Independent candidates not associated with political parties will, for the first time, be allowed to contest the National and Provincial elections during South Africa’s 2024 general elections. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa signs new law for independent candidates for elections This was made possible after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), […]

SANZAAR has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming 2023 Rugby Championship, adding an additional round of fixtures. MUST READ | SPRINGBOKS: RASSIE TO SEND 15 PLAYERS TO NZ! – REPORT As is customary in a Rugby World Cup year, the usual 12-match tournament is reduced to a one-round, home or away, six-match tournament in July. Two additional matches […]

This year is the 11th edition of the Rugby Championship since Argentina joined the fray putting an end to the Tri-Nations as the tournament was previously known from 1996 to 2011. ALSO READ: SPRINGBOKS: THREE POTENTIAL RUGBY WORLD CUP REPLACEMENTS FOR SIYA KOLISI In the 10 tournaments to date, the All Blacks have lifted the trophy on eight occasions with the Wallabies (2015) […]

The rand hit a new record low against the dollar on Thursday, 1 June amid concerns about South Africa’s relationship with Russia – and several other troubles in the country. ALSO READ: Alleged arms supply to Russia puts SA’s arms control in question The rand reached R19.88/$ in early trading. For reference, a month ago on 1 May, it was trading at R18.40 to the dollar. AT THE TIME OF […]

The PasswordKid App serves as the central tool for parents to register trusted delegates who can pick up their children. Many children are at risk of being abducted when their parents or guardians are unable to pick them up from school. To address this challenge, two young people have come up with an innovative idea […]

Many men diagnosed with prostate cancer find themselves facing not only a medical battle but also a profound sense of isolation. Many men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer tend to feel isolated and often find it difficult to seek help. After the diagnosis, their lives change dramatically and it is at this time that […]

BLOOD LIONS ®, an award-winning South African documentary, has been launched on YouTube and is now freely available for worldwide public viewing to further increase awareness around the exploitation of captive-bred lions and other predators in SA. The film, which premiered in 2015, blows the lid off misleading claims made by the predator breeding and […]

Over 35 organisations are set to join the protest, seeking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s and ministers’ attention. Operation Dudula, a group which has been widely accused of xenophobia, will march to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Thursday, 1 June. The march is against illegal immigration. OPERATION DUDULA’S MARCH TARGETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION Operation Dudula said more than […]

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport has been declared safe following a bomb scare late on Wednesday, 31 May. BIG READ | Richie McCaw backs Wallabies as Rugby World Cup surprise package ACSA posted a tweet that the domestic terminal at OR Tambo International Airport was being evacuated on Wednesday evening. At the time it did not […]

From Thursday, 1 June 2023, nicotine-substitute solutions, including vaping products, will be included in the tax net with a flat excise duty rate of R2.90/ml. ALSO READ: Cape Town dam levels update after heavy rainfall Excise duty on vaping tobacco products has been in the pipeline for a while. According to the South African Revenue Service […]

As the Western Cape heads further into winter, the official dam level stats in the province have started to rise in recent weeks. ALSO READ | Limpopo farmer empowers SA’s youth to succeed in agriculture The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are now cumulatively […]

WITH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT HAVING HELPED TO PROPEL HIS FARMING VENTURE, A LIMPOPO FARMER IS NOW USING HIS KNOWLEDGE TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN FARMING. The desperation to secure a farm for his livestock led Frank Monaheng (66) to stumble on another treasure when he ended up being leased a 1060-hectare farm […]

With the youth now facing new challenges, government interventions targeted at helping young people are making a difference in the lives of many. South Africa’s youth has always been at the forefront of change. The young people of 16 June 1976 fought for a cause that would change history. Today’s youth continue this legacy despite […]

An alleged bomb threat at OR Tambo International Airport delayed eight flights on Wednesday afternoon. Passengers from the domestic arrivals terminals had to be evacuated after Airports Company South Africa received a notification by an anonymous caller of an alleged bomb threat around 17:00. BOMB THREAT DELAYS FLIGHTS AT OR TAMBO AIRPORT ACSA said upon learning of […]

Ace Magashule’s fate hangs in the balance as a disciplinary committee recommends his expulsion from the ANC. Former ANC Secretary-General Ace Magushule is staring expulsion from the political party in the face after a disciplinary committee recommended, he be kicked out for illegally suspending party president Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2021. READ: Hawks pounce on pangolin peddlers […]

Jordaan spoke about plans to create a women’s professional league in SA and why the FIFA Women’s World Cup was crucial to the project. South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan travelled to the Confederation of African Football’s headquarters (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt on 29 May to brief the continental governing body on […]

The Hawks arrested four men for allegedly attempting to sell endangered pangolins for R200 000 in Mahikeng, North West. Four men were arrested for allegedly attempting to sell two pangolins in Mahikeng, North West on Tuesday, 30 May. READ: SASSA ‘Shoprite loans’: Agency distances itself from another online scam HAWKS NAB MEN FOR ATTEMPTED SALE OF […]

Celebrations are taking place throughout France this week to mark the 100-day countdown to the start of Rugby World Cup 2023. Celebrations are taking place throughout France this week to mark the 100-day countdown to the start of Rugby World Cup 2023. MUST READ | Sharks snap up Springbok front rower World Rugby confirmed that the Webb Ellis Cup arrived […]

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) issued a stern warning against an online scam claiming a loan partnership with Shoprite exists. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) distanced itself from an online scam circulating that claims the agency is involved in a loan partnership with supermarket Shoprite. READ: Police unveil more details about Warren […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 31 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 Wednesday, 31 […]

Are you ready for the 31 May 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 new Range Rover Sport SV is billed as the brand’s most powerful model yet, and the 467kW performance flagship is headed to South Africa. The 2023 Range Rover Sport SV has broken cover and the big news is the performance flagship’s BMW-sourced mild-hybrid system coupled to a twin-turbo V8 engine delivering 467kW and 750Nm […]

DStv is among the biggest casualties of household budget-cutting exercises as South Africans struggle to make ends meet. WIN | SOCCER QUIZ | FIVE simple answers could win you R500 in cash! That is according to a recent survey conducted by online research company InfoQuest. Some 300 nationally-representative consumers were asked what policies or contracts they had […]

In the face of rejection from major retailers, two determined entrepreneurs from Pretoria have taken matters into their own hands. With major retailers rejecting their products, two Pretoria entrepreneurs took it upon themselves to open their own shop. Today, the start-up retails over 500 products produced locally by inventors facing a similar challenge. The frustration […]

Plessislaer police station recorded the highest number of home robbery and burglary cases in the country with a total of 390 cases. An average of over 500 homes are broken into everyday in South Africa between January and March this year. These are some of the crime statistics released by Police Minister Bheki Cele on […]