The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture aims to publish at least three national gazettes later in 2023 detailing name changes for cities, towns, villages and rivers in the country. WATCH | When the fastest woman in the world turns up to run the parents race at her kid’s school In the department’s annual performance plan for 2023/24, it […]

The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal reportedly plans to close down over 900 rural schools. SABC News reports that a KZN Department of Education team visited the province on 5 May 2023. The visit was to monitor the improvement of education in KwaZulu-Natal. ALSO READ: Schools, hospitals and police stations to be exempted from load shedding KZN […]

South African expat Chanel Simmonds, who now lives in the USA, has won one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the US. Chanel was crowned women’s single champion at the 121st Ojai Tennis Tournament in California on Sunday (30 April). Chanel – who lives in Redmond in Washington – said on Instagram: “Enjoyed every moment […]

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has challenged role players in the sector to go all out to push visitor numbers to the country to pre-COVID figures. “As the sector, you know best what the issues are, and how we can grow tourism and jobs in this sector. “My priority is clear: let’s get to over […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) reckons the finalisation of the protocols dealing with Stage 9 load shedding and beyond is nothing short of horrifying as South Africans struggle to cope with the 8 to 10 hours of blackouts a day imposed by the current Stage 6. DA SHADOW MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY TAKES AIM AT GOVERNMENT Weighing […]

YouTuber Penuel the Black Pen has shared his views after actress and deejay Thuli Phongolo withdrew assault charges against DJ Maphorisa in court. DJ MAPHORISA CHARGED FOR ASSAULTING THULI PHONGOLO Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe popularly known as DJ Maphorisa appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court earlier today on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH). […]

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is on the verge of creating history by becoming the first wrestler to reach 1000 days as champion in the modern era wrestling. Reigns defeated Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman in a No Holds Barred Triple Threat Match back in 2020 to be crowned champion. The 38-year-old wrestler has […]

South Africa’s RMB National Rowing Squad has started their international season with a fantastic performance at the first Rowing World Cup, held in Zagreb, Croatia – winning silver and bronze. The Men’s Four and Women’s Double Scull both secured medals, with the Men’s Four rowing a particularly impressive race. The Men’s Four – comprised of […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared pictures of a Puff Adder and an African Rock Python. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger had non-snake lovers looking away. PICTURE | Kruger Park: African Rock Python crosses the road The African Rock […]

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan now intends launching a bid to set aside a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria on load shedding. On Friday, the court ruled that police stations, schools, clinics and hospitals should be exempt from load shedding. ALSO READ: Al Jama-ah dismisses scammer allegations against Joburg mayor The move comes […]

While South Africans are already struggling to cope with 8-10 hours of blackouts a day, as imposed by the current Stage 6, protocols are being finalised for dealing with Stage 9 load-shedding and beyond! The DA says this news is “nothing short of horrifying”. What would Stage 8 and Stage 9 load-shedding look like? Stage […]

HIKING TRAILS OF SOUTH AFRICA According to a list compiled by travel adventure company Explore!, two South African hiking trails are considered some of the best in the world that anyone can do. The company said that they believed that any place worth going is a place worth hiking through, so they assembled a list of 35 of […]

Eswatini Air’s inaugural flight from Manzini to KwaZulu-Natal touched down at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport on 5 May. The flight arrived to a warm welcome by KwaZulu-Natal MEC for economic development, tourism and environmental affairs Siboniso Duma as well as the customary water cannon salute afforded to new airlines. The 50-seater aircraft with dignitaries on […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 8 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 Monday, 8 […]

SuperSport United have confirmed that their league game against Kaizer Chiefs will be played at Rustenburg’s Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ | Five Reasons for Kaizer Chiefs fans to be hopeful despite trophy drought Kick-off is at 15:00. Matsatsantsa usually play their home games at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville and use the Mbombela Stadium as […]

Actress and DJ, Thuli Phongolo has withdrawn the gender-based violence related charge against her boyfriend Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe popularly known as DJ Maphorisa. Maphorisa appeared before the Randburg Magistrates Court on Monday, 8 May on a gender-based violence related charge. THULI PHONGOLO WITHDRAWS CASE AGAINST MAPHORISA National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson in Gauteng, Phindi Mjonondwane said […]

Kaizer Chiefs will have to wait until at least 2024 for their next shot at silverware. It’s not all doom and gloom at Naturena though. Fans are expectant. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter READ MORE: Chiefs coach on ‘lessons, mistakes’: I can’t blame the players! Kaizer Chiefs fans might not feel like it today, but there […]

Captain Siya Kolisi is back in the fold as Springboks reassemble in preparation for the 2023 Test campaign. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Photo: SA Rugby. The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season. ALSO READ: Springboks Test […]

Social media was set abuzz after it was reported that DJ Maphorisa was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend Thuli Phongolo. City Press reported DJ Maphorisa was nabbed for allegedly assaulting Phongolo at her Sandton home. ALSO READ: DJ Maphorisa ARRESTED for assaulting actress girlfriend SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO DJ MAPHORISA’S ARREST What left many puzzled was that Thuli Phongolo once […]

Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says it was frustrating to see his side conceding yellow cards against Leinster. The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says his side needs to learn how to play well under pressure. Image: Twitter @leinsterrugby The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says […]

Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s party dismissed allegations of his involvement in a Ponzi scheme as ‘unfounded’. Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has been elected the new mayor of Johannesburg, beating ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and DA’s Mpho Phalatse. Image via Twitter/ @NatashaN_Phiri Al Jama-ah, Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s political party, said the ‘unfounded allegations’ against the new […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape is calling for the devolution of licence printing to address the country’s backlog. Driving licences for South African motorists will be changing later in 2023. This is what they will look like! PHOTO: https://www.zennidrivingschool.com/ READ MORE: SA’s only driving licence card printing machine broken AGAIN Devolution is […]

A 32-year-old taxi owner was shot dead, while his neighbour managed to escape with only minor injuries following a drive-by shooting in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday. ALSO READ: Caregiver stabbed to death while protecting toddlers during a house robbery ANOTHER TAXI WAR RELATED MURDER According to News24, the taxi owner and his neighbour were in a car […]

Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank has introduced gold-backed digital tokens ahead of the summer elections in an attempt to prop up its failing currency. Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank has introduced gold-backed digital tokens to bolster the country’s struggling currency. Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank introduced gold-backed digital tokens on Monday to bolster the country’s struggling currency ahead of the summer […]

Progressive Health Forum recommends South Africans get Covid booster vaccines ahead of the winter season, especially people over 50 years. Health Forum urges people to get Covid vaccine booster shots, especially those above 50. Image: iStock/(IDA) READ MORE: WHO declares COVID-19 global health emergency over, but pandemic not over The Progressive Health Forum said while […]