OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, has taken the world by storm and quickly reached 100 million global users between its launch on 30 November and late January 2023. It is the fastest-growing consumer application.  CHATGPT TALKS TO US ChatGPT is an advanced language model. It uses cutting-edge machine-learning techniques to generate human-like text based on the input […]

An estimated FIVE TONS of rock lobster have walked out of the sea on the West Coast in the Western Cape since Tuesday, 7 February 2023, due to a red tide (harmful alga bloom). RED ALERT OUT FOR ROCK LOBSTER The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DAF) has activated the West Coast Rock Lobster Contingency […]

Leading English club Leicester Tigers have reportedly added Rassie Erasmus to their list of top candidates to pursue as coach. Leicester are currently on the lookout for a replacement for Steve Borthwick, who has taken over as England head coach, and then promptly recruited a pair of other Tigers coaches in Richard Wigglesworth and Aled […]

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. PICTURE | PowerBall winner comes forward to collect R32 million prize PICTURES | GUPTA FAMILY MANSION IN CONSTANTIA UP FOR SALE FOR R20 MILLION Mzansi motorists faced an […]

In news that went viral this week, Netwerk24 reported on how Jean de Villiers – who played 109 Tests for the Springboks – had grown suspicious of a man who was seemingly slipping items into his pockets before walking out of The Boer & Butcher in Paarl late last month. Store owner Edu Hanekom said that […]

From a personal net worth point of view, South Africa-born Twitter owner Elon Musk won’t look back on 2022 with much fondness. However! ALSO READ | ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A MATRIC STUDENT: CAN YOU ANSWER THESE MATHS QUESTIONS? This year has gotten off to a much, much better start for the 51-year-old from Pretoria. FOR MORE […]

A Pretoria man in his 30s has come forward to collect over R32 million after winning the PowerBall jackpot from draw number 1376 which took place on 31 January 2023. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The unnamed latest PowerBall multi-millionaire has been working as an administrator since 2008. Having only started playing the […]

It’s not uncommon for new and exotic cars to be spotted in South Africa testing, with its harsh climates, wide variety of terrains and surfaces (ahem, potholes). Not to mention great locations for testing teams to stay, which ensure South Africa is a popular testing destination. However, we wonder if Rolls-Royce engineers were banking on […]

With the State of the National Address (SONA 2023) taking place later today, Thursday, 9 February, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been asked to DRESS DOWN and respect ordinary South Africans. SONA 2023 FASHION DISRESPECT TO SA CITIZENS Activist Lorenzo Davids took to Twitter to make the appeal to politicians who have turned the SONA into a glittering […]

A multi-stakeholder group consisting of unions, political parties and other civil society movements has threatened to “go to court on Friday” if President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a national State of Disaster in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 9 February. UPDATE Thurs 9 Feb, 20h30: President Ramaphosa has announced that loadshedding has […]

Everyone owns a pair of well-worn slide-on shoes, especially during the summer. But do you call them flip flops or slip slops? We know what Jean de Villiers feels. ICYMI: JDV ‘SLOPS’ a thief wearing his flip flops JEAN DE VILLIERS IS A SLIP SLOPS MAN We know where Springbok legend Jean De Villiers stands […]

Weird news of the day brings you the weirdest, most insane stories across the internet, stories that will have you rolling on the floor – or just scratching your head in confusion. Now, maybe “news” is a strong word to use here, but some of these stories have made the top story section on many […]

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane, who is known as one of the great characters in the game, caught the eye with his latest gym videos. Nyakane joined Racing 92 in December 2021 after the Top 14 side struck an agreement with the Bulls, buying the powerful Springbok prop out of the last two years of his […]

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. PICTURES | GUPTA FAMILY MANSION IN CONSTANTIA UP FOR SALE FOR R20 MILLION Mzansi motorists faced an unleaded petrol (both 93 and 95 octanes) increase of 28 cents […]

Images have emerged of former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers chasing down an alleged shoplifter in Paarl. According to Netwerk24, De Villiers – who captained the Springbok team on 37 occasions – had grown suspicious of a man who was seemingly slipping sweets into his pockets before walking out of The Boer & Butcher shop in […]

With only hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Wednesday, 8 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 […]

Playing the South African National Lottery is easy. There are various options available each week, including the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE POWERBALL When introduced, the PowerBall jackpot draw required players to pick five main numbers from 1 to 45 and one ‘PowerBall’ number from 1 to 20 for an entry […]

A level 5 warning for continued rain and showers in parts of South Africa has been issued for Wednesday, 8 February. According to the SA Weather Service (SAWS) a cut-off low and ridging high-pressure system is set to bring an influx of moisture, leading to continuous showers and rain in places over the Eastern Cape. “At least […]

There was one winner of Tuesday, 7 February’s PowerBall Plus jackpot with the player taking home a whopping R60 630 153.30. Meanwhile, there was no winner for the R11 million that was on offer for the PowerBall. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The five PowerBall numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 3, 4, 23, 32, […]

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’d 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 […]

A rescue dog named Rudi is doing his bit to help radio personality Mark Pilgrim visualise his dream of being cancer-free. The Golden Retriever – a qualified therapy dog – recently paid a visit to the Pilgrim home, facilitated by non-profit organisations Paws4U Therapy and Golden Retriever Rescue South Africa. ALSO READ: ‘I choose life’: 5 […]

Pet lovers will be concerned to hear that the country’s brain drain may lead to a severe shortage of vets in the not-so-distant future. South Africans love their pets. However, pet animals are a great responsibility as they require care from both their owners and expert medical professionals when special attention is required. PICTURES | […]

A badly decomposed whale carcass recently washed ashore in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. According to reports, the carcass was first spotted in the water near The Point in Mossel Bay. Spokesperson for the Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.), Val Marsh, said the team has been keeping an eye on the carcass and […]

Europe is the home of the hatchback, as we all know. However, after 15 years of being the top seller, the Volkswagen Golf has been dethroned and ceded its enviable crown to the Peugeot 208. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF DETHRONED: IN NUMBERS According to Autocar, with data released by JATO Dynamics, the Peugeot 208 is best-selling car in Europe […]

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed where the All Blacks’ all-important Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks on Saturday, 15 July will be played. The two sides are set to clash in mid-July in the first of two Tests in this calendar year. ALSO READ: SA Rugby’s budget faces R258 million shortfall This first encounter between the […]