Dawid Kahts, a musician based in Pretoria, South Africa, has written a hilarious job application letter to Eskom that has gone viral on social media. With relentless loadshedding, coffee being laced with cyanide, alleged high-level corruption at the power utility, and the resignation / ousting of former CEO André de Ruyter, Dawid told SAPeople he’s […]

In typical South African style, some light-hearted commentary has been added to the viral video of Schalk Ferreira helping a mother and child. Towards the end of last week, a video went viral that showed veteran Cheetahs prop Schalk Ferreira coming to the aid of a family during a frightening incident. ALSO READ | Blitzboks […]

Monday, 6 March’s Varsity Cup matches will see CUT look to build on their upset win over Maties with another victory over bottom side UP-Tuks. WATCH: RUGBY STAR COMES TO THE RESCUE OF MOTHER, CHILD Maties, who have been disappointing to date to put in mildly, face a daunting trip to top-of-the-log NWU Eagles. In the other matches […]

Emergency workers reported that at least 30 vehicles were involved in the massive accident along the M41 Highway in Durban on Monday, 6 March. SERIOUS INJURIES REPORTED IN M41 PILE-UP Netcare911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said paramedics responded to the accident on the M41 eastbound near Umhlanga Ridge at approximately 07:40. Traffic Advisory ⛔️⛔️⚠️⚠️ pic.twitter.com/r62ZV5Xal3 — Road […]

The US dollars hidden inside a couch on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm were never declared to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) upon entering South Africa, it has been revealed today. Despite claims that SARS requirements had been complied with, the revenue service today confirmed that “the record does not exist and/or cannot […]

Fresh off another disappointing outing at the Canada Sevens in Vancouver comes the news that things are unlikely to get much better for the Blitzboks at the next stop in Hong Kong. WATCH | Rugby star’s rescue gets Hugh Bladen commentary The famed Hong Kong Sevens event will take place between 31 March and 2 April 2023. It will be the eighth tournament […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the new National Executive on Monday evening, Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has announced. Magwenya said this on Sunday during an engagement with media addressing the public discussion, including media coverage, of President Ramaphosa’s schedule and health during the course of this past week. “Having exercised his constitutional prerogative, the President […]

The South African radio industry and the entertainment industry at large is mourning the sad passing of radio legend Mark Pilgrim after a year-long battle with cancer. MUST READ | Mark Pilgrim’s bittersweet final interview: ‘I want to be well again’ Speaking to News24, Lloyd Madurai – who is the managing director of HOT 102.7FM where Pilgrim worked – said that he […]

Chart-topping and multiple award-winning musician George Ezra will be coming to South African shores in July 2023. The tour kicks off in Cape Town on 12 July 2023 and then heads to Pretoria on 15 July. (Sorry, yet again, no Durban.) George Ezra has toured the world, toured it some more, then met himself coming […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 5 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 Sunday, 5 […]

The various search teams who’ve been assisting in the search for missing German tourist Nick Frischke have been stood down until more information becomes available. The 22-year-old was last seen in Hangberg, Hout Bay, where he was robbed while hiking, but no trace has been found of him since 15 February. The Western Cape EMS […]

Elton Jantjies could be called up to the Springboks’ training camp after missing out on the end of year tour to Europe last November. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Jantjies has a good chance of being part of the camp in Stellenbosch which starts on […]

Popular South African radio presenter Mark Pilgrim tragically lost his brave and lengthy battle against cancer on Sunday, 5 March 2023. He was 53. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Pilgrim had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which he revealed back in June 2022 had spread to his femur, […]

Just two days after assuring fans that Mark Pilgrim was alive and well, radio station Hot 102.7 FM confirmed the passing of the beloved personality. Pilgrim tragically died just one year after being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. The veteran TV and radio star leaves behind two children, Tayla-Jean and Alyssa, and fiancée Adrienne Watkins. […]

South African radio presenter Mark Pilgrim tragically lost his brave and courageous battle against cancer on Sunday. He was 53. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Pilgrim had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which he revealed in June 2022 had spread to his femur, the base of his spine […]

South African radio presenter Mark Pilgrim has died after a lengthy and brave battle against cancer. He was 53. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Pilgrim had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which he revealed in June 2022 had spread to his femur, the base of his spine […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 4 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 Saturday, 4 […]

Are you ready for the 4 March 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 […]

Mark Pilgrim has broken his social media silence, through Hot 102.7fm, to thank his tens of thousands of fans for their prayers while he focuses on his treatment and healing journey. The popular radio personality, who is bravely fighting cancer, explained he has not been updating his social media pages as his attention has been […]

A Johannesburg driver found himself in a bit of a spot he couldn’t dig himself out of, after his car veered off the road and plunged into a ditch that had been dug by Johannesburg Water on Friday afternoon. Joburg Water explained on Saturday morning: “Yesterday, we had a burst pipe which the team attended […]

Dis-Chem has lost R5.21 billion in value since its CEO Ivan Saltzman’s letter, which placed a moratorium on employing or promoting white people at the retailer, became public. According to a report by Daily Investor, Saltzman revealed to investors that many regular Dis-Chem dispensary customers withdrew their scripts after the memo banning hiring white employees was […]

It took the Chiefs just NINE SECONDS to opening the scoring in their Super Rugby Pacific clash against Moana Pasifika on Saturday. WATCH: RUGBY STAR COMES TO THE RESCUE OF MOTHER, CHILD The try that got the scoreboard ticking came via 24-year-old New Zealand centre Rameka Poihipi who touched down as fans were barely settled into their seats. ALSO READ | NICK MALLETT RESPONDS TO RASSIE ERASMUS RANT […]

All Blacks forward Ardie Savea has apologised for making a throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent during a Super Rugby Pacific match in Melbourne, conceding he needs “to be better”. WATCH: RUGBY STAR COMES TO THE RESCUE OF MOTHER, CHILD Hurricanes captain Savea ran his thumb across his throat during a verbal exchange with South Africa-born Melbourne Rebels scrumhalf Ryan Louwrens after being shown a yellow […]

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Saturday, 4 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, […]

South Africans thanked Hot 102.7 FM on Friday after the radio station provided an update on radio legend Mark Pilgrim. The update came after the popular DJ, who is currently battling stage four cancer, hadn’t updated his social media accounts in a month, as reported by SAPeople. ALSO READ | Ntsiki Mazwai: ‘I need a break, got bad […]