Bangladeshi shopkeepers sleeping inside the supermarket got trapped when a fire broke out after load shedding. Immigrant shopkeepers saved from burning supermarket. Photo: Siso Naile Bangladeshi shopkeepers had their lives flash before their eyes when their supermarket caught alight in Albertskroon (Northcliff) Randburg in the wee hours of this morning, Friday, 5 May. BANGLADESHI-OWNED SUPERMARKET […]

Social media users have shared mixed reactions to the statement issued by Fourways Farmers Market regarding the wild parties at the venue. Peeps have shared their thoughts on the Fourways Farmers Market statement. Images via Twitter: @VictorMkhetsane/Fourways Farmers Market. For the last few days, the Fourways Farmers Market has been trending after a video of […]

South African UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis made a statement that involved naming himself the future African champion of the UFC. Is The UFC Coming to Africa?; Image; Supplied Coming off a spectacular performance in his knockout victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya gave a chilling message to an unnamed contender in […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 5 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 Friday, 5 […]

It’s nearly time for Friday, 5 May 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R23 million (PowerBall) R35 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has been elected the new mayor of Johannesburg, beating ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and DA’s Mpho Phalatse. 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 Kabelo Gwamanda is the new mayor of the City of Joburg. […]

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa will soon have new marriage and divorce laws, amid the pending Muslim marriage bill. SA to have new marriage and divorce laws. Image: Pixabay READ MORE: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene deny marriage breakup report Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says his department is still developing an […]

Ed Sheeran is delighted by the outcome of this lawsuit. According to NBC News, a court jury in New York determined on May 4 that the artist is not responsible in a copyright infringement complaint that claimed his song “Thinking Out Loud” contained “overt common components” and “striking resemblance” to Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On.” According to an AFP reporter […]

Sharks have been forced to make changes to their match-day squad ahead of a do-or-die showdown with Leinster. Sharks duo Curwin Bosch and Lukhanyo Am. Photo: Steve Haag/Shutterstock. Neil Powell has made several injury-enforced changes, including a captaincy switch, to the Sharks lineup for Saturday’s URC quarter-final against Leinster in Dublin. VIDEO: Springboks talk ‘diversity, transformation […]

NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”A 2.2m long Black Mamba caught in Durban” article in a minute. Kwa-Zulu Natal snake rescuer, Nick Evans attended to a black mamba that was found in the living room at a house in Shallcross, Durban. He shared a video of him rescuing the 2.2m snake on […]

All Blacks legend Richie McCaw will be among the reported 2 300 invited guests at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6 May for King Charles III’s coronation. MUST READ | King Charles III: An A to Z ahead of Saturday, 6 May coronation As extensively reported by The South African website, the now retired New Zealand loose forward is in London for what promises to be a must-watch […]

Gauteng Province is looking for 6 000 unemployed youth to work in the energy space, installing solar panels. Gauteng Province is looking for 6 000 unemployed youth to work in the energy space, installing solar panels. Image via Pexels. Gauteng province is looking for 6 000 unemployed youth within the province to be trained as […]

The build-up to Saturday’s Soweto derby Nedbank Cup semi-final between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is in full swing as the anticipation increases ahead of the potentially epic encounter at FNB Stadium. ALSO READ | What time does the Soweto derby kick-off on Saturday? Kick-off is at 15:00 (SA time). As pointed out by SuperSport, Kaizer Chiefs […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of what appears to be an African Rock Python crossing a dirt road. PICTURE | Kruger Park game ranger shares picture of ‘Silver-Eye’ lion Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Kubi” Kubi😬😬😂😂 pic.twitter.com/CvhnbfLljN — The Real KING OF THE […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of ‘Silver-Eye’, a male lion which appears to have one ‘normal’ coloured eye and one silver-looking. ALSO READ | LION TRIES ENTERING RESTAURANT FULL OF TOURISTS Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger wrote: “Silver-Eye..What a legend.” Silver-Eye..What a legend.👌🏾 pic.twitter.com/WkuOukX5Z1 […]

Orlando Pirates Jose Riveiro sounds really wise and menacing here. Check out his message ahead of Kaizer Chiefs this weekend. Jose Riveiro head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadium on 04 May 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix. READ MORE: Chiefs coach, Arthur Zwane issues Soweto derby warning Kaizer Chiefs […]

The EFF notified that the postponement is a result of a planned meeting between Siemens and the complainant. EFF Gauteng postpones march to Siemens in Midrand. Photo: Siso Naile The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has postponed its march to the Siemens headquarters in Midrand today, Friday, 5 May. EFF ACCUSES TELECOMS COMPANY SIEMENS OF RACISM In a […]

A 56-year-old woman working in the taxi industry was shot dead while attending a meeting on Thursday, national taxi umbrella body SANTACO confirmed. ALSO READ: Police officer accused of murdering pregnant ex-wife set to appear back in court SANTACO WESTERN CAPE CALLS FOR URGENT MEETING AFTER CATA TRAINING OFFICER KILLED According to SABC News, the woman […]

The recent despair over Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill has shone a new light on the continent’s overall attitude towards LGBTQI+ rights and South Africa stands as a pillar of protection. Deeply-engrained homophobic and transphobic attitudes, that are often combined with a lack of suitable legal protection against discrimination along the grounds of gender identity and sexual […]

SA Rugby won’t be needing to replace Mark Alexander as the president says he is not going to be leaving his post. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander. Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images. READ MORE: Kolisi injury update: Too early to make a call, says medical team SA Rugby won’t be needing to replace Mark Alexander as […]

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has demanded that President Cyril Ramaphosa reverse the appointment of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo by 11 May. 2017: President Jacob Zuma appoints Justice Ray Zondo as Deputy Chief Justice. Image: GCIS. Jacob Zuma’s foundation demands that President Cyril Ramaphosa reverses the appointment of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo by next week. Or […]

This a reminder that you can continue collecting your SASSA grants for May 2023 today. Here’s who can do so on Friday, 5 May. GOOD LUCK | PowerBall draws | R58 million on offer: Six numbers could change your life TONIGHT This comes after the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year. […]

Gurus in the South African banking industry have set a huge mountain to climb for informal traders… writes Godfrey Sigwela. They want the spaza shops and hawkers to stop using cash in their businesses. Financial experts attribute their idea to the fast developing digital world, in which new digital ways of banking can be used […]

Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has acknowledged he has made mistakes during a season that’s been an emotional rollercoaster. Arthur Zwane, coach of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Zwane’s first full season at the helm of Chiefs has certainly had its ups and downs, with several injuries and suspensions throughout the campaign certainly not helping the […]

A police officer stationed at Rapid Rail Unit in Silverton, Jonnas Tebogo Mpete 39, has abandoned his bail application at the Brits Magistrates’ Court. ALSO READ: Off-duty police captain arrested for killing a housebreaking suspect PREMEDITATED MURDER OF EX-WIFE He is facing a charge of premeditated murder for allegedly killing his pregnant ex-wife, Ntombizodwa Khumalo, 35. It […]