On Monday, 29 May, the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court is expected to deliver judgment on the bail applications of five suspects accused of helping serial rapist and murderer Thabo Bester escape from prison. READ: Water supply disruption: These Cape Town areas affected from Monday to Saturday BAIL VERDICT EXPECTED FOR BESTER CO-ACCUSED Former G4S employees, Senohe Matsoara, […]

The recent furore over accusations by the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, that South Africa was supplying arms to Russia despite its declared policy of non-alignment, has sparked a debate on whether the country’s arms control is lax, non-compliant and lacks oversight. The debate was further fuelled by the South African government’s reluctance […]

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will perform planned maintenance on infrastructure in several areas from Monday, 29 May, to Saturday, 3 June. READ: Western Cape dam levels update: Improvement from last week PLANNED INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AND REPAIRS FOR CAPE TOWN AREAS Maintenance will primarily involve pipe and valve installations, repairs, and replacements. The […]

This past weekend, the Springbok Women were crowned continental champions when they completed their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup campaign with a 79-8 victory (half-time 33-8) over host nation, Madagascar, in Antananarivo. It was a memorable result for the team, with the progress of the Springbok Women remaining a key mandate for Rassie Erasmus in his role as […]

A slight rainy period is expected in some parts of the Western Cape during the cold winter season ahead. This will at least keep balance or an increase in the dam water levels of the province. ALSO READ: Western Cape: Warning issued for DISRUPTIVE rain and FLOODS Unlike other provinces, the Western Cape might be blessed […]

A child abuse lawsuit over a nude scene filed by actors who played star-crossed lovers in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 “Romeo and Juliet” will be thrown out, a California judge said Thursday. Olivia Hussey was 15 and Leonard Whiting 16 when they starred in the Oscar-winning film of William Shakespeare’s tragedy from Hollywood studio Paramount Pictures. The film […]

The Kaizer Chiefs faithful and the club hierarchy will not enjoy this one. It is reported that Ranga Chivaviro no longer belongs to Marumo Gallants. ALSO READ: Chiefs only made R3.2 million, here’s how RANGA CHIVAVIRO SIGNS FOR RICHARDS BAY Following a blinding breakthrough season of 17 goals for Gallants in the domestic league and CAF […]

A newly released cache of FBI files has revealed a potential plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her 1983 visit to California. The possible threat followed a phone call made by “a man who claimed that his daughter had been killed in Northern Ireland by a rubber bullet”, according to the document that also refers to […]

North West Health MEC Madoda Sambatha has instituted an investigation after newborn babies who are patients in the neonatal section were placed in boxes instead of incubators or crib beds at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital. According to hospital management, the incident happened on Saturday, 20 May during the day and they were not made aware. NEWBORN BABIES […]

Watch this unbelievable video of a toddler playing with a massive snake. ALSO READ: Report raises alarm over state of provincial nature reserves CHILD PLAYS WITH MASSIVE SNAKE Snakes are normally seen or perceived as dangerous animals, however that is not the case with this particular snake. This child is seen ‘enjoying’ the company of […]

Amakhosi management may have to consider a new Kaizer Chiefs captain for next season. Here’s the list of potential candidates. MUST READ: KAIZER CHIEFS NEW ERA: NEW COACH AND CAPTAIN AT NATURENA NEXT SEASON? Current Captain Itumeleng Khune;s future is up in the air with Amakhosi management yet to offer him a contract extension. However, even […]

Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s legal representatives briefly appeared in the Bloemfontein High Court on Friday, 26 May. The court postponed the matter to next week. READ: Magudumana accuses SAPS of abduction and illegal arrest in Tanzania – urgent application for release to be heard HOME AFFAIRS JOINS TO OPPOSE MAGUDUMANA APPLICATION Magudumana alleges her arrest in Tanzania and subsequent […]

Munster’s hopes of bossing the breakdown have taken a big hit with the news that Springbok flanker Deon Fourie is fit to take part in the URC final this weekend. Fourie and Marvin Orie make their return to the DHL Stormers team for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Munster at DHL Stadium […]

