Department of Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says losses in schooling hours because of the Covid-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the reading literacy levels of learners in South Africa. Motshekga said this on Sunday, 18 June during a media briefing following the release  of the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) in […]

Two-time Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana says he won’t quit his job as a security guard after receiving R1.7 million. ALSO READ: How some runners cheated the Comrades Marathon TETE DIJANA EARNED R1.7 MILLION MONEY City Press reports that Northwest-based Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana recently received R1.7 million prize money after winning this year’s race. According […]

A new study on car affordability has found that South Africa ranks worst when comparing the ratio of car prices to average disposable income in the country. According to the study conducted by Compare the Market Australia, and reported on by BusinessLive. South Africa ranks worse than Columbia, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. CAR […]

There are plenty of fuel-saving myths doing the rounds on the internet. And with fuel prices at record levels, you can always do that bit extra to save money on fuel each month. ALSO READ: Here’s how badly SA ranks in car affordability Here we’re going to debunk a few of the crazy fuel hacks that are circling the […]

Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, and David Miller all feature prominently among the men’s nominees for the 2023 CSA Awards. Cricket South Africa has unveiled the nominees for the annual CSA Awards in recognition of ‘A Summer to Celebrate’ from an unforgettable 2022-23 season. BAVUMA IN THE MIX Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has posted a video clip of a herd of elephants crossing the road. PICTURE | Kruger National Park: How many zebras can you see? PICTURE | Kruger Park: Impala pictured with horns growing BACKWARDS The herd contained adults as well as several adorable younger elephants. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions […]

Reuters: The pound is set for its biggest weekly rise in six months on Friday after days of economic data and central bank rate decisions, and ahead of the Bank of England’s monetary policy meeting this week. BRITISH POUND IS SET FOR 6 MONTH HIGH At 0900 GMT, the pound was at $1.279, up less […]

People speak various languages across the globe. Here is a list of the EIGHT most popular ones that are spoken in the world. With so many languages being spoken by people across the world, there is often a question about which are the most spoken or popular ones. Many countries have several official languages so […]

The official dam level stats in the Western Cape have skyrocketed in recent weeks following ongoing heavy rainfall and show that three of the six dams are currently exceeding capacity. How Lucky can you get? Bet on Lucky Numbers with payouts up to R15 Million! IT’S BACK! | Hellmann’s mayonnaise returns to shelves in South Africa The six major […]

One Cape Town driver can thank their lucky stars after reportedly walking away unscathed from an horrific-looking incident in peak traffic on Monday, 19 June. As reported by the 1Second Facebook page, the M3 Southbound was closed at UCT mid-morning after a tree landed on the windscreen and bonnet of a bakkie. They don’t call it […]

Not a lot of Kaizer Chiefs supporters will easily remember Tlou Molekwane. He only made 15 appearances in three seasons. ALSO READ: Maritzburg star leaves, should Amakhosi pounce? ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs star buys parents a car PITSO MOSIMANE LAUNCHES HIS SOCCER SCHOOL, HIRES FORMER KAIZER CHIEFS STAR As reported via social media last week, the Pitso Mosimane […]

Trendy, vibey Maboneng is an urban, creative hub filled with contemporary art galleries, studios and artisan shops and restaurants. It’s a Johannesburg neighbourhood that simply must be visited, at least once. If you do find yourself in the area, here are three things you have to try… THE BIOSCOPE INDEPENDENT CINEMA If you want to catch […]

TOP CULINARY TALENT TO SET UP SHOP AT TIME OUT MARKET Local Cape Tonians and Mother City visitors are in for a treat soon, as the first-ever Time Out Market in Africa will be opening at the V&A Waterfront later this year. Time Out Market, which has taken over the V&A Food Market’s premises, will […]

Thabo Bester, as he was a wanted man, was reportedly trailed by South African Crime Intelligence agents to Tanzania in April 2023. There, they watched him for a time before making a move on a Friday night. Dr Nandipha Magudumana, Thabo Bester, and a supposedly helping Mozambican national were all detained in Arusha. Following coordinated […]

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday hailed an African mission to broker peace in Ukraine as “historic” upon returning from talks in Kyiv and Saint Petersburg that however did not yield any immediate results. DIARISE | When is the next long weekend in South Africa? The high-profile delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday before flying to Russia to speak […]

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) says it is outrageous that Bombela Operating Company which operates the Gautrain wants to abolish staff cards that allow workers to travel to and from work using the train for free. NUMSA which was engaging in wage talks has deadlocked with the Gautrain management. The union has also […]

A Limpopo woman, her son and two cousins have been arrested for the brutal murder of Fumky Hlongwane over weekend, for allegedly stealing the accused woman’s goats. POLICE CONDEMN BRUTAL MURDER ALSO READ: Police officers arrested for stock theft and defeating the ends of justice Hlongwane and his friend were allegedly kidnapped in his home by […]

Skeem Saam actor Thabo Mkhabela, who is popularly known for playing the role of Leshole Mabitsela has been promoted to casting director. ALSO READ:‘Skeem Saam’s’ Thabo Mkhabela: ‘The 50/50 concept wasn’t about money’ THABO MKHABELA: CASTING DIRECTOR The actor Thabo Mkhabela, who plays Leshole Mabitsela on the show is now working behind-the-scenes. Social media blogger @Jabu_Macdonald, who’s […]

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s documentary scooped the top award, as voted for by the audience, at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story‘ is a documentary based on Siya’s life, which released this year. The documentary, directed by Tebogo Malope, was screened at the popular film festival this past week. […]

The Department of Transport has confirmed that the driver’s licence card production machine is back and will be operating as per normal. The machine was taken out of production for three weeks in order to replace a broken part identified during a routine maintenance. DRIVING LICENCE CARD MACHINE BACK IN OPERATION The Department of Transport said testing […]

Most people know that the risk factors for heart disease are high blood pressure, smoking, raised cholesterol and being overweight. However, many people who have a heart attack do not have any of these traditional risk factors. Research has suggested that conditions such as gout, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis are also risk […]

The citizens of Hammanskraal, a small town north of South Africa’s capital, Tshwane, have been dealing with the deaths of 23 residents from cholera since 23 May 2023. Tests to find the source are continuing. The initial assumption by residents and authorities was that poor quality water led to the outbreak. In one week in […]

There is no difference between football politics and that of political organisations. They share one common thing – that of making a promise, and then not delivering on it… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Therefore Kaizer Chiefs fans should not start believing all that’s been said about the revitalising of the glamour boys. In order to avoid […]

Last week, Cape Town Spurs confirmed their promotion to the PSL after avoiding a defeat away to Maritzburg United in the promotional playoff match at Harry Gwala Stadium on Wednesday. Maritzburg United needed to win at all cost, but it wasn’t to be for the KZN club as they slipped to yet another disappointing result after a season […]

Learners living in Vygieskraal informal settlement in Belgravia, Cape Town, missed examinations on Wednesday because of widespread flooding this week. School clothes and books were sopping wet, some no longer usable. The widespread flooding has affected informal settlements including Philippi, Strand, Gugulethu, Mfuleni, Masiphumelele, and Khayelitsha. According to Gift of the Givers, the number of people in […]