A 10-year-old boy drowned while swimming with friends in Wilderness in the Western Cape on Sunday afternoon. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Wilderness Station Commander Mike Vonk said a drowning-in-progress incident at an inland farm dam was reported at approximately 14:53 on Sunday. “NSRI rescue swimmers, SA Police Services, the Police Dive Unit and Frontier […]

This week the attention of the local football fraternity will be firmly focused on Saturday’s Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. There was contrasting news for Chiefs and Pirates over the weekend as they prepare for another edition of the Soweto derby which will take centre stage on Saturday afternoon. Kick-off is at […]

Mark Pilgrim hasn’t provided a health update in as many as 18 DAYS as his tens of thousands of supporters grow increasingly worried over the well-being of the much-loved radio presenter. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Prior to the nearly three weeks of silence, the 53-year-old Hot102.7fm DJ had provided regular social media […]

With only hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Saturday, 18 February, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest multi-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 […]

The N1 near William Nicol was still closed for clean-up operations late on Friday after a tanker exploded. One person was injured in the explosion. Check out the FULL gallery – and videos – of the scene. According to Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen, the N1 is closed from Malibongwe Drive. “Traffic in the area is […]

Follow the United Rugby Championship match between the Lions and Sharks from Ellis Park on Saturday, 18 February 2023. Kick-off is at 15:00. The Sharks are out to bounce back from a thumping loss against the Stormers when they visit Ellis Park. ALSO READ: Uzair Cassiem still harbours Springbok dream “We basically looked at ourselves and […]

Don’t have money for a jacuzzi or a bath? Don’t worry. Roads in South Africa are full of bathing spots. A video of a South African man taking a bath in a POTHOLE with a beer recently went viral on TikTok. It is unknown where the video was taken or who the man in the pothole is. […]

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has unveiled its new electric buses in what is a first for a South African university. UJ HITS THE GROUND RUNNING WITH NEW ELECTRIC BUSES The EV buses, which will be added to the existing fleet, have already begun ferrying students between campuses. The buses are the latest innovation in UJ’s ongoing […]

Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth appears to be having the time of his life with wife Anlia on their honeymoon in the Maldives. WATCH | Siya Kolisi’s silky smooth dance moves at Eben Etzebeth’s wedding As reported by The South African website, the star lock was spotted in a Speedo – and a questionable hat – earlier this week. We guess any […]

The N1 near William Nicol is STILL closed after a tanker exploded on Friday morning. One person was injured in the explosion. HERE IS THE LATEST ON THE TANKER EXPLOSION According to Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen, the N1 is closed from Malibongwe Drive. “Traffic in the area is severely affected as the roadway remains closed […]

The South African rand is taking an absolute battering in markets this week as a combination of global and local and issues weigh the currency down. PICTURES | Bob the sea turtle returns to the ocean after 8 years at Two Oceans Aquarium At the time of publishing on Friday, 17 February, the local unit was trading […]

Those fans wishing to follow the memorial service for slain South Africa musician Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’ on Friday, 17 February can do so by following a YouTube link (below). ALSO READ | Tweeps fear Cassper Nyovest may be ‘next’ after AKA, DJ Sumbody, Vusi R5 deaths Online tickets for the memorial service were snapped up in a matter of […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Friday, 17 February, Mzansi could well be welcoming 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 to […]

Hyundai has changed its pronunciation. How does that make you feel about the Korean brand – if any different? People the world over acknowledge that South Africans have one of the strangest accents in the world. As a result, the locally accepted, more anglicised pronunciation of Hyundai as “Hy-un-dai” might not seem strange to us, […]

Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth was spotted in a Speedo on his honeymoon in the Maldives this week. MUST SEE | Eben Etzebeth gets married – FIRST PICTURE! The photo was posted to Instagram by Etzebeth’s now wife, Anlia. The 31-year-old, 2.03m-tall second rower was also wearing a ‘questionable’ hat – but we’re not going to tell him that! We guess any protection against […]

Siya Kolisi presented comedy heavyweight Kevin Hart with a Springbok jersey on the opening night of his tour of South Africa. WATCH | Siya Kolisi’s silky smooth dance moves at Eben Etzebeth’s wedding Hart is in Mzansi for his Reality Check tour which kicked off at Grand West in Cape Town on Wednesday night. KEVIN HART LEFT FANS IN STITCHES The 43-year-old American […]

Two giraffes were captured on video fighting in the Kruger National Park recently it what was a ‘neck of a fight’! WATCH | Cape Leopard caught on camera on wine farm Although giraffes don’t fight often, when they do it usually involves two males swinging their heads into each other like wrecking balls. FEEL GOOD | DARG team save dog from mountain […]

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ new megayacht has hit the open water, undergoing its first day of sea trials in Europe this week. Sea trials consist of several tests and are usually one of the last phases of construction, meaning the 59-year-old’s R9 billion yacht is one step closer to full sail. Yacht fan club Dutch Yachting posted a video of […]

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 […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce the changes to his cabinet after the Minister of Finance delivers his budget speech on Wednesday, 22 February. Ramaphosa is also likely to reveal who will be the Minister of Electricity. Members of the African National Congress (ANC) 27-member National Working Committee (NWC) were reportedly informed of Ramaphosa’s […]

Thanks to a strategically positioned camera, a female Cape Leopard was spotted grooming herself on a bridge on the Paul Clüver Wine Farm in the Elgin valley. FEEL GOOD | DARG team save dog from mountain on Cape Town’s hottest day According to CapeTownEtc, the video of the leopard was possible thanks to a camera set up by Alastair Kilpin, […]

It’s still too early to accurately predict what lies ahead for diesel and petrol prices in March, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) looks DIRE, especially for petrol users. ALSO READ | ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A MATRIC STUDENT: CAN YOU ANSWER THESE MATHS QUESTIONS? Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show […]

Johannesburg commuters will be faced with the stark reminder of South African rapper AKA’s death after a giant billboard was erected in his honour on William Nicol Drive. Last Friday, the hitmaker – and a friend Tebello Tibz Motsoane – were gunned down outside a Florida Road hotspot. The rapper will be remembered in a public […]

As summer continues in the Western Cape, the official dam level stats in the province continue to fall sparking urgent warnings to residents to use water sparingly. PICTURE | FIRST LOOK AT NEW DRIVER’S LICENCE CARD COMING IN LATE 2023 The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voelvlei […]

Mark Pilgrim hasn’t provided a health update in exactly two weeks as his supporters grow increasingly worried over the well-being of the much-loved radio presenter. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Prior to the fortnight of silence, the 53-year-old Hot102.7fm DJ had provided regular social media updates as he continues his brave battle against […]