Vodacom, a leading South African telecommunications company, has announced the opening of its 2024 Merit Bursary Programme. Vodacom leads the telecoms industry in LGBTIQ+ diversity and inclusion. Photo: Vodacom VODACOM IS INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR ITS 2024 MERIT BURSARY PROGRAMME AND THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICANTS IS THE 31 AUGUST 2023. The bursary is open to […]

Tshepiso Motau, a final-year Industrial Design student at the University of Johannesburg, has won the Furniture Design Competition.

A 25-year-old Constable, Silas Masemola, attached to police Crime Intelligence in Johannesburg was convicted of premeditated murder in the Protea Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 26 April. CONSTABLE DISMISSED FROM POLICE AFTER MURDER INVESTIGATION BY IPID Constable Silas Masemola was convicted of the premeditated murder of his 31-year-old girlfriend, Puleng Khumalo. ALSO READ: Two rapists escape […]

Many South Africans are pondering moving abroad due to the ongoing crises in the country. There is growing pessimism and hopelessness among many people in SA, leading to deteriorating states of mental health. The seemingly endless state-regulated power cuts, increasing crime levels, rising unemployment, and failing infrastructure make the future look rather unattractive, forcing many […]

Earlier this year, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant of arrest for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The leader is invited to visit South Africa for the BRICS Summit in August. WESTERN CAPE TAKES A STAND AGAINST PUTIN’S INVITATION TO BRICS SUMMIT On Thursday, 27 April, the Democratic […]

Tributes have been pouring in for a South African expat, Warwick Tollemache, who went overboard during a cruise between Australia and Hawaii. The 35-year-old’s body has not yet been found, but a search and rescue operation by the ship’s crew and the US Coast Guard has been suspended following a difficult decision made in collaboration […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major General Nengovhela has launched the Traditional Policing Concept in the Tshwane District. SAPS TO WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH TSHWANE TRADITIONAL LEADERS The traditional houses of the Amandebele Ba Lebelo Traditional Council in Hammanskraal, under the leadership of Kgosi Kekana and Amandebele Ndzundza Sokhulumi Traditional Authority in Bronkhorstspruit, […]

The family of a 26-year-old South African in Thailand are desperately searching for anybody who may have seen him.  The missing man is Ruan Swanepoel, otherwise known as Swannie or Ru. He was last seen in Witthayu Road in Bangkok and at the Embassy of South Africa in the city. UPDATE: The missing South African […]

Eleven-time world champion Kelly Slater has been handed a career lifeline with a wildcard to continue on the World Surf League, keeping his Paris Olympic dream alive. ALSO READ | 50 000 Tickets Sold for Springboks-All Blacks Game on 25 August The 51-year-old American, widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time, was eliminated in the round of 32 at […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 27 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 Thursday, 27 […]

A lengthy suspension has been handed down to former Bulls coach Pote Human after he slapped an opposition coach last weekend. Human, who is now working in the United States, sparked an on-field brawl after slapping an opposition coach in a shocking incident that made headline across the globe. The extraordinary video clip from a […]

Julie Goodness, the American woman who was reported missing on Monday morning, was found alive on Wednesday afternoon. ALSO READ | Rachel Kolisi | Pray for Siya: ‘I’ve seen God do it before’ Goodness, 38, went missing after leaving her Gardens home. “Police can confirm that the missing woman has been found on Wednesday. She is […]

The Springboks will face the All Blacks at Twickenham in August – and it’s likely to be a sell-out looking at the number of seats already sold. The two teams collide in their final warm up game ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup which will see the Springboks looking to defend their title. It […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Wednesday, 26 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 Wednesday, 26 […]

Are you ready for the 26 April 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 […]

Caught on CCTV finds the most fascinating real-life moments caught on camera, while CCTV cameras are often associated with catching criminals and preventing theft, they have also captured some hilarious moments, weird moments, and sometimes terrifying moments. READ: Kaizer Chiefs: Newest addition confirmed! Watch incredible real-life moments caught on camera below: Footage of a truck catching fire […]

The Springboks face the All Blacks and there won’t be many tickets left if you take a look at the number of seats already booked. The two teams collide in their last warm-up game ahead of the World Cup which will see the Springboks defend their title. It is also the last tournament that will […]

Postbank has introduced a new cardless payment system for SASSA Gold Card social grant beneficiaries whose cards are expiring. A social grant queue in Gugulethu, Cape Town. Postbank has introduced a new cardless payment. Image: GroundUp. Postbank has introduced a new cardless payment for social grant beneficiaries whose South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold […]

Locals explained their concerns regarding the prize that winners from Trevor Noah’s new comedy show ‘LOL: Last One Laughing’ will get. Trevor Noah will be returning to work in South Africa in 2024. Image via Twitter @_YurMajesty/ @Am_Blujay South African comedian Trevor Noah’s upcoming show LOL: Last One Laughing is set to launch on Amazon’s Prime Video […]

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their latest addition – an exciting, skillful midfielder will be playing in Naturena next season. Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane drills his men at training. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their latest addition – an exciting, skillful midfielder will be playing in Naturena next season. MUST SEE: INSIDE PITSO […]

He might be best known for making audiences laugh with his comedy shows, but Schalk Bezuidenhout has a deep love for lawn bowling. Yes, bowls. And he’s pretty good; he even received an award recently. ALSO READ: Music Moguls: The top five wealthiest music stars in SA INSIDE SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT’S LOVE OF BOWLS Schalk Bezuidenhout is […]

It’s still a couple of days too early to predict exactly what lies ahead for fuel prices in May, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) doesn’t look good for petrol car owners in particular. HAVE YOUR SAY | Who should be the next Springbok coach? Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand […]

De Ruyter declined to name high-level politicians allegedly involved in corruption at Eskom during a meeting with SCOPA on Wednesday. Former Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter, faces questions at a SCOPA hearing over his allegations of corruption at the power utility, where he claimed that a “high-level” politician was involved and that Eskom was a […]

Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has lost his latest High Court case and will have to repay more than R37m to Stellenbosch University. Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux. Photo: Getty Images. Towards the end of last year, it was finally confirmed that Roux was set to finally vacate his position as SA Rugby […]

On Tuesday, 25 April, a Pitbull attacked a woman in Seatides, KwaZulu-Natal, causing serious injuries. PITBULL ATTACK CAUSES SERIOUS WOUNDS TO WOMAN The Tongaat operations centre of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a distress call at approximately 15:14. They dispatched reaction officers immediately. ALSO READ: GRAPHIC: Pedestrian attacked by PITBULL in KwaZulu-Natal Upon arriving at the scene, […]