We now know the full list of players who are at risk of missing out on Jacques Nienaber’s 33-man Springboks Rugby World Cup. MUST READ – SPRINGBOKS: THREE OUT! GOOD AND BAD NEWS ON RUGBY WORLD CUP CHANCES! – UPDATE Nienaber will name his 33-man Rugby World Cup squad on 8 August 2023. Meaning, the players […]

Four passengers were killed following a mass shooting at a taxi rank in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal. The incident happened on Tuesday, 25 July. ALSO READ: Civilian plane crash in war-torn Sudan leaves nine dead FOUR KILLED IN PORT SHEPSTONE TAXI RANK According to emergency service, Mi7, its teams found several security services and police units present, […]

Life just became a lot easier with the Lifehack series from SA People. A new life hack every day of the week – don’t miss it! WATCH | Try drinking raw egg on an empty stomach and this will happen [Video] The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food […]

A court in Burkina Faso on Tuesday jailed a pro-junta activist for one year for defaming the police and added two more years from a previous suspended sentence for making death threats. ALSO READ: Mali’s junta chief new constitution fuels opponents protests The court in the capital Ouagadougou found Mohamed Sinon guilty after he accused the […]

Cape Town-based SAOTA and ARRCC, along with Poliform, have collaborated for a spectacular exhibition – LIGHT SPACE LIFE – at the prestigious Venice Biennale called Time Space Existence. This exhibition in Italy is hosted by the European Cultural Centre from May 20 to November 26, 2023. The three brands say their collaboration is a natural […]

SHRINKING BEACHES Climate change is definitely making its presence felt around the world and now a recent study has found that several popular tourist beaches are predicted to shrink by a massive amount by the year 2100. The study was undertaken by HawaiianIslands.com with rankings based on European Commission data. The subsequent list has identified […]

Eben Etzebeth will pass John Smit in the list of most Tests played for the Springboks on Saturday, 29 July at Ellis Park. BREAKING | Springboks make surprise selections for Argentina Test The Springboks will take on Argentina in their final Rugby Championship clash in Johannesburg this weekend. Kick-off is at 17:05. ALSO READ | All Blacks get Bledisloe Cup boost with return of veteran duo Etzebeth […]

Lethukukhanya Mjaji aka little Miss Albany bread is a South African super star and symbol of hope for many. This after simple photographs of her enjoying some mud between her toes while making a trip home with a loaf of bread went viral online. The youngster has been showered with compliments, kind words and even […]

Durban Gen actress Nelisiwe Sibiya did not expect to be booed off stage during the Miss and Mr King Cetshwayo District Municipality pageant at University of Zululand in Empangeni, northern KZN on Friday, 21 July. ALSO READ: ‘I don’t do weak men’: Nelisiwe Sibiya on failed engagement [watch] NELISIWE SIBIYA RESPONDS TO THE BACKLASH According to Zimoja, Nelisiwe […]

Reuters: The dollar clung to gains against the euro on Monday after recent economic data showed a stronger U.S. economy and a slowing euro zone as traders look beyond a trio of central bank meetings this week for clues to the outlook for monetary policy. U.S. DOLLAR CLUNG TO GAINS A closely-watched purchasing managers’ survey […]

The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index for 2023 outlines the 106 countries that South African passport holders can travel to without requiring a visa. The index included 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, ranking them quarterly in terms of travel power. Each passport was scored on the total number of destinations that the holder can access visa-free. CHECKMATE | These are South Africa’s Top 20 […]

In the wake of the Springboks team announcement, Jacques Nienaber says he has to master a fine balancing act between experience and youth in the run-up to the World Cup. ALSO READ: Unpopular opinion: Springboks’ latest loss was also a WIN Nienaber named a revamped Springbok lineup to front Argentina in their third and final Rugby […]

On Monday, 24 July, South African-born international comedian Trevor Noah took to Instagram and gave his fans and social media followers a peek inside his France getaway and said it exceeded all his expectations. ‘PARIS HAS MY HEART’: TREVOR NOAH IN FRANCE From visiting the Eiffel Tower to cycling across the city, it’s evident that Trevor Noah […]

Singapore is set to hang two drug convicts this week, including the first woman to be sent to the gallows in nearly 20 years, rights groups said Tuesday, while urging the executions be halted. ALSO READ: Civilian plane crash in war-torn Sudan leaves nine dead Local rights organisation Transformative Justice Collective (TJC) said a 56-year-old […]

Potable water supplier Rand Water has cancelled the 30-hour shutdown that would have affected various parts of Tshwane due to unforeseen circumstances. The shutdown was scheduled to take place at 05:00 on 30 July to 11:00 on 31 July 2023. RAND WATER CANCELLS TSHWANE SHUTDOWN The City of Tshwane previously said the water utility’s technicians […]

Retail giant Hennes & Mauritz has sued its fast-growing rival Shein in a Hong Kong court for copyright infringement, the Swedish fashion juggernaut said Tuesday. Shein, founded in China in 2008, has swiftly claimed a top place in the global fast-fashion marketplace, offering low-priced collections attractive to young social media-savvy customers. H&M confirmed on Tuesday […]

Reeva Steenkamp’s mother, June, has claimed that Oscar Pistorius “refused” to see her when she attempted to confront him over what transpired a decade ago. Speaking Australia’s Insights actuality series titled “Seeking Justice,” the mother of the murdered model revealed details never shared before. In it, June claimed that Pistorius was still harbouring a “bad […]

The travel, tourism and hospitality industry on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal is reeling from an ongoing water crisis as municipal authorities struggle to provide a reliable water supply. According to residents’ reports, the South Coast has experienced shocking water shortages over the last 18 months, with only 107 out of 255 days having access […]

Tommy Fleetwood will aim to complete the Nedbank Golf Challenge hat-trick when he returns to Sun City’s Gary Player Country Club from 9-12 November 2023. ALSO READ | List: Who has won the most golf Majors? The European Ryder Cup star last year successfully defended the trophy, which he first won in 2019, as ‘Africa’s Major’ returned to the DP World […]

Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Springboks team in their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. ALSO READ: Unpopular opinion: Springboks’ latest loss was also a WIN The veteran No 8 will lead the team in what could be the competition decider depending on the result between New […]

At the start of the Rugby Championship, two veterans who have been sorely missed by the Springboks are Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard, each being one of the most influential players in the forward pack and backline respectively. Both are virtually irreplaceable players in this Springbok set up, although the good news is that the […]

A $2.2-billion mining tunnel in South Africa has started to produce its first diamonds, mining giant De Beers said on Tuesday. In 2012, the global firm started digging beneath the country’s largest diamond mine, Venetia, seeking to reach gems at a depth of more than 1,000 metres (3,250 feet). ALSO READ: Botswana secures last-minute deal with De Beers […]

It’s been almost a month since former Springboks player Derick Hougaard was discharged from the hospital following a health scare that landed him in ICU. And according to his partner Nadine, the retired rugby star is walking the long road of recovery. Last month, the former Springboks player made headlines after he was hospitalised after […]

The Springboks will head into their final Rugby Championship clash against Argentina Ellis Park this Saturday (kick off at 5pm), and on Tuesday coach Jacques Nienaber unveiled his latest matchday squad selection. ALSO READ: Four players who cannot afford to flop for Springbok side Nienaber made nine changes to the starting team that went down 35-20 against […]

The race quota law aimed at increasing the employment of black people in South Africa has enraged some businesses and opposition parties who say the legislation could see qualified workers lose their jobs. The government has rebuffed the criticism, saying the bill is not going to result in job losses and only seeks to promote […]