Reuters: The South African rand tumbled over 1% on Tuesday, extending Monday’s losses as global risk-off sentiment increased. At 0905 GMT, the rand traded at 18.0325 against the dollar, about 0.85% weaker than its previous close. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND TUMBLED It had weakened to as much as 18.0884 earlier in the day. The dollar last […]

Saido Mane has left Bayern Munich after just one year with the German club. The 31-year-old forward has agreed a move from FC Bayern to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Mane joined the German giants from Liverpool a year ago but struggled to adjust despite a promosing start. MANE NEVER GOT GOING AT BAYERN In […]

South African rugby legend Siya Kolisi has teamed up with SA Tourism UK to produce an advert that showcases the very best of South Africa. And whilst it’s aimed at the Brits, it’s very likely to lure many SA expats home for the holidays! The spectacular ad features everything from safaris to surfing, sunrises to […]

A missing toddler was found in a critical condition in Etete near Shakaskraal on Wednesday morning. THE MISSING TODDLER WAS REPORTED MISSING ON MONDAY AFTERNOON According to IPSS Search and Rescue division, the 21-month-old baby was reported missing from a homestead in Etete near Shakaskraal on Monday at around 16:00. “Search and rescue efforts were started […]

Banyana Banyana came from a goal down to beat Italy 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup match. A win for South Africa saw them qualify for the round of 16 for the first time. ALSO READ: Desiree Ellis says Banyana have a plan to ‘hurt’ Italy Banyana came into the match knowing that nothing but a win will […]

From the Union Buildings For two days, several world leaders gathered in Paris, France for a global summit on financing development and climate action in developing economies. ALSO READ: She’s back: Ndabeni-Abrahams to deliver keynote speech at global summit While such international summits may seem like a world apart from the daily challenges that South Africans face – […]

It might have been because of Covid that Mthobeli Ndaleni returned to South Africa, but thanks in part to the exceptional experience he received abroad – cooking for America’s basketball and golfing royalty – Ndaleni’s career has taken off back home. The South African chef worked alongside US celebrity, Chef Francisco, earning his ‘stars and […]

It seems Lebo M’s estranged wife, Pretty Samuels, was completely in the dark about the music legend’s plans to file for divorce. ALSO READ: ‘Serial husband’: Who are Lebo M’s ex-wives? PRETTY SAMUELS NOT AWARE SHE AND LEBO M ARE SEPERATED The businesswoman has told Zimoja that she is not aware they are getting divorced or that they […]

Rapper iFani, also known as Mzayifani Mzondeleli Boltina, left the music industry for nearly six years due to the immense pressure and strain he experienced during his rise to fame and success. ALSO READ: ‘Why block my YouTube money?’: IFani blasts Universal Music IFANI THE BEGINNING The 37-year-old musician from the Eastern Cape, best known […]

The Springboks will take on Argentina in Buenos Aires this Saturday, and immediately afterwards, the national coaches will be expected to sit down and make the absolute final decisions on the World Cup squad. READ | Updated World Rugby rankings after Springboks’ scrappy win This 33-man squad will be revealed early next week, and there’s a […]

Become an organ donor and save lives In 2016, Kopeli Mosoatsi, a former professional soccer player, received the devastating news that he had kidney failure and needed a kidney transplant from a suitable organ donor. What followed was a six-year wait for a suitable kidney to be found, which eventually happened last year. “I cried […]

Not that many years ago – in fact, the day before the RWC 2019 final – I sat in my daughter’s school assembly wearing my Springbok rugby jersey (couldn’t resist taunting, just a little)… writes writer, wife, mother and dreamer ANDREA ZANIN, who now lives in the UK and is author of Our Fireside Stories.  […]

Bongi Mbonambi will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina, with the abrasive hooker set to skipper the side despite many thinking Lukhanyo Am was the likely choice. Mbonambi – who will earn his 60th Test cap this weekend – takes over the captain’s responsibilities in the […]

South Africans living in or near Edinburgh, Scotland, are in for a treat as popular South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout will be performing in the legendary city from Wednesday 2 August until 27 August. After touching down in the Scottish capital this week, Schalk said: “Lekker EDINBURGH ??????? I’ve come from the country where we […]

Load-shedding is a regular and unavoidable reality in South Africa. And Eskom’s recent tariff hike in July is putting further pressure on households. We turned to Private Property to find out the appliances that consume the most electricity in your home, so you don’t have to waste unnecessary money on electricity. APPLIANCES THAT CONSUME THE MOST […]

Jacques Nienaber has revealed why one of the most influential Springbok players has been overlooked for selection in the Rugby World Cup warm-up against Argentina this coming Saturday. ALSO READ: Springbok injury update — Star lock ruled out… again WHY JADEN WAS ABSENT IN PREVIOUS TESTS IN 2023 Scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has not featured in any […]

FRINGE BOKS: THEIR TIME TO SHINE The Rugby World Cup is around the corner, and our beloved Springboks, or Boks, are getting ready to lock horns with the Pumas. But there’s a twist in the tale: this match is a big opportunity for the Fringe Boks to strut their stuff on an international platform. THE […]

The Springboks will play their first Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Argentina without one of the team’s primary second rowers because he was deemed medically unfit to participate. Head coach Jacques Nienaber named his Springboks match day 23 for Saturday’s showdown against the Pumas in Buenos Aires, with Bongi Mbonambi inserted as team captain […]

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has appointed a brand new skipper for South Africa’s World Cup warm-up Test against Argentina on Saturday and his choice may come as a surprise to some. With all of regular captain Siya Kolisi and his deputies Duane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard and Eben Etzebeth all unavailable for selection for this week’s […]

After more than 10cm of snow was predicted for the region (and well into Lesotho) over the weekend, the area has become an inviting playground for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike. ALSO READ: Gauteng Midday Weather Update: Fine conditions expected across the province Jaco Den Heyer went for a motorbike ride above Tiffindell Ski Resort on Monday afternoon […]

New Zealand coach Noeline Taurua has spoken candidly about her Proteas counterpart Norma Plummer ahead of their teams’ clash at the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town on Wednesday. With Tuesday serving as a break day for the two teams, the SPAR Proteas are scheduled to clash against New Zealand’s Silver Ferns in second […]

Eskom announced Stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Wednesday- and the City of Cape Town has followed suit. Eskom customers are currently experiencing Stage 2 load shedding and will continue to do so until 22:00 at which time Stage 4 will kick in until 05:00 on Wednesday. VIRAL | Amanda du Pont reacts to Jub Jub arrest with […]

Police in Sierra Leone say they have arrested “several” people, possibly including soldiers, who were planning violent attacks on the anniversary of fatal riots last August that left more than 30 dead. ALSO READ: Sierra Leone president is sworn in as opposition rejects outcome “The security sector has been following intelligence regarding the activities of certain […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 1 August 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 Tuesday, 1 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 1 August 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R38 million (PowerBall) R7 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]