Certain foods or dietary patterns are linked with better control of your asthma. Others may make it worse. Depending on what you’ve eaten, you can see the effects in hours. Food can affect how well your lungs function, how often you have asthma attacks and how well your puffer works. Here’s what we know about […]

Investor and billionaire Elon Musk is no stranger to strange decisions, like the rumoured cage fight against Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Musk bought the social network giant Twitter for approximately $44 billion in 2022 and recently announced his plans to change Twitter and its familiar blue bird to a simple X instead. . Musk has been sitting on the domain […]

Travel is back in full swing this summer, and so is bad behaviour by tourists. Popular destinations have seen an uptick in incidents involving tourists in recent years. Reports of a man defacing the Colosseum in Rome show that behaviour has deteriorated even in places that rarely had problems in the past. What’s behind these […]

Kenyan President William Ruto said Tuesday he is ready to meet opposition leader Raila Odinga “anytime” after months of anti-government protests that have sparked international alarm and calls for dialogue. ALSO READ: Civilian plane crash in war-torn Sudan leaves nine dead “As you have always known, am available to meet one on one with you […]

The City of Joburg is cautioning property owners that they will receive higher-than-normal municipal bills for the month of July 2023. CITY OF JOBURG REMINDS PROPERTY OWNERS OF NEW TARIFFS “Increases in ratepayers’ monthly bills results from the implementation of the annual tariffs on municipal service charges, property rates, effected by new property values which […]

The Democratic Alliance in EThekwini says the shooting of a key witness in the R320 million fraud and corruption case against former Mayor Zandile Gumede reeks of criminal syndicates. WITNESS AFRAID TO TESTIFY IN COURT ALSO READ: Zandile Gumede believes corruption charges against her will be dropped The case which has been set down to […]

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 […]

Having a dog at home is a precious experience, creating a lifelong bond and a best friend. Dogs possess an incredible sense of smell and sharp instincts. When you become pregnant, hormonal changes cause your body scent to change, which dogs can detect. While some believe that dogs can sense pregnancy, there is no scientific […]

As pet owners, we worry when our dogs have red eyes. Several factors could be causing this issue. Let’s explore a few common causes of red eyes in dogs. We’ll also provide valuable advice on how to handle it. Do you have a pet video or picture you’d like to share with The South African? […]

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Tuesday that South Africa recorded another imported laboratory-confirmed case of cholera from a 24-year-old South African man with a travel history from Karachi, Pakistan. According to the statement released last night, the patient arrived in the country on 16 July from Pakistan, known to be cholera endemic, where […]

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. […]

Freezing levels with up to 20cm SNOW are expected in these parts of South Africa this weekend. FREEZING LEVELS WITH UP TO 20CM OF SNOW EXPECTED According to Voxweather, forecaster Annette Botha, freezing levels are expected to drop significantly from Saturday into Sunday as a strong cold front and possible cut-off low is expected to bring rain and SNOW. […]

Many dog owners have experienced their dog pooping in the house at some point. A one-off incident may not be concerning, as it could be due to being startled or eating something that needed immediate expelling. During and after toilet training a puppy, accidents can still happen. However, if your dog poops indoors regularly, it […]

According to analysts Spotify users listened to the 19 songs from the extended edition of The Barbie Album almost 52 million times in just three days. Launched on the same day as the much-anticipated movie, the namesake album features 11 brand-new songs and eight previously released tracks. BARBIE BREAKS SPOTIFY RECORDS The track Barbie World, […]

Britsh actor Julian Sands‘ cause of death has been deemed undetermined due to the condition of his body after he went missing on a hike six months ago. ALSO READ: ‘Something has gone wrong’: Missing actor Julian Sands’ friend JULIAN SANDS CONFIRMED TO BE DEAD Actor Julian Sands cause of death has been deemed undetermined because of […]

Being overweight has severe health consequences, and it’s not just a human issue—our pets, especially cats, are affected too. Domestic cats, once fierce hunters, have become inactive sofa dwellers with constant access to food, leading to obesity. Unfortunately, there’s a concerning trend of obese cats on social media, portrayed as cute and funny, but they […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the eviction of illegal occupants at Glen Marikana Informal Settlement in Kempton Park, Gauteng on Monday, 24 July. HOW THE DA FEELS ABOUT THE EVICTION “This is a huge relief to the landowner of the land, the Jansen van Vuuren Beleggings (PTY) LTD, and the residents of Glen Marais,” said Bronwynn Engelbrecht […]

Kaizer Chiefs were dealt a massive blow on Tuesday, with AmaZulu officially announcing Amakhosi target Rowan Human as their player. READ | ORLANDO PIRATES NEW SIGNING ALREADY SET TO DEPART TO PSL NEW BOYS! Human will now stay in Durban in the green and white colours of AmaZulu, but just how close he was to joining Chiefs before the situation changed. […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. South African-born Elon Musk is the new richest person in the world, having recently surpassed France’s Bernard Arnault. They are followed by United States’ Jeff […]

Although indoor cats seem protected, they can still be susceptible to diseases and conditions like outdoor cats. Indoor cats can contract various issues, including rabies, ticks, fleas, and worms. ALSO READ: Why do cats shed their claws? While it’s less likely for strictly indoor cats to pick up diseases and worms, it is still possible. Do […]

Orlando Pirates have technically had two new signings announced officially during this week, and one of them is set to leave even before meeting his new teammates! READ | ‘I CANT WAIT TO PLAY AGAINST LIONEL MESSI’-MLS-BOUND CASSIUS MAILULA’ Pirates have completed the signings of young goalkeeper Siphamandla Gumede from Dondol Stars, as well as Lesedi Kapinga on a free from Mamelodi Sundowns. […]

Pretoria, 25 July 2023: Jaguar TCS Racing returns to their home race this weekend, as the 2023 ABB Formula E World Championship concludes on the streets of London. Picking up off the back of a rollercoaster Rome double-header, the team is determined to push for as many points as possible in rounds 15 and 16. […]

As the investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the accident involving a Metrobus and a student bus shuttle in Auckland Park, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised a number of concerns about the conditions of the buses. METRO BUS INVOLVED IN A HECTIC COLLISION 77 passengers were injured yesterday, Tuesday, 25 July outside […]

DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health Jack Bloom MPL says the party has alerted Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko to the unacceptable situation at Hillbrow Mortuary. HILLBROW MORTUARY NOT RELEASING BODIES TO FAMILIES It is reported that bodies are not released for burial by the Hillbrow Mortuary because of delayed post-mortems. “Families are anguished as […]

In the list below, we explore the fascinating nicknames of the 20 teams who qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup taking place in France later this year. Team nicknames are affectionate monikers given to sports teams that are often derived from the team of its country’s history, characteristics, or cultural significance. One of the […]