In the digital age, the influence of social media and societal beauty standards has reached new heights, permeating every aspect of our lives. Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory over the links […]

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has extended the validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) by a further six months. This after Motsoaledi announced in December 2021 that the ZEP would not be renewed. The six-month extension period starts on 30 June and ends on 31 December 2023. According to Motsoaledi, the extension is to allow […]

New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking as it also phases in a near-total prohibition on tobacco sales. Disposable vapes — defined as those without removable or replaceable batteries — will be banned from August, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said. “Too many young people are vaping, which is why […]

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad that will face Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad that will face Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match is penciled for Saturday, 17 June at FNB Stadium, and it […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has posted a video clip of several lionesses and their cubs walking in what appears to be a dry riverbed. PICTURE | Kruger Park: Impala pictured with horns growing BACKWARDS SAD | Kruger National Park: Ranger shares picture of snake killed by car At least three lionesses and seven cubs can be spotted in […]

Flavanols, a group of compounds found in various plant foods, have been shown to offer numerous health benefits. There are plenty of good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruit and vegetables each day. Not only do fruit and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our body needs to function at […]

The new Craven Week brand partner is more than just a regular sponsor. It’ll serve as a pool to help players gain a tertiary education post-matric. SA Rugby has unveiled STADIO Higher Education as the official partner of the U18 Craven Week tournament, which takes place from 3-8 July at Hoërskool Outeniqua in George. As […]

SA’s ‘Top Teacher’ Ali Mokgalaka wants Life Orientation to be dropped from school syllabuses and these ‘practical’ subjects be picked instead. Ali Mokgalaka, a Limpopo teacher representing South Africa at the Global Teacher Awards in Dubai in September, is proposing a new school syllabus. And the first thing he wants to get rid of is […]

A number of roads will be closed between Durban and Pietermaritzburg on Sunday when the Comrades Marathon takes place. Motorists have been urged to find alternative routes as a number of roads between Durban and Pietermaritzburg will be closed on Sunday when the marathon takes place. This year’s race is a ‘down run’ between Pietermaritzburg and Durban. ROADS […]

Eskom recently announced that there will be no load shedding during the day until further notice, the power has resorted to some measures for this to be possible. ALSO READ: Eskom spends R8 billion of diesel on load shedding in two months ESKOM EASING LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULE DURING THE DAY The recent and unexpected shift from […]

Former Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela fell victim to a WhatsApp scam and lost thousands of rands. Madonsela took to Twitter to share with her followers how her friend’s WhatsApp was hacked and the alleged hacker asked for money for months on end. THULI MADONSELA SCAMMED ON WHATSAPP The person whose WhatsApp was hacked was […]

Former Proteas cricketer Daryll Cullinan has opened up about his recent cancer diagnosis that came ‘out of the blue’. Cullinan is one of the most well-known former Proteas cricketers, having played 70 Tests for South Africa between 1993-2001. He boasted a highest score of 275 not out and averaged an impressive 44.21 with the bat. […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) in collaboration with South African Police Services (SAPS), Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary, Focused Conservation Solutions and Farm Watch Forums in Hoedspruit have today – 8 June 2023 – arrested suspects who were trying to sell a live pangolin this morning. One of those arrested is a SANParks Field Ranger […]

A total of 16 distinct car models are currently being made by nine major vehicle manufacturers in South Africa. ALSO READ: LIST: Vehicles that are mostly targeted in hijackings in South Africa CAR MANUFACTURING CONTRIBUTING TO GDP After their downfall in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the local manufacturing industry bounced back and […]

South Africa unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SAPEOPLE WEBSITE The SAPeople website takes a look at what has happened to the heroic starting Springbok XV that memorable day at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, continuing with flank Ruben […]

A multi-disciplinary joint Cross Border Road Transport Operation in the Johannesburg CBD yielded a resounding success after a score of buses were impounded for operating with fraudulent permits. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY OPERATION TARGETS CROSS BORDER BUSES On Wednesday, 07 June 2023, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers together with the Cross Border Road Transport Agency, South African Police […]

Volvo announced its new electric car, the EX30, will arrive in South Africa in early 2024. The all-electric Volvo EX30 has been confirmed for introduction to South Africa, the Swedish carmaker announced. It’s the brand’s most affordable electric vehicle (EV) with a five-model line up priced from R775 900. It’s the smallest Volvo yet, measuring […]

Life has once again been breathed into South Africa’s plans to extradite the Gupta brothers to face charges of fraud and corruption in relation to state capture. South Africa and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to work together by setting up a joint task team of prosecutors from both countries. Justice Minister Ronald Lamola met […]

According to the Kremlin, Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Vladimir Putin held a telephone call on Wednesday, 7 June. READ: BRICS summit hosted by South Africa faces dangers PUTIN AND RAMAPHOSA CHAT ON WEDNESDAY, SAYS KREMLIN News agency Reuters reported that the Russian government said Putin and Ramaphosa discussed the “well-known” African initiative to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The […]

The Rugby World Cup is around the corner and these TEN Springboks are all in line to get their first taste of rugby’s greatest showpiece. The Rugby World Cup is around the corner and these TEN Springboks are all in line to get their first taste of rugby’s greatest showpiece. MUST READ: ICYMI – SEVEN SPRINGBOKS SET […]

‘This is unprofessional on MaMkhize’s part and really embarrassing,’ wrote one person about the Robert Marawa interview. South African businesswoman and reality TV star Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize recently sat down with seasoned sportscaster Robert Marawa to discuss her soccer team Royal AM. While many were expecting an informative interview, they were left disappointed after watching […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 7 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 Wednesday, 7 […]

Are you ready for the 7 June 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? 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 […]

The police officer returned fire when unknown suspects shot at her. She sustained a gunshot wound and was hospitalised. A woman police officer was shot while on duty in a satellite police station in the Free State early Wednesday morning, 7 June. READ: Under-fire Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda receiving ‘urgent’ medical treatment AUTHORITIES LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION […]

Orlando Pirates have been accused of not taking GBV seriously after revealing that Lorch pleaded guilty to assaulting Nokuphiwa Mathithibala. Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Orlando Pirates have been slammed on social media following a statement on the its star player Thembinkosi Lorch’s conviction. On Tuesday, 6 June, Lorch – who is affectionately known as […]