Countries in West Africa have showed how working together in unity can create peace and harmony in the continent. Africa is often portrayed as a continent ravaged by war, terrorism, poverty and political instability. But over the past five decades, few violent conflicts have occurred between states. In Europe, for comparison, there have been more […]

South African athlete Caster Semenya has announced that her memoir, The Race to be Myself, will be published on the 31st of October 2023. “It will be a simultaneous release in the US, UK & SA. You can preorder my book at your favourite bookseller today in the US and the UK. SA preorder date […]

Escape the routine and go on an exciting vacation to refresh your mind, discover new cultures, seek out exhilarating adventures. Escape the routine and go on an exciting vacation to refresh your mind, discover new cultures, seek out exhilarating adventures, spend time with loved ones, and disconnect from technology. Picture this: crystal-clear turquoise waters, golden […]

Today’s video: Flying above the clouds. These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. ALSO WATCH: Epic bakkie drag race goes down to the wire – WATCH Terrifying video of the day: Flying above the clouds in Turkey. Flying above the clouds… Fethiye, Turkeyhttps://t.co/tkoCoZFjqs […]

Independent candidates not associated with political parties will, for the first time, be allowed to contest the National and Provincial elections during South Africa’s 2024 general elections. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa signs new law for independent candidates for elections This was made possible after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), […]

SANZAAR has confirmed the schedule for the upcoming 2023 Rugby Championship, adding an additional round of fixtures. 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 is reduced to a one-round, home or away, six-match tournament in July. Two additional matches […]

This year is the 11th edition of the Rugby Championship since Argentina joined the fray putting an end to the Tri-Nations as the tournament was previously known from 1996 to 2011. ALSO READ: SPRINGBOKS: THREE POTENTIAL RUGBY WORLD CUP REPLACEMENTS FOR SIYA KOLISI In the 10 tournaments to date, the All Blacks have lifted the trophy on eight occasions with the Wallabies (2015) […]

The rand hit a new record low against the dollar on Thursday, 1 June amid concerns about South Africa’s relationship with Russia – and several other troubles in the country. ALSO READ: Alleged arms supply to Russia puts SA’s arms control in question The rand reached R19.88/$ in early trading. For reference, a month ago on 1 May, it was trading at R18.40 to the dollar. AT THE TIME OF […]

The PasswordKid App serves as the central tool for parents to register trusted delegates who can pick up their children. Many children are at risk of being abducted when their parents or guardians are unable to pick them up from school. To address this challenge, two young people have come up with an innovative idea […]

Orlando Pirates could shock the South African Football fraternity as well as their own faithful by terminating the contract of a key defender. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS PUT KEEPER’S CONTRACT TALKS ON HOLD, RISK LOSING PLAYER ON A FREE In a shock turn of events, it appears that Pirates are unhappy over the conduct of star centre […]

Many men diagnosed with prostate cancer find themselves facing not only a medical battle but also a profound sense of isolation. Many men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer tend to feel isolated and often find it difficult to seek help. After the diagnosis, their lives change dramatically and it is at this time that […]

BLOOD LIONS ®, an award-winning South African documentary, has been launched on YouTube and is now freely available for worldwide public viewing to further increase awareness around the exploitation of captive-bred lions and other predators in SA. The film, which premiered in 2015, blows the lid off misleading claims made by the predator breeding and […]

The Stormers have continued to prepare for life after their departing captain Steven Kitshoff by signing yet another loosehead prop, this time from the Bulls. READ | ALI MGIJIMA SECURES MOVE AWAY FROM THE PUMAS Earlier this month this publication reported that the Stormers had re-signed Lions prop Sti Sithole and now it can confirm that he will he joined by Lizo Gqoboka . READ | Springboks […]

Over 35 organisations are set to join the protest, seeking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s and ministers’ attention. Operation Dudula, a group which has been widely accused of xenophobia, will march to the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Thursday, 1 June. The march is against illegal immigration. OPERATION DUDULA’S MARCH TARGETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION Operation Dudula said more than […]

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport has been declared safe following a bomb scare late on Wednesday, 31 May. BIG READ | Richie McCaw backs Wallabies as Rugby World Cup surprise package ACSA posted a tweet that the domestic terminal at OR Tambo International Airport was being evacuated on Wednesday evening. At the time it did not […]

Many benefits come from regularly exercising, including stronger muscles, lower risk of disease and improved mental health. But a recent study suggests that exercise may have another unexpected benefit: it might make us more tolerant to pain. The study, published in the journal PLOS One, found people who regularly exercised had a higher pain tolerance […]

From Thursday, 1 June 2023, nicotine-substitute solutions, including vaping products, will be included in the tax net with a flat excise duty rate of R2.90/ml. ALSO READ: Cape Town dam levels update after heavy rainfall Excise duty on vaping tobacco products has been in the pipeline for a while. According to the South African Revenue Service […]

There was something elemental about the ferocity of Tina Turner’s stage strut and the grit in her voice. Her death last week, aged 83, was met with an outpouring of tributes celebrating her musical prowess. But as we mourn her passing, it’s worth noting that Tina was also a model survivor of intimate partner violence. […]

As the Western Cape heads further into winter, the official dam level stats in the province have started to rise in recent weeks. ALSO READ | Limpopo farmer empowers SA’s youth to succeed in agriculture The six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are now cumulatively […]

Residents living in the N2 Gateway social housing project flats in Langa have turned dumpsites on empty land into three thriving vegetable gardens. Spinach, cabbages, kale, potatoes, onions, turnips, beetroot, pepper, peas, tomatoes, butternut, carrots, brinjal, sweet potatoes are grown as well as parsley, rosemary lavender, and fennel. The first resident to start a garden, in 2019, […]

WITH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT HAVING HELPED TO PROPEL HIS FARMING VENTURE, A LIMPOPO FARMER IS NOW USING HIS KNOWLEDGE TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN FARMING. The desperation to secure a farm for his livestock led Frank Monaheng (66) to stumble on another treasure when he ended up being leased a 1060-hectare farm […]

The City of Johannesburg spent R15.6-million on the Lehae taxi rank in south Johannesburg. But the taxi rank, and its stalls for informal traders and guard house, have been wrecked by vandals. The toilets and urinals have been smashed, the lights are broken, zinc roofing has been stolen, and the shelters built for traders badly […]

With the youth now facing new challenges, government interventions targeted at helping young people are making a difference in the lives of many. South Africa’s youth has always been at the forefront of change. The young people of 16 June 1976 fought for a cause that would change history. Today’s youth continue this legacy despite […]

Following the intervention of AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit (PPU), after nearly a decade of heartless deception and false promises to hopeful adoptive parents, alleged adoption scammer Letitia van den Berg finally got her day in court. She is also facing 39 counts of human trafficking and charges of fraud and theft. What started as a […]

An alleged bomb threat at OR Tambo International Airport delayed eight flights on Wednesday afternoon. Passengers from the domestic arrivals terminals had to be evacuated after Airports Company South Africa received a notification by an anonymous caller of an alleged bomb threat around 17:00. BOMB THREAT DELAYS FLIGHTS AT OR TAMBO AIRPORT ACSA said upon learning of […]