JEFFREYS BAY – A surfer is in a stable condition following a shark attack in Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, today (Wednesday 3 May). The Cape Town man, believed to be around 50-years-old, was bitten while surfing at Supertubes. Fortunately a bystander raised the alarm at around 17h30. The bystander requested, and […]

Nicotine-substitute solutions, including vaping products, will be included in the tax net with a flat excise duty rate of R2.90/ml from 1 June 2023. MUST READ | Rapists caught again: Second escapee now rearrested According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) website, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana announced in the 2022 budget speech that excise duty on vaping tobacco products would be […]

On Saturday, 6 May, 150 years of the oldest schoolboy rugby derby in the country – SACS v Bishops – will take place at Bishops. On Saturday, 6 May, 150 years of the oldest schoolboy rugby derby in the country – SACS v Bishops – will take place at Bishops. Photo: SACS website On Saturday, 6 […]

Another rapist, Athini Nothi Mzingelwa, who escaped from a prison in the Eastern Cape on Freedom Day, 27 April, has been rearrested. ALSO READ: Two rapists escape from prison in Eastern Cape SECOND RAPIST REARRESTED FOLLOWING PRISON BREAK IN EASTERN CAPE On Wednesday, 3 May, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed Athini Nothi Mzingelwa was rearrested […]

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopane Motsepe has provided an update on the contract talks of head coach Rhulani Mokwena. Patrice Motsepe’s son, Thlopane Motsepe, has taken over as Sundowns’ chairman. Image: @Masandawana/Twitter. Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopane Motsepe has provided an update on the contract talks of head coach Rhulani Mokwena. ALSO READ | AMAZULU VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS: HOW TO WATCH THE […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 3 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, 3 […]

The remains of an Australian fisherman who went missing on a fishing trip in crocodile-infested waters have been found inside two of the reptiles, police said on Wednesday. ALSO READ |Measles outbreak: Almost 1,000 confirmed cases in SA The 65-year-old victim, named in Australian media as Kevin Darmody, had gone fishing last Saturday in far north Queensland as […]

Are you ready for the 3 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 two former G4S employees who were recently arrested in connection with the Thabo Bester escape saga have been identified. ALSO READ: Thabo Bester: Two former G4S guards to appear in court today THABO BESTER ACCOMPLICES REVEALED During a court appearance on Wednesday, 03 May, the two additions to the list of accused were identified as […]

Breaking barriers: Bulls lead the way by becoming the first South African union to launch professional women’s team. The Bulls Daisies squad. Photo: Supplied. In a watershed moment for women’s rugby in South Africa, the Bulls announced a 35-member ‘Daisies’ squad who are to be given professional contracts. ALSO READ: Bulls building ‘something special’ In a statement […]

The bill was adopted on Tuesday by the National Assembly that currently, sign language will be made one of the official languages in terms of the South African constitution. AMENDMENDMET BILL OF SIGN LANGUAGE However, President Cyril Ramaphosa has to sign the amendment into the law. The amendment bill was referred to the justice committee on January […]

South Africa’s social grant system is one of the world’s most extensive, with 47% of the population relying on monthly grants. Informal trading is one way grant recipients use to supplement their income. Image: The Conversation. South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant systems: 47% of the population relies on a […]

Two South Africans have been hailed as Good Samaritans by US media for rescuing a couple of women from a sinking car in Hawaii. Luckily for the women, a Cape Town NSRI Hout Bay rescue swimmer, on a holiday to Hawaii, and his South African friend, living abroad in Hawaii, as well as a fellow […]

Two South African men and another sailor rescued two women from a sinking vehicle at the Honokohau Marina in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. South African men Martin Wessemann and Sean Hutchinson, along with sailor Tony, rescued two women from a sinking vehicle in Hawaii’s Honokohau Marina. Image: DALL·E 2 (AI generated). Two South African men and another […]

The 5th South Africa Investment Conference, held in Johannesburg, has provided a significant boost to the country’s digital economy. THE 5TH SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE, WHICH WAS HELD IN JOHANNESBURG RECENTLY, PROVIDED A HUGE BOOST TO THE COUNTRY’S DIGITAL ECONOMY. In addition to significant investment commitments in data and telecommunications infrastructure, there were also announcements […]

Parliament passes the bill to make sign language South Africa’s 12th official language, legally protecting people with impaired hearing. South Africa to add sign language as the 12th additional language. Image: iStock A bill that will make sign language the twelfth official language of the country has been unanimously passed by the National Assembly. ALSO […]

With a breathtaking view of Table Mountain, the world’s tallest building made with industrial hemp will soon open its doors in Cape Town. A general view of solar panels on top of the Hemp Hotel in Cape Town on April 25, 2023. – Twelve floors, a breathtaking view over Table Mountain, and a minimal ecological […]

The official route distance of this year’s 96th Comrades Marathon from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on Sunday, 11 June will be 87.701km. ALSO READ | Comrades Marathon legend Bruce Fordyce pays tribute to Sam Tshabalala Upon completion of the official route course measurement conducted by the Comrades Marathon Association’s (CMA) Route Portfolio, Department of Transports Road Traffic Inspectorate and Msunduzi Traffic, CMA […]

A penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible from South Africa on Friday, 5 May 2023, according to Angelo Ricardo G Hoorn of the Severe Weather and Information Centre SA. ALSO READ: A list of full moons this year – including a BLUE MOON WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SEE THE ECLIPSE? A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs […]

NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Penumbral lunar eclipse visible in SA this FRIDAY” article in a minute. A penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible from South Africa on Friday, 5 May 2023, according to Angelo Ricardo G Hoorn of the Severe Weather and Information Centre SA. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs […]

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) unveiled the country’s upgraded coins and banknotes together with the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Wednesday, 3 May. READ: LOOK: SA’s new-look coins for 2023 revealed – there are some BIG changes SARB UPGRADES SA CURRENCY The new banknotes and coins come with enhanced security features and new designs, even if it […]

Of the eight most popular grocery retailers in South Africa, Makro in April 2023 offered the cheapest basket of essential items. ALSO READ | Lotto draws: R83 million up for grabs TONIGHT This is according to The Outlier’s monthly grocery basket comparison which compares prices of nine staple foods and products each month from major retailers in Mzansi. Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar, Food Lover’s […]

A 69-year-old man from the United States of America (USA) reportedly died after climbing Mount Everest on Monday, 1 May. According to People, Jonathan Sugarman was climbing the mountain as part of an expedition arranged by Washington state-based International Mountain Guides (IMG). MAN FELL SICK WHILE CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN However, while he was climbing, he […]

Actress Simphiwe Ngema has claimed that Thabo Bester owed her money from shows. It’s been a tough week for Simphiwe since rumours came out that she was the celebrity who visited Thabo Bester in prison. ALSO READ: Simphiwe Ngema made contact with Thabo Bester She initially denied contacting Thabo Bester but has since released a statement confirming the visit to Mangaung […]

The Stormers will advance to the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship after they face the Bulls, if the bookmakers are indeed correct. Hacjivah Dayimani on the charge for the Stormers. Photo: SA Rugby The Stormers will advance to the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship if the bookmakers are indeed correct. Sure, the game […]