Tax season 2023 starts this evening (Friday July 7) at 20h00. Individual taxpayers have until October 23 2023 to submit their income tax return (ITR12). Provisional taxpayers have until January 24 2024. TAX SEASON 2023 First things first, SARS insists you must check if you have been auto assessed before attempting to file your tax return. The revenue […]

When FX’s POSE first aired in 2018, I was one of the people that were clueless about the vogue culture. I knew that Madonna had a song called Vogue, but I never really took it upon myself to investigate the meaning behind that record. I appreciate POSE so much because it introduced me to the outrageous […]

What’s that one winter drink that all winter parties need? It’s not just Irish coffee, but a heart-warming Glühwein, a mulled wine drink filled with all kinds of spices and fruit, served while warm and enjoyed with great people. The name might be German, but this drink has it’s origins in Rome as the wine wasn’t what […]

SPRINGBOKS EXPLORE DUAL-CAPTAINCY The Springboks are contemplating a dual-captaincy strategy for their upcoming Rugby Championship campaign. Duane Vermeulen and Eben Etzebeth, seasoned players, are top contenders for the shared captaincy role. ALSO READ: Springboks forwards on trial for Rugby World Cup spots in the Rugby Championship This innovative approach could transform South African rugby. Coaches Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber […]

Players of Banyana Banyana became almost overnight millionaires ahead of their Fifa Women’s World Cup trip on Wednesday. This comes after days of defiance and talks resulted in South African businessman Patrice Motsepes, pitched in a sizeable amount after a lack of support from Danny Jordaan. Following what has been a week of testing the […]

The Presidency has welcomed the Johannesburg High Court’s judgement to have the private prosecution instigated against the head of state, set aside. This is following months of court battles, dating back to when the bid was first brought forward in December 2022, by his predecessor, Jacob Zuma. Zuma, who brought about the bid, was amid […]

Fikile Mbalula has come guns blazing in support of its Deputy President, Paul Mashatile. This is following what has been backlash and widespread condemnation of his VIP Protection officials, who have since coined the name “Blue Light Bullies”. Speaking at a media briefing at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, Mbalula expressed the party’s condemnation of […]

A Facebook post by the Gauteng Department of Community Safety went viral after it alleged a 53-year-old man was caught speeding in a Chinese bakkie at over 200km/h on the N4 in Gauteng. South African social media users reacted to the post and in the comments section questioned the accuracy of the speed recorded by […]

This winter, all we want is tasty food that reminds us of home and gives us a sense of nostalgia to make us feel all warm and fuzzy. One of the best wasys to do it is with sweet desserts that make us smile when we think about them. You’ll have no regrets when you […]

Jean Kleyn, former Ireland lock, is set to make his Springboks debut in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Pretoria. Find out about his epic journey back home. ALSO READ: Springboks likely to be forced into late team change JEAN KLEYN RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS Jean Kleyn, the former Ireland lock, is ready to make […]

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2023: VERMEULEN LEADS THE BOKS In the Springboks’ first encounter of the Rugby Championship 2023 against the Aussies at Loftus Versfeld, they’ll be steered by the seasoned number 8, Duane Vermeulen. ALSO READ: Revealed: The 14 Springboks who will depart early for New Zealand This will be his third stint as the skipper. Vermeulen’s squad […]

The start for income tax submissions is this Friday, 7 July 2023 at 20h00, but millions of SARS auto assessments have already been sent to taxpayers since last Friday the 30th. Now SARS is warning against the latest tax return scams and has published a helpful webpage. Click on it HERE if you’ve received a suspicious email, text or SMS and want […]

EMBRACING A DUAL-TEAM APPROACH FOR SUCCESS Just four years ago, the Springboks divided their team into two squads, leading to massive success in the Rugby Championship and an unforgettable World Cup win in Japan. ALSO READ: WATCH: Can the Springboks retain the World Cup? [analysis] This year, coaches Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber aim to recreate that magic […]

Drone strikes early Friday hit an airbase in Libya’s east used by mercenaries of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner, without causing any casualties, a military official told AFP. ALSO READ: Libya UN special representative expresses concern over vote deal DRONE ATTACKS The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the origin of the overnight strikes on the […]

There’s no disputing that Kairo Forbes is securing the bag, a designer one at that. And with parents like the late rapper AKA and DJ Zinhle, the mini-influencer is already honing her entrepreneurial skills. This week, the soon-to-be eight-year-old announced the news of her latest endorsement; Nedbank’s Roblox-type virtual game. The game is geared at teaching […]

A monumental clash is on the horizon as the New Zealand All Blacks face South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on Friday, 25 August 2023. This match is set to be a crucial preparatory event for the Rugby World Cup 2023, which is commencing just two weeks later in Paris​​. ALSO READ: 65 000 tickets sold for Springboks […]

Original article by Ray Leathern The annual Initial Quality Study from consumer specialists, J.D. Power, shows that new-car quality continues to decrease. ALSO READ: More economical mild-hybrid Hilux in the works Worryingly, this is the third year in a row that owners are reporting more issues with new cars than previously, reports Jalopnik. The J.D. Power study has […]

Dinner doesn’t need to be a difficult experience, especially when you’ve had a long day at work, and have a family to cook for. These tasty veggies with parmesan cheese are easy to put together before cooking them any of 3 ways. They’re perfect in an air fryer, great in the oven or quick and […]

Some custom car builds require a fair bit of explanation to know what’s going on beneath the metal. Not so for the eye-swivelingly beautiful Singer 911 DLS Turbo. DLS stands for Dynamics and Lightweighting and it’s a restomod from Singer Vehicle Design which takes inspiration from the Porsche 935 and comes in both road and track flavors. […]

The Wagner Group, a private military group, defied the Kremlin and seized control of Russian military facilities. The revolt was led by mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. The events of Saturday, 24 June saw Prigozhin’s group take over the city of Rostov-on-Don. According to The Conversation, declared the invasion of Ukraine by Russia as a mistake. THE […]

Even though we should always look after our health, during winter, we want a bit more of a boost when flu season comes around. Also, if you’re already feeling unwell, soup is a great way to help you fight the sickness and help you get some food in if your appetite is gone. Moms always […]

Baking is one of those hands-on skills that is always fun, especially when you get to the final result and there’s nothing left because everybody had a lot of it. Garlic bread is one of those treats that everybody loves in any form. This easy savoury bread with garlic, herbs and cheese reminds you of the parties […]

2023 tax season is very nearly upon us and one of the ways it will be made “easier than ever before,” according to tax authorities, is the 2023 SARS auto assessment. Only certain taxpayers will be illegible for this and if you are one of them, you will receive a notification via SMS or email between Friday […]

If you’re a South African, especially an Afrikaans South African, we all know what mom used to make as soon as the rainy and cold weather rolls around. Some fluffy cinnamon sugar pancakes come to the table and we almost inhale them as they come out of the pan. Similar to French crêpes, these pancakes are beautifully fluffy […]

UNVEILING THE OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD AMBASSADORS Durban is abuzz with anticipation as the Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ) draws closer.  The lead-up fashion events and entertainment have been captivating audiences with the creativity, talent and interpretations of this year’s, “Out Of This World”, theme. The Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award (YDA) and the Hollywoodbets Durban July Invited […]