The new sports drink, Prime, has exploded in popularity in South Africa among children and teenagers in particular. MUST READ | Why you shouldn’t give your child Prime Hydration – Nutritionist Devon Da Costa from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA), published an article digging deeper into just how healthy – or harmful – the drink is. The SSISA article […]

Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter is set for a SECOND explosive TV interview, this time with M-Net’s Carte Blanche on Sunday, 14 May. MUST READ | What time is Carte Blanche this Sunday? De Ruyter left Eskom shortly after a sensational interview with eNCA’s Annika Larsen on 21 February during an edition of My Guest Tonight.  During the interview De Ruyter made several jaw-dropping claims. Now, less […]

South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk has announced that he has hired a new Twitter CEO as his job title changes. The 51-year-old South Africa-born business mogul bought the social media platform in October for $44 billion, but vowed to find someone else to run the company in December after conducting a poll via his own […]

The conditions for about 500 refugees living at a camp in Bellville Paint City, Cape Town appear to be getting worse. The conditions for about 500 refugees living at a camp in Bellville Paint City, Cape Town appear to be getting worse. But many people there still refuse to move away, claiming that the United […]

The City of Johannesburg has urged businesses owing water and electricity to pay their debts to avoid power cuts. Some businesses in Johannesburg may have their electricity or water supply cut due to the millions of rands they owe to the city for utilities. ALSO READ: Tshwane CUTS OFF water, electricity from indebted businesses, SOEs BUSINESSES OWING […]

For the second consecutive time, Nandipha Magudumana has made a glamorous court appearance – but who is responsible for her prison glow-up? The woman linked to convicted criminal Thabo Bester arrived at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court with a full face beat, neatly-styled braids, and even a set of fresh acrylic nails! ALSO READ: Dr Nandipha […]

Former ANC Women’s League leader Bathabile Dlamini has been cleared to run for the upcoming Women’s League elections. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Rape accused ANC councillor to remain in custody WOMEN’S LEAGUE TO ELECT NEW LEADER The ANC Women’s League is expected to finally sit for its elective conference next month at which its former president Bathabile Dlamini will […]

Emalahleni Municipality Mayor Conny Nkalitshana was stoned by angry residents as she attempted to address angry protesters over power outages. Days without electricity, Emalahleni Local Municipality residents attacked Executive Mayor Conny Nkalitshana after she attempted to address angry KwaGuqa and Vosman protesters. Protestors blockaded the N4 highway demanding power to be restored in the area and other […]

Kaizer Chiefs have been fined by the PSL disciplinary committee for fielding an eligible player in a DDC clash. ALSO READ | Motaung: Amakhosi ‘rebuilding’ season was ‘disappointing’ As a result, the club was fined R10 000, which is suspended on condition that they do not commit the same offence during 24 months of the suspension. […]

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde hosted the 10th Energy Digicon and looked at financing options for households interested in turning to solar power. With the country stuck in stage 6 blackouts and as load shedding records keep tumbling, South Africans are at their wits end. Many people are seriously considering their options to free themselves […]

An illegal immigrant who shot four men at a tavern in April 2021 has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. A 33-year-old illegal foreign man who shot four men at a tavern was sentenced to 23 years direct imprisonment at the Odendaalsrus Regional Court in the Free State. ALSO READ: Bid to have murder case […]

A subcontractor at the Eskom Lethabo Power Station in the Free State was shot dead in the parking lot by an unknown gunman. According to reports, an Eskom subcontractor was shot dead in the parking lot of Lethabo Power Station in Sasolburg, Free State. The incident took place on Sunday evening. READ: Bail applications for individuals […]

Six accused persons who allegedly helped convicted serial rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, escape appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court for a bail application on Thursday, 11 May. Dr Nandipha Magudumana appeared as Accused number 4. READ: PICS: Knock-off clothing worth R400k confiscated at Durban harbour FIVE CO-ACCUSED APPEAR IN COURT FOR BAIL APPLICATION WHILE DR […]

Relations between the People’s Republic of China and Russia on one hand and the west, specifically the US, on the other have become increasingly tense in recent times. For the US, China and Russia represent authoritarian regimes. For China, the US is the source of global insecurity. With a few exceptions like France and the […]

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says it has recorded an unexpected, sudden increase in mumps, which constitutes an outbreak. According to the public health institute, mumps is an acute viral infection caused by the rubulavirus, also known as the mumps virus. “It is sometimes called ‘infectious parotitis’, as it causes painful swelling of […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is requesting help in finding the missing 28-year-old university professor Khatliso Edwin. He was last seen at the Calabria in Meloding, in the Free State, on 5 May 2023, where he resides with his brother. ACCORDING TO HIS BROTHER, HE WAS VISITING A FRIEND WHEN HE WENT MISSING According to his brother, […]

International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on 12 May in memory of the birth of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. On International Day of the Nurse, we celebrate these heroes who put their own health and well-being on the line to care for their communities. Nurses in the City of Cape Town’s Health Department boast […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Friday, 12 May, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, you need to play – […]

Eskom has reportedly confirmed that a new national standards document proposes providing load shedding schedules up to Stage 16. The embattled power utility is currently implementing Stage 6 load shedding and energy experts have not ruled out the possibility of Eskom implementing Stage 8 or higher this winter. ESKOM TO IMPLEMENT STAGE 16 LOAD SHEDDING? […]

An Independent inquiry, led by a retired judge, will be established to investigate the United States’ (US) allegations that South Africa supplied weapons and ammunition to Russia. READ: Ramaphosa LIED about SA’s involvement in Russia Ukraine war, claims DA US AMBASSADOR WILLING TO BET HIS LIFE ON ALLEGATIONS On Thursday, 11 May, US ambassador to […]

South African athlete Akani Simbini has been named as one of four Africans on the Diamond League start list! Akani Simbine forms part of a star-studded lineup set to compete in the 100m event at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco. The South African speedster will line up next to Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya, Machmour […]

The assertion by US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, that war materials and ammunition were loaded onto sanctioned Russian ship, Lady R, which departed South Africa’s naval base in Simon’s Town in December 2022, is a “chilling and deeply troubling confirmation that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government are actively involved in the Russian Federation’s […]

The DA demands an audit of all the National School Nutrition Programmes after thousands of kids were left hungry in KZN and EC schools. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, to institute an audit of all the National School Nutrition Programmes (NSNP) in all the provinces. READ […]

The Urban Caracal Project has confirmed the tragic death of Hermes after he was hit by a car earlier this week. MUST READ | Rats are trending! FIVE things to know about the Woolworths chicken-loving rodents In a Facebook post on Thursday, the project posted a heartbreaking statement. WATCH | There are two types of people when encountering an […]

Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro is closing off the season just like he opened it, having scooped the DStv Premiership Coach of the Month for April, in an overwhelming majority following receiving 100 percent of the votes from the judging panel made up of football media, commentators and analysts. ALSO READ | Pirates transfer rumour: Sights […]