The final lineup of Rugby World Cup 2023 has been settled after a long and arduous qualifying process. Qualifying started at the previous Rugby World Cup in Japan, with the quarterfinalists joined by the four highest-ranked teams eliminated at the group stage in being handed automatic qualification for the tournament. As champions, South Africa head […]

This picturesque home will perfectly fit in an episode of the Real Housewives van die Wynlande. In fact, this mega-mansion might be bigger than Anita’s home and is definitely bigger than a rugby field. Check it out. ALSO READ: Unreal beach living! This R85m Llandudno mansion is ON the ocean – literally WILL YOU BUY THIS STELLENBOSCH […]

Showmax has released the official trailer for upcoming reality show The Mommy Club which releases on 27 June. ALSO READ: ‘Manifest’ to ‘Extraction 2’: What to expect on Netflix in June ‘THE MOMMY CLUB’ Showmax has released the trailer for The Mommy Club — a reality show that sees five glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the challenges of parenting – and […]

Today’s video: The power mother nature has. Terrifying video of the day: Watch as nature destroys infrastructure. ALSO WATCH: Epic bakkie drag race goes down to the wire – WATCH https://twitter.com/OTerrifying/status/1656542262954950656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1656542262954950656%7Ctwgr%5Eebe015007875cda9873776266083819d092be89c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesouthafrican.com%2Fvideo%2Fwatch-terrifying-video-of-the-day-power-of-mother-nature-video-breaking-wednesday-31-may-2023%2F MORE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos on The South African YouTube page for all you really need to […]

Arthur Zwane’s position at Kaizer Chiefs has come in for some severe scrutiny after a disappointing campaign for the Glamour Boys. Now, a shock PSL manager has been linked with the job at Naturena. ICYMI: Romelu Lukaku spotted with Megan Thee Stallion ahead of Champions League final KAIZER CHIEFS FAIL TO HIT THEIR TARGETS The Soweto […]

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several severe weather alerts for parts of South Africa today, 31 May. SEVERAL WEATHER ALERTS ISSUED A yellow level 2 weather warning was issued for disruptive rain in the eastern parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the extreme northern parts of the Eastern Cape. This weather warning is expected to result in […]

Palesa Malatji, 17, was murdered in Soshanguve, Tshwane, last Thursday. She was a Grade 12 learner at Ntsako Secondary School. POLICE ALLEGEDLY REFUSED TO HELP According to reports, Palesa’s body was found next to Echibini Secondary School, which is in close proximity to the police station. Her uncle, Thabiso Malatji, told TimesLive the family became worried about […]

It’s still a couple of days too early to know what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in early June. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … MUST READ | Andre van Biljon dies of gunshot wounds after farm robbery It’s still a couple of days too early to know […]

Andre van Biljon, 70, succumbed to the gunshot wounds he sustained in a farm robbery at his home in Oranjeville, Free State. His son, former Springbok hooker, Lukas van Biljon, was also wounded during the robbery. READ: Former Springbok hooker stabbed, his father shot during farm robbery VAN BILJON FATHER AND SON ATTACKED IN ROBBERY As […]

SUSTAINABLE AIR TRAVEL It’s big news indeed for Africa, as one African airline has become the very first in Africa to complete a sustainable long-haul flight. Taking part in the Sustainable Flight Challenge, Kenya Airways has become the first carrier in Africa to operate a highly sustainable commercial long-haul flight using Eni’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), […]

A recent study has revealed that we are closer to a mass extinction of Earth’s wildlife than we think. Human destruction of global wildlife is occurring at an alarming rate. This is according to a new study published in the journal Biological Reviews last week. ALSO READ: Africa’s biodiversity: We can’t protect what we don’t know THE […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Liezl Human The National Lotteries Commission has reintroduced animal welfare funding in its call for applications for 2023/24 after it withdrew funding for 2022/23. Animal welfare organisations are celebrating the reintroduction of lotteries funding and many have decided to apply. Animal welfare organisations said that the NLC did not understand the important […]

