DID TOO MUCH HOLIDAY LUGGAGE CAUSE DEATH OF SAFARI FAMILY? Details have emerged about the tragic air crash last year which claimed the lives of a South African pilot and a German family who were enjoying the last day of their dream safari holiday in southern Africa. The family of four died in the light […]

The African National Congress (ANC) has blamed the DA-led coalition amid cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, City of Tshwane At least 15 people have died of the disease thus far. ANC SAYS THE DA DOES NOT WANT TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY “The ANC is disappointed by the DA’s half-hearted cooperation. Instead of joining hands with the provincial […]

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has concluded a signing agreement to make Cape Town and Nairobi  sister cities, with a shared mission to be the ‘undisputed economic hubs’ of their respective regions. ALSO READ | City of Cape Town to launch new unit to protect workers in Philippi The ceremony took place in Nairobi on Tuesday, 23 May, with Governor of Nairobi […]

The City of Cape Town is extending park and ride options for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Irish side Munster at the Cape Town Stadium this weekend. ALSO READ: Over 1.6m fans help to smash overall attendance record for URC A sold out crowd is expected to descend on the Green Point Precinct on Saturday, 27 May. ‘The City has extended park […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Vincent Lali Families living in old houses with asbestos roofs in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, have asked the national Department of Human Settlements to fix them. A project to fix the houses was interrupted by the Covid pandemic. Some of the families marched to Parliament last month. They were joined by other protesters from […]

It’s definitely is a wild, wild world out here in South Africa – especially when a leopard casually strolls through the outside entertainment area of a bush lodge. Just imagine you get ready to sit down for afternoon sundowners by the pool in your luxury safari villa when all of a sudden, a leopard comes walking […]

Scoring a try in a Rugby World Cup is no mean feat, but who are the youngest players to dot the ball down over the tryline in each position in tournament history? ALSO READ: Rugby World Cup 2023 match officials: 10 stats you need to know YOUNGEST TRY SCORERS IN RUGBY WORLD CUP HISTORY ALSO READ: These 12 referees will decide […]

Catherine, Princess of Wales had to decline autographing children’s artwork at the Chelsea Flower Show. ALSO READ | Shaun Pollock to hand roses to Top 10 Comrades Marathon finishers The 41-year-old royal was a surprise guest at the annual garden show on Monday, 22 May, and had to abide by a longstanding rule that members of the British […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of a leopard close-up walking through the grass. PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The office delivered.” […]

Operators of an illegal gambling spot in Randburg were arrested and over 80 computers were confiscated by JMPD. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) uncovered and shut down an illegal online gambling shop in Newlands, Randburg. HOW JMPD UNCOVERED THE GAMBLING SHOP IN RANDBURG JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla attributed the shutdown to the prompt action by the Johannesburg Metropolitan […]

The City of Tshwane says results from sampling testing taken from multiple sites around Temba and Hammanskraal pertaining to tracing the cholera outbreak came back negative. This comes as at least 15 people have died from cholera including two children aged three and nine. LATEST ON HAMMANSKRAAL CHOLERA OUTBREAK The City of Tshwane said multiple reservoirs, fire […]

Cyril Ramaphosa has opted not to challenge the ‘moot’ section 89 report which called for his impeachment over the Phala Phala saga. President Cyril Ramaphosa will no longer challenge the Section 89 report in court, which called for his impeachment over Phala Phala, as Parliament has dealt with the matter. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa more of a ‘country-club […]

Nigeria’s energy supply crisis may soon find a solution in the form of the newly established Dangote petroleum refinery. Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis. Owned by Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko […]

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba paid a whopping R12.5 million to the book’s author Prince Mashele – which the publisher didn’t know about. Publishing house Jonathan Ball Publishers has announced it is pulling the plug on ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba’s biography. This follows revelations that Mashaba paid a whopping R12.5 million to its author, political analyst Prince […]

MORE FEATURES FOR SEA POINT PROMENADE A 12-month-long upgrade project is currently underway at the Sea Point Promenade and Granger Bay parking area, which will see new and upgraded walkways, public art, coastal structures and more, reports Tourism Update. ALSO READ: Cholera outbreak: City sends water tankers to Hammanskraal The project began on 12 May and […]

An indigenous South African plant, the Agapanthus Blackjack, has been named the Plant of the Year at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London, UK! Andy de Wet, who has been instrumental along with Quinton Bean in producing the plant, announced on Facebook: “WE WON!!!! Agapanthus BLACKJACK! Plant of the year at the Chelsea Flower […]

At least 15 people have died of cholera in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, as of Tuesday, 23 May. The source of the contamination is yet to be established. READ: Burkina Faso attack: local sources say at least 15 dead SOURCE OF CHOLERA OUTBREAK REMAINS UNKNOWN On Monday, City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink said the City tested tap […]

Five individuals accused of helping serial rapist Thabo Bester escape prison continue with their bail applications in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 23 May. READ: Suspect nabbed for sharing porn images with Ramaphosa and Cele’s face BAIL APPLICATION IN BESTER ESCAPE REACHING ITS CONCLUSION The applicants are former G4S employees Senohe Matsoara, Buti Masemola, Tieho […]

Some players have changed the equation for the Springboks and Jacques Nienaber completely ahead of the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup. Some players have changed the equation for the Springboks and Jacques Nienaber completely ahead of the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup. MUST READ: NINE SPRINGBOKS AT RISK OF MISSING RUGBY WORLD CUP IN […]

Kaizer Chiefs are ready to part ways with Caleb Bimenyimana after an underwhelming debut campaign with the club. Who’s his replacement? Kaizer Chiefs weren’t delighted with Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana’s maiden campaign with the club, and now they’re already looking to replace him with proven PSL quality. ICYMI: Who are the five biggest flops of the 2022-23 PSL […]

It’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in early June, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … MUST READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness […]

Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramakgopa will soon have powers to execute his mandate? Will this help deal with load shedding? Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has confirmed that an imminent government gazette will outline the powers of Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Magwenya revealed this during a media briefing on Monday, 22 May. ELECTRICITY MINISTER HAS BEEN […]

Fikile Mbalula boldly claimed that load shedding will be over by the end of 2023 however the Electricity Minister does not think so. Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramakgopa has disputed ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula’s claim that load shedding will be a thing of the past by the end of 2023. Ramokgopa revealed this during his […]

More than a dozen people, thought to be mostly shepherds, have been killed in an attack in eastern Burkina Faso, security and local sources told AFP on Monday 22nd of May 2023. On Sunday “several dozen terrorists attacked the outskirts of Kompienga” — the capital of the province of the same name — and killed […]

A homeless man was lauded after he saved a family of three and two dogs from their burning two-story apartment. A homeless man in Pheonix, United States of America (USA) was praised for his heroic act when he saved he saved a family of three and their two dogs from a burning building on Thursday, […]