Leaning into the side-window of a car stopped at a routine checkpoint, a South African policeman tells the driver he needs “a cool drink”. MUST READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 The sun is shining but it’s not really refreshment that the officer is after. As most […]

A number of people who had the same symptoms were admitted at Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal. A Cholera outbreak has been confirmed. The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that the diarrhoeal outbreak in Hammanskraal is Cholera. According to the department, lab results of stool specimens of 19 people who presented at Jubilee District Hospital with […]

Laughter is the best medicine and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! Dear Math Grow up and solve your own problems. Do you have a favourite joke you’d like to share? If so, send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 and we’ll publish the ones that […]

It’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in early June, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … MUST READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 SHOPPERS | Cheapest groceries in South Africa: Checkers v Woolworths […]

Look away Kaizer Chiefs fans, the latest update on Amakhosi star Ashley Du Preez is worrying after being involved in a horror tackle. AmaKhosi star Ashley Du Preez has reportedly been hospitalised following Saturday’s loss against Cape Town City. Du Preez was on the receiving end of a reckless tackle by City man Taariq Fielies, […]

Reading literacy has raised concern among education stakeholders in the country. Kunyashe is a Grade 1 pupil in Cape Town, South Africa. Reading literacy has raised concern among education stakeholders in the country. Kunyashe is a Grade 1 pupil in Cape Town, South Africa. She’s very focused on her schoolwork. She shares a tiny one-roomed […]

The Eastern Cape province is also expected to have less rain during the upcoming winter season, which means the dam water levels will decline over the period. ALSO READ: Dam levels: Eastern Cape dam water levels weekly update Just like many other provinces, the costal province is expecting a dry winter season ahead. However, the province […]

An outbreak of cholera has killed at least 10 people near Pretoria, health authorities said on Sunday, urging the public to be “extra vigilant”. ALSO READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 The Department of Health in Pretoria’s Gauteng province said 95 people visited a local hospital since Monday showing cholera symptoms, including […]

The home expenses of South African ministers came under intense scrutiny on Sunday after it was revealed that vast sums have been spent on curtains, kitchens and killing cockroaches. MUST READ | Best passports to own in 2023: South Africa ranks outside the Top 100 The leading opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), said it was submitting […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 21 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 Sunday, 21 […]

According to the latest Nomad Passport Index Ranking, the South African passport ranks outside the Top 100 in the world. UPDATED LIST | Bank branches where you can get a Smart ID or Passport The 2023 ranking list shows that the South Africa passport ranks 101st with a total score of 65.00. Scores is calculated using FIVE key categories: Travel, Taxation, Perception, […]

There was one lucky winner of Saturday, 20 May’s Lotto jackpot with the player walking away over R66 million richer! FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The six Lotto numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 1, 17, 22, 30, 37, 42 and the bonus ball was 35. The unnamed player correctly matched the six balls […]

Yes, that’s right. Though it may be hard to think of a cemetery as beautiful, there are a number of cemeteries that attract millions of visitors every year. In some instances, cemeteries are included on the list of places to visit by many tourists that travel to certain destinations. VISITING CEMETERIES Most cemeteries are not […]

It’s safe to say South Africans, in general, have had enough with load shedding and power outages. Residents of Buccleuch are so fed up, they staged a protest outside Eskom’s headquarters in Sunninghill, Johannesburg and dropped their rotten food. The residents, which marched on Friday, 19 May 2023, claimed they hadn’t had electricity since Sunday […]

South Africa’s capital Pretoria is the country’s most dangerous city. That is according to the latest Crime Index by Numbeo which is driven by user-generated data and provides current and timely information on world living conditions including cost of living, housing indicators, health care, traffic, crime and pollution. PRETORIA IS SA’S MOST DANGEROUS CITY  Some of South […]

Andile Jali is set to be a free agent after reports that he will be released by Mamelodi Sundowns at the conclusion of his deal at the end of the season. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS GET HUGE BOOST IN RACE FOR 31-GOAL SEASON STRIKER Mamelodi Sundowns have exiled Jali from their squad since early this year and it is […]

One sailor was injured when a ship at the V&A Waterfront drydock partly fell over while attempts were made to place it back into the water. READ: Four Boko Haram gang members gunned down in Mamelodi INJURED SAILOR IN STABLE CONDITION AS SHIP ASSESSMENT UNDERWAY The ship management confirmed that the Bark EUROPA had an accident […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 20 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 Saturday, 20 […]

Are you ready for the 20 May 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Saturday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

Woolworths has recalled its chicken viennas – with the sell-by date of 27 May – with immediate effect. According to the retailer, quality control tests detected cross-contamination of milk protein in the products. The products do not have an allergy warning label. ALSO READ: Counting your chicks? Woolworths shopper pays 8c for 4 chickens! WOOLWORTHS PRODUCT […]

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 […]

Percy Tau is set to play in his third CAF Champions League final after helping Al Ahly overcome Esperance of Tunisia. Tau played a huge role in the first-leg where he scored a brace and helped the Red Devils beat Esperance 3-0 in Tunisia. On Friday, Tau provided the assist to Hussein El Shahat to score […]

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 […]

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, […]

A luxury entertainer’s home in Camps Bay, fully equipped with solar panels. It’s everyone’s dream. But it will cost you R100 million. Take a look at the jaw-dropping property. ALSO READ: Would you pay R238 million for this Cape Town home? AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM WITH A BEACH VIEW AND SOLAR POWER Luxury living and load shedding […]