Heatwave expected in Western Cape this week
Residents across the Western Cape are being warned to prepare for a heatwave.
FIFA World Cup: List of African referees out, no Abongile Tom
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have no South African referee after Abongile Tom was overlooked for the finals in Mexico, Canada and the US.
Nedbank Cup: Two chairmen/coaches into the semifinals!
This year’s Nedbank Cup semifinals will feature two chairmen/coaches from both Casric Stars and Milford FC in what will be historic.
Here are the Lotto results for Saturday, 7 March 2026
It’s almost time for today’s Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws. Will you be South Africa’s next Lotto multimillionaire?
Big Brother: South Africa’s migration overhaul should be about belonging, not fences
South Africa plans to biometrically track every foreign national in the country, but a migration expert who has lived on three continents says the real crisis is what happens after people arrive.
Here are the PowerBall results for Friday, 6 March 2026
The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws will take place once again this evening, with life-changing jackpots on offer.
South Africans Abroad: Sundowns target extends stay in Austria
Sundowns were recently reported to be keen on bringing this former PSL star back from Austria but that door is temporarily closed.
Chiefs target CAF Champions League return, says Kaizer Jr
Kaizer Chiefs will have to either win the league or finish second in order to return to the CAF Champions League, but is this realistic?
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain expected this WEEKEND
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 7 March 2026.
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Aircons down at Steve Biko hospital
Patients and staff at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria have raised concerns after air conditioning systems stopped working.
WEATHER: Intense storms and tropical rain expected across SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 6 March 2026.
Mexico’s judicial purge: A radical cure South Africa should study
While Washington clutches its pearls over elected judges, Mexico is asking the question Pretoria keeps dodging: Who do courts actually serve?
WEATHER: Scattered showers and thundershowers expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
The lion and the ledger: Will America stop lecturing South Africa?
New US ambassador Bozell arrived in South Africa all smiles and minerals talk, not democracy sermons, and that tells you everything about what Washington wants now.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and winds expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
A new chapter of conflict between the United States and Iran
A new war has suddenly broken out between the United States and Iran.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and strong winds expected
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 27 February 2026.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and lightning expected TODAY
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 26 February 2026.
In the world of aisle ethics, who owns the taste of the Global South?
From rooibos to tequila, Global South biopiracy shows how indigenous knowledge is repackaged as ‘authentic’ while value flows north.
WEATHER: Isolated showers and thundershowers expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 25 January 2026.
Mexican cartel violence and the killing of El Mencho: Will Bafana be safe?
At least 73 people are dead in Mexican cartel violence after El Mencho is killed, raising questions about World Cup security.
WEATHER: Strong winds, hail and lightning expected in SA
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuessday, 23 January 2026.
The day South Africa decided to keep quiet on the Sudan genocide
On the day the UN officially named the evidence, South Africa’s government released a condolence statement about an entirely different crisis.
Can diplomatic immunity in SA save Robert Mugabe’s son from attempted-murder case?
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe is in a heap of trouble, after his arrested in Johannesburg over a shooting incident.
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain and hail expected TODAY
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 20 February 2026.
Jesse Jackson’s legacy: The global moral authority who refused to stay in his lane
The Jesse Jackson legacy spans civil rights, anti-apartheid activism, LGBTQ advocacy, and global moral leadership.
Sport
Benni enjoyed his time at Pirates but NEVER dumped Chiefs
Benni McCarthy won a treble with Orlando Pirates but even that was not enough to make him stop supporting Kaizer Chiefs!
FUN FACT: All PSL clubs named after their township names
SA People takes a look at this fun fact, and brings you a list of those PSL teams carry their township names.
CAF announces postponement of 2026 WAFCON!
CAF had been expected to make a decision on whether to postpone or have Morocco’s WAFCON hosting rights given to a different country.
Kaizer Chiefs replicate unwanted record of 2024 with latest loss
Kaizer Chiefs are currently sixth on the Betway Premiership with eight wins, six draws and four defeats in the 18 games they have played.
South Africans Abroad: Benni McCarthy talks Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs know where to find Benni McCarthy if they need his services but for now, the Kenya national team coach feels they are ‘happy’.
South Africans Abroad: Rulani’s MC Alger lose to Ramovic’s CRB
Sead Ramovic got the better of Rulani Mokwena as CR Belouizdad beat MC Alger in the quarterfinals of the Algerian Cup.
FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana could be without key defender
The Bafana Bafana technical team could be forced to look elsewhere for a central defender ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
South Africans Abroad: Ngezana refuses to undergo surgery!
South African defender Siyabonga Ngezana has gone against FCSB medical team’s advice to undergo surgery on his knee.
South Africans Abroad: Rulani to follow Lorch to Libya?
Rulani Mokwena is only a few months into his contract with MC Alger but there is now interest for his services from Libya.
Shocking stats: Marumo Gallants justified to suspend Lafitte?
The last time Lafitte steered Marumo Gallants to victory in open play was in October 2025 when they beat Stellenbosch 4-0 in the Carling Cup.
FIFA World Cup: Will SAFA convince Hugo Broos to stay?
Hugo Broos has won 28, drawn 16 and lost nine of the 53 official games he has been in charge of Bafana Bafana since May 2021.
FIFA World Cup: Five new rules introduced for the 2026 edition!
There will be no room for any player to waste time at the upcoming FIFA World Cup following the introduction of FIVE new rules.
FIFA World Cup: Bafana Bafana receive huge financial boost
Bafana Bafana players may not have to worry about unpaid bonuses for the FIFA World Cup following Standard Bank’s partnership with SAFA.
FIFA World Cup: 104 days to go, 104 matches in store!
The FIFA World Cup is upon us, and today marks exactly 104 days before the global showpiece in Mexico, Canada and the US.
Soweto Derby: Six players who scored for both Chiefs and Pirates
Marks Maponyane is among the six players to score for both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby but who are the other five?
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Perfectly imperfect South Africa: Mother’s letter 4 years after leaving SA
Lindi-Mae Humphreys’ words about the pain of leaving behind everything she knew and loved struck a chord with every South African.
The Cape Town Lifestyle: Cold plunges, coastal runs, Sea Point
Live the Cape Town lifestyle: from cold plunges at Bakoven to running the Promenade and visiting Giovanni’s for one of their famous items.
New SA flight route launched to Australia in UNDER 10 hours
Qantas has launched a new direct service between Johannesburg and Perth, operating three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The Great Christmas Debate: When should you put up the tree?
All of a sudden people are behaving like there’s a cash prize for being the first to assemble a plastic pine tree.
REVEALED: The top 10 baby girl names in South Africa for 2024
Here are the top 10 first names chosen for baby girls in SA in 2024, according to new data by Statistics South Africa.
London: SAFFA Networking Breakfast Indaba
The SAFFA Networking Breakfast Indaba is a networking event bringing together South African professionals and entrepreneurs in London.
London SAFFA Networking Breakfast Indaba: Next meeting is next week
The SAFFA Networking Breakfast Indaba is a networking event in London that brings together SA professionals living in the United Kingdom.
