Afrikaans singer Nadine has shared the startling details about her partner Derick Hougaard’s hospital stay and his miraculous path to recovery. Speaking to Jacaranda FM, the pop star shed light on the retired rugby player’s progress. On Saturday, 10 June, Hougaard was found unresponsive in his Pretoria East home. He was rushed to the Steve Biko […]

Just short of a month after becoming the oldest person to finish the Comrades Marathon, 81-year-old Johannes Mosehla will make his debut at Knysna’s 38th forest run. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon aftermath: Medals and cut-off complaints At this year’s “down” race between Pietermaritzburg and Durban the father-of-17 claimed the oldest runner title from Wally Hayward, who was 80 at the […]

Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year’s Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time. With four wins from four group matches, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into the decisive Super Six […]

Oh cake, that one dessert we all love and we have so many favourites. There’s one that often stands out as different and confuses us when we’re young. Cheesecake is one of those decadent treats that’s often only enjoyed by adults for this exact reason but we can assure you that the kids will love […]

Horses thrive on social interaction and companionship. It is not recommended to leave a horse alone for long periods. Ensure they are not left unattended for more than a few hours. ALSO READ: What are the BEST horse breeds for new riders? Older horses may need more frequent monitoring for health reasons. Consult an experienced equine professional for advice on extended […]

The brutal monster that is the CAF Champions League is calling Orlando Pirates’ name next season, and the Sea Robbers are showing readiness with four new signings. Here is how they can fit in the starting 11. ALSO READ: Pirates star on how fans broke his heart ORLANDO PIRATES SIGN FOUR NEW PLAYERS After what were […]

Afrikaans pop singer Nadine revealed in an interview with Jacaranda FM on Tuesday, 27 June that they didn’t think the retired rugby player Derick Hougaard would wake up. ALSO READ: Poisoned? Derick Hougaard to reveal who gave him ‘toxic’ meds NADINE: ‘HE IS EATING LITTLE SNACKS’ Nadine also revealed on her Facebook account on Wednesday morning, 28 June […]

Former Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane believes that the Reds were stronger this year in the CAF Champions League, blaming Mamelodi Sundowns for allowing them back in the competition. ALSO READ | BREAKING: Orlando Pirates table official offer for top centre-back target! According to the KingFut website, Al Ahly clinched a record 11th CAF Champions League title after securing a late 1-1 draw with Wydad Casablanca at […]

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 City of Tshwane does not only default on its Eskom debt but also owes bulk potable water supplier Rand Water. Rand Water has called on the Metropolitan Municipality to make arrangements to settle its debt. THE CITY OF TSHWANE OWES RAND WATER Rand Water said the National Government does not allocate it funds and solely relies […]

A brilliant South African play – ÎLE – which won a Gold ovation award at SA’s National Arts Festival last year, is about to hit UK shores. The comedic coming-of-age story, which has been a great success on the SA theatre scene, will be at Riverside in London next week, as part of their BiteSize […]

A passenger arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from South Africa last week was referred to Agriculture Secondary Inspection where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered 83 pounds of beef biltong. That equates to around 38kg. ALSO READ | School calendar: When do the June-July school holidays end? When the unnamed passenger arrived, he notified the CBP Officer that he wanted to declare the […]

Seriously, it’s not a chopped roof sitting on some gravel, it’s a car with 30mm ground clearance and it drives under its own power. Your eyes are not deceiving you, this is not just a picture of a car with its roof chopped off. What it is is a Fiat Panda that’s been stanced, slammed, […]

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Handre Pollard is unlikely to play in the Rugby Championship. Elton Jantjies is nearing Springboks return. MUST READ – SPRINGBOKS CAPTAIN: RANKING THE CANDIDATES AFTER POLLARD INJURY As previously reported on The South African, Pollard has just been ruled out of The Rugby Championship. This has massive ramifications for the Springboks including […]

The South African Football Association (SAFA) said they are one step closer to implementing the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the country. In an effort to improve the standard of local refereeing, SAFA is looking at introducing the VAR system which is being used around the world. The association also confirmed that a letter was […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 27 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, 27 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 27 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: R59 million (PowerBall) R5 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

So you wonder why your goldfish is swimming upside down – there is one reason to consider. When goldfish experience swim bladder disease, they may swim upside down due to impaired buoyancy. Swim bladder disease is a common ailment among aquarium fish that affects the function of their swim bladder. The swim bladder plays a crucial role in their […]

ActionSA has launched a campaign to have the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature moved back to Ulundi as opposed to the building of a new precinct in Pietermaritzburg at a costly R6billion. ACTIONSA’S MNCWANGO ADVOCATES FOR THE REDIRECTION OF FUNDS ALSO READ: ActionSA thanks David Tembe as he RESIGNS According to IOL, the IFP, says economic development through tourism will be […]

Scorpion King’s – Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa – have been slapped with a letter of demand by an event organiser who claimed they stole his intellect property. According to Sunday World, Thabiso Tshabalala – an event organiser and executive producer of The Braai Show with Cassper – said that the Emcimbini hitmakers’ Scorpion Kings Live At Sun […]

The 3 404km route for the 21 stages on the 2023 Tour de France which starts in Bilbao on Saturday, 1 July 2023. ALSO READ | Tour de France: Chris Froome left off Israel Premier Tech team Stage 1  – Saturday July 1 Bilbao – Bilbao (182km) Stage 2 – Sunday July 2 Vitoria-Gastiez – San Sebastian […]

We rank the players expected to take over the Springboks captaincy from Siya Kolisi with Handre Pollard now ruled out of the Rugby Championship. MUST READ: FOUR HUGE SPRINGBOKS LEAVING AFTER RUGBY WORLD CUP – CONFIRMED Names such as Eben Etzebeth, Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo AM, Duane Vermeulen, Steven Kitshoff, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Damian de Allende and […]

South Africa’s national fish is not the great white shark or the sardine. Instead, it’s a fish that many of us would fail to recognise – the galjoen. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: Cold, cloudy and deserted Here’s everything you need to know about the galjoen. WHAT IS A GALJOEN? According to the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, galjoen are a […]

Derick Hougaard’s girlfriend, Nadine has clapped back at allegations the former Springboks and Blue Bulls player overdosed on alcohol or drugs or that they argued the night before he was discovered unconscious. The Afrikaans singer shared her version of events with Rapport this week, despite allegations of “foul play” from “friends” of the retired rugby player. Over […]

More than 50 rhino horns were allegedly stolen from a vault in the North West Parks Board’s Mafikeng Head Office. READ: Western Cape weather: Severe thunderstorm warning issued ALLEGED INSIDE HELP: MPS DEMAND POLYGRAPH TESTING FOR PARK STAFF Democratic Alliance (DA) MPs, Dave Bryant and Hannah Shameema Walker, said the robbers allegedly used vault keys to […]