President pays tribute to Dutch anti-apartheid activist Klaas de Jonge

National orders recognize remarkable contributions – Ramaphosa

By Mimi Mfundisi 22-05-23 13:28

The National Orders, presented by the President, recognized individuals who have demonstrated bravery and fostered international friendship. National Orders are the highest awards that a country through its President, bestows on citizens and emminent foreign nationals who have contributed towards the advancement of democracy and have put themselves at the service of the country and […]

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World Rugby honours Blitzboks dynamo Ricardo Duarttee with top award

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 13:10

Blitzboks star Ricardo Duarttee was among the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series award winners announced on Sunday following the conclusion of the season in London. ALSO READ: Curtain falls on Blitzboks’ turbulent season The outstanding performers were honoured at a ceremony held at the Twickenham Stadium on Sunday evening following the 11th and final round of […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Things went from bad to worse

By Hennely Nel 22-05-23 13:06

As if things couldn’t get any worse for Kaizer Chiefs football club. The Glamour Boys finished the PSL season in abject form, and now Ashley du Preez has been rocked by a serious injury. ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs star hospitalised after horror tackle KAIZER CHIEFS STAR DU PREEZ SUFFERS SUSPECTED LEG FRACTURE News has emerged […]

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Litigation outcome of River Club development in Cape Town a major boost for economy

By Fazila Olla 22-05-23 10:46

The Supreme Court of Appeal has refused the Observatory Civil Association (OCA) permission to appeal the Western Cape High Court’s order dismissing the OCA’s application to interdict the River Club development. The City of Cape Town welcomes the SCA’s decision to protect this vital development that will hold enormous heritage, environmental, economic, infrastructural and other […]

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Kruger National Park: Rare sighting of hippo out of water feeding – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 10:32

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of a hippo feeding in the grass in broad daylight. PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “It’s […]

Joke of the Day

Joke of the Day: Start your week with a laugh

By Garrin Lambley 22-05-23 09:54

Laughter is the best medicine and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! Dear Math Grow up and solve your own problems. Do you have a favourite joke you’d like to share? If so, send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 and we’ll publish the ones that […]

Lotto

Check your tickets: R66 million Lotto jackpot has been won!

By Garrin Lambley 21-05-23 12:25

There was one lucky winner of Saturday, 20 May’s Lotto jackpot with the player walking away over R66 million richer! FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The six Lotto numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 1, 17, 22, 30, 37, 42 and the bonus ball was 35. The unnamed player correctly matched the six balls […]

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Eben Etzebeth and Marvin Orie: From Tygerberg High to Springboks

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 13:11

Eben Etzebeth and Marvin Orie attended the same school in Cape Town’s northern suburbs and in the latest episode in this series of conversations, the two Springboks talk about life and rugby at Tygerberg High School. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Etzebeth has amassed 110 Test caps dating back to 2012 when […]

Netball World Cup 2023

Proteas name squad for Netball World Cup in Cape Town

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:54

Netball South Africa has announced the 15-player squad that will represent South Africa at the first ever Netball World Cup on African soil. Proteas head coach Norma Plummer has been in camp with a group of South African-based players who are on a four-week hiatus from the Netball League. The overseas-based players were not part of […]

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Lotto draw: R66 million up for grabs tonight – GUARANTEED

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:46

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Saturday, 20 May, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest millionaire. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 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, […]

Surfing

South African para surfing teens dreaming of Olympic glory

By Garrin Lambley 20-05-23 12:28

Sitting on his wheelchair on a sandy Cape Town beach, Raemondo Lessing, 16, watches on as fellow surfers ride the same waves he learnt his craft on. WIN | SOCCER QUIZ | FIVE simple answers could win you R500 in cash! Having lost both his legs and arms to meningitis when he was only a few […]

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No cash: Another SANParks park goes cashless

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 19:00

SANParks recently announced that yet another one of their parks will be going cash-free this year. As part of a broader cashless initiative which began earlier in 2021, the Karoo National Park will now no longer accept cash as a means of payment for conservation/entry fees from 1 June. Last month in April, two of the Table Mountain National […]

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Rugby World Cup flashback: Jannie de Beer drop goal king

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:31

Japanese star and Rugby World Cup 2019 fan favourite Yu Tamura has slotted an incredible drop goal from a goal-line dropout, sparking memories of Springbok  flyhalf Jannie de Beer. ALSO READ | Rugby World Cup legends head-to-head: Bryan Habana vs Jonah Lomu Tamura landed the drop goal in the first half of last weekend’s Japan Rugby League One semi-finals. Despite the distance […]

South Africa e-Visa System

South Africa to open e-visas to these 20 countries

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:18

South Africa is a country that generally welcomes visitors and grants visa-free entry to a number of nationalities. However, there are some foreign nationals that do require visas to pass through the country’s borders. ENTRY TO SA A number of visitors wish to travel to South Africa but are often deterred by lengthy visa delays […]

Anathi Qolo to lead much-changed Bulls Daisies

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:03

The Bulls Daisies will visit the EP Queens at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay, on Saturday, 20 May. Anathi Qolo will lead a much-changed Bulls Daisies outfit when they return to action (after their second-round bye) in the 2023 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division competition. ANATHI QOLO TO LEAD BULLS DAISIES The […]

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Kruger National Park: Rare sighting of two Sable antelope – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 12:08

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of two Sable antelope fighting – a rare sight indeed. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned […]

SA grants Turkey's Karpowership to deal with load shedding

South Africa grants Turkey’s Karpowership deal to ease the load shedding crisis

By Fazila Olla 19-05-23 11:31

The National Department of Transport announced on Thursday that South Africa has granted Turkey’s Karpowership access to the three ports of Ngqura, Durban and Saldanha Bay for 20 years. The statement said the Minister approved the application on 26 February 2023, in consultation with and supported by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The Turkish-owned […]

SPCA

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Old Macdonald has something better than a farm

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 09:16

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a once-abused pony has found solace and a place to call home. MUST READ | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives Thanks to the collective efforts of caring individuals, including a local community, the SPCA, and a compassionate individual who opened her heart, this […]

Eastern Cape

Semigration: Why the Eastern Cape is the new promised land

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 19:12

The Eastern Cape is one of three coastal provinces – along with KZN and the Western Cape – benefiting from semigration. Residential property data has shown some notable trends in the South African housing market, mainly due to the semigration of residents from Gauteng to coastal regions like the Eastern Cape. Factors driving semigration in […]

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New regional airline heading to Johannesburg: All the flight details

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 17:49

Zambia’s national airline Zambia Airways, which has its hub at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka will soon be flying to Johannesburg. The airline was established in 2014 through a joint venture partnership between Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, and the Government of the Republic of Zambia. Zambia Airways currently operates domestic flights from Lusaka […]

From factory packer to qualified KZN teacher

By Mimi Mfundisi 18-05-23 17:06

A 52-year-old grandmother who started as a factory packer recently graduated and is now a qualified teacher with a degree. MZOBE STARTED AS A PACKER OF A LARGE FACTORY, WORKING LONG HOURS The 52-year-old Halala Zanele Mzobe obtained her degree from SANTS, Private Higher Education Institution. This leading distance learning institution recently hosted its ceremony […]

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