The Sharks will reappoint John Plumtree in a bid to restore some pride on the Kings Park pitch. The 57-year-old New Zealander left the Sharks in 2012 after a successful stint, but will return in July, reports IOL. Most recently, he served in All Blacks’ backroom team until 2022 off the back of a spell […]

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead. PICTURES | Is this the BIGGEST great white shark ever spotted in SA waters? Tresfon has been taking to the air for several years now, bringing those followers of his Facebook page award-winning photographs […]

Former 5FM radio presenters have fondly remembered the late Mark Pilgrim, who headed up a popular show on the station for nearly a decade. After putting up a brave fight, the veteran star lost his battle with stage four lung cancer on Sunday, 5 March. The beloved presenter hosted the Mark Pilgrim show on 5FM […]

Webometrics’ latest global ranking of universities has ranked every South African university based on the quality, quantity and access to their web content, using open data. ALSO READ | Varsity Cup: Round 3 fixtures – Monday, 6 March 2023 According to BusinessTech, the “Webometrics Ranking of World Universities” is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Two teachers were left traumatised and needed to be transported to hospital when a kudu jumped in front of their car. As reported by the Arrive Alive website, a kudu jumped in front of the grey Ford Ecosport in which the teachers from Vlakteplaas Ucc Primary School were travelling. ALSO READ: School bus with 96 children […]

Manchester United have honoured slain South African musician AKA with a heart-warming tribute to him in their FA Cup match programme for their clash against West Ham on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Benni McCarthy pays tribute to AKA AKA was shot outside a restaurant in Florida Road, Durban on Friday, 10 February and was declared dead on […]

Acclaimed filmmaker Warren Batcher – the brother of slain soccer star Marc Batchelor – will be remembered in a memorial service on Friday, 3 March, after his death last month. Warren was recently credited with producing the three-part M-Net documentary My Name Is Reeva, which told the story of the model’s murder at the hands of her […]

Things got ugly in Friday morning’s Super Rugby showdown between the Melbourne Rebels and the Hurricanes, as All Black Ardie Savea threatened an opponent with death. ALSO READ: All Blacks make bizarre decision, new coach to be named soon The Hurricanes travelled from Wellington for their clash against Rebels at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Friday. […]

In a story that took South African rugby by storm last month, Rassie Erasmus said he couldn’t sleep after hearing critical comments from Nick Mallett on a punditry talk show. After an extended absence from social media, Rassie took to Twitter in the early hours to blast Mallett for comments made in an episode of […]