The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. But much of the research on these benefits has been done in relatively affluent countries in the global North. There’s little […]

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola reportedly assured South Africans the country’s prisons are not porous centres synonymous with escapes. Lamola made these remarks on Thursday, 18 May during his budget speech for his department, News24 reported. PRISON POPULATION OF OVER 157 000 He said South Africa has a prison population of more than 157 000 […]

Fikile Mbalula had Mzansi in disbelief when he confidently said that he believed without a doubt that load shedding will have ended by December. The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula was recently interviewed on the Power to Truth show with JJ Tabane and gave his take on the country’s current load shedding status. FIKILE MBALULA […]

Privately-owned airline, Airlink has announced that it will be increasing frequencies on a few local routes in South Africa. AIRLINK: MORE FLIGHTS TO MBOMBELA AND BLOEMFONTEIN In response to the demand for MORE flights on certain South African routes, Airlink will be upping frequencies. The additional flights will be on the Cape Town to Mbombela […]

Winter is here, and with it comes the need to revamp our skincare routine and start exfoliating. But before you grab any old exfoliator, have you heard of superfood skin ingredients? It’s the latest skincare trend. ALSO READ: ‘These are fire’: Slay queen bedazzles nails with R100 note [photos] EXFOLIATION IS KEY, ESPECIALLY DURING THE WINTER […]

The All Blacks seem to be everyone’s biggest rivals, but who have been their biggest foes in Rugby World Cup head-to-head matches? ALSO READ: These 12 referees will decide the Rugby World Cup: Should we worry? Like South Africa, New Zealand have won three World Cups: 1987, 2011 and 2015. But what has happened to the All Blacks in […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of two Sable antelope fighting – a rare sight indeed. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Friday, 19 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 t win, you need to play – […]

Playing in different eras Bryan Habana and Jonah Lomu were two of the best wings the game of rugby has ever seen. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Here’s how their records match up head-to-head. ALSO READ | RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 SPRINGBOK SQUAD: WE MAKE OUR EARLY PREDICTIONS! ALL THE […]

Five referees who were included on the Rugby World Cup 2023 match official panel have been appointed to take charge of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship and World Cup warm-up Tests ahead of the extravaganza in France in September and October. ALSO READ: Rassie Erasmus breaks Twitter silence The two South African match officials who are on the World Cup panel, […]

How much of a rugby fanatic are you? Answer these 5 simple rugby multiple choice questions and stand the chance of winning R1 000 in cash! FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE One lucky reader who answers every question correctly will walk away with the prize. All entrants who score 5 out of […]

Another caracal has been hit by motor vehicle in the Western Cape – but thankfully survived the ordeal. WATCH | There are two types of people when encountering an alligator: Which one are you? The Community Crime Prevention Facebook page on Thursday reported that on Wednesday afternoon multiple alerts where received notifying them that a caracal had been struck at […]

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a once-abused pony has found solace and a place to call home. MUST READ | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives Thanks to the collective efforts of caring individuals, including a local community, the SPCA, and a compassionate individual who opened her heart, this […]

Bakers Tennis Biscuits, which have been around since 1911, are still South Africa’s most popular coconut biscuit. MUST READ | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths v Pick n Pay – and more They are the not-so-secret ingredient in many a fridge cake recipe, especially that old family favourite, peppermint crisp tart. And they […]

In a significant development at the ongoing Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing, Siyaya’s lawyer was called back to the stand. Siyaya’s lawyer was called back to the stand for cross-examination at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing over Judge Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele’s conduct while she was head of the PRASA board. Evidence leader advocate Elaine Zungu […]

The Biden administration has ratcheted up protectionism and industrial policy amid surging economic tensions with China. The Biden administration has ratcheted up protectionism and industrial policy amid surging economic tensions with China. Legislation passed in 2022 unlocked hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies to spur domestic production of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and […]

Gorilla Fight Club, a unique and innovative sports and entertainment company, launches today with the promise of staging electrifying events. The brainchild of UFC legend Darren Till, with Duduzane Zuma, a South African entrepreneur, politician and philanthropist, operating as chairman, Gorilla Fight Club will break the mould as sports stars, influencers, musicians and actors compete […]

The prevailing notion of keeping mental health concerns concealed at work has permeated for years, with fear of discrimination. Whether you know about it or not, it’s likely someone you work with or manage has a mental illness. One in five Australians have experienced a mental illness in the last 12 months. Many people stay […]

The suspects allegedly produced counterfeit university certificates, birth certificates, and death certificates from a flat in Marshalltown. The police pounced on a syndicate that allegedly produced several fraudulent documents from a flat in central Johannesburg. Five suspects were arrested for various charges, including fraud, corruption and bribery. READ: Diphtheria cases detected in SA – Phaahla urges […]

Former Orlando Pirates star Daine Klate says that he could have been an accountant if he had not pursued a different calling. A respected figure in the football world following his decorated career at the highest level in the Premier Soccer League, it might have been different for Klate. ‘In high school I had a […]

South Africa’s struggling state-owned power firm Eskom on Thursday forecast a difficult winter with demand set to rise in the continent’s most industrialised but energy-starved country. ALSO READ | New study casts doubt over whether humankind originated in South Africa Eskom warned that it may ramp up crippling power outages to prevent a national grid collapse as winter arrives […]

Anita Lloyd’s comments have made her one of the most controversial ladies in the ‘RHOWL.’ Now her husband is stepping down as CEO of KWV. KVW announced earlier today that their current CEO, Boyce Lloyd, will exit his job and be replaced by John Loomes. This while his wife, Anita Lloyd, continues to dish out […]

A new fabric developed at an American University has a unique knit and geometric structure that has the ability to prevent mosquito bites. A fabric sample developed at an American University’s lab may appear ordinary, but it serves a distinct purpose. Designed with a unique knit and geometric structure, the material has the ability to prevent […]

The Eastern Cape is one of three coastal provinces – along with KZN and the Western Cape – benefiting from semigration. Residential property data has shown some notable trends in the South African housing market, mainly due to the semigration of residents from Gauteng to coastal regions like the Eastern Cape. Factors driving semigration in […]

EASTERN CAPE VR TOURS In a bid to offer potential visitors a glimpse or ‘feel’ for the province before they even visit, the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency have created interactive virtual tourism platforms of unique Eastern Cape experiences, reports Tourism Update. The tours can be accessed by anyone, from anywhere in the world with an […]