The City of Cape Town’s libraries and recreational facilities are offering hundreds of programmes this winter school holiday to keep young ones busy and warm. ‘The winter school holiday doesn’t lend itself to many outdoor ventures, but that doesn’t mean children have to be inactive or bored. We have hundreds of programmes planned for the […]

South Africa rugby director Rassie Erasmus said on Wednesday that injured Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will definitely miss the Rugby Championship in July, but may play in pre-World Cup matches the following month. ALSO READ: Siya Kolisi to the rescue? SA wants star to pay ‘flirty’ student’s fees “We are aiming to get Siya involved in the warm-up […]

The parents of a 21-year-old Bloemfontein man who was buried by the state without their consent are demanding their son’s body be exhumed immediately. DNA tests were taken from a decomposed body believed to belong to a missing Bloemfontein man. After three years, the test results have not been obtained. In the meantime, the state […]

South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has declared the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) controversial contract to build a new multibillion-rand diplomatic headquarters for SA’s diplomats in New York as unlawful. The DA had maintained that certain factions within the ANC deliberately protected senior politicians and officials involved in initiating this “corrupt […]

The City of Cape Town continues to grapple with the weather impacts of the severe rainfall that hit the metro on Wednesday and Thursday. CAPE TOWN RESPONSE TO WEATHER-RELATED INCIDENTS In an update on Thursday, 15 June, the City reported a number of incidents including mudslides, river overflow, and extensive flooding in various areas. Efforts to alleviate […]

At least 48 boys from Qina in Centane, Eastern Cape have been chosen for a sports development programme recently launched by the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation (UMF). The main aim is to foster responsible and compassionate young men as a strategy to combat gender-based violence and femicide. Uyinene Mrwetyana was murdered inside a post office in Claremont, […]

Vacant lots that were used as dumping sites are being turned into safe gardens thanks to a non-profit organisation based in Salt River, Cape Town. A tour guide teamed up with a local horticulturist to form a non-profit organisation and create safe green spaces in the historic suburb. The economic crisis wrought by Covid lockdowns […]

The Namibia Stop 8 Housing Project in Inanda, eThekwini, started in 2019, but to date only one RDP house has been completed. The Namibia Stop 8 Housing Project in eThekwini started in 2019 but to date only one RDP house has been completed. Hundreds of families relocated for the project have been living in cramped […]

In this latest animal sighting, cheetah stalks wildebeest herd and hunts a calf. According to the Maasai Sightings, this sighting took place in Masai Mara. ALSO READ: SANParks to donate game to emerging game farmers How do cheetahs hunt? Unlike most cats, which are nocturnal predators, cheetahs primarily hunt in the early morning and late […]

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged investors to continue investing in the country as more needs to be done to change the fortunes of the economy and create enough jobs to absorb new labour market entrants. “More than ever before, the Government and the business sector must work together to fund and invest in projects […]

Since the escape of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester from the Manguang Prison in May last year, a big spotlight has been thrust on South African prisons. Locals are continuing to lose faith in the country’s penitentiary system — especially after watching prisoners do live videos on social media apps such as Facebook and […]

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 16 June 2023, lead the National Youth Day commemoration in Mangaung, Free State. Youth Day will focus on “accelerating youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future”. It will also feature an “opportunities expo” with real-time education, funding and mentorship opportunities that young people can access. “The commemoration is […]

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is expected to host a jobs fair in an effort to address unemployment in the province. The jobs fair will be launched this Friday, 16 June 2023, in centres across the province. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the initiative will not only address joblessness but also strengthen the provincial government’s capacity. […]

SundayTimes reports that a 22-year-old woman Ammaraah Ismail, who is reportedly dating an upmarket jeweller Hoosein Mohaned is accused of hiding jewellery worth about R40 million from liquidators for her boss. ALSO READ: Umlazi jewellery store robbers make court appearance in Limpopo WOMAN ACCUSED OF HIDING JEWELLERY The upmarket jeweller Hoosein Mohamed and his alleged girlfriend Ammaraah Ismail […]

This past weekend, the Springboks gathered into a crucial Rugby Championship training camp, with the national side set to head into three all-important Tests in July. ALSO READ: Springboks news: Kolisi set for early injury return! During a press conference on Wednesday, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus notably revealed that there was a concern at flyhalf […]

The crime stats for the fourth quarter of 2022/2023 financial year were released recently. It is positive that the number of drivers hijacked saw a decrease from 5 608 to 5 119 – a drop of 489. This is encouraging when compared against the third quarter which noted a 30% increase compared to pre-COVID levels. However, carjacking […]

Further details have emerged about the tragic incident that claimed the life of Amber Crouse aboard a super yacht moored in Nice on the French Riviera. The 26-year-old South African stewardess died on Saturday morning, 10 June. Tributes have rolled in, remembering Amber as a beautiful human who brought so much love and light to […]

Canadian author Justine Musk, the ex-wife of South African-born billionaire Elon Musk revealed how she found out she was getting divorced on an episode of The Elon Musk Show. ALSO READ: A man of consent? Elon Musk’s ex-wife reveals sweet details WHERE DID ELON MUSK MEET JUSTINE? Elon Musk met Justine in college when the pair were […]

TimesLIVE reports that popular political party EFF has launched “revolutionary regalia” for its 10th anniversary, with a branded jacket of R900 each. ALSO READ:EFF congratulates Gerda Steyn on Comrades Marathon record run EFF ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS The EFF is selling their jackets for R900 each for their 10th anniversary celebration, which will be hosted at the FNB Stadium on […]

Slapped with massive fines in the European Union for violating data protection laws, Meta is fighting on another front in Kenya, where content moderators, responsible for reviewing violent and hateful posts, have sued the social media giant. THREE COMPLAINTS AGAINST META Since May last year, three lawsuits have been filed against Meta and California-based Sama, […]

Nasreddine Nabi has officially left Yanga SC in Tanzania and is in search of a new challenge. Will that be Kaizer Chiefs? NABI NATURENA BOUND? 57-year-old Nasreddine Nabi won back-to-back trebles with Yanga and also reached the CAF Confederations Cup final, where they lost to USM Alger on the goals rule. Earlier this week, Chiefs’ leadership […]

Former Bafana Bafana Head Coach Clive “The Dog” Barker has been honoured by President Cyril Ramaphosa with a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2. He passed away on Saturday, 10 June will be laid to rest in Durban on Thursday,15 June 2023. CLIVE BARKER GETS PROVINCIAL FUNERAL Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government led by Premier Nomusa […]

Somizi and Unathi Nkayi had been best friends but they saw their friendship breaking up in an ugly manner. ALSO READ: Unathi Nkayi tells Kaya FM she is ready for war Their relationship was evident both on and off Idols SA, as they made time together away from work. Unfortunately, Somizi and Unathi saw their relationship turning […]

City Power is a state-owned power utility, wholly owned by the City of Johannesburg. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY POWER TO ITS CUSTOMERS Its responsibilities include buying electricity from power producers and supplying it to the public, and installing and maintaining the electrical infrastructure in the city of Johannesburg. ALSO READ: Soweto long outage: City Power promises restoration […]

Dirk Brouwer (61), a resident of Strathavon, Johannesburg, has embarked on a deeply moving crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy to raise funds for his first grandson, Levi, who was born on January 23, 2023, with a rare Congenital Heart Defect known as singular ventricle complex. Levi’s unique heart condition, affecting only 0.005% of newborns, means he […]