A 52-year-old grandmother who started as a factory packer recently graduated and is now a qualified teacher with a degree. MZOBE STARTED AS A PACKER OF A LARGE FACTORY, WORKING LONG HOURS The 52-year-old Halala Zanele Mzobe obtained her degree from SANTS, Private Higher Education Institution. This leading distance learning institution recently hosted its ceremony […]

Tickets for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Munster sold out in just three hours on Thursday. ALSO READ: United Rugby Championship shield system set to be scrapped Tickets went on sale at 10:00 and by 13:00 they were all snapped up by eager fans. ALSO READ: URC Grand Final will be a clash of the hemispheres Tickets started from just […]

Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open because his hip injury has not healed, saying he expects 2024 to be his final year in professional tennis. “It’s not a decision I’m taking, it’s a decision my body is taking,” said the 36-year-old Spanish superstar, who has played at the clay court major every year since […]

As the South African government appears to be trying to “clear the way” for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit SA in August for the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, SA) Summit, the DA has again expressed concern over SA’s alleged sale of arms to Russia in December 2022, which recently came to light. Today […]

Amid a global energy crisis, countries are rushing to build up renewable energy capacity and these are the nations leading the solar race. The world is in an energy crisis as traditional resources like coal, oil, and gas have become unreliable due to geopolitical tensions, while power demand remains high. In response, countries are urgently […]

A 77-year-old woman from Ohio, United States of America (USA) finally got her dream wedding when she married herself at her retirement community, O’Bannon Terrace in Goshen, on Saturday, 13 May. According to People, Dorothy “Dottie” Fideli was once married in a brief courthouse ceremony in 1965, wearing a black dress. WOMAN DIVORCED AFTER NINE YEARS Her marriage, […]

H.E.R., Khalid, and The Chainsmokers are coming to South Africa. They are headlining the ‘Hey Neighbour Festival’ taking place in December. Are you ready? International superstars H.E.R., Khalid, and The Chainsmokers are heading to South Africa in December for a festival like no other. ALSO READ: International approval: Chris Brown co-signs Lloyiso Gijana H.E.R., KHALID, AND […]

The Gauteng Health Department cites administrative issues, but the DA condemns the situation and demands immediate action from Lesufi. The Gauteng Health Department has failed to pay the salaries of 1000 doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers. READ: Mbalula says load shedding will be over by December 2023 – we’ll believe it when we see it […]

Thabo Bester’s virtual court appearance – in a Burberry hoodie – is the talk of Twitter streets, and so is the price tag! Despite being behind bars at the Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria, the convicted criminal showed off his fashion finesse. ALSO READ: Burberry baddie: Thabo Bester given special treatment? [photos] Alongside his co-accused – […]

South Africa continues to try and find various ways to deal with the ICC warrant of arrest for Putin before the BRICS summit in August. Discussions around South Africa’s obligation towards the International Criminal Court (ICC) are ongoing. This comes as the South African government confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be attending the […]

During a concert in Philadelphia, American singer Taylor Swift nearly interrupted her performance to defend a fan from a security guard. On May 7, when performing Bad Blood at Lincoln Financial Field, Taylor Swift requested a security guard in the audience to stop what he was doing to a fan. Taylor Swift didn’t allow her show to get in […]

Jasper Wiese has been awarded the Players’ Player of the Year at the recent Rugby Players Association awards in London. Jasper Wiese has been awarded the Players’ Player of the Year at the recent Rugby Players Association awards in London. The Leicester Tigers number eight polled the greatest number of votes from his fellow professionals […]

A 22-year-old was arrested after police in Gauteng discovered an illegal gold refinery laboratory worth R3m of gold-bearing material. Gauteng police arrested a 22-year-old suspect and detected a fully operational gold refinery laboratory in a small holding in Zuurbekom, Westonaria, on 16 May 2023. Police spokesperson Colonel Philani Nkwalase said gold-bearing material with an estimated value of […]

Rock deposits in a cave system inhabited by early human ancestors in South Africa may be almost 2 million years younger than previously thought, a new study has found, which may cast doubt over whether humankind may have originated in the country. NEW READ | [WATCH] – Huge wave hits a boat According to Bloomberg, the study, which used sediment analysis, […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of an elephant with an impressive – and sharp-looking – pair of tusks. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, […]

Rock deposits in a cave system inhabited by early human ancestors in South Africa may be almost 2 million years younger than previously thought, a new study has found, which may cast doubt over whether humankind may have originated in the country. NEW READ | Cape Town’s unemployment drops, LOWEST of all metros According to Bloomberg, the study, which used […]

There is a rising number of consumers who find themselves battling with banks through the Ombud for Banking Services South Africa, you can take a wild guess who is leading the list. ALSO READ: Titanic shipwreck captured in first full-sized 3D scan – PICTURE CONSUMERS COMPLAINING VIA THE OBS South African consumers are increasingly bypassing […]

Louis Tshakaone, a former public relations officer for Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs, made an appearance at the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday. The 74 year old made an appearance alongside his wife Suzan Tshakoane, 59, and Louis Tshakoane Jr, 34. ALSO READ: Two KEY positions for Kaizer Chiefs to improve right now The […]

Knight Frank’s Wealth Sizing Model, updated this week, has revealed how much money individuals require in order to be among the top 1% of wealthiest in their countries. PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight The entry point for Monaco – the wealthiest nation – is a staggering $12.4 million (R241 million). Rounding out the Top […]

What happens when a whistleblower decides to copy and steal an employer’s secret information and give it to the media? Two recent stories, in America and South Africa, brought this question to the fore. Everything about Donald J Trump is big — a Wikipedia page is dedicated to his litigation list alone. One of these piqued particular […]

Load shedding will be dealt with by the end of 2023, according to ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. READ: Boy found in distress, naked and covered in paint, after weekend search MBALULA SAYS LOAD SHEDDING WILL BE DEALT WITH The former Minister of Transport made the claim while speaking to eNCA’s JJ Tabane on Power to Truth. According […]

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 … ALSO READ: KFC rubbishes Romeo Malepe’s claims of stealing his kota idea Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show the following […]

The first full-sized 3D scan of the Titanic shipwreck published on Wednesday may reveal more details about the ocean liner’s fateful journey across the Atlantic more than a century ago. SHOPPERS | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths v Pick n Pay – and more The high-resolution images, published by the BBC, reconstruct the wreck that lies […]

The Blitzboks have been grouped with 2022/23 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winners New Zealand, as well as hosts Great Britain and USA in a tough Pool A at this weekend’s London Sevens at Twickenham. ALSO READ | URC looks to ease travel burden for South African teams With the tournament only featuring three pools – the fourth group featuring Uruguay, Kenya, Canada and Tonga will battle it out for core […]

After months of anticipation, the Backstreet Boys are finally in South Africa and loving it. Here’s what the boys have been up to while in the country. ALSO READ: International approval: Chris Brown co-signs Lloyiso Gijana THE BACKSTREET BOYS ARE LIVING IT UP WHILE IN SOUTH AFRICA Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian […]