A young South African stewardess has tragically died on a yacht in Nice, in the south of France. The 26-year-old allegedly slipped down an interior staircase, falling so hard she severely damaged her neck, according to the Nice Matin. The freak accident took place on Saturday morning where the 45-metre boat was docked at Papacino […]

A KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) medical doctor, who reportedly loaned motivational speaker and businessman Vusi Thembekwayo a large sum of money, is said to be struggling to locate him in order to serve summons forcing him to pay back the loan of over R390 000. ALSO READ: Ntsiki Mazwai slams Vusi Thembekwayo: ‘Actually a sh*t person’ LAWYERS UNABLE […]

On Monday, 12 June 2023, Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee called on members of the public and organisations to nominate suitable candidates for appointment as the new Public Protector. CLOSING DATE TO NOMINATE NEW PUBLIC PROTECTOR Committee Chairperson Mr Cyril Xaba said applications will also be accepted and the call for nominations and applications is open until […]

Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Springbok captain Siya, has revealed that his documentary ‘Rise: Siya Kolisi Story’ is a hit among Americans. Rachel Kolisi confirmed that the screening of the documentary was sold out at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in Manhattan, New York. Earlier in the week, Rachel Kolisi revealed, via her Instagram, that […]

A Durban woman was left speechless after the South African Post Office delivered her missing parcel 13 years later. Sanja Hanekom revealed on her Facebook account that she finally received the parcel she was expecting 13 years ago via the South African Post Office. ALSO READ | Post Office has failed to pay into employees’ retirement […]

Faf de Klerk’s South Africa-themed costume advert is not offensive or sexual in any way, according to the Advertising Regulatory Board. The South African Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled that nothing is wrong with Springbok Faf de Klerk’s scantily clad television advert after two South Africans complained that it is inappropriate and distasteful. Four years […]

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has this morning handed down judgment in the matter between the DA and the Minister of Home Affairs regarding the devastating loss of SA citizenship to thousands of South Africans living abroad who unwittingly lost their citizenship when they applied for a second citizenship. And it’s GREAT NEWS for […]

Consumers are paying 11% more for their monthly car repayments. But the total interest cost is significantly higher than that. In a little more than 18 months, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has hiked interest rates by 475 basis points. Since November 2021, 10 increases have pushed the prime lending rate from 7% to it’s current 11.75%. […]

The UK joins the growing list of countries that have implemented an entry fee for visa-free visitors entering its borders. This will not affect nations like South Africa – which are not visa-exempt for the United Kingdom. Travellers from countries with passports that are visa exempt will need to factor in the additional costs and […]

With hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 13 June, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. NATIONAL LOTTERY: Register for your free online account HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! But to win, you need to play – and here’s HOW. ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 […]

A 48-year-old police Captain appeared in the Vryburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 8 June, after he was arrested for alleged theft. BREACH OF TRUST: POLICE CAPTAIN ACCUSED OF MISUSING STATE RESOURCES Captain Baile Mokgoro, who is stationed in Vryburg, North West, allegedly filled up a State vehicle at a fuel station in the Vryburg CBD. […]

South Africa, which is battling a scourge of cigarette trafficking, on Monday 12th June, 2023 began incinerating 20 million illicit cigarettes smuggled into the country through its border with neighbouring Zimbabwe. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) said that the contra band of 20 million cigarettes, valued at more than $2.3 million, and smuggled into […]

It has been no secret that Kaizer Chiefs have been looking to sign a midfielder to boost their squad going into the next season, with their net being cast wide. READ | NEW INFORMATION EMERGES ON KATLEGO OTLADISA’S MOVE TO ORLANDO PIRATES In previous weeks, Chiefs were linked to the signing of Congolese midfielder Fabrice Ngoma, as well […]

In blockbuster news confirmed by the Sharks on Tuesday, the Durban-based side confirmed that they had welcomed Aphiwe Dyantyi to the Shark Tank just a few weeks before his four-year ban for doping comes to an end. “More than anything, I’m just excited to be back,” he commented. “I just trust that everyone is as […]

Climate change is not just a buzzword or a topic for political debates. It is a real and pressing issue that affects every aspect of our lives. The effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, from rising sea levels to heatwaves, droughts, floods, loss of biodiversity, food insecurity and more. In Nigeria, climate […]

SKYNESTS GET A PRICE TAG Remember Air New Zealand’s ‘Skynests’? The new offering from Air New Zealand that will allow economy class passengers way more comfort on long-haul flights in the form of bunk beds and couches will soon hit the market next year. Now, the airline has revealed how much passengers will have to […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 12 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 Monday, 12 […]

Kenya’s President William Ruto recently nominated a new national intelligence chief. Breaking with tradition, the president picked a career intelligence officer, Noordin Haji. But what is national intelligence and what work does it do, particularly in Kenya? Since 1999, the country’s spy chiefs have been picked from the military. Haji was previously the director of […]

The African National Congress (ANC) National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) confirmed former Secretary-General Ace Magashule’s expulsion from the political party on Monday, 12 June. READ: Ace Magashule is on the brink of expulsion from the ANC MAGASHULE EXPELLED FROM ANC Magashule was found guilty of bringing the party into disrepute after he attempted to suspend President Cyril Ramaphosa […]

The divorce battle between rapper Emtee – real name Mthembeni Ndevu – and his estranged wife, Nicole Kendall Chinsamy, has turned uglier. NICOLE CHINSAMY ACCUSES EMTEE OF BEING A DRUGGIE In a police statement she filed at the Midrand Police Station in Johannesburg, the mother-of-three accused the father of her kids of being a drug […]

A Miss SA Top finalist Levern José has courted controversy after being accused of being a former high school. The accusations were made on Twitter by several women who shared their experiences. José – of the Northern Cape – was announced as a finalist in an announcement last week. However, the pageant has opted to […]

Tina Joemat-Pettersson reportedly met with the Investigating Directorate (ID) to finalise an affidavit for the R280-million Estina dairy farm case just two days before her death. JOEMAT-PETTERSON REPORTEDLY GAVE A STATEMENT JUST TWO DAYS BEFORE HER DEATH According to a report by News24, she was minister of agriculture at the time when the Gupta-linked company scored […]

The perception of time is a psychological phenomenon, meaning external factors can modify the way we experience it. For example, time may seem to fly by when we’re in good company, whereas if we’re somewhere we don’t want to be, it may appear too slow. The COVID pandemic was a source of psychological stress globally, […]

The 127th running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July to be held at Hollywoodbets Greyville will take place on Saturday, 1 July 2023. That’s just 19 days away at the time of publishing on Monday, 12 June. FOR THE LATEST HORSERACING NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE As reported by The South African website, See It Again remains the ante-post favourite for the race over 2 200m which […]

Rhulani Mokwena has been linked with a shock possible exit from Mamelodi Sundowns whilst Kaizer Chiefs are in the market for a senior coach. MUST READ: KAIZER CHIEFS PLANNING TO RAID MAMELODI SUNDOWNS Mokwena could face a shock exit out of Chloorkop. So, could Amakhosi management consider signing Mokwena? ALSO READ: SUNDOWNS ATTACKER BECOMES KAIZER CHIEFS PRIORITY […]