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Eben Etzebeth and Marvin Orie: From Tygerberg High to Springboks

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 13:11

Eben Etzebeth and Marvin Orie attended the same school in Cape Town’s northern suburbs and in the latest episode in this series of conversations, the two Springboks talk about life and rugby at Tygerberg High School. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Etzebeth has amassed 110 Test caps dating back to 2012 when […]

Netball World Cup 2023

Proteas name squad for Netball World Cup in Cape Town

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:54

Netball South Africa has announced the 15-player squad that will represent South Africa at the first ever Netball World Cup on African soil. Proteas head coach Norma Plummer has been in camp with a group of South African-based players who are on a four-week hiatus from the Netball League. The overseas-based players were not part of […]

Lotto - 20 May

Lotto draw: R66 million up for grabs tonight – GUARANTEED

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:46

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Saturday, 20 May, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest millionaire. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 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, […]

Surfing

South African para surfing teens dreaming of Olympic glory

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:28

Sitting on his wheelchair on a sandy Cape Town beach, Raemondo Lessing, 16, watches on as fellow surfers ride the same waves he learnt his craft on. WIN | SOCCER QUIZ | FIVE simple answers could win you R500 in cash! Having lost both his legs and arms to meningitis when he was only a few […]

Get tested on World Hypertension Day

South Africans encouraged to undergo hypertension screenings

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 20:56

Hypertension or high blood pressure is referred to as the “silent killer” and is more common than many people realize. In observance of World Hypertension Day on Wednesday, the National Department of Health encouraged South Africans to get regular screenings for hypertension. The global campaign, observed every year on May 17, aims to raise awareness […]

Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys are in SA, here’s their top 10 best songs

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 20:43

Backstreet Boys have been around for 30 years and some of their best songs include ‘I Want it That Way’, ‘Everybody’, and ‘Incomplete.’ The Backstreet Boys are back and it looks like they are having their best time here in South Africa. The popular boyband is in the country for four performances which started at […]

Rugby’s most-capped Test player of all time bows out

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 20:31

One of rugby’s all-time great Test players has called time on his international career less than four months from the World Cup. Legendary lock Alun Wyn Jones has confirmed his retirement from international rugby after a record-breaking Test career for Wales and the British & Irish Lions. Jones leaves the game as the most-capped Test […]

Power station breakdowns put power system under pressure

Electrocuted individual exacerbates power outage in Roodepoort

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 20:13

According to the report, the suspect was electrocuted with high voltage while tampering with the substation and was transported to hospital. An electrocuted individual has worsened the power woes in large parts of Roodepoort this evening, Friday, 19 May. UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL ELECTROCUTED DURING LOADSHEDDING Following the loadshedding schedule, a number of areas remained in the […]

Bipolar disorder is poorly understood in but knowing the facts can help prevent suffering

When someone living with dementia is distressed, ‘de-escalation’ is vital

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 19:29

Common behaviours that might be shown by those living with advanced dementia include agitation, anxiety and more. Today’s reporting about the alleged tasering of a 95-year-old woman living at the Yallambee Lodge aged care home in New South Wales has brought the issue of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia into sharp focus. Over half of those living […]

SAPS Hunts Suspects Who Attacked Police in Limpopo

Police arrest 10 alleged ATM bombers in Operation Takedown

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 19:17

A Limpopo police task team formed to tackle ATM bombings in the province arrested 10 suspects after tracing them to Gauteng. The Limpopo police made a major breakthrough when the task team assembled to find and arrested alleged ATM bombers in the province made ten arrests. READ: Escalating crime threatens learners and teachers at Taylors Halt […]

Student fakes kidnapping to avoid graduation humiliation

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 19:05

A 23-year-old is facing multiple charges after faking her kidnapping to avoid going to her graduation. Here’s why… A young woman is making headlines after she faked her own kidnapping to avoid graduation embarrassment. Chloe Stein from Pennsylvania lied about getting kidnapped because her graduation was coming up and she hadn’t attended classes for over […]

