Uganda’s president has signed a new anti-gay legislation law, supported by many East African countries but condemned by human rights activists. President Yoweri Museveni has signed a bill that does not criminalise those who identify as homosexual. This is a concern for many campaigners who condemned a draft that was presented earlier. The new law […]

The war waged by the Ethiopian Federal Government and Eritrea against the Tigray regional government, which lasted from November 2020 to November 2022, caused massive devastation. Multiple war crimes were reported and there were claims of genocidal intent. A starvation campaign led to the death of at least 300,000 civilian victims. One of the places […]

The Springboks are seemingly repeating what worked for them in 2019 but Rassie Erasmus has refused to stick exactly to the playbook. Split squads – tick. Arriving well before schedule – tick. Similar squad to four years ago – tick, well sort of … The mainstay of the defending champions will be on the plane […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape is offering a reward for information about the murder of Warren Rhoode, 30, the son of Major-General Wally Rhoode, who heads President Cyril Ramaphosa’s protection unit. READ: Warren Rhoode: Son of Presidential Protection Unit head found dead in Cape Town WARREN RHOODE FOUND STABBED IN DELFT Rhoode’s body […]

As the Sterling rises against a weaker dollar on Tuesday, stickier than expected British inflation remains in focus ahead of a quiet week for the country’s data calendar. Reuters: As the Sterling rises against a weaker dollar on Tuesday, stickier than expected British inflation remains in focus ahead of a quiet week for the country’s […]

Prayers and well wishes would continue to pour in for celebrity author Zoleka. Zoleka Mandela shared an update on her health, she revealed that on Saturday she collapsed due to another brain tumour. Zozo has been resilient in her fight against cancer. She has asked people to continue praying for her. In an Instagram post […]

The global recycling capacity is unable to keep up with the relentless cycle of resource extraction, production, and waste generation. Recycling was once considered the obvious solution to the excessive amount of new (or virgin) plastic produced each year. This is no longer realistic. Global recycling capacity simply cannot keep up with the taking, making […]

Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus is faced with a number of tough calls in getting the best 33 players onto the World Cup plane. As we’ve learnt in the past, sometimes Rassie Erasmus talks a bit too much. But other times, he lets fans of the Springboks inside the inner workings of his rugby […]

One of the most important features of an effective democracy is a free media. We should therefore be encouraged by the recent release of the latest World Press Freedom Index, in which South Africa significantly improved its ranking, moving up ten places from 35th in the world in 2022 to 25th this year. The World Press […]

Calling all fans of Deacon Blue. The legendary Scottish Pop Rock band is coming to South Africa for the first time ever. And tickets go on sale today. ALSO READ: Sjava and Big Zulu: Get tickets to see the Inkabi Zezwe Tour DEACON BLUE IS COMING TO SA FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER It’s official. The […]

Aside from its delicious taste and aroma, coffee offers numerous benefits that make it a staple morning beverage.

Breaking news just in, veteran actor Patrick Ndlovu has died on Tuesday at the age of 85. Here is the latest. Veteran actor Patrick Ndlovu has died at the age of 85. Ndlovu was known for his role as the ruthless principal of Yizo Yizo. It is currently screening on Netflix. BREAKING NEWS – VETERAN ACTOR PATRICK NDLOVU HAS DIED […]

The countdown to Rugby World Cup 2023 has officially started, meaning the Springboks have had to hand-over the trophy. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was included in World Rugby’s celebrations to mark the 100-day countdown to the start of Rugby World Cup 2023. With a little under three months to go until the best players on the planet arrive […]

The final lineup of Rugby World Cup 2023 has been settled after a long and arduous qualifying process. Qualifying started at the previous Rugby World Cup in Japan, with the quarterfinalists joined by the four highest-ranked teams eliminated at the group stage in being handed automatic qualification for the tournament. As champions, South Africa head […]

The DA is clear about wanting Vladimir Putin to be arrested and handed over to the ICC. The party is seeking a declaratory order. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a court application in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria requesting a declaratory order to have Russia President, Vladimir Putin when he arrives in South Africa […]

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several severe weather alerts for parts of South Africa today, 31 May. SEVERAL WEATHER ALERTS ISSUED A yellow level 2 weather warning was issued for disruptive rain in the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the extreme northern parts of the Eastern Cape. This weather warning is expected to result in […]

The Constitutional Court, in a unanimous judgment, has ruled that the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act is unconstitutional because Parliament “overwhelmingly failed in facilitating public participation”. Parliament failed to ensure public participation before passing the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, says the Constitutional Court. The Court has given Parliament 24 months to re-enact the legislation […]

Palesa Malatji, 17, was murdered in Soshanguve, Tshwane, last Thursday. She was a Grade 12 learner at Ntsako Secondary School. POLICE ALLEGEDLY REFUSED TO HELP According to reports, Palesa’s body was found next to Echibini Secondary School, which is in close proximity to the police station. Her uncle, Thabiso Malatji, told TimesLive the family became worried about […]

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the sale of shares in South African Airways (SAA) was aimed at ensuring that the State-owned airline is saved and does not undergo liquidation. Gordhan was addressing Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Tuesday. A Strategic Equity Partnership with Takatso Consortium is expected to pave the way […]

It’s still a couple of days too early to know what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in early June. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … MUST READ | Andre van Biljon dies of gunshot wounds after farm robbery It’s still a couple of days too early to know […]

Andre van Biljon, 70, succumbed to the gunshot wounds he sustained in a farm robbery at his home in Oranjeville, Free State. His son, former Springbok hooker, Lukas van Biljon, was also wounded during the robbery. READ: Former Springbok hooker stabbed, his father shot during farm robbery VAN BILJON FATHER AND SON ATTACKED IN ROBBERY As […]

South Africa’s sensational choir, Mzansi Youth Choir, brought the audience to its feet and legendary talent show judge Simon Cowell to tears with their cover of Nightbirde’s “It’s Ok”. And for the first time in America’s Got Talent history, they were awarded the Golden Buzzer by the audience! The beautiful tribute during the AGT auditions […]

South American carrier, LATAM Airlines, who will be returning to SA skies this year, has announced a new partnership with Airlink. LATAM AIRLINES AND AIRLINK SIGN AGREEMENT Pan-South American airline LATAM Airlines have signed a new interline agreement with private South African carrier, Airlink. The interline agreement signed between the two airlines now means that […]

It is clear that immediate action is required to bridge the socio-economic gaps in tobacco cessation efforts. Tobacco use imposes a large health and economic burden worldwide. Research estimates that, in 2019, about 8 million deaths were attributable to tobacco smoking. Tobacco also reduces years of healthy living: about 200 million disability-adjusted life years in […]

Finally, IMF has for the second time in 8 years approved millions of dollars with Ghana and it has already disbursed the first tranche. In mid-May 2023 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) finally approved a US$3 billion 36-month arrangement with Ghana. It immediately disbursed the first tranche of US$600 million. This is the second time […]