Despite electricity shortages in South Africa, some shack dwellers are getting connected to electricity, while certain organisations are demanding they be exempted from load shedding (planned power cuts)… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Shack dwellers also deserve a better life and need light. However, citing Eskom’s daily load shedding cry, how did Eskom manage to manoeuvre and […]

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION A new travel phenomenon is making waves in the tourism industry and chances are, you’ve already thought about it. Punnily dubbed ‘set-jetting’, the new trend is the result of travel inspiration found in popular films and TV series, where viewers see and wish to visit those exact places or sets where movie or […]

‘This experience has taught me valuable lessons in self-awareness and self-control,’ says Lasizwe about going sober. Lasizwe Dambuza has gone sober. Images via Instagram @lasizwe. South African reality TV star and content creator Lasizwe Dambuza is the latest local celeb to go on a sobriety journey. Over the last few months, both Mihlali Ndamase — […]

Due to exceptional demand, a third Pretoria date has been added to Bryan Adams’ “So Happy It Hurts” tour.  The new date is Sunday 12 November. Tickets for this show will go on sale tomorrow morning (Tuesday 25 April) at 09h00. All the other dates – in Pretoria and Cape Town have sold out. Unfortunately […]

The two young Soweto schoolboys who were mutilated and murdered in South Africa last week are believed to have been victims of muti killings, where their body parts were “stolen to order” for ‘witch doctors’ or ‘sangomas’ to provide potions for their clients. The tragic incident has made world headlines. The five- and six-year-old, together […]

The family of Katlego Mpholo whose charred remains were found in Thabo Bester’s cell when he faked his death at the Mangaung Correctional Centre says they are planning to sue the State. It has been confirmed that the body belonged to Katlego Mpholo from Bloemfontein who went missing in 2022 after a DNA match with […]

If you want a fancy dinner this winter, try this luxurious ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce with those you want to impress. Ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce is a fancy dinner delight. Photo credit – Irene Muller Have you been in the mood for steak? Do you […]

Checkers has announced that it is the official partner of the PRIME energy drink that has blown up on social media in recent weeks in SA. Prime energy drinks – created by Logal Paul and KSI – have recently launched in SA. Images via Twitter: @anele Checkers has announced that it is the official partner of […]

A cheetah brought from South Africa to India has died, wildlife officials said, the second such death within a month in a country where the big spotted cat was declared extinct seven decades ago. LOOK | Kruger National Park | Latest sighting: Elephant near Crocodile Bridge So far, 12 cheetahs from South Africa and eight from Namibia have been brought to […]

Eskom chairperson Mpho Makwana says that the power utility is moving closer to finding a new full-time chief executive officer. ALSO READ | Checkers to sell PRIME energy drink – for ‘just’ R39.99 Delivering a keynote address at the Demand Side Management Indaba on Monday, 24 April, Makwana said that the group had shortlisted five candidates for the position. He did not mention […]

Inclement weather did not deter Leandri Geel as she broke the national women’s hammer throw record last week with a mammoth effort during the second leg of the ASA Grand Prix Series in South Africa. The 25-year-old’s remarkable hammer throw of 66.11 metres broke US-based Phethisang Makhethe’s previous national record (set last year) of 65.8 […]

National Teach a Child to Save Day on 27 April offers an excellent opportunity to launch initiatives to change South Africa’s poor savings culture. Children need to learn how to save money from as young as possible. The country’s steadily declining personal savings rate is spelling disaster not only for individuals but also for the […]

Watch as a man recently jumped into action to save a woman who was caught in a rip current in Salmon Bay. WATCH: Man saves woman caught in a rip current at Salmon Bay Photos: Screenshots/Video/NSRI A man recently jumped into action to save a woman caught in a rip current in Salmon Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. SALMON […]

A video went viral after a lion woke up unexpectedly and gave a group of unsuspecting men a huge fright. Here is the video. WATCH: Lion wakes up and gives men the fright of their lives Photos: Video/Twitter A video of a group of men getting the fright of their lives when a lion unexpectedly […]

A Newborn baby was reunited with their biological Mum after they were mistakenly swapped when discharged at Bara Hospital. A Newborn baby was reunited with it’s real family at Baragwanath Hospital. A newborn baby was mistakenly discharged from with the family, but the security officer quickly intervened when he realised that the baby’s tag name […]

Graduation day is a day of celebration, and for most parents it is one of the proudest days of their lives. ALSO READ: Two senior Orlando Pirates stars celebrate graduation EMOTIONAL GRADUATION MOMENT One Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) father held back tears as he accepted his late daughter’s degree from Nelson Mandela University graduation on Thursday. The day […]

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has unanimously ruled that any gratuitous public display of the old South African flag constitutes hate speech, unfair discrimination on the basis of race, and harassment in terms of equality legislation. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled that displaying the old South African flag is hate speech, […]

A father has been arrested after he accidentally shot and killed his seven-month-old son with a pellet rifle at their home in Malolo, GaMashabela village under Masemola policing area in Limpopo. The 36-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, 23 April. FATHER ACCIDENTALLY SHOT AND KILLED OWN SON South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson in Limpopo Colonel […]

Not many teams are eager to face Orlando Pirates right now; such is the rich vein of form. But who is next anyways? Phillip Ndlondlo celebrates scoring a penalty with teammates during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Marumo Gallants FC and Orlando Pirates at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on 28 January 2023 ©Samuel […]

SUMMARY Speak to any Joburger these days, and they will tell you how the city’s roads have fallen into disrepair with potholes. The Metro’s hot seat has changed hands a number of times in recent years between the ANC and DA (and their respective coalitions), with newly-elected mayor Thapelo Amad now also facing a vote […]

South Africa will have 14 public holidays in 2023 – which includes an additional two days off to celebrate public holidays which fall on Sundays. ALSO READ | PARENTS: HERE’S HOW MANY SCHOOL DAYS THERE ARE IN 2023 The Public Holidays Act (Act No 36 of 1994) determines that whenever a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday following it shall be a […]

Speak to any Joburger these days, and they will tell you how the city’s roads have fallen into disrepair. The Metro’s hot seat has changed hands a number of times in recent years between the ANC and DA (and their respective coalitions), with newly-elected mayor Thapelo Amad now also facing a vote of no confidence. […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 23 April 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 Sunday, 23 […]

FRENCH SOLO SAILOR SAFE – Everyone is overjoyed to hear that a French solo sailor is safe and well French solo sailor, Emmanuel Dailler (56) has arrived safely at Martinique Island in the French Caribbean! According to the NSRI, “everyone is overjoyed” at the news of the yachtsman’s safe arrival, after he was last seen […]

Are you ready for the 22 April 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Saturday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]