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 […]

Former Springbok Lukas van Biljon has been left “devastated” after his father succumbed to gunshot wounds suffered in a farm attack. In shocking news that emerged on Monday, it was confirmed that former Springbok hooker Lukas van Biljon had been stabbed during a robbery at his family’s Free State farm. His father André was shot […]

Recent studies focused on conversations surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations further demonstrated the benefits of conversational receptiveness. Your 18-year-old daughter announces she’s in love, dropping out of college and moving to Argentina. Your yoga-teaching brother refuses to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and is confident that fresh air is the best medicine. Your boss is hiring another white […]

President of Uganda, Museveni signed an anti-gay bill in May 2023 and challenged by a prominent figure, including the US President Joe Biden. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni assented to the anti-homosexuality bill on 26 May 2023. The new law legislates, among other things, a ten-year jail term for “attempted homosexuality”, a 20-year jail term for […]

Cholera death toll rises to 22 as the first cholera related death in Mpumalanga province claims the life of elderly woman. Health Minister Joe Phaahla has warned that the current cholera outbreak could spread to other provinces. The minister was making this announcement on Wednesday whilst giving an update on the Hammanskraal cholera outbreak. The outbreak […]

Simple and effective strategies to boost your immune system and fortify your body’s natural defence against infections and illnesses. The immune system plays an important role in protecting the body from harmful pathogens and maintaining good health. There is no magic pill that can boost your immune system overnight, but there are simple, scientifically proven […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 1 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 Thursday, 1 […]

Here is what you need to know about the new laws for domestic workers in South Africa. These laws were signed into law in April 2023. HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW LAWS The biggest change is that domestic workers are now considered formal employees under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). Anyone employing […]

The judgement in celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana’s urgent application to have her arrest declared unlawful will be heard on Monday, 5 June at the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein. On Thursday, 1 June, legal representatives for Magudumana and respondents in the matter argued in court on whether or not her arrest in Tanzania was […]

Disgraced celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana is represented by top lawyer Advocate Anton Katz SC. Who is the man trying to get the doctor’s arrest in Tanzania unlawful? ALSO READ: The Vaal region is getting its own international airport WHO IS ADVOCATE ANTON KATZ? Katz graduated with a BSc in Mathematics and an LLB at UCT, […]

The world’s leading airlines have been ranked, and the winning airline of the past two years has been knocked out of pole position. According to the aviation safety and product rating website Airline Ratings, Air New Zealand is the world’s best airline for this year. BEST AIRLINE New Zealand’s national carrier knocks Qatar Airways out of the […]