Fulgence Kayishema, one of the last fugitives sought for their role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, was due in a court in Cape Town on Friday, two days after being arrested following 22 years on the run. He allegedly took part in one of the genocide’s bloodiest episodes, when more than 2,000 Tutsis who had sought […]

South Africa has made remarkable contributions to the world of science and innovation. From groundbreaking medical advancements to everyday household inventions, South African inventors have left their mark on the global stage. Here are seven South African scientific inventions that you probably didn’t know about. CAT SCAN In 1972, physicists Allan Cormack and Godfrey Hounsfield […]

Tunisia has arrested a man suspected being the organiser of a ring that smuggled migrants across the Mediterranean, including an attempted crossing in which 20 people drowned, authorities said. The North African country, which lies just 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the Italian island of Lampedusa, has long been a favoured steppingstone for migrants attempting the perilous […]

It will soon effectively be unlawful to sell certain fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs for use in South African households. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Reserve Bank hikes repo rate by 50 basis points According to regulations published by the trade, industry & competition department on Wednesday, it will be unlawful to sell certain fluorescent and incandescent light […]

Armed with a bamboo ink pen and a steady hand, Ethiopian Orthodox priest Zelalem Mola carefully copies text in the ancient Ge’ez language from a religious book onto a goatskin parchment. This painstaking task is preserving an ancient tradition, all the while bringing him closer to God, says the 42-year-old. At the Hamere Berhan Institute […]

Today’s video: Lightning strikes water close to the ship. These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. ALSO READ: Elderly man killed after falling into a crocodile enclosure Terrifying video of the day: Watch as lightning strikes water close to ship. https://twitter.com/OTerrifying/status/1657425635726462976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1657425635726462976%7Ctwgr%5E7c3e1a3453dc39c549d873f0354f980f515f6462%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesouthafrican.com%2Fvideo%2Fterrifying-video-of-the-day-lightning-strikes-water-close-to-the-ship-watch-breaking-friday-26-may-2023%2F   MORE […]

An elderly Cambodian man has been killed by about 40 crocodiles when he fell into their enclosure in his family’s reptile farm. The incident reportedly happened on Friday, 26 May. ELDERLY MAN KILLED BY CROCODILES According to AFP, the 72-year-old was trying to move a crocodile out of a cage where it had laid eggs when […]

National Traffic Police arrested a truck driver for driving an unroadworthy truck with smooth tyres. The arrest occurred on the N12 highway near the Atlas Road 0ff-ramp at around 8:30 TRUCK FOUND WITH A NUMBER OF DEFECTS The truck had heavy goods with steel estimated at R4 million. It was found in the middle of the […]

The two men and two women shot dead in Constantia, Cape Town, on Thursday, 25 May, are believed to be wanted a Bulgarian underworld figure, Krasimir Kamenov, his wife, and the couple’s bodyguard and nanny. READ: DEVELOPING STORY: Police on scene of Constantia mass murder CONSTANTIA MASS SHOOTING SHROUDED IN SILENCE TimesLive reported that the mass […]

The weather services warned that more light snow is expected in several parts of South Africa today. MORE LIGHT SNOW IS EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL TODAY According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha, the light snow is likely late evening on Thursday into Friday (25-26 May). ALSO READ: Cold front: Wet and windy conditions to bring […]

Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be ready to continue their recruitment drive ahead of the next season, having reportedly already signed three players. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS TARGET SHOCK TRANSFER OF DEFENDER FROM SOWETO RIVALS Chiefs have already confirmed the signing of SuperSport United centre back Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, while also being thought to have signed Mduduzi Mdantsane and Given Msimango. At the […]

American reality star Khloé Kardashian revealed that she “struggled” to connect with her son that she welcomed via surrogate with “baby daddy” NBA player Tristan Thompson — on the first episode of The Kardashians season three which released on Hulu on Thursday 25 May. ALSO READ: Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s son’s name revealed KHLOÉ STRUGGLED TO CONNECT WITH SURROGATE-BORN […]