Simphiwe Dana had her fans and online followers’ tongues wagging after posting a picture with former president Thabo Mbeki in a private jet. Musician and political activist Simphiwe Dana recently rubbed shoulders with South African former president Thabo Mbeki and took to Instagram to show off a picture taken with him which left her online fans […]

An Eskom executive with top security clearance is a person of interest to the police for alleged involvement in targeted sabotage at power stations. An Eskom executive with top security clearance is reportedly a person of interest to the police. According to a City Press report, the individual is linked to alleged sabotage at power stations […]

Many people sit in jobs they have long outgrown and are no longer happy doing. Here are the signs that it’s time for a career change. Many people are afraid to make a career change as they often think that they are defined by their work and that their jobtitle is part of their identity. […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the start of the 2023 tax season which will begin on Friday, 7 July. Access the SARS website for your 2023 tax filing HERE SARS has run updates for its mobile filing platform in preparation for the season and has started populating taxpayer profiles with third-party data. According to BusinessTech, it’s expected […]

Depression and other mood disorders amongst younger people increased after COVID-19 and national lockdowns. The prevalence of mood difficulties among young people due to the disruptions caused by Covid-19 and lockdowns is increasingly becoming a global concern. “One in eight young people are at risk of developing a mental disorder, with mood and anxiety disorders […]

The Bulls will reportedly bolster their coaching staff with former Bok Andries Bekker, although Duane Vermeulen has turned down an offer. The Bulls have endured an up-and-down season, and there are expected to be some changes both to their playing squad and coaching staff. According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, towering former Springbok lock Andries Bekker – […]

Having already signed two players, Orlando Pirates are believed to have wrapped up their third bit of business heading into the new season. READ | CONFIRMED | KAIZER CHIEFS DECLARE INTEREST IN VENDA FA MIDFIELDER Pirates are thought to have completed the signings of TS Galaxy goalkeeper Melusi Buthelezi as well as All Stars midfielder Siphelo Beloni. READ | ORLANDO PIRATES SET TO BEAT […]

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has confirmed the official fuel price adjustments for June 2023. ALSO READ | Rugby World Cup 1995: Where are they now – Chester Williams The petrol price will be decreasing by 71 cents per litre, while diesel will drop by between 80 cents and 84 cents per litre. The changes will come into effect from midnight […]

Making SA proud: Oprah Winfrey says that she left Trevor Noah’s ‘Off The Record’ show with a ‘laugh headache.’ South African comedian Trevor Noah recently left Oprah Winfrey gushing over his talents after she attended his Off The Record tour at the Santa Barbara Bowl this weekend. Heading online, the queen of talk shows sang […]

Violent protests erupted at the University of Fort Hare, resulting in the arrest of 12 students for property damage and burglary. On Sunday, the eve of exams, campus protests erupted at the University of Fort Hare in Alice, Eastern Cape. A dozen students were arrested for malicious damage to property and burglary business. READ: Known drug […]

iSimangaliso Wetland Park is an eco-tourist’s dream. Comprising of the areas of Lake St. Lucia, Kosi Bay, Cape Vidal, Sodwana Bay, and numerous other wildlife reserves and sanctuaries, the park is South Africa’s second largest protected area, and in 1999, became the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage site. With adventure around every corner, here are three MUST-do activities in this beautiful […]

Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be looking to sign a midfielder to boost their squad going into the next season, with their net being cast wide. READ | ORLANDO PIRATES TO BEAT PSL RIVALS TO TOP MIDFIELD TARGET? Last week, Chiefs were linked to the signing of Congolese midfielder Fabrice Ngoma, and now it the name of Tatenda Tavengwa that […]

Some 54 Ugandan peacekeepers died when militants besieged an African Union base in Somalia last week, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni said, in one of the worst recent attacks by Al-Shabaab jihadists in the war-torn country. “We discovered the lifeless bodies of 54 fallen soldiers, including a commander,” Museveni said in a Twitter post late Saturday […]

The consistent rain is expected to continue in some parts of the Western Cape during the cold winter season. This will help in balancing and increasing dam water levels in the province. ALSO READ: Western Cape dam water levels, improved figures from last week Unlike other provinces, the Western Cape is blessed with some rain during this […]

The Springboks unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SAPEOPLE The SAPeople website takes a look at what has happened to the heroic starting Springbok XV that memorable day at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, continuing with right wing Chester Williams. […]

The Free State has recorded one of the worst decrease in dam water levels this past week. However, there is hope because rain is expected. ALSO READ: Free State Weather: COLD but sunny day expected Dam water levels have been increasing throughout several provinces in the country and the Free State has been one of those […]

One of the world’s most famous women, entrepreneur and TV presenter Oprah Winfrey has declared that South African comedian Trevor Noah provided her with her happiest Saturday night ever. Writing on social media, Oprah said: ”Can’t remember when I’ve had a happier Saturday night. Watching Trevor Noah at the Santa Barbara Bowl with Scott Sanders […]

The Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill currently being considered by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee for Mineral Resources and Energy is fatally flawed and should be rejected by South Africans. The bill will create a separation of the regulation of the upstream petroleum industry from the regulation of the mining industry, with the former regulated by […]

As a child, Vanessa Solomons would listen to the birds tweeting outside her window in the morning. Lying on her bed in Manenberg, she would whistle with them. Today she is one of the many buskers working along the Kalk Bay main road. She plays guitar, and whistles the melodies of popular “old school” songs, […]

More than a month since South Africa’s ONLY license printing machine broke down, there has still been no news from the Department of Transport on whether the machine has been fixed, despite promising that driving license cards would be printed again within two to three weeks. AfriForum says it’s putting pressure on the Transport Minister. […]

South Africa-born amputee Musa Motha danced his heart out during his performance in the Britain’s Got Talent finale on Sunday, 4 June. ALSO READ: Mzansi Youth Choir: Nightbirde’s family praise SA singers [watch] However, he fell short of claiming the talent show competition title which was ultimately won by Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn. Lillianna Clifton and Cillian O’Connor were announced as the joint […]

The Department of Health has alerted the public of the increased circulation of influenza, also known as “flu”, around the country since the beginning of May 2023. The department was notified by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) about the rising cases. In a statement on Saturday, the department said the cases have been […]

The wait is over. Mzansi Magic’s much anticipated prime-time drama series SHAKA iLEMBE will launch on Sunday June 18 at 8pm. DStv Media Sales CEO Fahmeeda Cassim-Surtee and MultiChoice General Entertainment CEO Nomsa Philiso revealed the date at a special event held at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton on Sunday. The 12-part series tells […]

Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Barbara Creecy in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will today host World Environment Day (WED) 2023 in Cape Town. The WED 2023 will be commemorated under the theme: “Beat Plastic Pollution” with a strong focus on eliminating all forms of waste/pollution, particularly plastic. In a statement on […]

In a concerted effort to curb the spread of the Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Judith Tshabalala, joined a team of bikers led by the South African Female Riders Forum, to hand over 1.5 million litres of water to the affected communities. Tshabalala with hundreds of bikers, mostly females, who came […]