If you’ve been invested in the story of Bob the turtle, much like we have, you’re in for some exciting news! After ‘his’ successful release and 97 days of tracking out in the ocean, the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation has revealed that Bob is actually a GIRL. As reported by Getaway, Two Oceans Aquarium’s content marketing […]

John Plumtree was part of the original Sharks’ band that delivered an iconic piece of 1990s rap music that rocked Kings Park. Sharks coach and rapper John Plumtree. Photo: Sharks Rugby/Supplied READ MORE: Sharks tie down Ntuthuko Mchunu for another 2 years John Plumtree was part of the original Sharks’ band that delivered an iconic […]

North West residents helped themselves to some dead elephant meat. The elephants escaped from a game farm on 27 April. Residents help themselves to dead elephant meat. Images: Pixabay/ Twitter @KaraboKbmags READ MORE: Animal sighting: A male rhino drives calf away from mother- WATCH Residents of Lekubung in Zeerust, North West, wasted no time in […]

The ANC is pursuing a defamation case against Andre de Ruyter after allegations he made in a televised interview. ANC threatens to sue De Ruyter if he has not laid criminal charges in the next week Photos: Stock/Twitter The African National Congress (ANC) is pressing ahead with its defamation case against former Eskom CEO Andre […]

NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ”Church donates R5.4m worth of assistive devices to KZN Department of Health” article in a minute. The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Health has distributed assistive devices to more than 3,300 beneficiaries, thanks to a donation by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The church handed over […]

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Health has distributed assistive devices to more than 3 300 beneficiaries, thanks to a donation by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. ALSO READ: Disabled people in Musina lack adequate housing The church handed over a variety of assistive devices worth more R5.4 million that will be rolled out to the […]

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has suggested Orlando Pirates should be wary of a wounded Amakhosi outfit this Saturday. Arthur Zwane, coach of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix READ MORE: Benni McCarthy makes massive claim about his former clubs Amakhosi will meet Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup semi-final at FNB stadium this coming Saturday, with […]

A former Eskom administration clerk has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud, corruption and money laundering amounting to R2.6m. A sign for Eskom, the South African electricity authority, stands next to electricity pylons near Cape Town on January 22, 2023. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) A former Eskom Administration Clerk was […]

South African retail giant, Pick n Pay spent over R522 million on diesel to run generators during load shedding. South African retail giant Pick n Pay on Thursday, 4 May published its financial results for the year ended 26 February 2023. Photo: Supplied South African retail giant Pick n Pay on Thursday, 4 May published its financial […]

A male rhino desperate to mate with the mother tends to drive the calf away, even killing it in some cases. WATCH Rhino Bull won’t take no for an answer. Photo: Maasai Sightings READ MORE: Kruger Park should urgently fill over 80 vacant ranger posts to combat rhino poaching In this latest animal sighting, a […]

Kolisi underwent the operation on Friday and Springbok team doctor and his medical team will continue to monitor his recovery. Springboks medical team says it’s too early to make a call on Siya Kolisi’s injury. Image: Twitter @springboks SA Rugby said on Wednesday it would monitor the rehabilitation of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. READ MORE: […]

Follow the story of convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, who escaped from prison in May 2022 after it was believed he died in a fire in his prison cell. Two other former G4S employees have been arrested. Image: Twitter/@ChriseldaLewis Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, escaped from prison while serving a life sentence at the […]

On Saturday, 6 May, 150 years of the oldest schoolboy rugby derby in the country – SACS v Bishops – will take place at Bishops. On Saturday, 6 May, 150 years of the oldest schoolboy rugby derby in the country – SACS v Bishops – will take place at Bishops. Photo: SACS website On Saturday, 6 […]

Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopane Motsepe has provided an update on the contract talks of head coach Rhulani Mokwena. Patrice Motsepe’s son, Thlopane Motsepe, has taken over as Sundowns’ chairman. Image: @Masandawana/Twitter. Mamelodi Sundowns chairman Tlhopane Motsepe has provided an update on the contract talks of head coach Rhulani Mokwena. ALSO READ | AMAZULU VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS: HOW TO WATCH THE […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 3 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 Wednesday, 3 […]

Are you ready for the 3 May 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? 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 […]

Breaking barriers: Bulls lead the way by becoming the first South African union to launch professional women’s team. The Bulls Daisies squad. Photo: Supplied. In a watershed moment for women’s rugby in South Africa, the Bulls announced a 35-member ‘Daisies’ squad who are to be given professional contracts. ALSO READ: Bulls building ‘something special’ In a statement […]

The bill was adopted on Tuesday by the National Assembly that currently, sign language will be made one of the official languages in terms of the South African constitution. AMENDMENDMET BILL OF SIGN LANGUAGE However, President Cyril Ramaphosa has to sign the amendment into the law. The amendment bill was referred to the justice committee on January […]

South Africa’s social grant system is one of the world’s most extensive, with 47% of the population relying on monthly grants. Informal trading is one way grant recipients use to supplement their income. Image: The Conversation. South Africa has one of the world’s most expansive social grant systems: 47% of the population relies on a […]

Two South Africans have been hailed as Good Samaritans by US media for rescuing a couple of women from a sinking car in Hawaii. Luckily for the women, a Cape Town NSRI Hout Bay rescue swimmer, on a holiday to Hawaii, and his South African friend, living abroad in Hawaii, as well as a fellow […]

Two South African men and another sailor rescued two women from a sinking vehicle at the Honokohau Marina in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. South African men Martin Wessemann and Sean Hutchinson, along with sailor Tony, rescued two women from a sinking vehicle in Hawaii’s Honokohau Marina. Image: DALL·E 2 (AI generated). Two South African men and another […]

The 5th South Africa Investment Conference, held in Johannesburg, has provided a significant boost to the country’s digital economy. THE 5TH SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE, WHICH WAS HELD IN JOHANNESBURG RECENTLY, PROVIDED A HUGE BOOST TO THE COUNTRY’S DIGITAL ECONOMY. In addition to significant investment commitments in data and telecommunications infrastructure, there were also announcements […]

Parliament passes the bill to make sign language South Africa’s 12th official language, legally protecting people with impaired hearing. South Africa to add sign language as the 12th additional language. Image: iStock A bill that will make sign language the twelfth official language of the country has been unanimously passed by the National Assembly. ALSO […]

With a breathtaking view of Table Mountain, the world’s tallest building made with industrial hemp will soon open its doors in Cape Town. A general view of solar panels on top of the Hemp Hotel in Cape Town on April 25, 2023. – Twelve floors, a breathtaking view over Table Mountain, and a minimal ecological […]

The official route distance of this year’s 96th Comrades Marathon from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on Sunday, 11 June will be 87.701km. ALSO READ | Comrades Marathon legend Bruce Fordyce pays tribute to Sam Tshabalala Upon completion of the official route course measurement conducted by the Comrades Marathon Association’s (CMA) Route Portfolio, Department of Transports Road Traffic Inspectorate and Msunduzi Traffic, CMA […]