Springboks captain Siya Kolisi

List of every Springbok captain in history

By Garrin Lambley 21-06-23 12:45

H.H. Castens was captain for the Springboks on 30 July 1891 in their first ever Test against the touring British Isles team at Crusaders Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth. ALSO READ | Change in venue for U18 Craven Week Felix and Morné du Plessis are the only father-son combination to have captained South Africa. John Smit […]

Titanic

Rescuers detect ‘underwater noises’ in hunt for missing Titanic sub

By AFP 21-06-23 11:16

Rescuers searching for a missing tourist submersible near the wreck of the Titanic have detected “underwater noises” in the search area, the US Coast Guard said on Wednesday, with oxygen for the five on board rapidly running out more than two days after they lost contact. MUST READ | List of every Springbok captain in history All communication was lost […]

Is your child in home school? Here’s what you need to know

By Thabo Baloyi 21-06-23 10:54

Parents and other stakeholders in the basic education sector have expressed their concern over proposed changes to the current schooling system, which some say will have an adverse effect on homeschooling in South Africa. Corporal punishment still prevalent in SA schools and homes Dr Nandi and Thabo Bester BEATEN up by authorities – report WHAT […]

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Inquest opened into death of Tina Joemat-Pettersson – here’s why

By Storm Simpson 21-06-23 10:23

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has opened an inquest docket related to Tina Joemat-Pettersson’s death. This means it is likely that the late Member of Parliament (MP) did not die from natural causes. However, inquests are opened when the police do not suspect foul play at the time of death. READ: Tina Joemat-Pettersson passes away AUTOPSY […]

SIU exploring legal options after court rules in favour of Mabuyane

By Nokwanda Ncwane 20-06-23 19:57

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is considering all legal options available following the interim interdict granted to Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane regarding the probe on his academic qualifications from University of Fort Hare. On Tuesday, 20 June, the Eastern Cape High Court in Bisho handed down an order that the probe on Mabuyane’s […]

Gun crisis in schools

School boys wear skirts in protest of ‘no shorts’ policy

By Sinothando Siyolo 20-06-23 19:51

School boys in Wales expressed their dissatisfaction with the “no shorts” policy during a recent heatwave in the country. The pupils went to school wearing skirts. IT WAS TOO HOT TO WEAR TROUSERS The temperatures were firmly above 25C (77F) across much of the United Kingdom (UK), according to Dailymail. The pupil’s parents supported their children’s demonstration […]

Vote tensions in DR Congo few months ahead of election

By AFP 20-06-23 19:41

Key elections are looming in DR Congo, where political tensions combined with a security crisis and economic woes are creating a powerful and troubling brew. Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest country votes on December 20 for the presidency, the national legislature, provincial assemblies and local councils. The complex ballot will be a crucial test of stability in […]

Pitso Mosimane salary

Mosimane mocks Rulani for failing to beat a ‘weak’ Wydad

By Eliot Mahlase 20-06-23 19:33

Former Mamelodi Sundowns Pitso Mosimane says that Mamelodi Sundowns failed to beat a much weaker Wydad Casablanca compared to the one he faced previously. Sundowns were knocked out of the semi-final of the Caf Champions League after failing to beat Wydad Casablanca in the second-leg. After the first leg ended 0-0, Rulani Mokwena’s team allowed […]

UN peacekeepers

Libya UN special representative expresses concern over vote deal

By AFP 20-06-23 19:10

UN envoy Abdoulaye Bathily said Monday that a deal between Libyan rival camps over long-delayed elections contained “politically contested issues” that could spark a new crisis in the divided country. Presidential and parliamentary elections were due to be held in Libya in December 2021 but were never organised as differences between rival administrations persisted on […]

Daily Lotto

Daily Lotto: Here are Tuesday, 20 June’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 20-06-23 21:44

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 20 June 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, 20 […]

PowerBall draw jackpot

Powerball: Here are Tuesday, 20 June’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 20-06-23 21:04

  It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 20 June 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: R47 million (PowerBall) R23 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you […]

Hollywoodbets Durban July

Hollywoodbets Durban July: Final field confirmed!

