The semigration trend from Gauteng to other parts of the country – particularly the coastal regions of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal – is creating massive property-investment opportunities in South Africa’s economic powerhouse province, with Pretoria performing particularly well. According to BetterBond’s first quarterly report for 2023, viewed from the perspective of first-time homebuyers, it […]

Somebody please contact Andile Jali. Here is a message for him from the Kaizer Chiefs legend Willard Katsande. ALSO READ: Chiefs complete third signing for 2023/24 ALSO READ: Pitso Mosimane wanted by African giants KAIZER CHIEFS LEGEND WILLARD KATSANDE CREDITS ANDILE JALI Just what is going to happen next in Andile Jali’s career? We don’t know yet. […]

Pravin Gordhan said he would not name any politicians allegedly involved in corruption at Eskom without credible facts. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Wednesday, 17 May, to answer questions over allegations of corruption at Eskom. READ: SCOPA frustrated: De Ruyter refuses to drop names in Parliament GORDHAN FACES […]

Russian embassy in South Africa disputed the claims made by US Ambassador Reuben Brigety that South Africa provided weapons to Russia. The Russian embassy in South Africa has hit back at claims by US Ambassador Reuben Brigety that South Africa gave weapons to Russia. Brigety alleged that South Africa armed Russia when a sanctioned ship, Lady R, […]

A 52-year-old woman from Phoenix in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, recently woke up in a mortuary freezer at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital! Constantia Junior Govender had allegedly been declared dead by doctors at the hospital. The KZN Department of Health says it will issue an official response once it completes an investigation into the […]

Dagga traffickers are using a new means to smuggle narcotics into South Africa, the police announced on Tuesday, 16 May. A suspect was arrested at the Mahamba Port of Entry. READ: Zuma vs Ramaphosa: President seeks to block private prosecution NEW DAGGA SMUGGLING TACTIC UNCOVERED AT MAHAMBA PORT OF ENTRY South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Colonel Donald […]

Constantia Junior Govender, an elderly woman from Phoenix in KwaZulu-Natal has claimed that she woke up after being declared dead at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital. The 52-year-old woman told Phoenix Tabloid that she didn’t remember how she ended up at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. Govender said she was on her way to a friend’s house when she […]

South African conductor Ofentse Pitse, who defied the odds to become the first black female and youngest female to conduct an orchestra in South Africa, says she is “still buzzing” after working on Netflix’s hit show Queen Charlotte, the prequel to the Bridgerton series. On Wednesday morning, Ofentse – who wasn’t allowed to join her […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa joins other African nations in proposing a new initiative plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. ALSO READ: Zuma vs Ramaphosa: President seeks to block private prosecution RAMAPHOSA JOINS AFRICAN LEADERS IN PEACE PLAN Ramaphosa said African nations proposed a new initiative to help bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine, adding […]

Budgeting for big smartphone brands can be costly. Here is a list of smartphones that cost less than R3,000 in South Africa. ALSO READ: WhatsApp: New feature added, WhatsApp Chat Lock AFFORDABLE SMARTPHONE BRANDS However, these are the best smartphones you can buy from reputable local tech retailers for less than R3,000 in May 2023. The […]

The Lesotho government has imposed a curfew in the Kingdom in a bid to fight crime. This comes after the murder of a prominent journalist. The curfew came into effect on Tuesday, 16 May. CURFEW FROM 22:00 UNTIL 04:00 All persons in the Kingdom are to be indoors from 22:00 until 4:00 unless you have […]

Crypto casinos are becoming increasingly popular among South African players due to their numerous benefits. Recent reports show that Africa has one of the highest global adoption rates for crypto. The continent witnessed a remarkable 1,200% growth in value between July 2020 and July 2021. The magnitude of crypto adoption in Africa is creating abundant […]

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the city is encouraged by unemployment declining by four percentage points year-on-year, with the city maintaining the lowest unemployment rate of the metros. ALSO READ | Martha Stewart breaks Maye Musk’s record for oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model However, much work still lies ahead to ensure more economic growth that helps more people […]

On 11 May 2023 the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, claimed that South Africa had secretly exported arms to Russia in December 2022. The announcement rapidly fed into a popular narrative that South Africa was increasingly siding with Russia in relation to Moscow’s aggressive war in Ukraine. Brigety’s statements made both South African and […]

Bafana Bafana international Percy Tau has reportedly found himself back on the radar of European clubs, after recent performances for Al Ahly. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS REIGNITE INTEREST IN 30 GOAL SEASON STRIKER! Tau has been in scintillating form for Al Ahly in all competitions this season and that form has not gone unnoticed by clubs […]

Gordhan will face Parliament’s SCOPA over allegations of corruption made by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan will face Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Wednesday, 17 May, over allegations made by former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter. READ: PowerBall dividends: Check those tickets! We have a R38m winner DE RUYTER’S […]

SERI up against another City of Johannesburg Mayor over alleged unlawful raids and demolition of the City’s buildings. Kunene was appointed acting mayor for two days on Sunday 14 May, while newly-appointed mayor Kabelo Gwamanda was away in Cape Town. Within two days, Kunene, demolished a building in Winsor East and conducted raids in a […]

Ramaphosa and Zuma return to court on Wednesday. The President argues the private prosecution against him is politically motivated and without merit. President Cyril Ramaphosa will take on his predecessor Jacob Zuma in the Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday, 17 May. The President wants the court to review and set aside Zuma’s private prosecution. READ: Gordhan faces […]

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has replied with a flat “no” to plans by the City of Cape Town to take over the passenger rail service in the city. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has no intention of devolving the railway services, she told GroundUp during a visit to the Northern Line […]

Good news are expected for motorists in June. This means petrol prices will drop in SA. Here is a list of expected fuel prices in June. As the price of international oil continues to drop, South African motorists can likely expect good news for petrol prices next month. Petrol Prices are expected to drop in June, here […]

The Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Councillor Beverley van Reenen, on Tuesday, 16 May, spoke at a Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) event hosted by GreenCape and the City’s Sustainable Energy Markets Department. ALSO READ | City of Cape Town will donate to NSRI annually to assist with towing of marine life Councillor Van Reenen discussed the City’s plans to […]

In a recent TikTok video shared by user Claudia Wieman, two hippos were seen crossing the street at night, causing quite a commotion. The video titled “Crazy things in South Africa ?”, has since received over 92 000 views, close to 9 000 likes and over 500 comments. In the video’s caption, the sharer said, “Just a hippo wandering around St Lucia on a […]

Action SA has slammed the Mayor of eMalahleni, Conny Nkalitshana, for allegedly claiming that the community does not require energy because they do not own refrigerators and do not bathe. ACTION SA UNHAPPY WITH THE COMMENTS ALSO READ: Action SA dismissed two councillors voting for Makwarela “While ActionSA does not condone violence, we are extremely concerned […]

The South African website is calling on film students around the country to get creative – and win! If you’re a registered student at a South African university, college or similar and have a social issue you would like to document, now’s your chance. The first step on your path to the R10 000 first […]

Eskom said in a statement on Tuesday evening that it notes « with concern various social media posts claiming that the country will soon experience a blackout or collapse of the national electricity grid. Eskom refutes these claims and would like to assure South Africans that there are measures in place to avoid the collapse […]