Cape Town achieves record breaking cruise tourism season. Photo: Jeff Lomey

Cape Town restaurant crowned ‘best sustainable restaurant in the world’

By Sundeeka Mungroo 21-06-23 14:51

THE WORLD’S BEST SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANT Cape Town is home to some of the most popular and incredible restaurants in the world, and now one of the Mother City’s fabulous eateries has been named the ‘Best Sustainable Restaurant in the world‘. According to Getaway, the prestigious Flor de Caña Sustainable Restaurant Award 2023, awarded by The World’s 50 Best […]

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An update on Kolisi’s injury

By Eliot Mahlase 21-06-23 14:41

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he’s feeling positive as he continues to recover from knee surgery. The former Sharks man hopes to be back on the field in one of the team’s Rugby World Cup warm-up games before the global showpiece kicks off in September. Kolisi suffered a knee injury back in April during a […]

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The Magnificent Seven: Top Lotteries in International Casinos

By Tanyaradzwa Pamhirwa 21-06-23 14:24

With the influx of online platforms, international online casinos have raised the stakes in the game of chance. For those seeking the thrill of potential windfall, the lottery system is an alluring arena where one’s luck can shift in a heartbeat. Let’s embark on a captivating journey around the globe, exploring the top seven lotteries […]

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List of every Springbok captain in history

By Garrin Lambley 21-06-23 12:45

H.H. Castens was captain for the Springboks on 30 July 1891 in their first ever Test against the touring British Isles team at Crusaders Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth. ALSO READ | Change in venue for U18 Craven Week Felix and Morné du Plessis are the only father-son combination to have captained South Africa. John Smit […]

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Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible has global premiere in Rome – PHOTOS

By Jenni Baxter 20-06-23 22:19

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One kicked off in Rome yesterday with the global premiere at one of the most iconic symbols of the eternal city – the historic Spanish Steps monument. Critics are hailing the movie as another winner from Tom Cruise – brilliant with phenomenal production… which makes us even more excited […]

Gerda Steyn on how she broke a Comrades record

Tips from the top: Gerda Steyn on how she broke a Comrades record

By Jenni Baxter 20-06-23 17:29

Ultra-distance runner Gerda Steyn has shared some tips on what went into her record-breaking Comrades Marathon win last Sunday, when she smashed Frith van der Merwe’s 34-year-old ‘down’ record in a time of 5:44.54. Gerda took to social media to answer all the questions her fans have had. Her longest training run before the Comrades […]

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FAQ: Are you still insured if your driver’s license has expired?

By TheSouthAfrican.com 20-06-23 16:21

With South Africa facing a lengthy driver’s license backlog, are you still insured if your license has expired? In light of yet another breakdown of South Africa’s driver’s license printing machine, and the 350 000-applicant backlog confirmed by the Department of Transport (DOT), are you still insured if your driver’s license has expired? ARE YOU INSURED IF […]

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Missing Titanic submersible: NO South Africans on board

By Garrin Lambley 20-06-23 16:01

Searchers are frantically scouring the North Atlantic for a missing submersible that had been due to take passengers to visit the Titanic wreckage. VIRAL | FAQ: SARS tax season – How does the auto-assessment work? Fears for the safety of the five people onboard are growing as the vessel only has oxygen for up to 96 hours (4 days). ALSO READ […]

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Currie Cup: Man in the middle confirmed

By Wade Pretorius 20-06-23 13:37

The match officials for the two Currie Cup Finals for the 2023 season, in Bloemfontein and Wellington on Saturday, have been confirmed, with Cwengile Jadezweni taking charge of his second successive Premier Division final. Paul Mente will handle the whistle in the First Division decider. ALSO READ: Kleyn cleared to cover for Etzebeth PUMAS AWAY IN CURRIE […]

Drivers licence card machine back in full production

Driver’s license renewal delays: How bad is the backlog?

By TheSouthAfrican.com 20-06-23 12:03

If you were to renew your driver’s license today, you’d have 350 000 people ahead of you waiting in the queue. In the wake of two week’s routine maintenance back in April this year, and yet another breakdown of the country’s only card printing machine, the Department of Transport (DOT) has publicised that there is […]

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Where does South Africa rank in car manufacturing worldwide?

By TheSouthAfrican.com 20-06-23 10:59

Despite our social and economic challenges locally, South Africa ranks impressively in worldwide car manufacturing. Car manufacturing worldwide is going through unprecedented change with the shift from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric vehicles (EVs). According to Motor1, roughly 90 million new cars are built and sold each year in 195 countries around the world. ALSO […]

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Herschelle Gibbs bowls a maiden over: Set to tie the knot

By Garrin Lambley 19-06-23 18:07

Former Proteas great Herschelle Gibbs is engaged. MUST WATCH | Our two favourite Herschelle Gibbs memories After a string of failed romances and baby mama drama, Gibbs has found love in the arms of a bombshell brunette, reported The South African website in late May this year. Gibbs, now 49, has been cricket’s “bad boy” for decades thanks to his involvement […]

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When is the next long weekend in South Africa?

