Kaizer Chiefs could be on red alert after reports have emerged that Pitso Mosimane could be leaving Al Ahli Saudi FC. Pitso Mosimane has been linked with a shock exit from Saudi Arabian giants, Al Ahli Saudi FC just days after leading them back to the Saudi Pro League. Should Kaizer Chiefs be on red […]

The conditions for about 500 refugees living at a camp in Bellville Paint City, Cape Town appear to be getting worse. The conditions for about 500 refugees living at a camp in Bellville Paint City, Cape Town appear to be getting worse. But many people there still refuse to move away, claiming that the United […]

Emalahleni Municipality Mayor Conny Nkalitshana was stoned by angry residents as she attempted to address angry protesters over power outages. Days without electricity, Emalahleni Local Municipality residents attacked Executive Mayor Conny Nkalitshana after she attempted to address angry KwaGuqa and Vosman protesters. Protestors blockaded the N4 highway demanding power to be restored in the area and other […]

An illegal immigrant who shot four men at a tavern in April 2021 has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. A 33-year-old illegal foreign man who shot four men at a tavern was sentenced to 23 years direct imprisonment at the Odendaalsrus Regional Court in the Free State. ALSO READ: Bid to have murder case […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a stunning picture of last night’s sunset over the famed park. Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The sunset was (on fire) with four fire emojis.” SEE | Kruger Park: Ranger shares picture of black mambas killed by car – LOOK The […]

Sudan stands on the brink of yet another civil war, and the ongoing conflict has created a widespread humanitarian crisis. Sudan stands on the brink of yet another civil war sparked by a confrontation between two generals: the head of Sudan’s Armed Forces, General Abdelfatah El-Burhan, and the head of the Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed […]

Universities had to deal with many anxieties and uncertainties during the early days of the COVID pandemic. One of these was how to move all of their teaching online. For some, the process was fairly simple as they had already been offering blended online and in-person lessons. But many were caught on the wrong foot. […]

Eskom supplied the Botswana Power Corporation with electricity to restart its national grid after it suffered a blackout on Monday. Botswana’s Morupule B Power Station. Image: Botswana Power Corporation. READ MORE: Fire traps Bangladeshi shopkeepers inside burning shop Eskom helped the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) restart the grid after the neighbouring country experienced a nationwide blackout […]

The eThekwini Municipality has revealed that it would take over 90 years to address the backlog of problems at informal settlements. Foreman Road informal settlement is densely populated, with over 3,000 shacks. Residents complain that they mostly have to rely on illegal electricity connections and they don’t have adequate sanitation. Image: GroundUp. The eThekwini Municipality […]

More than a hundred people, including children, have been confirmed dead in the Kenyan cult, the country’s worst mass suicide. Worshippers gather at the New Life Prayer Centre and Church. The head of the Church was recently arrested. Image: The Conversation. More than a hundred people – among them children – have been confirmed dead […]

Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank has introduced gold-backed digital tokens ahead of the summer elections in an attempt to prop up its failing currency. Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank has introduced gold-backed digital tokens to bolster the country’s struggling currency. Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank introduced gold-backed digital tokens on Monday to bolster the country’s struggling currency ahead of the summer […]

The eSwatini Supreme Court has been asked to compel the Southern African kingdom’s government to register an LGBTQIA+ rights organisation. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies came out to support the ESGM registration hearing at the Eswatini Supreme Court on Friday (Photo: ESGM/Twitter) via Mambaonline The Eswatini Supreme Court has been asked to compel […]

South African farmers are preparing to grow winter wheat, canola, and barley as the preparation of land for winter crops starts in April. All of South Africa’s wheat production takes place during the winter months. Image: The Conversation. Winter is an important season for South African agriculture, with some of its key field crops being […]

South African UFC middleweight Dricus Du Plessis made a statement that involved naming himself the future African champion of the UFC. Is The UFC Coming to Africa?; Image; Supplied Coming off a spectacular performance in his knockout victory over Alex Pereira at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya gave a chilling message to an unnamed contender in […]

The recent despair over Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill has shone a new light on the continent’s overall attitude towards LGBTQI+ rights and South Africa stands as a pillar of protection. Deeply-engrained homophobic and transphobic attitudes, that are often combined with a lack of suitable legal protection against discrimination along the grounds of gender identity and sexual […]

North West residents helped themselves to some dead elephant meat. The elephants escaped from a game farm on 27 April. Residents help themselves to dead elephant meat. Images: Pixabay/ Twitter @KaraboKbmags READ MORE: Animal sighting: A male rhino drives calf away from mother- WATCH Residents of Lekubung in Zeerust, North West, wasted no time in […]

A male rhino desperate to mate with the mother tends to drive the calf away, even killing it in some cases. WATCH Rhino Bull won’t take no for an answer. Photo: Maasai Sightings READ MORE: Kruger Park should urgently fill over 80 vacant ranger posts to combat rhino poaching In this latest animal sighting, a […]

Breaking barriers: Bulls lead the way by becoming the first South African union to launch professional women’s team. The Bulls Daisies squad. Photo: Supplied. In a watershed moment for women’s rugby in South Africa, the Bulls announced a 35-member ‘Daisies’ squad who are to be given professional contracts. ALSO READ: Bulls building ‘something special’ In a statement […]

South Africa’s social grant system is one of the world’s most extensive, with 47% of the population relying on monthly grants. Informal trading is one way grant recipients use to supplement their income. Image: The Conversation. South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant systems: 47% of the population relies on a […]

The 5th South Africa Investment Conference, held in Johannesburg, has provided a significant boost to the country’s digital economy. THE 5TH SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE, WHICH WAS HELD IN JOHANNESBURG RECENTLY, PROVIDED A HUGE BOOST TO THE COUNTRY’S DIGITAL ECONOMY. In addition to significant investment commitments in data and telecommunications infrastructure, there were also announcements […]

With a breathtaking view of Table Mountain, the world’s tallest building made with industrial hemp will soon open its doors in Cape Town. A general view of solar panels on top of the Hemp Hotel in Cape Town on April 25, 2023. – Twelve floors, a breathtaking view over Table Mountain, and a minimal ecological […]

Africa’s valuable ocean resources have drawn the interest of foreign nations, particularly those in the West and Asia. How they exploit these resources can be problematic because these oceans offer a wide range of important resources – from fish to minerals and hydrocarbons – that are also crucial to the continent’s economy and food security. […]

Activism involves speaking up for minorities and the voiceless. Queer activist Hlengiwe Buthelezi speaks to us about the challenges of it all. Queer Activist Hlengiwe Buthelezi. Images via Instagram: @Hlegs55 Queer liberation in Africa is still a dream. That’s why we need the bravery of LGBTIQIA+ activists to keep trying to fight against those who […]

Mamelodi Sundowns will be hoping their fans turn out in their droves to support them in their quest to reach the CAF Champions League semis. Mamelodi Sundowns will be hoping their fans turn out in their droves to support them in their quest to reach the CAF Champions League semis. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana Mamelodi Sundowns are […]

Tshepiso Motau, a final-year Industrial Design student at the University of Johannesburg, has won the Furniture Design Competition.