South Africans who automatically lost their citizenship when they took citizenship of another country have been aided by the Supreme Court of Appeal. Since 1995, South Africans who gained citizenship of another country lost their South African citizenship automatically. A case brought by the Democratic Alliance challenging this has been successful in the Supreme Court […]

In 2003, girl group Jamali took South Africa by storm. The three women band consisted of singers Jacqui Carpede, Mariechan Luiters, and Liesl Penniken. The group was formed on TV show Coca Cola Pop Stars and quickly went on to produce their first radio single Greatest Love which was followed by a self-title album with hits like Love Me For […]

King Charles allegedly had more than just one mistress when he was married to Princess Diana – he is also accused of having a relationship with a fashion designer named Lady Dale Tryon. ALSO READ: Queen Camilla: Difference between Queen and Queen Consort KING CHARLES ALLEGEDLY HAD ANOTHER MISTRESS  Queen Camilla, previously known as Camilla Parker […]

DJ Maphorisa – real name Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe – appeared at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 14 June, for the gender-based violence (GBV) case against him – Daily Sun reports. ALSO READ: ‘Abusers united’: Pic of Lorch and Maphorisa amid guilty verdict CASE AGAINST DJ MAPHORISA DELAYED This comes after the Mnike hitmaker was granted bail last month […]

South African lawmakers on Tuesday voted in favour of a controversial new law which aims to provide free universal health care, but which critics fear may not be sustainable. A fund to be established under the law, which still has to be passed by the upper house of parliament, before being signed into law by […]

The recently launched National Reading Barometer by Nal’ibali, has painted a bleak picture of South African children’s literacy. A survey revealed that two-thirds of South African children below the age of 10 do not own a single children’s book. Over 4000 South Africans aged 16 and older were surveyed between late 2022 and early 2023. […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 14 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 Wednesday, 14 […]

Are you ready for the 14 June 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 […]

Rassie Erasmus has given an update on the Springboks’ flyhalf pecking order and explained why Elton Jantjies has not been called into the squad. ALSO READ: No room for Elton Jantjies — Is this the end of his Springbok career? JANTJIES LEFT OUT OF SQUAD For a several years, Jantjies has served as the second-choice flyhalf […]

It’s been almost a year since news broke of Springboks player Elton Jantjies’ alleged affair with team dietician Zeenat Simjee. And it seems that the player and his wife, Iva Ristic are moving on from the scandal. Iva – who revealed plans to divorce her rugby player spouse late last year – has been spotted […]

Despite being cleared of alleged sexual harassment, Tawana Kupe has resigned as the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Pretoria and will leave office at the end of July. SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS AGAINST KUPE ALSO READ: Unisa VC’s lifestyle: R1.9 million car, R285k curtains, R600k floor In October last year, University publication PDBY reported that […]

South African businessman Vivian Reddy remains at the top of trends — despite maintaining a cool and barely there social media presence. While Reddy rarely engages online, his business moves always make a statement. The Edison Group founder recently unveiled the R1.3 billion Oceans Mall in Umhlanga Durban which includes the Platinum Walk and its […]

Kaizer Chiefs’ new team and squad rebuilding is continuing ahead of next term. Mduduzi Mdantsane has followed the arrivals of Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Given Msimango. ALSO READ: Five new names linked with Chiefs KAIZER CHIEFS STARTING LINE-UP WITH NEW SIGNINGS Considering the value and cost of signing new players, whether free agents or not, we will […]

It’s been a while since Kaizer Chiefs celebrated success. It is therefore no surprise to see the club all over the news as we approach the next transfer window in July. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star – ‘I didn’t have a girlfriend for two years’ KAIZER CHIEFS […]

The White House said Tuesday it shared concerns over South Africa’s relationship with Russia after lawmakers called for the longtime US partner’s expulsion from a major trade pact. Four senior members of the US Congress across party lines asked whether South Africa should remain in the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, which offers duty-free […]

Watch as the much-anticipated annual Sardine Run attracts hundreds of people to beaches in the Amanzimtoti area. Hundreds of people are flocking to the beaches in the Amanzimtoti area as sardine fever hits KwaZulu-Natal. WATCH AS THE SARDINE FEVER HITS KWAZULU-NATAL According to a report by the SouthCoast Sun, boats have been launching at Amanzimtoti Main Beach on […]

The Department of Transport earlier this year said it aims to roll out new digital driving licence cards in South Africa this financial year as it pushes towards greater virtualisation and automation of the Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA). ALSO READ: Two BIG changes coming to WhatsApp that you should know of HERE ARE THE SIX BIG […]

Here’s why the true cost of car ownership is 50% more than it was two years ago. Following on from our story on recent vehicle repayment increases due to inflation we thought we’d look a little deeper at the true cost of car ownership. A 475 basis-point increase since November 2021 has pushed the prime lending […]

UK TO INTRODUCE ‘ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION’ SYSTEM International visitors to the UK will now have to pay a fee in order to enter the county.Beginning in November this year, the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system will come into effect and essentially requires all visa-waivering countries to pay a fee before travel is permitted. […]

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has urged South Africans to contact them before accepting overseas job offers after a young woman from Limpopo fell victim to a teaching job scam in Thailand. DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela sounded the alarm as he responded to a tweet from a community leader asking for donations […]

As South Africans worldwide celebrate the return of their beloved SA citizenship (which many had inadvertently lost when they acquired second citizenships), Hollywood actor and producer Stelio Savante – who has over 135 international credits to his name – sums up the joy and gratitude that he and thousands of South Africans abroad are feeling […]

A bogus ‘applicant’ was arrested at the South African Council for Educators (SACE) headquarters in Centurion Gauteng Province for presenting a fake certificate and transcript on Monday,12 June 2023. BOGUS TEACHER BEHIND BARS FOR FRAUD The 41-year-old bogus female applicant, residing within the Gauteng Province was arrested by the Lyttleton police officers after attempting to apply […]

The National Assembly has passed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, paving the way for “universal healthcare” in South Africa. According to a report by News24 a total of 205 MPs in the parliament voted in favour of the NHI Bill, while 125 voted against it. ALSO READ: Parliament engages with The Elders about controversial NHI Bill […]

With tax season just around the corner, we’ve answered some FAQs to help with your 2023 SARS tax return. FAQ 2023 SARS TAX RETURN Yes, it’s almost that time of year again: SARS tax return filing for individuals. The 2023 start date is 7 July 2023, running to November 2023. As it is every year, […]

It’s been 28 years since South Africa famously won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. We take a look at where the Springbok heroes are today. South Africa unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. Where are the Springbok heroes today? FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 […]