Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. DID YOU KNOW | School calendar: When does the third school term end? He was the country’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. Mandela […]

School pupils in South Africa are back at their desks for the third term after the June-July holidays ended on Monday. Those in early morning traffic would’ve noticed a distinct spike in the number of cars on the road. But when does the third term end? In a change from previous years, all schools – both inland […]

We are a fortnight away from the new petrol and diesel prices for August 2023. Sadly, the latest numbers from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) don’t paint a pretty picture. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the CEF, effective Monday, 17 July 2023. FUEL PRICE CHANGE Petrol 93 No change Petrol 95 increase of 7 […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have jumped in recent weeks following heavy rainfall and now show that five of the six dams are currently exceeding capacity. The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively UP on a similar period last […]

There will be three more interest rate announcements in 2023, the next of which will take place this week on Thursday, 20 July at 15:00. Following that, the remaining dates for the year are Thursday, 21 September and Thursday, 23 November. Early suggestions are there could well be yet another interest rate hike on Thursday, dealing yet another blow to South Africans in […]

Eskom confirmed on Monday that it will ease load shedding this week – and the City of Cape Town has followed suite. The power utility said in a tweet that load shedding will continue at its present Stage 2 until 16:00 on Monday, 17 July, at which time it will escalate to Stage 4 until 05:00 on Tuesday. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: […]

New Zealand have closed the gap between themselves and France in the World Rugby men’s rankings following their 35-20 win over the Springboks in Auckland on Saturday. ALSO READ | Player ratings: Who fired, who flopped for Springboks The All Blacks picked up 0.63 points for their win at the Mount Smart Stadium – with the Springboks losing a similar number […]

In less than 24 hours the Springboks and All Blacks will battle in Auckland for bragging rights as likely Rugby Championship winners this season. EXCLUSIVE | Here’s who will sing SA national anthem before All Blacks game The match at the Mount Smart Stadium is set to kick off at 09:05 (SA time). Scratch & unlock your share of up to R50 million […]

School learners in South Africa are currently enjoying their June-July holidays, but parents may – or may not – be happy to hear they are fast approaching an end. In a change from previous years, all schools – both inland and at the coast – broke up for the holidays on the same day – and will […]

Eskom has confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding will continue over the weekend – potentially plunging Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test between the All Blacks and Springboks into darkness. The power utility said in a tweet that increased demand and the depletion of emergency reserves necessitated the move. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v […]

Eskom has confirmed that Stage 6 load shedding will continue over the weekend – and will be in effect indefinitely. The power utility said in a tweet that increased demand and the depletion of emergency reserves necessitated the move. VIRAL | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Pick n Pay v Woolworths – and more “The increase in the demand […]

The winner of next week’s Open Championship will receive a record $3 million (R54 million) in prize money, the R&A has announced. ALSO READ: Explained: Louis Oosthuizen may never play the Masters again By way of contrast, Australia’s Cameron Smith took home $2.5 million for winning last year’s Open. The total prize fund for the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool from July 20-23 will be $16.5 million (R300 […]

The Springboks and All Blacks will renew their 102-year-old rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, 15 July. MUST FOLLOW | LIVE BLOG: All Blacks v Springboks – Saturday, 15 July 2023 The clash will take place in Auckland, but it won’t be at New Zealand’s fortress of Eden Park, but rather at the 30 000-capacity Mount Smart Stadium. […]

South Africa have selected a strong team of divers, artistic swimmers, water polo players and open water and pool swimmers to take part in World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan from 14-30 July. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: The sun is out Training through the country’s winter months hasn’t been easy for many of them, particularly the divers. As Zalika Methula explained: “Normally […]

There will be three more interest rate announcements in 2023, the next of which will take place next week on Thursday, 20 July at 15:00. Following that, the remaining dates for the year are Thursday, 21 September and Thursday, 23 November. Early suggestions are there could well be yet another interest rate hike next Thursday, dealing yet another blow to South Africans in […]

The Springboks will take on the All Blacks in a blockbuster Rugby Championship Test in Auckland on Saturday, 15 July. But if you’re stuck over 18 000km away in London, where can you watch the match? If you’re a Springbok – or Kiwi – fan and struggling to find the best pubs in South West London to watch the match, fear not, we’ve […]

The Springboks are in New Zealand for their Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, 15 July. The two fierce rivals will meet for the 104th time this weekend at the little-known Mount Smart Stadium. ALSO READ | Springboks vs All Blacks: Revisiting the last four Test showdowns Kick-off is at 09:05 (SA time). The first ever matcgarh between the two sides took place over […]

It’s too early to tell what lies ahead for the petrol and diesel prices for August 2023, but the latest numbers from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) are getting worse and worse by the day. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the CEF, effective Tuesday, 11 July 2023. ALSO READ | Here’s how badly SA ranks […]

Kevin Anderson is set to make a surprise comeback to professional tennis. PICTURES | Formula One duo make pit stop at Wimbledon The South African will begin his return at the Newport ATP 250, where he has been awarded a wild card. Anderson is a seven-time ATP Tour titlist and reached a career-high ranking of No 5 […]

Springbok legend Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect at the age of 36. ALSO READ | Who will referee the All Blacks v Springboks Test? Steyn, who was Springbok #783, made his debut against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on 11 November 2006. MUST READ | Springboks: Introducing the new Bomb squad! He […]

The All Blacks will host the Springboks in a potential Rugby Championship decider in Auckland on Saturday, 15 July. The match at the Mount Smart Stadium will kick-off at 09:05 (SA time). Scratch & unlock your share of up to R50 million with Betway! But who will be the all-important man with the whistle? MUST READ | Springboks: Introducing the new Bomb squad! France’s Mathieu Raynal will be […]

The All Blacks will host the Springboks in a potential Rugby Championship decider in Auckland on Saturday, 15 July. The match at the Mount Smart Stadium will kick-off at 09:05 (SA time). But who will be the all-important man with the whistle? MUST READ | Springboks: Introducing the new Bomb squad! France’s Mathieu Raynal will be the referee on duty. He will be assisted by compatriot Pierre Brousset and Australian Angus Gardner, […]

It’s too early to tell what lies ahead for the petrol and diesel prices for August 2023, but the latest numbers from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) are worsening by the day. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the CEF, effective Monday, 10 July 2023. ALSO READ | Here’s how badly SA ranks in car affordability […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have jumped in recent weeks following heavy rainfall and now show that five of the six dams are either at, or exceeding, capacity. The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively UP on a similar […]

The All Blacks have narrowed the gap between themselves and France in the World Rugby men’s rankings following their 41-12 win over Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. WATCH | Eddie Jones confronts South African journalist The All Blacks, who went into the weekend ranked third, couldn’t have wished for a better start to their defence of the Rugby Championship title, scoring seven […]