The days of enjoying uninterrupted electricity supply are about to become a thing of the past for eThekwini residents. eThekwini municipality has suspended loadshedding for the day (May 24) as prepares to launch a new loadshedding schedule for the city on Thursday 25 May. The change in schedules comes after discussions between the City and […]

ANC’s secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula said the Russian President, Vladimir Putin is welcomed in South Africa as part and parcel of BRICS. African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula said South Africa will welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin as part and parcel of BRICS. Mbalula made these remarks during an interview with BBC anchor, Stephen Sackur. […]

Black Coffee’s penthouse is an extravagant voguish double-story suite and makes up the most impressive feat of the Hallmark House building. The Black Coffee Penthouse is one of the most expensive suites at the Hallmark House Hotel. The hotel charges R25 000 a night for the two-bedroomed penthouse. The Citizen has it that DJ Black Coffee owns the R6 […]

The KZN Department of Transport could soon follow in the footsteps of Gauteng and others regarding motor vehicle licence plates. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison is in the process of introducing new provincial licence plates for motor vehicles. MEC Sipho Hlomuka revealed this on Tuesday, 24 May during the inspection of temporary […]

All the do’s and don’ts match-goers need to know about Saturday’s URC Grand Final in Cape Town. The Stormers take on Irish side Munster in the Vodacom URC Grand Final at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Here is all you need to know ahead of the showpiece match. ALSO READ: Over 1.6m fans help to smash […]

Kaizer Chiefs are a team that needs to make a whole host of changes in the attacking areas of the pitch, having been blunt all of last season. Kaizer Chiefs are a team that needs to make a whole host of changes in the attacking areas of the pitch, having been blunt all of last […]

It is understood that the municipal vehicles were confiscated by EMPD when it was discovered that they are being used to transport children. Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has cut the cord in the madcap use of municipal vehicles by Council employees. READ MORE: JMPD shuts down illegal gambling spot in Randburg EMPD FOLLOWS TIP-OFF […]

Amidst the ongoing civil war in Sudan, questions about effective mediation and the choice of mediator have become paramount. Questions about who mediates in a conflict – and when – are crucial. Mediation is about trust, an awareness of regional realities and insights into complex politics. It should happen before conflict reaches a mutually damaging […]

REMINDER: Gauteng Province is still recruiting unemployed youth to work in the energy space, installing solar panels. Gauteng province is still recruiting unemployed youth within the province to be trained as installers of solar panels. A monthly spend of between R4 500 and R7 000 will be given for the duration of training. Applications opened […]

Despite Eskom’s increased wage offer of 4.5%, unions, including NUM, Numsa and Solidarity, remain resolute in their demands for higher increases. Eskom increased its wage increase offer on Tuesday, 23 May. However, it is far from the demands put forward by unions. READ: Cholera outbreak: Death toll rises to 17 UNIONS STAND FIRM ON DEMANDS FOR […]

The cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal intensified, with the death toll reaching 17. Twenty-nine lab-confirmed cases have been reported. At least two more people have died of cholera in the Hammanskraal area, pushing the death toll in the outbreak to 17, as of 18:00 on Tuesday, 23 May. READ: Cholera outbreak: Urgent intervention needed, says Amnesty International […]

Antonio Banderas played a role of Alejandro Murrieta, aka Zorro in 1998’s “The Mask of Zorro” and “The Legend of Zorro” in 2005. Academy Award nominee Antonio Banderas says he’s open to reprise the Zorro role should a reboot be made. Banderas played a role of Alejandro Murrieta, aka Zorro in 1998’s “The Mask of […]

‘Add a filter maybe it will be better,’ one person advised the man who took to Twitter to share how KFC ‘did him a dirty’ with their kota. A young TikToker has left South Africans in stitches after heading online to share his hilarious “What I ordered vs What I got” experience. The man is […]

Social media in the West African state of Guinea on Tuesday 23rd May, 2023 launched a one-day boycott of news. Social media in the West African state of Guinea on Tuesday 23rd May, 2023 launched a one-day boycott of news in protest at press and internet restrictions by the junta. Espace TV and Kalac TV […]

The JMPD officer warmed the hearts of many after buying a brand new pair of shoes for a school girl with torn shoes. A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Officer (JMPD) officer has won the hearts of many Joburgers following his act of kindness which saw a little school girl now able to smile and walk to school […]

An overseas-based South African coach scooped a massive prize at the annual URC awards. The Glasgow Warrior’s South African boss Franco Smith has been named the Vodacom URC Coach of the Season for 2022/23. ALSO READ: Over 1.6m fans help to smash overall attendance record for URC The 50-year-old has had a stunning debut campaign in […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Wednesday, 24 May 2023. Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Wednesday, 24 May 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: NIL FIRE DANGER WARNINGS: Extremely high fire […]

Graduate, Criminal, Prisoner, sushi-eater on girls, Recording Artist, Actor, Acting Mayor – come to think of it Kenny Kunene has DONE IT ALL! Kenny Kunene (52), the current MMC for Transport in the City of Johannesburg, is no doubt a jack of all trades in light of his achievements over the years. READ MORE: Acting Mayor […]

Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary Bafana Bafana squad to take on Morocco. There are one or two shock exclusions. Hugo Broos has announced his preliminary Bafana Bafana squad to face Morocco in South Africa’s final 2023 AFCON qualifier. ICYMI: Hellmann’s is expensive but how much will Khanyisa Mayo cost Kaizer Chiefs? BAFANA BAFANA AFCON QUALIFIER […]

SA’s largest poultry producer warned the government to pull up its socks as the country is facing increased threats to its food security. South Africa’s biggest poultry producer, Astral Foods said the country is facing increased threats to its food security and intensifying poverty. The producer announced a crash in its half-year to end March on […]

A recent study has shed light on the alarming prevalence of mental health concerns among children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affect one in ten people. While the primary focus is often on these diagnoses, worrying research shows people with neurodevelopmental conditions are at a much higher […]

UDM sets deadline for NPA to charge Ramaphosa following his decision to drop the challenge against the Phala Phala report. On Monday, 22 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced he would no longer be challenging the Section 89 Phala Phala report in court. In the wake of the announcement, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) called on […]

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan will appeal a court order to exempt schools from load shedding. SAFTU is against this. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) is planning a picket outside the Department of Public Enterprises offices to challenge Pravin Gordhan’s appeal of a ruling regarding exempting government institutions from load shedding. In a […]

Westlife have extended their The Wild Dreams Tour and will be performing for a third night at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. Westlife, one of pop music’s most influential boybands, has extended its The Wild Dreams Tour and will be performing for a third night at SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria. ALSO READ | Kim Kardashian reveals […]

Japanese brand Cellato has created the world’s most expensive ice cream, priced at a staggering R122k per serving. The world’s most expensive ice cream costs an eyewatering $6380 (R122k) per serving. It was reportedly created by a Japanese brand, Cellato, intending to snag the Guinness World Record. READ: Weather: High waves and wind gusting up to 80km/h […]