By Garrin Lambley 19-06-23 17:57

South Africans are coming off a long weekend thanks to last Friday’s Youth Day public holiday – and are already looking forward to the next one. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! As reported by The SAPeople website, Mzansi will have 14 public holidays in 2023 – which includes an additional two days off […]

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Here’s how badly South Africa ranks in car affordability

By TheSouthAfrican.com 19-06-23 17:44

A new study on car affordability has found that South Africa ranks worst when comparing the ratio of car prices to average disposable income in the country. According to the study conducted by Compare the Market Australia, and reported on by BusinessLive. South Africa ranks worse than Columbia, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. CAR […]

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Don’t be fooled: Fuel-saving myths debunked

By TheSouthAfrican.com 19-06-23 17:39

There are plenty of fuel-saving myths doing the rounds on the internet. And with fuel prices at record levels, you can always do that bit extra to save money on fuel each month. ALSO READ: Here’s how badly SA ranks in car affordability Here we’re going to debunk a few of the crazy fuel hacks that are circling the […]

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Bavuma, Miller and Markram lead CSA Awards list

By Wade Pretorius 19-06-23 17:36

Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, and David Miller all feature prominently among the men’s nominees for the 2023 CSA Awards. Cricket South Africa has unveiled the nominees for the annual CSA Awards in recognition of ‘A Summer to Celebrate’ from an unforgettable 2022-23 season. BAVUMA IN THE MIX Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, […]

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Kruger Park: Who doesn’t like seeing a herd of elephants cross the road?

By Garrin Lambley 19-06-23 17:30

A Kruger National Park game ranger has posted a video clip of a herd of elephants crossing the road. PICTURE | Kruger National Park: How many zebras can you see? PICTURE | Kruger Park: Impala pictured with horns growing BACKWARDS The herd contained adults as well as several adorable younger elephants. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions […]

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Cape Town dam levels near capacity as rain lashes the Western Cape

By Garrin Lambley 19-06-23 17:16

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following ongoing heavy rainfall and show that three of the six dams are currently exceeding capacity. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! IT’S BACK! | Hellmann’s mayonnaise returns to shelves in South Africa The six major […]

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Miraculous escape for driver in Cape Town traffic – PHOTO

By Garrin Lambley 19-06-23 17:12

One Cape Town driver can thank their lucky stars after reportedly walking away unscathed from an horrific-looking incident in peak traffic on Monday, 19 June. As reported by the 1Second Facebook page, the M3 Southbound was closed at UCT mid-morning after a tree landed on the windscreen and bonnet of a bakkie. They don’t call it […]

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Pitso hires former Chiefs star

By Siseko Gwegwe 19-06-23 16:18

Not a lot of Kaizer Chiefs supporters will easily remember Tlou Molekwane. He only made 15 appearances in three seasons. ALSO READ: Maritzburg star leaves, should Amakhosi pounce? ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs star buys parents a car PITSO MOSIMANE LAUNCHES HIS SOCCER SCHOOL, HIRES FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS STAR As reported via social media last week, the Pitso Mosimane […]

‘Skeem Saam’: Actor Thabo Mkhabela promoted to casting director

By Rae Seleme 19-06-23 14:20

Skeem Saam actor Thabo Mkhabela, who is popularly known for playing the role of Leshole Mabitsela has been promoted to casting director. ALSO READ:‘Skeem Saam’s’ Thabo Mkhabela: ‘The 50/50 concept wasn’t about money’ THABO MKHABELA: CASTING DIRECTOR The actor Thabo Mkhabela, who plays Leshole Mabitsela on the show is now working behind-the-scenes. Social media blogger @Jabu_Macdonald, who’s […]

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Siya Kolisi film wins prized award at American festival

By Mariette Adams 19-06-23 14:10

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s documentary scooped the top award, as voted for by the audience, at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story‘ is a documentary based on Siya’s life, which released this year. The documentary, directed by Tebogo Malope, was screened at the popular film festival this past week. […]

Drivers licence card machine back in full production

Drivers licence card machine is fixed and production in full swing

By Fazila Olla 19-06-23 10:58

The Department of Transport has announced that the driving licence card production machine is back in full production. This follows the department’s announcement to the public in May 2023 that the machine was taken out of production for three weeks in order to replace a broken part identified during routine maintenance. Department spokesperson, Collen Msibi, […]

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