Here’s when you can collect your SASSA grants for JULY 2023 from TOMORROW. REMINDER – HERE ARE THE SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES FOR JULY This comes after the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year. ALSO READ: SASSA: Here’s how to replace expiring cards Social grants payment schedule for […]

As the world population has grown older, Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly common. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. Dementia is a term used to describe a range of symptoms linked to the decline in brain function with age. Symptoms include memory loss, communication difficulties, problem-solving struggles, and personality or behavioural changes. […]

The fastest Springboks rugby player is certainly not who you think he is. We reveal how quickly he can run 100m too! MUST READ: SPRINGBOKS EXODUS: FOUR PLAYERS LEAVING SA AFTER THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Many would have predicted Cheslin Kolbe or Makazole Mapimpi as the fastest Springboks. However, it is actually Sbu Nkosi. Although, Kolbe […]

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo has lashed out at ugly scenes and standoff that rocked the nation involving SAFA and Banyana. Khumalo weighed in on the standoff between the country’s governing body, the South African Football Association, and the national women’s team, Banyana calling it a disgrace. ALSO READ I Watch: Banyana coach […]

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber is set to reveal who will captain the team against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener in the coming week. According to fresh reports the search for a new skipper has been narrowed down to two players. SKIPPER SEARCH DOWN TO TWO The Springboks want to start both Lukhanyo Am and […]

Metrorail services in and around Cape Town have yet to fully recover from theft and vandalism that happened during the Covid lockdown period when trains stopped running. Already long before the pandemic, the service was crumbling. GroundUp had been documenting Metrorail’s steady demise since 2013. The Central Line, which was the busiest and served commuters from the […]

Less than a year after debuting their romance, singer Amor Vittone and her plastic surgery boyfriend have fueled rumours of a breakup. The widow of former Springboks star Joost van der Westhuisen and her partner Charles Serrurier have been loved-up since they announced their relationship late last year. But in recent months, the couple has […]

When it was time for story reading in her Grade 3 class Anna Machaka (24), always wondered if authors were real-life people who sit and write books. That was when the dream of being an author of children’s books started. “I always imagined children reading my book in a classroom setting,” Machaka said. In 2019 […]

Heavenly Hermanus is THE place to visit on a weekend (or anytime really). The town boasts breathtaking views, gastronomic delights and even it’s own wine route! If you find yourself in the area, here’s a few things you MUST do… WINE TASTING IN HEMEL EN AARDE New #Tour in #Hermanus #DayTour https://t.co/fafKRLvBi2 Wine Hopper Day […]

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Yanga Mputa as the Tax Ombud effective from 1 July 2023 for a period of five years. Mputa is South Africa’s first female Tax Ombud. She takes over from Professor Thabo Legwaila, who has been acting in the role since October 2022, after the term of the […]

EMBRACING A DUAL-TEAM APPROACH FOR SUCCESS Just four years ago, the Springboks divided their team into two squads, leading to massive success in the Rugby Championship and an unforgettable World Cup win in Japan. ALSO READ: WATCH: Can the Springboks retain the World Cup? [analysis] This year, coaches Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber aim to recreate that magic […]

London-based SA expat company Mustard At Home is a pandemic-born business that made it. Let’s find out how. Three years post-pandemic, UK-based meal delivery service Mustard At Home continues to grow. Led by South African-born entrepreneur James Durrant, Mustard At Home was a creative solution to keeping the company, and employee livelihoods, afloat during a global economic crisis. […]

Following an urgent interdict filed in the Western Cape High Court in April, businessman Kagiso Setsetse has opened a criminal case against alleged 28s gang boss Ralph Stanfield. Setsetse – who co-owns Ayepyep Lifestyle with slain musician DJ Sumbody – has accused Stanfield of threatening him and hijacking the Ayepyep branch in Cape Town. KAGISO […]

Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the great football rivalries even if they no longer have as many head to head clashes but who comes out on top in terms of bank balance? HOW RICH IS LIONEL MESSI: NET WORTH IN 2023 Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is among the highest-paid […]

The Miss South Africa (Miss SA)  pageant has revealed that Levern José – the Top 12 finalist who quit the competition- will not be replaced. Last month, the BCom Law student announced her decision to prematurely end her pageant journey. This, after coming under fire over allegations relating to her past. On Twitter, multiple social media […]

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz is ready to bring his all-action style to the All England Club as Wimbledon gets underway. He returned to the top spot thanks to his first grass court title at Queen’s and Alcaraz can be very dangerous when he gets a little wind in his sails. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after […]

Mossel Bay is regarded as one of the tourist hotspots in the Garden Route (and South Africa, some might argue), and for good reason too. If you find yourself visiting the “Bay of Mussels”, as the name literally translates to, here are a few things you have to do… ZIPLINE OVER THE OCEAN Why you […]

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. ALSO READ: Lee Jung-jae demands R18.5m […]

The Springboks will play three Tests in the abbreviated version of the Rugby Championship, starting with a clash against Australia, which takes place this weekend. As the Springboks consider all their squad options for these crucial games in the build-up to the World Cup, there is set to be a careful balancing act when it comes […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 2 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 Sunday, 2 […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 1 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 Saturday, 1 […]

Are you ready for the 1 July 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Saturday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

After being cast as one of the key characters on the Netflix show’s first series, Squid Game actor Lee Jung-jae recently made headlines for having demanded to be paid $1 million (an estimated R18.5 million) per episode on the upcoming new show. LEE JUNG-JAE DEMANDS R18.5 MILLION PER SQUID GAMES EPISODE Lee Jung-jae has had quite […]

It’s stew season and that also means that you’ll have lots of tasty food to share with friends and family. We often make short rib stew, lamb shank or osso buco, but don’t forget about making a tender lamb shoulder. If you’ve got a bit of time on your hands, this recipe is the perfect time […]

Thinking of switching to remote work? Many global companies continue to work fully or partially remote post-pandemic. It saves time on the morning commute, but can come with certain downsides. Here are the pros and cons of remote work in 2023. TikTok will have you thinking remote work in 2023 is rather glamorous, and that […]