By Garrin Lambley 20-06-23 16:37

The 127th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 1 July will host a capacity field of 20, including two reserves. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE According to the official Hollywoodbets Durban July website, with five runners in the 18-horse field, Justin Snaith holds a strong hand in this year’s race after the field was announced […]

Judges reprimand Road Accident Fund

‘We’re going to court’: Another disgruntled artist drops Ambitiouz

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 20-06-23 16:26

Music company Ambitiouz Entertainment is not staying away from controversy as yet another artist is said to have left. As previously reported by The South African on Sunday, songstress Cici left the recording label a few months ago. According to Zimoja, singer and producer S’Villa is also on his way out. ALSO READ: ‘Some are owed 5 months’ salaries’: […]

Driver's licence

FAQ: Are you still insured if your driver’s license has expired?

By TheSouthAfrican.com 20-06-23 16:21

With South Africa facing a lengthy driver’s license backlog, are you still insured if your license has expired? In light of yet another breakdown of South Africa’s driver’s license printing machine, and the 350 000-applicant backlog confirmed by the Department of Transport (DOT), are you still insured if your driver’s license has expired? ARE YOU INSURED IF […]

Titanic

Missing Titanic submersible: NO South Africans on board

By Garrin Lambley 20-06-23 16:01

Searchers are frantically scouring the North Atlantic for a missing submersible that had been due to take passengers to visit the Titanic wreckage. VIRAL | FAQ: SARS tax season – How does the auto-assessment work? Fears for the safety of the five people onboard are growing as the vessel only has oxygen for up to 96 hours (4 days). ALSO READ […]

Somalia jihadist attack

Ugandan police: 20 arrested over horrific school massacre

By AFP 20-06-23 15:57

Ugandan police said Monday that 20 people had been arrested for suspected collaboration with the notorious militia group blamed for last week’s grisly attack on a school near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Twenty arrests have been made of suspected collaborators, suspected ADF collaborators,” police spokesman Fred Enanga told a press conference, […]

President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu: the newly elected Nigerian president appoints new chiefs

By AFP 20-06-23 15:46

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed new military and security chiefs in the latest in a flurry of key decisions after being sworn in last month. Tinubu, 71, took over from Muhammadu Buhari on May 29 following victory in elections in February whose results are being challenged in court by opposition parties. Replacing key staff […]

Kaizer Chiefs managerial shortlist

Kaizer Chiefs MASS EXODUS: Full list of NINE more likely EXITS!

By Dean Boyle 20-06-23 15:18

Kaizer Chiefs fans can expect a very different looking side with a several stars likely to follow Erick Mathoho and Phathushedzo Nange out of Naturena. MUST READ: PITSO MOSIMANE HIRES FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS AND ORLANDO PIRATES MEN! Amakhosi legend Mathoho was the first confirmed confirmed player exit. Since then, Bafana Bafana midfielder Nange has followed him […]

Four habits of happy people – as recommended by a psychologist

Top 10 tips for being happy – every day!

By Lorne Philpot 20-06-23 15:02

Putting a smile on that dial every day is not as easy as it used to be when it seems like one has little control over many of the variables in our lives. Persistent state-controlled power cuts, the rising cost of living, the country’s failing infrastructure, and a general feeling of doom and gloom about the […]

Pitso Mosimane salary

Pitso Mosimane to hire former Chiefs and Pirates men – Report

By Dean Boyle 20-06-23 14:47

Pitso Mosimane may have turned down coaching Kaizer Chiefs but he is set to hire these men who were formerly involved with Amakhosi and Orlando Pirates. MUST READ: PITSO MOSIMANE TO BRING FORMER ORLANDO PIRATES MAN TO NEW CLUB Mosimane previously insisted that he will be bringing his all-South African technical staff with him to his […]

Prison Journalism: My first two days in Pollsmoor Prison

By Mimi Mfundisi 20-06-23 14:36

If I may take you back to the first time I entered prison, it felt like stepping into an entirely different world. I had no idea what to expect or what would be demanded of me. As I entered the prison, the air was filled with shouts from people asking, “Who are you?” “Where are […]

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