Entries to Miss South Africa (Miss SA) are officially open – and this time the beauty pageant is making history with its new, all-inclusive entry requirements. After announcing that married women can compete in the national competition, organisers have gone a step further. ALSO READ: Amy Kleinhans-Curd: Meet former Miss SA and ‘RHOWL’ star MISS SA- […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 2 May 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, 2 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 2 May 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: R20 million (PowerBall) R34 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

The Springboks will face the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match in August – and it’s likely to be a sell-out judging by the number of tickets already sold. ALSO READ | Rachel Kolisi | Pray for Siya: ‘I’ve seen God do it before’ The two teams collide in their final warm-up game […]

The match officials appointed to take charge of the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final between the Stormers and Bulls have been confirmed. ALSO READ: URC playoffs — Who will play against who in the quarter-finals Jaco Peyper has been appointed as the referee for this weekend’s eagerly-awaited all-South African showdown between the Stormers and Bulls in Cape Town. Peyper will be assisted […]

National Treasury on Tuesday, 2 May gazetted the design specifications for South Africa’s new coins, which will enter circulation later in 2023. ALSO READ | This is how much a ticket costs for Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates Nedbank Cup semi-final The gazette amends schedule 2 of the South African Reserve Bank Act, 1989, which deals […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 2 May, South Africa could well welcome its newest multi-millionaires. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, you need to play – […]

There was mixed news for South African motorists on Tuesday when the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy published the official fuel price adjustments for May 2023. The wholesale diesel price will be lowered at midnight on Tuesday, 2 May, but petrol is getting more expensive. MUST LOOK | South Africa to get new 10c to R5 coins […]

Activism involves speaking up for minorities and the voiceless. Queer activist Hlengiwe Buthelezi speaks to us about the challenges of it all. Queer Activist Hlengiwe Buthelezi. Images via Instagram: @Hlegs55 Queer liberation in Africa is still a dream. That’s why we need the bravery of LGBTIQIA+ activists to keep trying to fight against those who […]

Sexual grooming is a pervasive issue that affects children all over the world, and South Africa is no exception. byGCIS Vuk’uzenzele 02-05-2023 15:47 in News Image: GCIS Vuk’uzenzele. Parents and caregivers should make sure that their children do not fall prey to sexual groomers. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says sexual grooming occurs when […]

Many people cannot not even fathom the idea of taking a trip to some far away (or nearby) destination. The thought of solo travelling is just too terrifying for some. As nice as it is to have company while exploring the world or even just a small corner of one’s own country for that matter, […]

Suspects allegedly involved in the over 160 incidents where Intercape buses have been attacked and passengers robbed have been arrested. byNokwanda Ncwane 02-05-2023 15:34 in Eastern Cape Intercape has called for Government to intervene after a bus driver was killed and a series of attacks targeted other coaches. Image: Danny Foster / Flickr Two suspects who […]

As a member of the ICC, South Africa has a legal duty to fully cooperate with the court, including the execution of Putin’s arrest warrant. International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. Image: GroundUp. The International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin of Russia for alleged war crimes, and his possible participation […]

The National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) welcomed the rains that fell in the Western Cape catchments over the weekend and earlier this week, and the Berg River Catchment area saw a notable increase in dam levels. INDIVIDUAL DAMS REMAIN STABLE, BUT BERG RIVER CATCHMENT AREA SHOWS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE The DWS spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa, said […]

DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns have been rated as the top side in Africa, but Rhlani Mokwena is having none of it. Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena delivers a press conference. Image: @Masandawana/Twitter. After suffering a 6-2 defeat from Mamelodi Sundowns over two quarter-final legs, CR Belouizdad coach Nabil Kouki has rated Kabo Yellow as the […]

Approximately 120 000 birds have died or have been culled since avian influenza was detected at two commercial layer farms in the Paardeberg area in the Western Cape. The provincial Department of Agriculture is advising the public and farming sector to remain vigilant. ALSO READ: Avian flu detected in Western Cape, 120 000 birds culled RISK […]

The SIU has commended UJ for returning R311 million to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) made up of unallocated student funds. University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons/Aurobindo Ogra The University of Johannesburg has returned R311 million to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which […]

Hundreds of Community Work Programme (CWP) workers held a protest at the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg on Monday. Hundreds of Community Work Programme (CWP) workers marched to ANC headquarters in Johannesburg demanding higher wages, among other things. Photos: Chris Gilili via Groundup Article originally published on GroundUp By Chris Gilili Hundreds of Community Work Programme (CWP) workers marched […]

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has made a damning admission after this past weekend’s shock loss to Swallows. Arthur Zwane, coach of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs’ hopes of finishing in the top two in the DStv Premiership effectively suffered a catastrophic blow after a disappointing 2-1 defeat to lowly Swallows at the Peter Mokaba […]

Finally, Lucky Dube’s daughter Nkulee Dube detailed her father’s murder when he was shot dead while sitting beside him. It’s already 15 years since the singer lost his life in 2007, leaving the whole world in pain. Lucky had established himself as one of the finest reggae artists of all time alongside greats like Bob Marley. […]

History doesn’t matter: ‘Don’t measure us halfway through the competition’, says Jake White. Bulls wing Kurt-Lee Arendse in action against the Stormers. Photo: Anton Geyser. Jake White is bullish about the Bulls’ prospects of beating the Stormers in their quarter-final showdown in Cape Town this weekend. ALSO READ: Springboks – Six Potential openside flank options to […]

Towards the end of last year, Rassie Erasmus reiterated the importance and power of social media, admitting he had to change his approach to using this platform. Such sentiments came soon after World Rugby dramatically issued Erasmus with another ban on all match-day activities for two Tests as a result of social media posts on […]

In recent years Mzansi has been trying to connect the dots about Mzekezeke. Many have been wondering who Mzekezeke is. The celebrated Kwaito singer had his name thrust into the limelight in the early 2000s and wowed South Africa with some smash hits. However, despite his newfound fame, little is known about him – apart from […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 1 May 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, 1 […]

South Africa’s foreign minister Dr Naledi Pandor welcomed home the remaining group of South Africans who were evacuated from conflict-stricken Sudan. Speaking at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, the Minister expressed delight at the return of the citizens. “We thought that it is important that the people of South Africa see that all the […]