As the search continues for missing German tourist Nick Frischke, an American woman has also disappeared in the Mother City. A 38-year-old woman, named as Julie Goodness, was last seen in Higgovale on Monday morning and has been reported missing to the police. According to Goodness’s LinkedIn page she is a currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Stockholm Resilience Centre, […]

The internet has really made things a lot easier to do with lifehacks – be it making the viral pasta you’ve been seeing on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally one click away. Here’s today’s life hack! Natural ways to get rid of mosquitoes effectively. The next life hack to make your […]

The South African government’s decision to discontinue the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) has sparked fears in those who depend on the work permits. Immigrants, mostly Zimbabweans, crowd the entrance of a government refugee centre in Johannesburg, in 2008. Image: The Conversation. Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans have flocked to South Africa to escape economic hardship […]

A woman who allegedly sold her newborn child, killed another woman and stole her infant son was sent to the Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital on Monday, 24 April for evaluation. According to News24, 29-year-old Nelisiwe Twala who has been on the run for three years was finally nabbed last year. WOMAN SOLD HER NEWBORN TO UNKNOWN PEOPLE […]

A video has been shared by Newzroom Afrika, showing President Cyril Ramaphosa having to take some evasive action after a flag pole nearly landed directly on his head while he was conducting a public address. As the flag landed noisily just inches away from him, Ramaphosa could be seen getting a fright before nervously commenting “that […]

Springbok veteran Willie le Roux seems to have posted a farewell message to his Japan club, and his next move will be watched with interest. Willie le Roux. Image: SA Rugby Willie le Roux has enjoyed an extensive and illustrious career in Japan, having plied his trade for Toyota Verblitz since 2019. However, it now […]

The DA has announced Dr Mpho Phalatse as the party’s mayoral candidate in Johannesburg following the resignation of Thapelo Amad. Former City of Johannesburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse. Image via Twitter/@mphophalatse1. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has announced Dr Mpho Phalatse as the party’s mayoral candidate in the City of Johannesburg following the resignation of […]

Watch news in a minute for a summary of NMU security guard graduates while working 12-hours per day story. Ntombovuyo Happy Ntshangase, 38, who works a 12-hour shift per day at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU). Image: Pixabay NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ‘‘NMU security guard graduates while working […]

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and KFC concluded the 2022/23 KFC Mini-Cricket season at the Soweto Cricket Oval (Elkar) in Soweto on Saturday. ‘Back to our Roots” was the theme of this season’s close out campaign. The theme recognises the significance of Soweto as the base from which the Mini-Cricket programme was kick-started in 1982, which […]

When I was growing up my family took plenty of road trips, from Grahamstown to East London or King William’s Town (where my sister and I were at boarding school) or Port Alfred, Kent-on-Sea and Port Elizabeth. On those roads during pineapple season, would be African mamas, men, teenage girls, young boys, sometimes whole families […]

Six suspects are expected to appear before the Cape Town Regional Court on Tuesday, 25 April, for alleged abalone possession and managing a drying facility. SIX BUSTED WITH ABALONE On Sunday, 23 April, the National Intervention Unit (NIU) received a tip about two vehicles en route to Cape Town that were possibly carrying abalone. Armed […]

Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Here are the details… Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Photo: @RockjumperTours / twitter Another Site for SA in Mpumalanga South Africa now proudly boasts 29 Ramsar sites, after Mpumalanga’s Middelpunt Nature Reserve was recently […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says apartheid statues should follow after the Supreme Court of Appeals’ (SCA) apartheid flag judgment. ALSO READ: AfriForum loses its appeal and fight to display the old SA flag EFF HAPPY WITH SCA’S RULING ON APARTHEID FLAG According to Sowetan Live, the EFF has also requested that the courts order the removal […]

Parents and guardians have been urged to take care of their children following an incident where two young boys drowned after they allegedly sneaked out to swim in Nzhelele River at Tshituni tsha fhasi in Limpopo. The incident happened on Sunday 23 April 2023. TWO YOUNG BOYS DROWNED IN NZHELELE RIVER South African Police Service (SAPS) […]

Relive the most savage moments as Siya and Rachel Kolisi troll each other in this hilarious celebrity couple Q&A. Rachel and Siya Kolisi troll each other in hilarious celebrity couple Q&A. Photo: Screenshot. Siya and Rachel Kolisi know how to troll each other. Relive their most savage moments in the latest instalment of ‘Kolisis getting […]

Orlando Pirates administrative officer Floyd Mbele has tendered his resignation, and he vacates the position with immediate effect. Club administrative officer Floyd Mbele. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter AmaBhakabhaka administrative officer Floyd Mbele has tendered his resignation, and he vacates the position with immediate effect. ALSO READ: Sundowns official confirms departure, opening pathway to Portugal The Buccaneers confirmed the news […]

Saying goodbye is never easy. When Itumeleng Khune does eventually hang up his gloves, Kaizer Chiefs will need to have a top-quality successor lined up. Kaizer Chiefs stalwart Itumeleng Khune. Photo: BackpagePix Life after Itumeleng Khune will be weird for Kaizer Chiefs fans, but reality is like that and the club needs to make plans. […]

Take a look at what happened on this day, 25 April in history. From a variety of achievements, and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today. Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day ON THIS DAY: 25 APRIL […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 24 April 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, 24 […]

Check out this picture showing two U15 schoolboys posing for a picture before a rugby match this past weekend. As shared by SuperSchool Rugby, the wonderful picture shows two opponents posing for a photo in the Under-15C clash between Paarl Boys’ High and SACS this past weekend. ALSO READ | SA push back on proposal for ‘primary kit’ […]

Footage has gone viral of a runner in last week’s Boston Marathon ducking into a garden along the route to do his ‘business’. PICTURE | Two Oceans Marathon record-breaker Gerda Steyn downs a beer When you have to go, you have to go! And for this runner, embarrassingly, that time came mid-marathon – and to make matters […]

On April 27, 2023, Freedom Day, the Langa Running Club will once again host the much-awaited Run4Freedom in Cape Town, Image by pexels The Langa Running Club is preparing for an even larger and better event this year after last year’s event, which saw thousands of people take to the township’s streets, was a success. […]

The dates and kick-off times for the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from SA – have been confirmed. The dates and kick-off times for the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from SA – have been confirmed. Photo: SA Rugby The dates and kick-off times for the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-finals […]

‘This experience has taught me valuable lessons in self-awareness and self-control,’ says Lasizwe about going sober. Lasizwe Dambuza has gone sober. Images via Instagram @lasizwe. South African reality TV star and content creator Lasizwe Dambuza is the latest local celeb to go on a sobriety journey. Over the last few months, both Mihlali Ndamase — […]

The family of Katlego Mpholo whose charred remains were found in Thabo Bester’s cell when he faked his death at the Mangaung Correctional Centre says they are planning to sue the State. It has been confirmed that the body belonged to Katlego Mpholo from Bloemfontein who went missing in 2022 after a DNA match with […]