eSwatini actor Richard E Grant has paid tribute to his mother in a raw and honest video posted on Twitter. The 66-year-old, who studied at the University of Cape Town, described the video-message as “complicated gratitude to my Mother, who died (yesterday) morning at the age of 93, for giving me the Gift of Life”. […]

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems will be performing in South Africa at the DSTV delicious festival on the 23 September 2023. A DELICIOUS LINE-UP The lifestyle festival has announced that Tems will be co-headlining the festival with American musician Maxwell, American pianist Robert Glasper and South Africa’s very own Grammy winning […]

Newly appointed Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki has made a promise to restore the glory days of Amakhosi, and one way or another, he will be working with a very different group of players compared to last season. ALSO READ | Former Kaizer Chiefs ‘hitman’ in Qatar with North African giants! As it is, a full strength […]

Most of the time, you can’t catch diseases from your cat. Some diseases can be transmitted between humans and cats and are known as zoonotic diseases. If you or your cat have a zoonotic disease, it’s essential to take precautions to prevent its spread between you and your pet. Do you have a pet video or […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Friday, 21 July 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. Yellow level 2 warning: Disruptive snow leading to dangerous driving conditions and loss of vulnerable livestock is expected over the central and northern high-lying areas of the Eastern […]

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 […]

Occasional sneezing is normal in dogs, but repeated sneezing may indicate an underlying issue. Various reasons can cause this in dogs, ranging from minor to serious health concerns. Understanding the causes can help you care for your dog better. COMMON CAUSES WHY DOGS SNEEZE Environmental pollutants like air diffusers scented candles dust pesticides can irritate your pet’s […]

Tributes have been pouring in after Professor Kole Omotoso, popularly known in South Africa for portraying the “Yebo Gogo” man in Vodacom’s 1990s and early 2000s commercials, passed away on Wednesday, 19 July, age 80. ALSO READ: RIP: Vodacom ‘Yebo Gogo’ uncle, Professor Kole Omotoso dies FAMILY CONFIRMS PROFESSOR KOLE OMOTOSO’S PASSING His passing was confirmed […]

There is finally hopeful news that Charlie, a popular bull elephant at Pretoria National Zoological Garden, could finally be retired and allowed to live out his remaining years enjoying the freedom he deserves. The EMS Foundation and Shambala Private Game Reserve have publicly announced a generous offer to fund the expertise required to guide and […]

An Eskom employee and a female truck driver appeared before the Kriel Magistrate’s Court on a charge of theft and fraud yesterday, Thursday, 20 July. ALSO READ: Another cash-in-transit truck bombed last night in the same vicinity WHO IS THE PAIR ACCUSED OF DEFRAUDING THE POWER UTILITY It’s alleged the pair worked together to defraud […]

Namibian lawmakers on Wednesday 20 July 2023 approved legislation to ban same-sex marriage and punish its supporters in what critics said was an unconstitutional attack on the LGBTQ community. The bill seeks to reverse a Supreme Court ruling that allowed for the recognition of some unions contracted abroad. The legislation sailed through the upper house […]

Another cash-in-transit heist took place last evening, Thursday, 20 July, when a truck was bombed in Mpumalanga. ALSO READ: Social media access in Ethiopia resumes after 5-month blackout EMER-G-MED ATTENDS TO YET ANOTHER CASH-IN-TRANSIT HEIST Just before 18h00 on Thursday night, Emer-G-Med paramedics together with multiple emergency service agencies responded to the scene of cash in transit […]

The South African women’s water polo team ended their group stage campaign on a winning note at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan on Thursday. The side beat Argentina 12-9. The scores by quarter were 2-2, 5-3, 2-2, 3-2. The SA women’s side had lost their two earlier Group C matches convincingly, going down by the same scoreline […]

The Good party says it will challenge the George by-election results after it lost all three seats to the Democratic Alliance party and the Patriotic Alliance. The By-elections were held on 19th July in wards 16, 20, and 27. The highly contested by election was marred with allegations of voter registration fraud leveled by GOOD against the DA. […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 20 July 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Thursday, 20 […]

Visa agency, VFS Global has said that Schengen destinations are particularly popular with South African travellers. Here’s where they want to go… SCHENGEN DESTINATIONS ALL THE WAY Recent research has shown that Schengen visas are still very much in demand by South Africans, even more so in 2023. According to Travel News, during a recent presentation […]

BOOK A SEAT IN A CHILD-FREE ZONE Catching a flight these days is accessible, comfortable and safe – and now, they can even be child-free. Two airlines have unveiled the “Child-free Zone” concept on their aircraft, which allows passengers to travel without children being in their immediate vicinity. ALSO READ: Man flies around the world in […]

The Springbok squad assembled in Pretoria on Wednesday evening to resume their preparations for their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina on 29 July, with coach Jacques Nienaber retaining the same extended group of players for the camp. Notably, Ox Nche is back with the squad after suffering a pectoral muscle injury on the eve of […]

Morocco’s top court has rejected the final appeals of two journalists, Omar Radi and Soulaimane Raissouni, imprisoned on sexual assault charges they deny, their lawyer said Wednesday 19 July 2023. The court of cassation in Rabat on Tuesday “rejected our appeal and confirmed the prison sentences” of the two men who have been behind bars […]

Don’t we all just love the outdoors? – and it’s even better when your pets are there with you. But there are risks too. During outdoor events, many pets get separated from their owners due to accidents like slipped collars or chasing after squirrels. Preparing for this possibility now can make a difference in how […]

The V8 engine is dead. At least in the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S. In its place is a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine combined with an electric motor. It uses a nine-speed Multi-Clutch Transmission with a new wet start-off clutch. The performance figures of the GLC 63 S are staggering. The turbocharged engine 350 kW, making […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin decided against attending an upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg in person because he did not want to “jeopardise” the talks, a top South African diplomat said Thursday. ALSO READ: Mapaila: South Africa had no ‘capacity’ to arrest Putin Putin’s potential visit had posed a diplomatic and legal dilemma for South Africa ahead of the […]

Edinburgh has announced the appointment of experienced South African coach Sean Everitt for upcoming 2023/24 season, on an initial one-year deal, subject to visa. Everitt was sacked as Sharks head coach in November last year before joining the Bulls franchise to form part of its Currie Cup set-up on a short-term deal which ran from […]

Shops and schools reopened Thursday 20 July 2023 as Kenya resumed normal life, despite an opposition call to join anti-government protests after earlier demonstrations prompted widespread closures and resulted in deadly clashes. ALSO READ: Social media access in Ethiopia resumes after 5-month blackout Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has staged several demonstrations since March against […]

ActionSA has decided to take the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to court over the awarding of direct payments contract to the four selected service providers to disburse monthly allowances to beneficiaries on behalf of the scheme. The party believes that the decision to outsource the job to service providers was irrational and seeks […]