The ANC is blocking South African expat Elon Musk’s Starlink in South Africa with its “laughable” demands, says Dianne Kohler Barnard, DA Shadow Minister of Communications. Barnard says that in a written response received from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, the ANC, in no uncertain terms, declared that South Africans will never receive free […]

Three bark strippers have been arrested after being caught in the act of stripping trees in Newlands Forest in the early hours of yesterday morning, 18 April 2023. Bark stripping has been a devastating problem in Newlands Forest since the late ‘90s, with trees – including some rare ones – dying because the bark is […]

Enjoy another warm and cozy pudding when you make this Amarula pear tart. It’s rich, sweet and great with custard and ice cream! Autumn has reached South Africa which means that it’s also time for warmer desserts to enjoy after big meals. We often enjoy malva and chocolate puddings but you should try our Amarula […]

Days of violence in Sudan have resulted in the deaths of at least 180 people, with many more left wounded. The fighting represents the latest crisis in the North African nation, which has contended with numerous coups and periods of civil strife since becoming independent in 1956. The Conversation asked Christopher Tounsel, a Sudan specialist […]

Over the past 15 years South Africa has been experiencing a gradually worsening number of electricity cuts. This state of affairs has prompted frustration among citizens, negative international economic sentiment and financial hardship for many businesses. Public pressure has grown more intense, leading to the extraordinary presidential decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to proclaim a […]

TWO SA CITIES INCLUDED BY KAYAK IN TOP 10 BEST CITIES TO VISIT Cape Town has done it again, with Johannesburg joining in too this time, as they were both ranked as two of the best cities for the mindful traveller to visit. One of the world’s leading travel search engines, KAYAK, has just revealed their most […]

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed South Africa’s concern about the conflict that broke out in Sudan over the weekend between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “We are particularly concerned about the rising numbers of civilian loss of life, the destruction of private and public infrastructure, and the humanitarian […]

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) have officially bowed out of managing a Khoisan settlement named Knoflokskraal in Grabouw, Western Cape. The DFFE had managed activity at Knoflokskraal since late 2020. GroundUp first reported on the occupation of the 1,800 hectares piece of land in June 2022. The original occupiers, who moved onto the […]

A Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation has found that at least 40 000 students were possibly funded inappropriately by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), at a cost of some R5 billion. The SIU on Tuesday said these students are from households that earn more than the cut off of R350 000 and “therefore would […]

The rich is getting richer, and these people have managed to become the 10 richest people in the world. FOR MORE BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS VISIT THE SA PEOPLE WEBSITE The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. France’s Bernard Arnault is the new richest person in the world having surpassed South African-born Elon Musk. […]

The Real Housewives of Johannesburg are finally back after a long wait. Viewers are left wondering if the new season will be worth the wait. The ladies of Jozi are back with some new addition. Image via Twitter @Jabu_MacDonald The prayers of Real Housewives of Johannesburg fans have been finally answered with the announcement of a […]

Minister of Sports Arts and Culture of South Africa Zizi Kodwa appointed local Kwaito icon Zola 7 as one of the Creative Sector Ambassadors. Zizi Kodwa said he appointed Zola 7 as one of the Creative Sector Ambassadors. Image via Twitter @zizikodwa/ @PButheelezi South African Kwaito icon Zola 7—real name Bonginkosi Dlamini was recently appointed as […]

Lynn Forbes revealed “I love you” was among some of the last words her son slain rapper AKA said to her before his death – in an exclusive interview with You. ALSO READ: ‘Kiernan is smiling in heaven’: Zinhle and Nadia posed with Kairo Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA’s was shot dead outside of Wish […]

SANParks has apparently only filled five of its 87 vacant ranger posts at the Kruger National Park, despite the rangers being essential in the fight against rhino poaching. ”It is now essential that more funding be prioritized towards filling the remaining 82 vacant ranger posts as a matter of urgency, to assist in the ongoing […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 18 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 Tuesday, 18 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 18 April 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: R10 million (PowerBall) R25 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

When Micaela Kleinsmith from South Africa was a child she put her picture on fake billboards, but never did she actually dream that her face would one day be emblazoned on not one, but THREE billboards in the USA! Micaela, a former SA Idols contestant, recently won a major global country music competition… and it’s […]

To celebrate the 10th annual Karoo Food Festival, a Karoo Potjie Master competition is being added this year… to prove that “potluck does not come into it when preparing this South African favourite”, say the organisers. The Karoo Food Festival in Cradock is much loved as a national treasure on SA’s culinary scene. The new […]

A Southern African Python weighing 23.95kg and measuring around 3.3m in length was recently caught at a Durban house. Well-known snake catcher Nick Evans said he caught the massive python on Saturday evening at a property in Clare Estate in Durban. ALSO READ: How is SA’s five-year snake-antivenom supply DEPLETED? And it was not an easy […]

Residents of Klerksdorp have been left reeling after the horrific murder of Hennie Joubert, and the attack on his wife Joey Joubert in their home last week. According to Klerksdorp Rekord the couple were held in their home in Couzynstraat in the suburb of Elandia last Thursday night. They were allegedly “tortured for hours” while […]

Siya Kolisi is lining up for his final bow at the famed Shark Tank in Durban as the Sharks face Munster. It’s a United Rugby Championship match with a lot of significance. The Sharks want to wrap up a place in the playoffs of the United Rugby Championship and next season’s Champions Cup. But it […]

It’s time to get cozy with the latest local content on Showmax. There’s also something fun for the little ones too. Beast is currently the most popular film on Showmax. Image: Showmax. The weather is getting cooler, and most South Africans will soon spend their nights indoors, bundled up against the cold. Local content like […]

Air France’s brand new long-haul cabins have now been introduced to passengers on board its Paris-Johannesburg route. Passengers travelling from France to South Africa can now experience new features in all classes. The new Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, which are equipped with these latest cabins took off for the first time from Paris’ Charles de […]

With less than three weeks to go until King Charles III’s coronation, the picture is clearer of who is on the guest list – and who isn’t. WATCH | Fit for a king – and queen: Royals serve up ‘Coronation Quiche’ recipe On Saturday, 6 May the King will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort, […]

South African ultra-marathon queen Gerda Steyn entered the record books with a fourth consecutive Two Oceans Marathon victory on Saturday. RESULT | Two Oceans Marathon: Zimbabwe’s Givemore Mudzinganyama takes victory – WATCH Steyn smashed her own course record over the 56km route, stopping the clock on the University of Cape Town’s rugby fields in a time of 3:29:06. Ethiopia’s Amelework Bosho finished a […]