Bulls mascot Bulletjie is living it up as a tourist in Cape Town. Bulls mascot Bulletjie at Muizenberg beach in Cape Town. Photo: Twitter. The Bulls are in town for their quarter-final clash against the Stormers, but it is their mascot that the tongues wagging with his quirky and adventurous day trips to several tourist […]

Small harbours in the Western Cape have been given a massive boost with an investment of R500 million by government. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, on Thursday made the announcement during a visit to the Saldanha and Hout Bay Harbour upgrade projects. The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has invested R501 million […]

The coronation of King Charles III will be attended by around 2 300 people – well down on the more than 8 000 guests who crammed into Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s crowning in 1953. MUST READ | King Charles III: And A to Z ahead of Saturday’s coronation Here’s what we know about who is expected to be there and who’s not. TURNING UP […]

A baby monkey in Durban has captured the hearts of South Africans after local community activist and humanitarian Pete Graham rescued it from certain death. In fact, Pete thought the little monkey was dead when he found it lying in the middle of the road… Writing on his Facebook page Pete’s Post, Pete said: “This […]

There was one lucky winner of Wednesday, 3 May’s Lotto Plus 1 jackpot – with the player walking away with more than R20 million! FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The as yet unnamed winner walked away R20 995 899.42 richer. Congratulations if it was you! Meanwhile, there were no winners of the Lotto or the Lotto Plus […]

A Gupta-owned company, Islandsite Investments, is fighting against the sale of the fugitive brothers’ Constantia mansion which sold recently for reported R20 million. READ: Standard Bank player wins R20m in Lotto Plus 1 draw BLOEMFONTEIN HIGH COURT INTERDICTS TRANSFER OF GUPTA MANSION TO NEW OWNERS Islandsite Investments, which was one of the accused in the Nulane […]

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 […]

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 […]

Springboks invite fans to be part of the team’s official Rugby World Cup ad campaign. Springboks invite fans to be part of the official RWC ad campaign. Photo: SA Rugby. READ MORE: Kolisi injury update: Too early to make a call, says medical team Springbok fans will have the unique opportunity to participate in an […]

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 […]

After keeping a low profile for seven months amid controversy, The Bachelor SA’s Lee Thompson has returned to social media. And he has big news to share… The former reality TV star is fronting the cover of a romance novel penned by a Portuguese author Antonella Alekseeva. But what of his own memoir, The Truth Behind The […]

At the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Mayville Main Road in Durban, six women gather every day waiting for a truck to come and fetch the cardboard they have collected. From 1pm to 6pm they gather here, just a few metres from the Marikana informal settlement in Meyville. There’s laughing and singing as the […]

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has released the upgraded series of banknotes and coins, which are expected to go into circulation from today. According to the bank, the upgraded notes and coins have enhanced security features and new designs. While the banknote designs will remain largely similar to that of old, with an enhanced […]

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 […]

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 […]

Benni McCarthy has always been a man of big opinions – and Manchester United has not changed him. Benni McCarthy enjoying his time at Manchester United. Photo: Twitter. Ever thought about why Benni McCarthy left the likes of Cape Town City FC and AmZulu? Find out what he believes were the reasons. READ MORE: Chiefs […]

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 […]

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) unveiled the country’s upgraded coins and banknotes together with the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Wednesday, 3 May. READ: LOOK: SA’s new-look coins for 2023 revealed – there are some BIG changes SARB UPGRADES SA CURRENCY The new banknotes and coins come with enhanced security features and new designs, even if it […]

Of the eight most popular grocery retailers in South Africa, Makro in April 2023 offered the cheapest basket of essential items. ALSO READ | Lotto draws: R83 million up for grabs TONIGHT This is according to The Outlier’s monthly grocery basket comparison which compares prices of nine staple foods and products each month from major retailers in Mzansi. Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar, Food Lover’s […]

Over 1 226 tonnes of litter and illegally dumped waste is removed to landfill from the Cape Town CBD every year by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID). It’s equivalent to over 100 000 kg every month, which is the amount of dung produced by 40 African elephants. The stench is almost as bad. To […]

Government has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023. This day is set aside across the globe to realise and raise the importance of press freedom. This year’s commemoration takes place under the theme: “Freedom of expression as a driver for all […]