Well known Cape Town resident Faried Swartz, who has been involved in show business for over 25 years, celebrated his birthday this week with a wonderful version of classic Burt Bacharach hit ‘What the world needs now’… but with a South African twist. Faried, who has entertained South Africans with humorous videos bringing light and […]

The City of Cape Town plans to spend R77-million this year and R230-million over the next three years (a 62% increase) on its Safe Spaces programme to help homeless residents, according to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. The City of Cape Town says it is increasing its spending on its Safe Spaces programme to R230-million over the […]

If you happened to be hiking up Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain recently, you might just have bumped into British Olympian Tom Daley. The 28-year-old diving gold medallist last week posted a series of photos and videos of his ascent up the Mother City landmark. One video shows the sporting star taking a moment to […]

Mark Pilgrim hasn’t provided a health update in a MONTH as his tens of thousands of supporters grow increasingly worried over the well-being of the radio presenter. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Prior to the four weeks of silence, the 53-year-old Hot102.7fm DJ had provided regular social media updates as he continues […]

The Gupta family’s sprawling seven-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion in Cape Town has been SOLD. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: NO HEALTH UPDATE IN A MONTH AS FANS WORRY Richard Huxham-Hardie from Hardie Property, the sole agent overseeing the sale of the property in Constantia, confirmed to The South African website on Thursday, 2 March that ‘a sale has been agreed’. The property was on the […]

Chef Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko has tragically passed away after a short illness. He was just 37-years-old. A spokesperson for the popular chef and cookbook author confirmed in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the untimely passing of our beloved son and brother, Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko, fondly known to the media and his culinary […]

University of Cape Town (UCT) has appointed a new Acting Vice-Chancellor with Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng set to step down on Friday, 3 March 2023. UCT Chair of Council Babalwa Ngonyama confirmed the news in a communication sent out on Wednesday, 1 March. Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation, Professor Sue Harrison, will serve as the Acting Vice-Chancellor. ALSO […]

Trevor Noah and Black Coffee were spotted out and about at Table Mountain in Cape Town, to the delight of fans. For the second time in a matter of days, Trevor Noah was snapped out and about in public – and this time, fellow South African export Black Coffee was seen with him. The comedian […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 1 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 Wednesday, 1 […]

Are you ready for the 1 March 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? 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 […]

This morning, the Constitutional Court – in a unanimous judgement – dismissed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s application for direct access to the Constitutional Court to overturn the Section 89 panel’s report on the Phala Phala scandal… writes John Steenhuisen, Leader of the Democratic Alliance. The report had concluded that there exists prima facie evidence that Ramaphosa […]

The SPCA was forced to euthanise another male baboon from a Simon’s Town troop, the second in the space of a week. MUST READ | Only in South Africa! Bird makes nest using cable ties – PICTURE No sooner had the organisation broken the sad news of having to euthanise a well-known adult male baboon from the Smitswinkel Troop known as […]

Deputy President David Mabuza has resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP) following his request to President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign from his position. He served as Deputy President of South Africa from 2018 and his resignation marks the end of his term. Cabinet reshuffle imminent President Ramaphosa is expected to announce Mabuza’s replacement, along […]

Hoedspruit resident Gillian Leigh Soames was feeling a little confused last week, when for the first time in her life she witnessed ‘Heat Lightning’… otherwise known as Silent Lightning or Summer Lightning. The phenomenon occurs – usually in summer after a heatwave or great humidity – when there is cloud-to-ground lightning and no audible sound […]

The NWU Eagles supporters group, THE OKES, who went viral during last year’s Varsity Cup, are back – and they are taking their unique support to the next level. MUST-WATCH: Is this Wits derby win the GREATEST EVER comeback in the Varsity Cup? The Varsity Cup is renowned for its unmatched crowds at all the university stadiums throughout the […]

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Wednesday, 1 March, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest millionaire. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 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, […]

Actor Eugene Levy revealed that he felt a deep connection with South Africa while filming his new series in the Kruger National Park. While many know Canadian actor Eugene Levy for being as funny as they come on hit comedy movies and television series like the American Pie franchise, Madea’s Witness Protection and the successful Schitt’s Creek, the actor recently began […]

Cape Town Stadium has officially become home to Western Province Rugby following the signing of a 99-year Anchor Tenant Agreement. ALSO READ: Springbok camp speaks out about Nigel Owens links Following the signing of a heads of agreement between the City, Western Province Rugby Football Union and Western Province Rugby in 2019, the Anchor Tenant Agreement, which is […]

Acting Director-General of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, says the government has measures in place to ensure that the public purse is protected from corruption and looting during the National State of Disaster-related to the energy crisis. Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, gazetted the regulations for […]

One of the outcomes of the COVID pandemic is that people’s working lives have changed. Working at home and hybrid work have become prevalent, after constantly changing government rules and guidelines. Globally, employees report many pandemic-related challenges – loss of employment, lack of career growth, loss of a sense of belonging with colleagues. Our study […]

Former Chief Operating Officer of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) Phillemon Letwaba has been ordered to pay punitive legal costs to veteran freelance journalist Raymond Joseph for ignoring deadlines to file papers in a legal action in which Joseph is suing him for defamation. Raymond Joseph, who has spearheaded GroundUp’s investigation into the National Lotteries […]

South Africa says it finds it “odd” that the US government has warned its citizens in South Africa to ensure that they have necessary medicine and 72 hours’ worth of supplies at home by stocking non-perishable food, three litres of water per person per day and first aid supplies. International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr […]

Social grants are administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) taking care of 18 million people across South Africa who received different types of social support from SASSA. SASSA is mandated by the South African Social Security Agency Act of 2004 to: “Ensure the provision of comprehensive social security services against vulnerability and poverty within the constitutional […]

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced a hike in both petrol and diesel prices, effective from Wednesday, 1 March 2023. ALSO READ | WHEN IS THE NEXT PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN SOUTH AFRICA? The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy reported that the price of both 93 and 95 petrol will be hiked by R1.27 a litre, while diesel will […]

British pop icon Sir Elton John says he and partner David Furnish, were “thrilled” to meet so many young people in South Africa last week who are taking part in Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) programmes. The music legend was in SA to visit the Foundation’s and The US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief […]