A subcontractor at the Eskom Lethabo Power Station in the Free State was shot dead in the parking lot by an unknown gunman. According to reports, an Eskom subcontractor was shot dead in the parking lot of Lethabo Power Station in Sasolburg, Free State. The incident took place on Sunday evening. READ: Bail applications for individuals […]

The DA demands an audit of all the National School Nutrition Programmes after thousands of kids were left hungry in KZN and EC schools. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, to institute an audit of all the National School Nutrition Programmes (NSNP) in all the provinces. READ […]

Orlando Pirates coach José Riveiro is closing off the season just like he opened it, having scooped the DStv Premiership Coach of the Month for April, in an overwhelming majority following receiving 100 percent of the votes from the judging panel made up of football media, commentators and analysts. ALSO READ | Pirates transfer rumour: Sights […]

For South Africa, balancing its relationships with BRICS and the EU and the US is becoming more of a challenge. Relations between the People’s Republic of China and Russia on one hand and the west, specifically the US, on the other have become increasingly tense in recent times. For the US, China and Russia represent […]

The United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022/23 season has been released, with four South Africans making the team. ALSO READ: Connacht could surprise in URC semi-final Irish players feature most prominently, with six players in the team, while Scotland and Italy have two each and one from Wales. A media panel voted for the […]

Police confiscated 2,450 Mandrax tablets with an estimated street value R180 000 and 8 bags of Tik valued at R45 000. Two people have been arrested on charges of possession of drugs following a raid in Goodwood in Cape Town on Wednesday. Working on an intelligence-driven operation, the South African Police Service’s Anti-Gang Unit raid revealed drugs […]

The Sharks have named a strong squad to face the Pumas at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday 12 May. Having been eliminated from the URC playoffs, the Sharks are free to bring their star power to bear in the Currie Cup. READ MORE: Sharks tie down Ntuthuko Mchunu for another 2 years SHARKS […]

A teen was arrested after he allegedly accidentally killed his own brother with a firearm, bringing SA’s gun laws into question again KwaZulu-Natal police have called on holders of licenced firearms to store them in accordance with the law and to inform them when the owner has deceased, after a teen accidentally killed his brother […]

Durban police seized tons of counterfeit designer clothing with an estimated value of R400 000 at the harbour. Durban police seized tons of counterfeit goods at the harbour in the early hours of Wednesday, 10 May. No arrests have been made. It is believed that the goods originated in an Asian country. READ: Western Cape govt […]

The weather service issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain and flooding in the Eastern Cape. The advisory is valid until Sunday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain in the Eastern Cape on Thursday, 11 May.  The weather warning key indicates there is a low likelihood […]

A primary school pupil allegedly had a “cardiac event” and had to have his stomach pumped as a result of drinking Prime energy drink. A pupil in the United Kingdom allegedly suffered a “cardiac episode’” after drinking a Prime Energy drink. According to the Daily Mail, the primary school wrote to parents warning them of […]

South Africa is currently experiencing a mumps outbreak, with an increase in the number of queries about clusters noted since February. South Africa is currently in the midst of a mumps outbreak, according to the National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICD). MUMPS CASES ON THE RISE SINCE FEBRUARY 2023 Mumps is a viral infection caused by the […]

Sudan stands on the brink of yet another civil war, and the ongoing conflict has created a widespread humanitarian crisis. Sudan stands on the brink of yet another civil war sparked by a confrontation between two generals: the head of Sudan’s Armed Forces, General Abdelfatah El-Burhan, and the head of the Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed […]

According to experts, South Africans can afford to breath a sigh of relief in 2023 as food prices are expected to drop. South Africans can breathe a sigh of relief as experts predict that prices are set to drop this year. ALSO READ: LIST: Vehicles that are mostly targeted in hijackings in South Africa FOOD PRICES […]

Elon Musk was responding to a Whatsapp user who claimed the app ‘secretly’ recorded them in their sleep – and they’re not alone. South African-born billionaire Elon Musk is definitely not a fan of fellow tech titan Mark Zuckerberg and his Whatsapp platform. It comes after a Whatsapp user claimed that the app secretly records […]

South African Football Association has elected former ‘Banyana Banyana’ player Lydia Monyepao as the new CEO after Tebogo Motlanthe left. Following former South African Football Association (SAFA) chief executive officer Tebogo Motlanthe resignation with immediate effect, on 8 May, former Banyana Banyana player Lydia Monyepao was appointed as his replacement and the news have had […]

It’s time to imagine the end of Maritzburg United. The KwaZulu-Natal club are thought to be preparing to sell. Football is not an easy business and Maritzburg United are the latest example. ALSO READ: How Pirates took player at his club’s training to sign ALSO READ: Pirates announce hotel deal for fans MARITZBURG UNITED TO […]

Veteran Kaizer Chiefs keeper Itumeleng Khune has suggested that formal contract extension talks have yet to begin. Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix Recently, reports have suggested that some ‘positive’ initial talks had been held between Chiefs and Itumeleng Khune, who will turn 36-years-old in June. These preliminary discussions may have been taking place between […]

The popular song by gospel music legend Betusile Mcinga makes history once more by winning song of the year. Sensation gospel singer Betusile Mcinga is a Song of the Year winner for 2023. Image via Instagram @betusile READ MORE: Julius Malema’s R1.2m seats at his table are all sold out: ‘Platinum is gone’ Betusile Mcinga […]

Hundreds of protesters from Limpopo villages closed two main roads on Tuesday demanding that the road from Musina to Thohoyandou be tarred. Protesters closed two roads, demanding that the Musina-Thohoyandou road, which is impassable in the rain, be tarred. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare via Groundup Hundreds of protesters from four Limpopo villages closed two main roads […]

Cape Town City has been forced to change the game-day venue as Stormers call dibs on DHL Stadium for Saturday. The Cape Town Stadium. Photo: Hansueli Krapf. City have had to move their scheduled DStv Premiership clash against Richards Bay on Saturday, 13 May to the Athlone Stadium. City was set to host Richards Bay […]

Orlando Pirates could reportedly be without a key player for the remainder of the season, including the Nedbank Cup final. Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates celebrates with teammates. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix With just a few weeks left until the end of the 2022-23 campaign, Pirates are set to finish second in the DStv Premiership, while […]

Caller identification app, Truecaller will soon integrate its services into WhatsApp to help users spot spam calls on the messaging app. WhatsApp and Truecaller to collaborate in an effort to reduce spam calls. Images: Pixabay/File image Truecaller will soon integrate its caller identification services into WhatsApp and other messaging apps to help users spot spam […]

Al Jama-ah has threatened to sue the DA if Mpho Phalatse does not retract her claim that Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is a scammer. Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has been elected the new mayor of Johannesburg, beating ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and DA’s Mpho Phalatse. Image: Twitter/ @NatashaN_Phiri Al Jama-ah has given Democratic Alliance caucus leader in the […]

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has lashed out at unfair criticism, saying they give him good energy. Rhulani Mokwena Image Source: (@Masandawana/Twitter) Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena says he is not angered by the criticism he receives from the fans and football pundits. ALSO READ: Rhulani Mokwena warns Sundowns it’s not over against CR Belouizdad Instead, […]