The Gautrain has announced the provision of a free bus service for ticket holders attending the Springboks Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, 29 July 2023. Gautrain Management Agency Chief Operating Officer, Tshepo Kgobe, said the provision of free bus service to rugby fans this weekend, follows a […]

Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi ‘SMS’ Lorch will be sentenced on Friday, 28 July after he was found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng. The case relates to a complaint laid with the Midrand police by his ex-girlfriend in September 2020, that resulted in his […]

Out of the criticism put on Kaizer Chiefs, the club looks dedicated to starting the season on its highest note… writes Godfrey Sigwela. The glamour boys’ staff at Naturena seem to be having sleepless nights fixing all the holes from their previous haunting PSL 23/24 season. Having managed to bring back their longtime technical sponsorship in […]

Air Belgium is doubling its special discount for South African travellers from 10% to 20% as part of its Last Call for Summer campaign. As South Africa experiences some of its coldest temperatures, Air Belgium is inviting South Africans to escape the chill and soak up some European sun. This offer, valid for sales until […]

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK’S ‘FIRESIDE STORIES’ Virtual Reality (VR) is coming to Kruger National Park, with the launch of a new VR video series highlighting the beauty of the Kruger region. As per Tourism Update, ‘Fireside Stories – KRUGER360’ will be launched by digital marketing agency, Platypus Digital and is aimed at an international audience. Platypus Digital […]

A youth-owned agricultural cooperative is helping to end poverty and unemployment in Marapyane, in Mpumalanga, by producing grain and vegetables. Bakgatla Grain Project is a youth initiative with six members who want to improve the lives of Marapyane residents, especially women and youth who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. ALSO READ: Making farming fashionable “We plant maize […]

A 29-year-old Masters in Chemistry graduate and former bursary holder from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken it upon himself to become a torchbearer for young professionals who want to join the sector to help find lasting solutions to the country’s water challenges. ALSO READ: Xitsonga Singer Miss Hilary and her mother celebrate […]

A Soweto-born University of Mpumalanga student’s journey to entrepreneurship is well on course, thanks to a comprehensive cellphone repair programme that is already helping him earn a living while getting through his studies. ALSO READ: Social entrepreneurship: creating sustainable livelihoods Khumbulane Phakathi (20) is one of the 149 beneficiaries of the National Electronic Media Institute of South […]

A 10–year-old girl has been praised for taking the time to rescue a small puppy she noticed on the pavement in Khayelitsha, South Africa, while walking home from school. While others would have walked right past “this young child picked the puppy up and walked all the way to Mdzananda to get it help”, says […]

At the Western Cape High Court, you sometimes meet civil servants who are astonishingly efficient. One of them stands out as an example to all. Young lawyers and candidate attorneys in Cape Town gain their High Court experience in a place called Room 1 – a large ground-floor room on the Queen Victoria Street side […]

It’s all systems go for the Netball World Cup (NWC) tournament, which is being hosted in the City of Cape Town, with less than 24 hours left until the opening match on home soil. The tournament will run from 28 July to 6 August and will be the first to take place on the continent […]

Ten-year-old Andiswa Kwele has been hailed as an animal hero by the Mdzananda Animal Clinic staff in Khayelitsha. Andiswa Kwele was walking home from school when she saw a small puppy on the pavement. “Many people would walk right past,” said Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Manager, “but this young child picked the puppy […]

Orlando Pirates have reached an agreement with Maritzburg United for the services of midfielder Karim Kimvuidi. The Congolese midfielder was sensational for Maritzburg last season where he provided four assists in 29 matches for the Team of Choice. Since the club got relegated, the 21-year-old has been linked to Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates in recent […]

South African National Parks and, more specifically, the Arid Region have announced “with pleasure” that a once in a lifetime 4×4 flower route, as well as hiking trail, has been opened at |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. SANParks said in a statement today (Wed 26 July ’23): “This route will take you meandering through the beautiful flowers […]

GRANT WILLIAMS: A TRUE SOUTH AFRICAN GEM Grant Williams, the scrumhalf whose speed could give a cheetah a run for its money, is lighting up the South African rugby scene. This homegrown talent, honed on the fields of Durban and now wowing the world as a Springbok, carries the hopes of South Africans on his […]

Popular South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker has added another accolade to her prolific haul, claiming the silver medal in the 100m breaststroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan on Tuesday. It was an exciting race with the 26-year-old star reaching the 50m mark in fourth place… but storming back into podium contention in […]

  South Africans were delighted last week when 27,000 readers of the Telegraph voted SA the greatest country on Earth, and Cape Town the best city in the world to visit. But while as South Africans we know all about our country’s appeal – from wildlife to culture, breathtaking mountain ranges to beautiful beaches – […]

Showmax has renewed This Body Works For Me for a second season, adding some new faces as stars Xoli Mfeka and Samke Nkwanyana will not be returning. The reality series about the South African adult entertainment industry topped the charts on Twitter and Showmax during its first season, thanks to its mix of fun, drama, sisterhood and […]

Just the other day social media users were left absolutely buzzing after reality TV star Sorisha Naidoo showed off her ability to make au naturale green juices. Many were left pleasantly surprised to see that despite being a millionaire who is married to a billionaire, she makes her own foods. Taking things a step further, […]

The first Netball World Cup on African soil is just three days away and the City of Cape Town is gearing up for the opening. To set the tone for the 10-day tournament, the City is hosting a concert to launch the Cape Town mega Fan Park outside the CTICC. Some of the country’s top […]

Rising South African TikTok star Khanyisa Jeceni, was featured on a massive billboard in Times Square, marking a significant achievement in her career. ALSO READ: Halala! Lloyiso Gijana shines bright on billboard in Times Square MAMA, I MADE IT Khanyisa Jeceni, affectionately called the ‘Vula Vula hitmaker,’ took to social media to share her excitement. […]

Mpumalanga resident, Robin Lewis, and his wife, Jolandie, will embark on a 10-year 64-country journey spanning three continents to spread global awareness around the importance of stem cell donation. The pair, who will start their Matches on the Map journey from their hometown Nelspruit in August, will be travelling an estimated 110 000 kilometres through […]

Mamelodi Sundowns are preparing to say goodbye to one of their academy products Cassius Mailula, who is set to sign for MLS side Toronto FC. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS SET TO OFFER KEY PLAYER A CONTRACT EXTENSION? Last week, Sundowns released an official statement confirming that they were in negotiations with a North American club for Mailula, which has now been revealed […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has confirmed that he has written a new book that will hit shelves on 31 October 2023. The title of the book is Into The Uncut Grass. ALSO READ | Missing luggage and arguments: Inside Trevor Noah’s Paris trip Noah, 39, shared the cover on social media with the book described as an “illustrated fable […]

South Africa is facing an extreme winter-weather horror, featuring heavy rains, floods, snowfall and even landspout tornados. During a weather disaster, it is important to remember that what effects humans, can also effects our pets, and as pet owners we have the responsibility to keep our fur-family safe. Animal protection organisation Humane Society International/Africa shares […]