Long-standing gender stereotypes in children’s toys are proving to be harmful and are keeping girls away from STEM. Gender stereotypes begin in early childhood. Bright pink “toys for girls” and blue “toys for boys” are sold on store shelves around the world. In the boys’ section, you’ll find science, construction and warfare toys — perhaps […]

Every Banyana player at next month’s Women’s World Cup is guaranteed to earn at least $30 000 with the winners taking home $270 000 (R5.1 million). ALSO READ | Hugo Broos announces Bafana Bafana squad to face Morocco! At Thursday, 8 June’s exchange rate of R18.92/$, that’s R567 000 that each of Banyana Banyana’s players can expect to pocket – even if they […]

‘How is she in Paris while her man is dealing with a lot of things,’ one person asked about Natasha who is blue ticking Lorch’s GBV case. Earlier this week, South African soccer player Thembinkosi Lorch was found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Fundiswa Mathithibala in 2020. The Orlando Pirates has topped Twitter trends as […]

The cholera outbreak has claimed 31 lives, with the majority of fatalities concentrated in Gauteng, which is home to the epicentre. The cholera outbreak death toll has risen to 31, the Department of Health confirmed on Thursday afternoon, 8 June. The fatalities are concentrated in Gauteng. GAUTENG BEARS THE BRUNT WITH 29 CHOLERA DEATHS, OTHER […]

Six large Cape fur seals washed up in Kommetjie, Cape Town, on Wednesday, 7 June. The City of Cape Town said residents informed its Coastal Management Branch that the animals had “what appeared to be unusual wounds.” CAPE FUR SEALS STABBED DEAD Officials visited the scene and examined the Cape fur seal carcasses. It was determined that […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 8 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 Thursday, 8 […]

Police said a four-month-old baby boy who was kidnapped outside his home in Soweto was traced by police and reunited with his family within hours. THE BABY BOY WAS KIDNAPPED OUTSIDE HIS SOWETO HOME According to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe the four-month-old baby boy who was kidnapped on Tuesday afternoon outside his home in Dobsonville, Soweto. ALSO […]

The recently released crime stats in South Africa show how car hijacking has increased in recent years. ALSO READ: LIST: Vehicles that are mostly targeted in hijackings in South Africa THIEVES GETTING HIGH-TECH DEVICES FOR HIJACKINGS The number of reported hijacking cases since the start of 2023 has slowed compared to a bleak year in 2022, […]

Cholera outbreak has hit South Africa hard in the past month, the course of this disease is drinking dirty or polluted water. ALSO READ: Cholera nightmare worsens – death toll rises to 31 CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN SOUTH AFRICA Cholera is an infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, typically contracted from infected water […]

STORNOWAY LODGE Why you should stay here: Located between the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and the Prestigious Blair Atholl residential golf estate, Stornoway Lodge offers 14 luxury suites, nine of which are self-catering. The Lakeside Cottage and Farmhouse both feature outdoor patio hot tubs, perfectly sized to fit up to four people or more. […]

The guys at KFM have discovered a word that may just sum up the South African government more than most! Kakistocracy. It’s a real word apparently, of Greek origin, meaning “a government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens”. The word is derived from the Greek kakistos (worst) and kratos (rule) with […]

SA People takes a look at the 11 players that didn’t make the Bafana Bafana cut when Broos decided on his final squad. Coach Hugo Broos has picked his final 23 players for the AFCON Qualifier against Morocco on 17 June. ALSO READ | HUGO BROOS ANNOUNCES BAFANA BAFANA SQUAD TO FACE MOROCCO The encounter is set […]

E-hailing services Bolt and Uber will only enter Soweto malls if they are dropping off and picking up the elderly and disabled. E-hailing services Bolt and Uber have been banned inside Soweto malls for the next three months. This was revealed by Member of Mayoral Committee for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Mgcini Tshwaku […]

How to cure cracked heels with lemon and salt. WATCH | Lifehack: Rub an ice cube on your face and see what happens to your skin (VIDEO) The internet has really made things a lot easier with lifehacks. Be it trying out viral food recipes on TikTok or assembling IKEA furniture, knowledge is nowadays, quite literally, one […]

World Number 1 Carlos Alcaraz faces a stern test in the French Open semifinal when he confronts 22-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros. GOAT: Will these Lionel Messi records ever be broken? ALCARAZ VS DJOKOVIC IS A FRENCH OPEN SEMIFINAL FOR THE AGES Many observers have called this the final before the final, […]

After announcing the rerun of the fifth season of Somizi Mhlongo’s reality TV programme, Living The Dream with Somizi, on Tuesday, 1Magic created quite a stir on social media. In the teaser, Somizi responds to Mohale Motaung, his estranged spouse, who accused him of abusing him in 2021. He emphasises that he just learned about the accusations […]

A top United Nations official said Wednesday 7th June, 2023, during a visit to DR Congo, that peacekeepers should withdraw from the conflict-torn central African country “as quickly as possible” yet responsibly. Addressing reporters in the capital Kinshasa, UN Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, also warned that the Congolese state had to step up […]

Mafe remains in custody at the hospital section of Pollsmoor Prison as the defence contemplates accepting or challenging the report. A clean-cut Zandile Mafe returned to the Cape Town High Court on Thursday, 8 June, after an extended mental health assessment at the Fort England Hospital in Makhanda, Eastern Cape. FORT ENGLAND REPORT RECEIVED ON […]

In the digital age, the influence of social media and societal beauty standards has reached new heights, permeating every aspect of our lives. Media influences and conventional beauty standards have long plagued society. This issue took on new urgency in May 2023 when the U.S. surgeon general issued a major public advisory over the links […]

A deep-rooted love for helping others to live up to their full potential has led young Fanafikile Lephakha to venture out of the ordinary and step into the terrain of entrepreneurship. Lephaka, a qualified Chemical Engineer, is the brains behind Mind Refinery, a company focused on personal development and life coaching. Speaking to SAnews on Tuesday, Lephaka […]

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has extended the validity of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) by a further six months. This after Motsoaledi announced in December 2021 that the ZEP would not be renewed. The six-month extension period starts on 30 June and ends on 31 December 2023. According to Motsoaledi, the extension is to allow […]

New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking as it also phases in a near-total prohibition on tobacco sales. Disposable vapes — defined as those without removable or replaceable batteries — will be banned from August, Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said. “Too many young people are vaping, which is why […]

SANZAAR has confirmed the fixture list for the upcoming 2023 Rugby Championship, adding an additional round of matches. MUST READ | SPRINGBOKS: RASSIE TO SEND 15 PLAYERS TO NZ – REPORT As is customary in a Rugby World Cup year, the usual 12-match tournament has been reduced to a one-round, home or away, six-match tournament over three weekends […]

10bet South Africa is a well-known name in the world of sports betting, and the recent announcement of its new sportsbook 2023 release has caused quite a stir in the betting industry. The launch of this new platform promises to bring a wealth of new features and innovations to the betting scene, which could potentially […]

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad that will face Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad that will face Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The match is penciled for Saturday, 17 June at FNB Stadium, and it […]