As quickly as Springboks fans celebrated the season-opening win over the Wallabies, just as many then went into full panic mode after the All Blacks cruised to a victory in Auckland this past weekend. It was a woeful start to the match in New Zealand for the Springboks, and it’s probably cost them any chance […]

Europe is currently experiencing a number of labour shortages in various sectors. Here is the list of areas where persons from outside of Europe stand higher chances of securing work in Europe. To the surprise of many South Africans, these labour shortages are not just for highly skilled professionals. There also exists a huge demand […]

An American woman, Angelina Wiley has claimed that Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has saved her life during a near fatal shooting in Kansas City early this year. ALSO READ: ‘Low-budget’: Fans react to Kim Kardashian’s new Skims advert ‘BODY ARMOUR FOR WOMEN’ Dressed in one of the Skims shaping bodysuits, Angelina alleges that the shapewear […]

In a statement released on 19 July, Suella Braverman, the UK’s Secretary of State for the Home Department announced that the United Kingdom has revoked it’s visa-free travel agreement and has instead imposed visa requirements for nationals of several countries when entering the UK. Last month Canada opened up visa-free entry arrangements for passport holders of […]

Last week, Orlando Pirates stated that they had been surprised by a SuperSport United approach for Dzvukamanja’s services, and released a statement to suggest the player had misled them. ALSO READ | Chiefs set to make big-money offer for winger – report According to FARPost, the Zimbabwe international was set to join Matsatsantsa in the January transfer window, […]

A road crash in Algeria killed 34 people when a passenger bus collided head-on with a pickup truck carrying fuel cans and burst into flames Wednesday 19 July 2023, deep in the southern Sahara region, officials said. The North African country’s deadliest road crash in years also left 12 others injured, many with severe burns, […]

It is no secret that Maritzburg United expect to lose key players like Rowan Human following their relegation, with Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns all interested! READ | EX-KAIZER CHIEFS FAN FAVOURITE SET FOR SURPRISE LIFELINE FROM AFRICAN GIANTS! One of those players is Bafana Bafana international Rowan Human, who was being monitored by all of Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns even […]

The view of Johannesburg from the Ponte City skyscraper is breathtaking, but the tower is struggling to shrug off its reputation as a symbol of a dilapidated inner city. At 173 metres (568 feet) high, the brutalist-styled cylindrical building completed in 1975 was the tallest residential building in Africa and a sought-after location. ALSO READ: WATCH: […]

The United States called on Egypt Wednesday 19 July 2023 to release rights researcher Patrick Zaki, a day after he was sentenced to three years in prison for “spreading false news”. “Concerned by 3-year sentence of Egyptian human rights defender Patrick Zaki,” the US State Department said on Twitter, urging the “immediate release of him […]

Social media networks like Facebook and Instagram were back online in Ethiopia on Wednesday 19 July 2023 after being blocked for five months, according to an internet advocacy organisation and an AFP journalist. A service run by the Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI), an association that tracks online censorship, showed that access to social networks […]

Mahana Abdelrahman used to crisscross Sudan in his truck, delivering shipments across the vast country, but three months of brutal war have drastically reduced road transportation, grinding business to a halt. Now, the 45-year-old driver chain-smokes and sips coffee at a cafe on the outskirts of Wad Madani, a city that has welcomed him and […]

This is heartbreaking! The family of actor Bradley Olivier released a statement on Wednesday. He is known for his role as Danny Jantjies in the soapie Binnelanders. THE STATEMENT RELEASED BY BRADLEY OLIVIER’S FAMILY IS HEARTBREAKING Family spokesperson Solomon Cupido said in a statement that the 36-year-old Bradley Olivier had received the best possible medical care and […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 19 July 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Wednesday, 19 […]

Are you ready for the 19 July 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

MOST POWERFUL PASSPORTS: WHO’S NUMBER ONE? Japan has officially been knocked off the top spot on the Henley Passport Index for the first time in five years and moved into third position, according to the latest ranking, which is based on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In a recent press release from Henley & Partners, Singapore […]

Former CEO of Eskom, André de Ruyter, has made waves in South Africa with his tell-all memoir, Truth to Power. With cool-headedness and dry humour, de Ruyter tells his story of his three years working for the infamous electricity company. From neglected equipment, ageing power stations and crippling corruption on a massive scale, de Ruyter has […]

The All Blacks are in the pound seats to wrap up this year’s shortened Rugby Championship title, but the Springboks still have an outside chance of snatching the trophy. VIRAL | OPEN LETTER TO NIENABER AND RASSIE: These Springboks need to be DROPPED, start the Bomb squad! As is always the case a World Cup year, the usual round-robin format has been […]

The excitement continues to grow as the GR Cup driven by Netstar, part of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa, heads to the iconic East London Grand Prix Circuit for the highly anticipated 5th round of the 2023 season. The stage is set for an adrenaline-fueled showdown as six of the country’s top motoring writers once […]

Suspended public protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has hinted at a possible run for the presidency after her term expires in October. Advocate Mkhwebane said that she is still weighing options on which position to occupy that will continue to fight for the liberation of the oppressed. Speaking to the media, Mkhwebane said that she has a number […]

South African musician turned “hustler” DJ Sbu — real name Sbusiso Leope — has just become one of the country’s most inspirational people. This after he headed online to share some wonderful news with his supporters — his energy drink Mofaya will now be sold inside giant retailer Shoprite. In a heartwarming post, Sbu revealed […]

Seasoned presenter Zuraida Jardine has finally made her highly-anticipated return to the small screen as the brand-new host of S3’s popular lifestyle show Afternoon Express from Tuesday, 18 July 2023. ALSO READ: TV host Ntandose Mosibi joins ‘Crown Chasers’ as guest judge ZURAIDA JARDINE MAKES SMALL-SCREEN COMEBACK Zuraida will bring her unique perspective, charisma, and passion for health […]

Last month, Orlando Pirates announced four new players ahead of their pre-season camp, while a fifth is reportedly close to joining them! READ | REVEALED | THE EXACT PERCENTAGE OF KAIZER CHIEFS’ PROPOSED KHAMA BILLIAT SALARY CUT Pirates have already announced the captures of stars Melusi Buthelezi, Sephelo Baloni, Katlego Otladisa and Patrick Maswanganyi. READ | REVEALED | MARITZBURG UNITED’S MASSIVE PLACE MASSIVE […]

The Presidency has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS Summit in South Africa next month. This comes as the International Crime Court (ICC) has issued a warrant of arrest for Putin as he is accused of being responsible for the war crimes of unlawful deportation of children, and the unlawful […]

Morocco’s navy has rescued more than 800 would-be migrants and recovered one body since early last week, state media reported Tuesday, as attempts to reach Spain increase. ALSO READ: Libya rescues migrants abandoned by Tunisian authorities in desert Morocco in northwest Africa is a transit country for many migrants trying to get to Europe via Spain’s mainland […]

The Freedom Cup – a trophy contested between the Springboks and All Blacks – was first up for grab in 2004 (the 10 year anniversary of South African democracy), in a one-off test that South Africa won. Since then, the Boks claimed the Freedom Cup back in 2009 when they beat their arch-rivals in Bloemfontein […]