravan Resort community, who has lived […]

Matric 2023: Is your son or daughter doing their final year in high school? Here’s how you can show your support. For many school pupils, the matric year is one of the most important of all. This is because this year usually determines the next few years of your life as you decide on where […]

Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. Here’s why spending time on your own can be good for you. Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. At the same time, the difference between moments of solitude and loneliness is often misunderstood. […]

Orlando Pirates star Monnapule Saleng is undeniably one of the finest footballers in the country. His revised transfer value reflects that. Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng enjoyed a stellar campaign for the Buccaneers, scooping two trophies and producing eye-catching individual performances. ICYMI: ONE Kaizer Chiefs player in the top 10 most valuable PSL stars TRANSFERS: Take a […]

The DA Women’s Network says it has recorded a peak in complaints from SASSA beneficiaries whose grants have not been paid since 2022. The Gauteng North DA Women’s Network (DAWN) says it continues to be inundated by calls from social grant beneficiaries whose grants have not been paid since 2022. DAWN CHAIR SANDY MBUVHA CONCERNED […]

Nearly half a million worth of goods have been confiscated by police during May, clamping down on the sale of fake goods. Police in Rustenburg have clamped down on the sale of counterfeit goods at two shopping centers in the town seizing goods worth R14million. The operation was carried out by the Provincial Commercial Crime […]

The reality of sleeping with your cellphone under your pillow and how it affects your health. Do you sleep with your phone under your pillow? In reality, this is dangerous for your health, both physical and mental. It has become fashionable, especially amongst young people, to have their phones with them while they sleep. Generally, under […]