The new July 2023 petrol and diesel prices will take effect from next week. For now, the latest numbers from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) look better for petrol drivers than diesel car owners. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the CEF, effective Monday, 26 June 2023. ALSO READ | South African man stopped at USA airport […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the 2023 tax season will start on Friday, 7 July at 20:00. This year’s tax season will run until Monday, 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers, and until Wednesday, 24 January 2024 for provisional taxpayers. As reported by The South African website, SARS will once again use its popular auto-assessments in 2023 which have proved successful in recent years […]

Government schools in South Africa broke up for the June-July holidays on Friday, 23 June. In a change from previous years, all schools – both inland and at the coast – broke up for the holidays on the same day. ALSO READ | On what day of the week will Christmas fall in 2023? There is no longer a week’s difference between […]

Organisers have confirmed that the 53rd edition of the Two Oceans Marathon will take place on 13 and 14 April 2024. ALSO READ | Two Oceans Marathon | Gerda Steyn: ‘Best. Day. EVER!’ The Ultra Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, 13 April, with the Half Marathon set for Sunday, 14 April. The Trail Run, Fun Runs and Cape Town International Friendship Run will […]

South Africa is divided into nine provinces. FOR THE LATEST WEATHER IN EVERY SA PROVINCE VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE On the eve of the 27 April 1994 general elections, South Africa’s former homelands, also known as Bantustans, were reintegrated, and the four existing regions were divided into nine. The four original regions were the Cape Province, Transvaal […]

South Africa-born Elon Musk continues to maintain his lead over France’s LVMH chairperson Bernard Arnault in the world’s richest person list. Musk, 51, who was born in Pretoria in South Africa, has seen his fortune skyrocket by $98.7 billion this year, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. ALSO READ | What is the most common name for a newborn BOY in South Africa? […]

Following a SPCA request for more information, the man who shared a picture of a cat with a knife to its head has published a social media apology. ALSO READ | SPCA ‘sickened’ as another baboon euthanised after being blinded by pepper spray As reported by The South African website, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA received a report […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the start of the 2023 tax season will be Friday, 7 July at 20:00. The tax season will run until Monday, 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers, and until Wednesday, 24 January 2024 for provisional taxpayers. As reported by The South African website, SARS will once again use its popular auto-assessments in 2023 which has proved successful in recent […]

In just under a fortnight the new petrol and diesel prices for July 2023 will take effect. For now, the latest numbers from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) look better for petrol drivers than diesel car owners. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the CEF, effective Wednesday, 21 June 2023. ALSO READ | Here’s how badly SA […]

Pollsmoor Prison, located in the Cape Town suburb of Tokai, opened in 1964. ALSO READ: Prison life: The daily routine of an inmate at Pollsmoor The land on which the prison lies was bought by Hendrick van der Poll in 1834, hence the name. The land, which was inherited by Van der Poll’s wife Johanna Kirsten’s family after […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following heavy rainfall and now show that five of the six dams are currently at, or exceeding, capacity. IT’S BACK! | Hellmann’s mayonnaise returns to shelves in South Africa The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei […]

A German court issued an arrest warrant for former chief executive officer (CEO) of scandal-ridden retailer Steinhoff International Holdings NV, Markus Jooste. ALSO READ | SARS tax season: Self-assessments – everything you need to know According to Bloomberg, this comes after he failed to show up for trial in the country. A warrant was issued a fortnight ago by […]

South Africa-born Elon Musk has extended his lead over France’s LVMH chairperson Bernard Arnault in the world’s richest person list. Musk, 51, who was born in Pretoria in South Africa, has seen his fortune skyrocket this year by $106 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. ALSO READ | FAQ: SARS tax season – What must I do if I owe SARS money? […]

Searchers are continuing their frantic search of the North Atlantic for a missing submersible that had been due to take five passengers to visit the Titanic wreckage. ALSO READ | School calendar: When are the June-July school holidays? Fears for the safety of those onboard are growing as the vessel’s oxygen supply is rapidly running out. ALSO READ | Hollywoodbets […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that the start of this year’s tax season will be Friday, 7 July at 20:00. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! The tax season will run until Monday, 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers, and until Wednesday, 24 January 2024 for provisional taxpayers. As reported by The South African […]

H.H. Castens was captain for the Springboks on 30 July 1891 in their first ever Test against the touring British Isles team at Crusaders Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth. ALSO READ | Change in venue for U18 Craven Week Felix and Morné du Plessis are the only father-son combination to have captained South Africa. John Smit […]

Searchers are continuing to scour the North Atlantic for a missing submersible that had been due to take five passengers to visit the Titanic wreckage. ALSO READ | School calendar: When are the June-July school holidays? Fears for the safety of those onboard are growing as the vessel only has oxygen for up to 96 hours (4 days). ALSO READ | Hollywoodbets […]

The 127th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 1 July will host a capacity field of 20, including two reserves. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE According to the official Hollywoodbets Durban July website, with five runners in the 18-horse field, Justin Snaith holds a strong hand in this year’s race after the field was announced […]

Searchers are frantically scouring the North Atlantic for a missing submersible that had been due to take passengers to visit the Titanic wreckage. VIRAL | FAQ: SARS tax season – How does the auto-assessment work? Fears for the safety of the five people onboard are growing as the vessel only has oxygen for up to 96 hours (4 days). ALSO READ […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the start of the 2023 tax season will be on Friday, 7 July at 20:00. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! This year’s tax season will run until Monday, 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers, and until Wednesday, 24 January 2024 for provisional taxpayers. As reported by The […]

Former Proteas great Herschelle Gibbs is engaged. MUST WATCH | Our two favourite Herschelle Gibbs memories After a string of failed romances and baby mama drama, Gibbs has found love in the arms of a bombshell brunette, reported The South African website in late May this year. Gibbs, now 49, has been cricket’s “bad boy” for decades thanks to his involvement […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the start of the 2023 tax season will begin on Friday, 7 July at 20:00. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! The tax season will run until Monday, 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers, and until Wednesday, 24 January 2024 for provisional taxpayers. As reported by The South African […]

South Africans are coming off a long weekend thanks to last Friday’s Youth Day public holiday – and are already looking forward to the next one. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! As reported by The SAPeople website, Mzansi will have 14 public holidays in 2023 – which includes an additional two days off […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has posted a video clip of a herd of elephants crossing the road. PICTURE | Kruger National Park: How many zebras can you see? PICTURE | Kruger Park: Impala pictured with horns growing BACKWARDS The herd contained adults as well as several adorable younger elephants. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following ongoing heavy rainfall and show that three of the six dams are currently exceeding capacity. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! IT’S BACK! | Hellmann’s mayonnaise returns to shelves in South Africa The six major […]