China is an important economic player in Africa. In 2021 alone, China accounted for nearly US$5 billion in foreign direct investment in African countries. The rapidly increasing Chinese presence across Africa has become a contentious issue both for Beijing and African governments. In particular, mega projects funded by China have resulted in public controversies about […]

According to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the water quality in South Africa is of a high standard and “compares well with the best in the world”, referring to the government’s Water Research Commission. ALSO READ: South Africa will soon ban the sale of SOME energy-storing light bulbs RAMAPHOSA CONTRADICTS GOVERNMENT’S WATER RESEARCH REPORT However, the same research […]

As the Western Cape heads into winter, the official dam level stats in the province have started to rise in recent weeks. However, the six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively down on a similar period last year. The good news is that […]

Nelson Mandela’s words continue to inspire and guide us, reminding us of the power of unity, forgiveness, and the pursuit of justice. If you happened to be putting together a short list of leaders who have had the greatest impact on the world, then Nelson Mandela would surely be at or near the top. As […]

South Africa is one of the leading countries in Africa to produce actors and actresses who become stars who shine in Hollywood. Lately Mzansi is also slowly but surely also adding musicians to the list of international stars who are making it in the United States. ALSO READ: Tina Turner’s other love: Cars Here are […]

On Monday, 29 May, five suspects accused of helping Thabo Bester escape prison appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court to hear the verdict in their bail applications. READ: Former Springbok hooker stabbed, his father shot during farm robbery SUSPECT NASTASSJA JANSEN GRANTED BAIL DUE TO ‘POROUS’ CASE AGAINST HER Magistrate Khabisi granted one of the suspects, […]

BBC presenter Naga Munchetty recently revealed that she suffers from adenomyosis, a chronic condition that affects the uterus. She spoke of how her pain can leave her unable to move and how a recent flare-up was so intense her husband had to call an ambulance. Yet many people have never heard of this condition, despite it […]

Shanghai on Monday recorded its hottest May day in 100 years, the city’s meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree. ALSO READ: President Ramaphosa congratulates Turkey’s Erdogan on election win “At 13:09, the temperature at Xujiahui station hit 36.1 degrees Celsius, breaking a 100-year-old record for the highest temperature in May,” a post on the service’s official […]

Rejeanne Fairhead has set a new world record for the 5km distance in the women’s 95-99 age group category. ALSO READ | Minister of Electricity given power for innovation Competing at the Ottawa Race Weekend in Tamarack, Canada, Fairhead, 96, finished in a time of 51:09. Fairhead’s time was almost five minutes faster than American Betty Lindberg, who set […]

When Alejandra Angula discovered she was pregnant, she panicked. The pregnancy was unplanned – and in Namibia termination is illegal. ALSO READ: Andre de Ruyter’s bombshell book breaks record sales Dismayed at the lack of options in her home country, Angula flew to neighbouring South Africa and booked into an abortion clinic in Cape Town. “I was more scared […]

Today’s video: The ocean is mighty powerful. ALSO READ: Andre de Ruyter’s bombshell book breaks record sales Terrifying video of the day: Watch as the ocean makes waves. The Ocean is mighty powerful. You wouldn't last long in these waters 🌊 pic.twitter.com/yFhX84bWU4 — Wow Terrifying (@WowTerrifying) April 12, 2023   MORE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN […]

The Free State has recorded an improved increase in dam water levels this past week, thanks to the slight rains. However, a rainy winter season is expected. ALSO READ: Stage 4 and 5 load shedding to be implemented this week Dam water levels have been increasing throughout several provinces in the country and the Free […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Ashraf Hendricks Citizen scientists trained through a University of the Western Cape project are helping to train school children to monitor their environment. Data collected on river water quality is shared with an international programme. Plans are for the project to expand to other provinces. More than 200 schoolchildren in Limpopo have […]