With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 21 March, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL RESULTS CLICK HERE For those wondering, despite it being a public holiday in South Africa on Tuesday, there WILL be PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws later this evening. There’s never a bad time to […]

A woman is recovering after she was attacked by a shark in the shallow waters in Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape. According to Jeffreys Bay Online, the attack happened at Kabeljauws beach in the shallow water. ALSO READ | WATCH: Great White Shark spotted near the beach in Hartenbos “Although there is no confirmation from any expert […]

The parents of Reeva Steenkamp are praying for the safe return of fellow Eastern Cape woman Riana Pretorius. UPDATE Fri 24 March: Gqeberha biokineticist Riana Pretorius found alive and unharmed Like many South Africans, the family of Reeva Steenkamp – who was murdered by boyfriend Oscar Pistorius a decade ago – is praying for the […]

Residents in a rural South African town initially thought the spirits of the dead were amongst them when they found a rare two-headed snake in the bush. The Wolf Snake, which is harmless, was about 5 inches long and was only a few days old… but it apparently brought superstitious terror to the community. Snake […]

South African professor and author Tim Noakes must explain and apologise for resharing a cartoon on Twitter associating the LGBTQ+ community with paedophilia. The cartoon depicts a trojan horse being wheeled towards “social acceptance” by (presumably, American) democrats. ALSO READ: Masc gay men discriminate against fem gay men in the workplace While the front of the […]

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis. “My view has always been the biggest asset for any organisation is its workers and the reason we’re starting from the bottom up is to appreciate and understand the efforts being made […]

Billed as the ‘bromance of the decade’, Adulting is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Monday… and the good news is that it’s available for South African subscribers abroad too! The eight-part 18SN drama follows four varsity friends, whose strong bond has held them together even as their journeys in life have taken […]

As part of disaster relief efforts, MultiChoice Africa today donated R1-million towards disaster management in the countries affected by the devastating tropical Cyclone Freddy. The aid which is facilitated by South Africa’s phenomenal Gift of the Givers – an organization with a firm presence in both countries – will be channeled towards food security and […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 20 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 Monday, 20 […]

Monday, 20 March’s Varsity Cup matches promises another blockbuster evening of action from around South Africa. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Top-of-the-table NWU Eagles will host second-placed CUT in the match of the round, while third-placed Maties host winless defending champions UP-Tuks in Stellenbosch with both matches scheduled for 19:00. The early match (16:00) will see UCT Ikeys take on Wits while the evening’s other match will […]

South Africa finds itself in a lowly position after the annual ‘World Happiness Report’ was officially unveiled on Monday. Ironically, on the day that the annual World Happiness Report was released, South Africa was in the midst of a so-called ‘national shutdown’ instigated by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). ALSO READ: National Shutdown LIVE UPDATES Overseen […]

Laughter is the best medicine and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance. We’ll see about that. Do you have a favourite joke you’d like to share? If so, send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 and we’ll […]

Eight in a row! That’s how many times Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has been named ‘the best airport in Africa’ by Skytrax. The UK-based airport and airline rating consultancy recently held a glittering awards show in Amsterdam, where Cape Town International Airport walked away with not one or even two, but THREE accolades. ALSO READ: SA billionaire wants to […]

Seriously South Africa, what have you guys put in your water? asks British tourist Jo Nunn. A bunch of us Brits came over for an escorted trip last July (with Jaco Powell from Cape Fox Tours). We stayed for three weeks and visited the Kruger National Park, eSwatini, St Lucia, Durban, Cape Town and surrounding […]

Human Rights Day is a South African public holiday that is commemorated annually on 21 March to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa. DOH! | Tattoo FAILS: Daily hilarious ink disasters The commemoration provides the country with an opportunity to reflect on progress made in the promotion and […]

Despite being defending champions, the Springboks are only fourth favourites to win this year’s Rugby World Cup title, according to the latest odds. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP World Cup 2023 hosts France have been installed as the new outright favourites for the tournament which is due to kick off in early September. ALSO READ | RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 […]

A month after the death of South African rapper AKA – real name Kiernan Forbes – his friend Costa Titch collapsed and died on stage during a performance. Now, a popular psychic, Kandis Starr, is claiming that the Super Soft hitmakers are “reunited” in the “afterlife.” This, after she claims to have spoken to both of […]

Family and friends gathered on Sunday evening for a prayer session for Riana Pretorius, the young biokineticist, who was kidnapped in Gqeberha last week. UPDATE Fri 24 March: Gqeberha biokineticist Riana Pretorius found alive and unharmed The prayer session took place in Newton Park with candles that symbolised thoughts and prayers for her safety. Riana […]

Check out this heart-warming video of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his family happily engaging in some early Sunday morning fun. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP In a recent video posted on the Springbok skipper’s Instagram page, the family’s blissful interaction in bed, has left fans swooning at the happiness on show. Siya […]

In the past few days, a blank wall in Hermanus in the Western Cape has been transformed into a beautiful and inspiring piece of artwork that pays tribute to a South African treasure, world icon, and former Hermanus resident – the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The stunning Desmond Tutu Mural project has been spearheaded by […]

It continues to rain cash this March with 15 jackpot winners in 2023 – including a whopping R75 million lucky player. LIVE UPDATES | DAILY LOTTO, LOTTO, POWERBALL ITHUBA has announced that a Daily Lotto player from Bloemfontein in the Free State won R524 205.90 in draw number 1458 which took place on Friday, 10 March. This is the highest […]

South Africans have been left shocked – and yet not shocked – by the brutal assassinations this weekend of criminal investigators Cloete Murray and his son Thomas (28), with the words ‘mafia state’ being bandied about since the two men were shot on the N1 at New Road, Midrand in Gauteng on Saturday. Thomas died […]

Corporate misconduct is difficult to detect and prove. This is because it is often hidden by a complicated web of transactions, misleading corporate records and convoluted company group structures. This is why corporate whistleblowers whose positions give them an inside track on misconduct are so important in exposing corporate crime and corruption. But whistleblowers risk […]

Police Minister Bheki Cele has confirmed that it is business as usual with people commuting to work despite the planned national shutdown taking place on Monday. “There has been a few incidents few but I saw nothing indicating a shutdown because a shutdown is when life stops, that is how it is organized. The situation […]

South Africa has successfully hosted the largest, and most significant, international competition dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc wine, for the first time in the event’s 14 year history. The 2023 Concours Mondial du Sauvignon was hosted by the cultivar association Sauvignon Blanc South Africa, with national and international partners, culminating in a starlit dinner at Vergelegen wine estate […]