It was meant to be an orphanage for vulnerable children in an impoverished community. So, why are more than one hundred children now being fed from a shack next to the multi-million rand property in Limpopo? Here’s what’s coming up on Carte Blanche this week. You can watch the show on Sunday 19 March in […]

Countries abroad are warning their citizens living in, or travelling to, South Africa about the protest action planned for Monday, 20 March 2023. South Africa’s Police Service (SAPS) has reassured the public that it will be out “in full force”. Police Ministry Spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba, tweeted photos of police operations being inspected on Friday morning […]

Laughter is the best medicine, and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! Two dog owners are arguing about whose pet is smarter. “My dog is so smart,” says the first owner, “that every morning he goes to the store and buys me a sesame […]

Riana Pretorius is still missing despite the arrest of two people and a ransom demand of R2 million. Here is the latest information. UPDATE Fri 24 March: Gqeberha biokineticist Riana Pretorius found alive and unharmed The Hawks have confirmed that not only have two people been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of biokineticist Riana […]

In this latest animal sighting, a pride of lions and a buffalo have a stand-off at a watering hole. This sighting took place in Maasai Mara, according to the Maasai Sightings website. FOR MORE ANIMAL SIGHTING VIDEOS VISIT THE SA PEOPLE WEBSITE Lions and buffaloes are ancestral enemies, since the buffalo has always been the most […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Friday, 17 March, 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 – […]

Suddenly, things are looking a little brighter at Eskom!The power utility announced on Thursday evening that “there has been notable gradual improvements in Eskom’s power generation fleet. Over the past week, six coal-fired power stations achieved energy availability factor (EAF) of 70%, a milestone last achieved on 08 May 2022.” Several of Eskom’s detractors had […]

A two-headed snake – with two individual brains – has been found in Qonce in the Eastern Cape. ALSO READ | Young biokineticist still missing after Gqeberha kidnapping During a call out in the Eastern Cape, Neville’s Snake & Reptile Rescue discovered the two-headed neonate Wolf Snake, or Lycophidion capense. This two-headed Wolf Snake was found […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says although the government respects the right to protest and the expression of dissatisfaction, lawlessness will not be tolerated in any protest. Protest action is expected to be held by the Economic Freedom Fighters, SAFTU and other groups on Monday, 20 March. “South Africa is governed by the rule of […]

Biokineticist Riana Pretorius, who was kidnapped in Pickering street in Newton Park in Gqeberha on Thursday morning is still missing. UPDATE Fri 24 March: Gqeberha biokineticist Riana Pretorius found alive and unharmed ALSO READ: WATCH: Johannesburg mother grabbed and kidnapped at workplace RIANA PRETORIUS WAS KIDNAPPED OUTSIDE THE MEDICAL PRACTICE According to Hawks spokesperson for the […]

Afriski Mountain Resort, based in Lesotho, alluded to being ‘failed by Plan A & B’ before resorting to closing the ski slopes this upcoming winter. Afriski Mountain Resort replied to thousands of questions regarding what led to the cancellation of the much-loved ski slopes activity this winter. AFRISKI MOUNTAIN RESORTS MEASURES TAKEN In a follow-up […]

Proteas women’s all-rounder Dane van Niekerk has confirmed her official retirement from all forms of international cricket after a career that spanned more than 14 years. ALSO READ: Kapp ‘heartbroken’ as Van Niekerk heads into shock retirement The 29-year-old enjoyed an illustrious international career for South Africa, representing her country on 194 occasions, including 107 One-Day Internationals (ODI), 86 […]

Cousin Casey has been installed as the new ante-post favourite for the 127th renewal of the Hollywoodbets Durban July to be run on Saturday, 1 July 2023. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE The 2 200m contest is internationally regarded as the holy grail of South African horseracing. The 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July was won at Hollywoodbets Greyville […]

The cyclist who tragically died during Sunday’s 45th edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour has been named as Mahmud Valley from Worcester. He was 69. ALSO READ | Cape Town Cycle Tour 2023 results: Every winner of every category Although the cause of death is still unconfirmed, Valley was buried on Monday, according to Muslim rites. Race organisers did confirm […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 16 March 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 Thursday, 16 […]

The South African women’s hockey U21 team has today WON the Gold Medal at the Junior Africa Cup 2023, and is headed to the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in Chile in December. Both the SA U21 Men and Women celebrated qualification to the Junior World Cups yesterday in Egypt by completing a 100% group […]

JOHANNESBURG – Think before you throw, is the urgent message for South Africans this year as the world marks Global Recycling Day on Saturday 18 March. According to available statistics, South Africans generate roughly 122 million tonnes of waste a year, with a mere 10% recycled or recovered for other uses. Ninety percent is landfilled, […]

Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has won its eighth consecutive award for ‘Best Airport in Africa’ and third consecutive award for ‘Best Airport Staff in Africa’ in the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards. The awards ceremony took place last night at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. On Thursday, Western Cape Premier […]

The nephew of former Springbok coach Nick Mallett will tie the knot with Princess Diana’s niece in what promises to be a lavish affair this month. Greg Mallett and Lady Amelia Spencer will say their vows after a 11-year relationship having first met while studying at the University of Cape Town (UCT). ALSO READ | KING CHARLES MAKES MAJOR CHANGES TO UPCOMING CORONATION […]

The Tsobanoglous family has announced that rapper and dancer Costa Titch’s memorial service, which was expected to take place on Thursday, 16 March, has been postponed. The musician, whose real name is Constantinos Tsobanoglou, collapsed and died while performing at the Ultra Music Festival at the Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Sunday, 12 March. ALSO […]

The continent’s biggest and most important travel trade event, Africa Travel Week (ATW) returns to Cape Town from Monday, 3 April to Wednesday, 5 April 2023. The gathering will once again be packed with a selection of top exhibitors, conferences, and buyers from across the continent and the world. Since becoming the official host city of […]

When two bulls fight, it is the grass that suffers most. That’s why there is still no success in developing the township economy in the Eastern Cape… writes Godfrey Sigwela Opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has not stopped firing missiles at the ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC). And out of that tussle, any […]

The long wait for a Cape Town Refugee Reception Office will finally come to an end on Monday. A new office on Grenville Avenue in Epping is expected to open its doors officially for asylum and refugee services on 20 March. The Cape Town Refugee Reception Office is expected to officially open its doors for […]

Local wildlife photographer Alex Aitkenhead has posted pictures of a juvenile thresher shark carcass that washed ashore at Sunset Beach last week. ALSO READ: SEAL rescued after found walking through the streets of Cape Town “It’s not often we get to see this remarkable shark, this is a thresher shark, using its long tail to stun its prey and then consume […]

Bob the green sea turtle has been in the ocean for nearly 50 days since his much-publicised return to the sea after spending eight years at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town. MUST READ | BOB THE TURTLE’S TEAR-JERKING LIFE STORY In that time, he had managed to swim 2 000km from the KwaZulu-Natal coast where he was […]