Twin fifties from Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits gave the Proteas every chance of a successful defence in their World Cup semi-final against England. ALSO READ: England cricketer’s Table Mountain scare – What happened? Wolvaardt notched her second successive fifty after making a markedly faster start than in her previous innings this tournament. The hometown hero […]

The lioness that escaped in Tlakgameng in the North West province earlier this week has been shot dead. According to reports, the provincial environment and conservation department confirmed that the lioness was located and killed on Friday morning. The South African reported on Thursday that the lioness escaped from her container while being transported on the […]

Just 24 hours after parting ways with Andre de Ruyter, Eskom has announced the appointment of Calib Cassim as its Interim Group Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Cassim takes over the reins from De Ruyter who was released from his contract on Wednesday, 22 February 2023. This was a day after De Ruyter made […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Friday, 24 February evening, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires of the year. 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 […]

Earlier this week, members of the England squad who are currently playing in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup made a trip to the top of Table Mountain as part of a team excursion. ALSO READ | Kyle Verreynne needs to bin the wicketkeeping gloves ASAP However, it’s since been reported that upon their descent, the […]

The ID book belonging to missing German tourist Nick Frischke has been found among recovered stolen property in Hangberg in Hout Bay. ALSO READ: Police looking for missing German tourist FRISCHKE’S ID LISTED IN LOGBOOK A resident raised the alarm after seeing Frischke’s ID book listed in a logbook that was going around WhatsApp groups. The […]

Proteas great Herschelle Gibbs turned 49 not out on Thursday, 23 February 2023. MUST READ | Proteas name former New Zealand wicket-keeper as fielding coach Here are our two favourite memories of the star batsman and fielder – and one isn’t even cricket-related! And no, neither refer to THAT dropped catch at the 1999 Cricket World Cup nor his […]

South African greatest ever sportsman or woman, Gary Player, has revealed another of his tips to ‘feeling good’ at age 87. ALSO READ: Jon Rahm expects ‘tense’ Masters Champions Dinner amid LIV Golf feud Player took to social media on Thursday to post a picture of him recovering after 18 holes in a chest freezer packed with […]

MTN has announced that it will hike its consumer price plan subscription fees by an average of 5.1% “as a challenging market environment continues to place pressure on the industry”. The increased price plan will come into effect on 1 April 2023. The highest actual subscription fee increase will be 7.4%, according to My Broadband. MTN […]

To the dismay of many die-hard Backstreet Boys (BSB) fans tickets are already sold out for their South African performances on 16 and 19 May in Cape Town and Pretoria. But don’t fret if you are not one of the lucky ticketholders as the iconic 90s boy band announced two extra shows for their Mzansi […]

England cricketer Danni Wyatt revealed on Thursday the “terrifying” moment when Cape Town’s famed Table Mountain cable car lost power and left her hovering helplessly above the ground. ALSO READ | Kyle Verreynne needs to bin the wicketkeeping gloves ASAP Wyatt and her team-mates had joined tourists on the ride which sweeps over 1 000m (3 200 feet) up to the plateau above […]

South African rapper AKA – real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes – was laid to rest in a private funeral on Saturday, 18 February at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. However, just a few days later, fans noticed that his tombstone was MISSING from his gravesite. ALSO READ: AKA ‘received several warnings’ not to set foot in Durban […]

The African National Congress (ANC) has responded to former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter’s allegations of widespread corruption at the power utility. In an explosive interview this week, De Ruyter said he raised his concerns with a senior politician – and the response indicated that the ruling party was well aware of the alleged looting. […]

From humble beginnings to inspiring South Africa, the deeply personal journey of Springbok and Sharks captain Siya Kolisi is set to stream to all Showmax Pro subscribers on 1 March 2023 and on 6 March 2023 to all Showmax subscribers. Directed by the award-winning Tebogo Malope, the documentary is a proudly South African production. Rise: […]

Andre de Ruyter opened up in a candid interview this week about the alleged political interference and corruption at the embattled power utility. Less than 24 hours after speaking to eNCA journalist Annika Larsen, De Ruyter was released from his duties as Eskom CEO “with immediate effect” – a month earlier than his planned exit. […]

Eskom announced that outgoing CEO Andre de Ruyter would vacate his office with immediate effect after a special board meeting was held on Wednesday, 22 February. PICTURE | FIRST LOOK AT NEW DRIVER’S LICENCE CARD COMING IN LATE 2023 De Ruyter had resigned in December 2022, but agreed to stay on until until 31 March 2023. ALSO READ […]

Mark Pilgrim hasn’t provided a health update in the last THREE WEEKS as his tens of thousands of supporters grow increasingly worried over the well-being of the radio presenter. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Prior to the 21 days of silence, the 53-year-old Hot102.7fm DJ had provided regular social media updates as he […]

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his 2023 Budget speech in Cape Town on Wednesday, 22 February 2023. And while there were no significant surprises, there was some good news – if you can afford to retire. LIVE UPDATES: 2023 National Budget Speech The retirement tax tables for lump sums withdrawn before retirement and for lump […]

South Africans – especially those who smoke – will have to dig deeper into their pockets when they pay for cigarettes after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced an increase on excise duties in his Budget Speech for the 2023/24 financial year. ALSO READ: Parliament fire: Investigation concluded, evidence linking Mafe Godongwana delivered the National Budget on Wednesday, 22 […]

After seven years of unemployment, a Limpopo woman has become a multi-millionaire after winning over R22 million in the Lotto jackpot draw that took place on Saturday, 11 February 2023. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The winner, who played on the Capitec Banking App, was notified by Capitec via SMS that she had won. She […]

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced two tax measures to encourage businesses and individuals to invest in renewable energy and increase electricity generation. During his national budget speech on Wednesday, 22 February Godongwana said green technologies are becoming cheaper, and the deployment of low-carbon solutions is accelerating therefore recognising the need for government to […]

South Africans will now have to dig a bit deeper into their pockets when they pay for alcohol and cigarettes after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced an increase on excise duties in his Budget Speech for the 2023/24 financial year. Godongwana delivered the National Budget on Wednesday, 22 February at the Cape Town City Hall. INCREASE […]

Secretary to Parliament Xolile George said on Tuesday, 21 February that it will cost approximately R2 billion – and take two years – to rebuild some sections of Parliament that were damaged by fire last year. George briefed the media on the reconstruction of the national legislature since the fire that gutted the National Assembly building and […]

Bakkie balls, car bras and fuzzy dice; these are the 10 crimes against automotive good taste that will leave you cringing. 1. BAKKIE BALLS Image: Bakkie Balls. As tasteless car mods go, this one is inexplicable … unless you’re a Blue Bulls fan. Basically a plastic or metal scrotum that dangles freely in the breeze from […]

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has downplayed threats against him following the withdrawal of Tel Aviv Heat from the Mzansi Challenge. SA Rugby announced on Friday, 3 February that it had withdrawn an invitation to the Tel Aviv Heat to play in the Mzansi Challenge, following “representations from multiple stakeholders”. The Israeli rugby team reacted with […]