President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts Finland President

By Fazila Olla 25-04-23 11:55

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed  President Sauli Niinistö of Finland on a State Visit to South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre in Tswane today. The State Visit is the first by a Finnish President to the country in more than twenty years, however, NiinistO visited South Africa in December 2013 to attend the funeral of […]

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Floyd Mbele resigns from Orlando Pirates!

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 11:28

Orlando Pirates administrative officer Floyd Mbele has tendered his resignation, and he vacates the position with immediate effect. Club administrative officer Floyd Mbele. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter AmaBhakabhaka administrative officer Floyd Mbele has tendered his resignation, and he vacates the position with immediate effect. ALSO READ: Sundowns official confirms departure, opening pathway to Portugal The Buccaneers confirmed the news […]

Eskom stepping up initiative to curb peak electricy demand

Eskom stepping up initiative to manage peak electricity demand

By Fazila Olla 25-04-23 11:16

Eskom says it will be ramping up its demand side management (DSM) initiatives in order to better manage the supply and demand of electricity in South Africa. The power utility held its first national Demand Side Management Indaba in Gauteng on Monday. During the Indaba, the power utility’s board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, said the DSM […]

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Trevor Noah returns to SA to film breakfast ‘conspiracy’ vid – WATCH

By Jenni Baxter 25-04-23 11:27

Six months after his departure from the Daily Show, comedian Trevor Noah returned to South Africa to partner with KFC to launch their national breakfast promotion, posing the question to Mzansi: where did breakfast Chicken go? The 90-second TV advertisement (watch below), featuring Trevor as the protagonist, spearheaded the campaign and exposed just how far […]

Joburg's new mayor resigns. Dr Mpho Phalatse back in the running

Joburg’s new mayor resigns. Dr Mpho Phalatse back in the running

By Jenni Baxter 25-04-23 10:48

Thapelo Amad has resigned as mayor of Johannesburg after just three months in office, putting former mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse back in the running. Amad resigned before a motion of no confidence to remove him was likely to have passed at the Council meeting today, 25 April. This meeting has been postponed till 2 May, […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Three potential replacements for Khune

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 10:23

Saying goodbye is never easy. When Itumeleng Khune does eventually hang up his gloves, Kaizer Chiefs will need to have a top-quality successor lined up. Kaizer Chiefs stalwart Itumeleng Khune. Photo: BackpagePix Life after Itumeleng Khune will be weird for Kaizer Chiefs fans, but reality is like that and the club needs to make plans. […]

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Siya Kolisi’s wife asks fans to pray for him after injury

By Hennely Nel 25-04-23 09:34

Rachel Kolisi has taken to social media to ask her followers to join her in praying for injured Springboks captain Siya Kolisi. She wrote on Instagram: “Hey friends! Believing for a miracle. Would really appreciate if you could take a minute out your day to pray with us! I’ve seen God do it before and […]

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Daily Lotto: Here are Monday, 24 April’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 24-04-23 21:56

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 24 April 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 Monday, 24 […]

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VIRAL SCHOOLBOY PHOTO: Rugby is a sport for all shapes and sizes!

By Garrin Lambley 24-04-23 18:06

Check out this picture showing two U15 schoolboys posing for a picture before a rugby match this past weekend. As shared by SuperSchool Rugby, the wonderful picture shows two opponents posing for a photo in the Under-15C clash between Paarl Boys’ High and SACS this past weekend. ALSO READ | SA push back on proposal for ‘primary kit’ […]

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Freedom Day in Langa, Cape Town run honours 100 years

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 17:25

On April 27, 2023, Freedom Day, the Langa Running Club will once again host the much-awaited Run4Freedom in Cape Town, Image by pexels The Langa Running Club is preparing for an even larger and better event this year after last year’s event, which saw thousands of people take to the township’s streets, was a success. […]

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United Rugby Championship quarter-finals: Date for Stormers v Bulls blockbuster confirmed

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 16:39

The dates and kick-off times for the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from SA – have been confirmed. The dates and kick-off times for the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from SA – have been confirmed. Photo: SA Rugby The dates and kick-off times for the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-finals […]

Despite electricity shortages shack dwellers are getting connected to get electricity. Photo by Godfrey Sigwela

Load shedding merry-go-round a confusing circus

By Guest Contributor 24-04-23 16:38

Despite electricity shortages in South Africa, some shack dwellers are getting connected to electricity, while certain organisations are demanding they be exempted from load shedding (planned power cuts)… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Shack dwellers also deserve a better life and need light. However, citing Eskom’s daily load shedding cry, how did Eskom manage to manoeuvre and […]

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Set-jetting: What is this new travel trend?

By Hennely Nel 24-04-23 16:14

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION A new travel phenomenon is making waves in the tourism industry and chances are, you’ve already thought about it. Punnily dubbed ‘set-jetting’, the new trend is the result of travel inspiration found in popular films and TV series, where viewers see and wish to visit those exact places or sets where movie or […]

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Lasizwe joins Mihlali in sobriety: ‘Challenging and rewarding’

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 15:55

‘This experience has taught me valuable lessons in self-awareness and self-control,’ says Lasizwe about going sober. Lasizwe Dambuza has gone sober. Images via Instagram @lasizwe. South African reality TV star and content creator Lasizwe Dambuza is the latest local celeb to go on a sobriety journey. Over the last few months, both Mihlali Ndamase — […]

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Latest on Thabo Bester: Katlego Mpholo’s family wants to sue State

By Hennely Nel 24-04-23 15:15

The family of Katlego Mpholo whose charred remains were found in Thabo Bester’s cell when he faked his death at the Mangaung Correctional Centre says they are planning to sue the State. It has been confirmed that the body belonged to Katlego Mpholo from Bloemfontein who went missing in 2022 after a DNA match with […]

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Ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 15:12

If you want a fancy dinner this winter, try this luxurious ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce with those you want to impress. Ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce is a fancy dinner delight. Photo credit – Irene Muller Have you been in the mood for steak? Do you […]

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Cheetah from South Africa dies in India

By Hennely Nel 24-04-23 13:58

A cheetah brought from South Africa to India has died, wildlife officials said, the second such death within a month in a country where the big spotted cat was declared extinct seven decades ago. LOOK | Kruger National Park | Latest sighting: Elephant near Crocodile Bridge So far, 12 cheetahs from South Africa and eight from Namibia have been brought to […]

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Eskom confirms the shortlist for their next CEO

By Hennely Nel 24-04-23 13:33

Eskom chairperson Mpho Makwana says that the power utility is moving closer to finding a new full-time chief executive officer. ALSO READ | Checkers to sell PRIME energy drink – for ‘just’ R39.99 Delivering a keynote address at the Demand Side Management Indaba on Monday, 24 April, Makwana said that the group had shortlisted five candidates for the position. He did not mention […]

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