Citrusdal residents have been isolated in their town since Wednesday evening after heavy flooding cut off access to the Cederberg town. Some residents are stranded outside with no way to return to their homes. The main access road off the N7 highway, the R393, collapsed on Wednesday evening during heavy downpours. The rapid flowing Olifants […]

The Department of Transport has announced that the driving licence card production machine is back in full production. This follows the department’s announcement to the public in May 2023 that the machine was taken out of production for three weeks in order to replace a broken part identified during routine maintenance. Department spokesperson, Collen Msibi, […]

South Africa’s biggest in-cinema movie brand is considering a number of initiatives aimed at enticing movie-lovers back to the big screen. STER-KINEKOR Ster-Kinekor, Africa’s largest cinema company, has more than 60% of South Africa’s market share of movie cinemas. After the past few years of pandemic-related restrictions, many companies have seen a return to normal […]

Sharks head coach Joey Mongalo wants all the blame following his side crashing out of the Currie Cup at the hands of the Pumas. He becomes the third Currie Cup coach after Jake White and John Dobson to take the fault after a fumbling performance. Dobson said he’d rushed back his URC Stormers when they lost to […]

Former Massiv Metro staff members are reportedly still waiting for their salaries and pension funds almost three months after the online radio station closed its doors. The employees, who asked to remain anonymous, told Zimoja that they have not received communication from their former bosses. ALSO READ: ‘Some are owed 5 months’ salaries’: Ambitiouz in ‘financial trouble’ […]

These days, many shoppers are forced to pinch pennies and save where they can. The high cost of living has definitely left millions more desperate than ever. It looks like some people are now taking to their literal piggy banks to retrieve the money they saved in case of a rainy day. In a video […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 18 June 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, 18 […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 17 June 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, 17 […]

Are you ready for the 17 June 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 […]

The taxi strike in QwaQwa in the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality in South Africa, has now entered its fourth day… with an alarking escalation in violence. Tragically, two lives have already been lost, and several others have been injured. The strike has also brought the local economy to a grinding halt. “While we respect everyone’s right […]

Amidst the catastrophic floods in the Cederberg, local residents have found a reason to smile… even laugh. “We’ve just survived a once-in-a-lifetime 100-year flood in our valley, and this braai grid on our guest farm was having none of it,” says Lauren Bradley from Enjo Nature Farm. “The Camp 3 braai grid did not abandon […]

A number of petrol stations now close at night, forcing motorists to have to search for a filling station that is open in the dark. It can be frustrating having to fill up your car at night when streetlights are off, traffic lights do not operate, potholes can’t be seen and there’s no operating petrol […]

It is common knowledge that the cost of air travel in South Africa has increased sharply since 2020. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has put added pressure on the global aviation sector. HIGHER AIRFARES The cost of air travel in South Africa has increased by up to 54% compared to pre-Covid 19 times for […]

The United Kingdom will soon be introducing a fee that international visitors will have to pay to enter the country. Here’s what that means for South Africa. International visitors to the UK will now have to pay a fee in order to enter the county. Beginning in November this year, the UK’s new Electronic Travel […]

Ever wondered what the elephant’s role is in the making of a popular Marula product that’s loved by many? Here’s the story… If you’re a South African (or not) over the age of 18, chances are you’ve had a taste of the ever-popular and delicious Amarula Cream Liquor. But did you know that the African […]

Veteran captain Doug Morris talks about what happens if or when a passenger passes away while on board a flight. If you’re one of those people who has at some point wondered what exactly happens when a person dies on board a plane, Veteran Air Canada Dreamliner captain, Doug Morris, is here to enlighten you. […]

Bafana Bafana have a decent record against the Atlas Lions although they haven’t won against them in 21 years. Bafana Bafana have a golden opportunity to test themselves when they face Morocco in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, 17 June. Both teams have already qualified for the […]

Already in its infancy, a venture by Vodacom, WiTaxi and Netstar aims to bring free Wi-Fi to all taxis in SA. Free Wi-Fi in taxis is not such an outlandish concept when you think about it. In Europe, public transport with free Wi-Fi is commonplace. In South Africa, more than 70% of all South Africans […]

Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard is fighting for his life in a Pretoria hospital after reportedly not waking up for seven days. MUST READ | EP Rugby boss cops big ban for ‘racist’ rant According to a Netwerk24 report, a source close to the matter confirmed that Hougaard has spent the past week unconscious in intensive care with severe inflammation of […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 16 June 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 Friday, 16 […]

It’s nearly time for Friday, 16 June 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R42 million (PowerBall) R21 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer, the first woman to win the Golden Globe around-the-world race, is not just the toast of the town… but the whole world, with the New York Times joining the throng of international publications clamouring to interview the golden girl and find out her secrets to winning a race known as […]

A police officer from North West has been charged with fraud after he allegedly altered a doctor’s sick note and failed to report to work. The 43-year-old police officer, Kagiso Motlele appeared at the Setlagole Periodical Court on Tuesday, 13 June. POLICE OFFICER ALTER’S DOCTOR’S SICK NOTE Jacaranda FM reported that the officer allegedly handed in […]

Last year Elton Jantjies made headlines after he was sent home to South Africa from Argentina after allegedly having an affair with the Springbok dietician Zeenat Simjee. ALSO READ: Zeenat Simjee IN, Elton Jantjies OUT for Springboks – here’s why RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP: ELTON OUT? The South African previously reported that Elton Jantjies has been left out of the […]

A trial date has been set for Thabile Malatjie who allegedly stole stock at Era by DJ Zinhle owned by businesswoman Ntombezinhle Jiyane in Menlyn, Tshwane. The 23-year-old  was arrested on 12 January 2023, after police searched and found stock in her property.  However, she was subsequently released on R5000 bail. TRIAL SET FOR DJ ZINHLE’S […]