The missing 26-year-old South African in Bangkok, Thailand – Ruan Swanepoel – has sadly been found deceased. His family thanked everyone who tried to help find him, since he went missing in February. Ruan’s family said in a statement that “we have found Ruan. Unfortunately he is no longer with us.” No further details were […]

Big, fat, yellow writhing blobs dropping off trees, carpeting the floor like a panoramic sea of black-speckled, custard-infused dog turd. Mopane trees…mopane worms. We were visiting my grandpa Ray at his plot in Ashburton, Natal. And it was raining caterpillars—thousands. No, millions. Look down and a worm could drop on your head, look up and you’d burst […]

With only hours to go until the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 9 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 – […]

A cheetah brought to India from South Africa in a scheme to reintroduce the world’s fastest land animal was killed by its partner while mating on Tuesday, officials said, the project’s third recent fatality. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Daksha was one of 12 South African cheetahs relocated to India’s Kuno National Park along with another eight from Namibia, with Prime […]

Gavin Hunt has joined the conversation for the PSL Player of the Year award, and he doesn’t think Ronwen Williams should win it. SuperSport United head coach Gavin Hunt says it will take time for new striker Mamour Niang to adapt to South African football. Image: @gavinhunt12 / Twitter. SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has joined the conversation […]

The remote Polish town of Suloszowa is a small town in southern Poland that is unlike anything you have seen before. DESPITE ITS PECULIAR LAYOUT, THE POLISH TOWN OF SULOSZOWA IS CHARMING The street in the Polish town is known as “the longest village street in Poland.” It is lined with houses, shops, and other buildings, all built in […]

Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman has conceded that the much talked about Cape Town Stadium pitch is “on its last legs”. Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman has conceded that the much talked about Cape Town Stadium pitch is “on its last legs”. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman doesn’t think the Cape Town Stadium pitch will be a […]

City Power says it will not be assisting customers who are not paying for electricity when there are power outages. City Power recovered over R10 million in its Revenue Collection Drive in Roodepoort earlier this year. Image: City Power website/ Pixabay The power utility says it will no longer assist customers who are not paying […]

The EFF is turning 10 and asking for more than just a cake. ‘If we don’t finance our own revolution, counter-revolutionaries will hijack it,’ said party leader Julius Malema Economic Freedom Fighters ( EFF) leader Julius Malema ( R) chats to Deputy President Floyd Shivambu at a mass rally held in Pietermaritzburg on August 9, […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of four female lions and three cubs on a morning walk down a road. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The future looks great. Good morning […]

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce showed up at her kid’s school and took part in the parents race – and won. ALSO READ | SABC confirms new car radio licence is FAKE news It’s said champions never take a day off and Fraser-Pryce proved that adage correct at her son’s recent sports day. The three-time Olympic gold medalist flew by […]

South African expat Chanel Simmonds, who now lives in the USA, has won one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the US. Chanel was crowned women’s single champion at the 121st Ojai Tennis Tournament in California on Sunday (30 April). Chanel – who lives in Redmond in Washington – said on Instagram: “Enjoyed every moment […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared pictures of a Puff Adder and an African Rock Python. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger had non-snake lovers looking away. PICTURE | Kruger Park: African Rock Python crosses the road The African Rock […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 8 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, 8 […]

Kaizer Chiefs will have to wait until at least 2024 for their next shot at silverware. It’s not all doom and gloom at Naturena though. Fans are expectant. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter READ MORE: Chiefs coach on ‘lessons, mistakes’: I can’t blame the players! Kaizer Chiefs fans might not feel like it today, but there […]

Captain Siya Kolisi is back in the fold as Springboks reassemble in preparation for the 2023 Test campaign. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Photo: SA Rugby. The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season. ALSO READ: Springboks Test […]

Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says it was frustrating to see his side conceding yellow cards against Leinster. The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says his side needs to learn how to play well under pressure. Image: Twitter @leinsterrugby The Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says […]

When children steal, naturally parents can be very concerned. They might wonder if they’ve taught their child correctly, whether it’s just a phase or whether they’re going to have a young offender on their hands. But before parents panic, they need to consider why their child may have taken something that doesn’t belong to them. […]

Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s party dismissed allegations of his involvement in a Ponzi scheme as ‘unfounded’. Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has been elected the new mayor of Johannesburg, beating ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and DA’s Mpho Phalatse. Image via Twitter/ @NatashaN_Phiri Al Jama-ah, Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda’s political party, said the ‘unfounded allegations’ against the new […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape is calling for the devolution of licence printing to address the country’s backlog. Driving licences for South African motorists will be changing later in 2023. This is what they will look like! PHOTO: https://www.zennidrivingschool.com/ READ MORE: SA’s only driving licence card printing machine broken AGAIN Devolution is […]

Progressive Health Forum recommends South Africans get Covid booster vaccines ahead of the winter season, especially people over 50 years. Health Forum urges people to get Covid vaccine booster shots, especially those above 50. Image: iStock/(IDA) READ MORE: WHO declares COVID-19 global health emergency over, but pandemic not over The Progressive Health Forum said while […]

Three municipal workers were stabilised and rushed to hospital after a wall collapsed on them while they were working on Sunday. READ MORE: WATCH: eThekwini Municipality flooding warning [VIDEO] Three municipal workers were injured after a wall fell on them. Image: Supplied (ALS Paramedics) Three municipal workers were injured when a wall that they were […]

Former Proteas legend Jacques Kallis and wife Charlene have shared more special pictures after the recent arrival of their daughter. Earlier this year, Jacques Kallis took to social media to confirm the family was doing well after the birth of Chloé Grace Kallis. “Introducing our beautiful baby girl, Chloé Grace Kallis, born this morning at […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a herd of elephants, including calves, crossing a road. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The Gatshenis” SEE | Kruger Park: Ranger shares picture […]

Some good news for Westlife fans: The iconic Irish boy group is coming to South Africa as part of its The Wild Dreams tour. Westlife became an instant success after they released their first single called ‘Swear It Again’, which was a chart topper in Ireland and The United Kingdom for two weeks in 1999. Westlife […]