Daily Lotto

Daily Lotto: Here are Friday, 19 May’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 19-05-23 21:39

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 19 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 Friday, 19 […]

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Powerball: Here are Friday, 19 May’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 19-05-23 21:04

It’s nearly time for Friday, 19 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: R5 million (PowerBall) R4 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

Karoo National Park SANParks

No cash: Another SANParks park goes cashless

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 19:00

SANParks recently announced that yet another one of their parks will be going cash-free this year. As part of a broader cashless initiative which began earlier in 2021, the Karoo National Park will now no longer accept cash as a means of payment for conservation/entry fees from 1 June. Last month in April, two of the Table Mountain National […]

Khanyisa Mayo Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs need some Mayo on their sandwich

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:53

Kaizer Chiefs need to sprinkle some stardust on their squad for next season to avoid another disappointing campaign. Could Khanyisa Mayo be the guy with X-Factor and sauce they desperately need? Why would he spurn Mamelodi Sundowns though? MAYO MAKES SANDWICHES BETTER With Mamelodi Sundowns linked with a move for Khanyisa Mayo, it’s difficult to […]

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Rugby World Cup flashback: Jannie de Beer drop goal king

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:31

Japanese star and Rugby World Cup 2019 fan favourite Yu Tamura has slotted an incredible drop goal from a goal-line dropout, sparking memories of Springbok  flyhalf Jannie de Beer. ALSO READ | Rugby World Cup legends head-to-head: Bryan Habana vs Jonah Lomu Tamura landed the drop goal in the first half of last weekend’s Japan Rugby League One semi-finals. Despite the distance […]

Fracking: A Dragon South Africa Will Not be Able to Tame

Fracking rears its head again as SA looks for new energy sources

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 18:25

SA intends to auction 10 new onshore blocks in the Karoo region for shale gas exploration as part of its efforts to tackle the power crisis. South Africa’s first competitive auction for oil and gas resources, expected in 2024 or 2025 once legislation making provision for the bid round is passed, includes acreage once held […]

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River Club R4.5 billion litigation outcome a major boost for Cape Town

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:21

The Supreme Court of Appeal has refused the Observatory Civil Association (OCA) permission to appeal the Western Cape High Court’s order dismissing the OCA’s application to interdict the River Club development. ALSO READ | City of Cape Town facilitates nearly 15 000 animal sterilisations in a decade The City of Cape Town has welcomed the SCA’s decision to protect this vital […]

South Africa e-Visa System

South Africa to open e-visas to these 20 countries

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:18

South Africa is a country that generally welcomes visitors and grants visa-free entry to a number of nationalities. However, there are some foreign nationals that do require visas to pass through the country’s borders. ENTRY TO SA A number of visitors wish to travel to South Africa but are often deterred by lengthy visa delays […]

Uber

Uber to launch accounts with extra safety features for teenagers

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 18:17

Uber has announced that they will now allow teenagers (13-17) to own accounts with extra safety features on their app. Transporting services company, Uber is expanding its rider base with a new service that lets teenagers experience a trip and ride alone. ALSO READ: Taxi drivers destroy Uber cars for offering cheaper rides [Pictures] UBER TO […]

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns

Orlando Pirates man set to leave club and join PSL rivals!

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:41

After a five year spell at the club, an Orlando Pirates midfielder is set to leave the club and re-unite with a former coach! Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari has been linked with a sensational move to rivals SuperSport United. According to reports, the out-of-favour midfielder, is set to reunite with former coach Gavin Hunt! […]

Roasted beef strips and vegetables for a tasty one-pan dinner

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:20

Whether you’re doing meal prep for the week or need a simple weeknight meal for the family, try these roasted beef strips and vegetables. When you get home after a long day of work, you really don’t always want to cook and there are some other challenges that make evenings a bit frustrating. Sometimes you […]

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