Article originally published on GroundUp By Liezl Human The National Lotteries Commission has reintroduced animal welfare funding in its call for applications for 2023/24 after it withdrew funding for 2022/23. Animal welfare organisations are celebrating the reintroduction of lotteries funding and many have decided to apply. Animal welfare organisations said that the NLC did not understand the important […]

China is an important economic player in Africa. In 2021 alone, China accounted for nearly US$5 billion in foreign direct investment in African countries. The rapidly increasing Chinese presence across Africa has become a contentious issue both for Beijing and African governments. In particular, mega projects funded by China have resulted in public controversies about […]

American Harold Varner III edged South Africa’s Branden Grace by a single shot to win the LIV Golf Invitational – DC tournament and claim the $4 million top prize on Sunday. ALSO READ: Only a couple of South Africans to play US Open Varner, who ended 12-under for the three-round week, made birdie on his final hole, the par-5 18th, at the […]

Everyone is finding ways to cut costs as prices rise. Luckily, there are still ways to eat healthily on a budget.

Former South African rugby star Lukas van Biljon was stabbed repeatedly in the chest and his father shot three times and left for dead when six men attacked their farm at midnight. Springbok hooker Van Biljon, 47, was warned if he fought back his children – who were tied up – would be killed as […]

According to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the water quality in South Africa is of a high standard and “compares well with the best in the world”, referring to the government’s Water Research Commission. ALSO READ: South Africa will soon ban the sale of SOME energy-storing light bulbs RAMAPHOSA CONTRADICTS GOVERNMENT’S WATER RESEARCH REPORT However, the same research […]

Don’t let the cooler temperatures ruin your hair. Here are a few tips to ensure your locks stay healthy and full of moisture. We’ve barely worn our in-between-weather clothing and already it’s time to dig out the parkas and puffer jackets. Winter is here. But don’t let the cooler weather and a lack of moisture […]

As the unemployment rate continues to rise in South Africa, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Here are some in demand job skills. According to jobs portal CareerJunction’s employment insights report, here are the job skills that are most in demand in South Africa right now. ALSO READ: South Africa will soon ban the […]

As the Western Cape heads into winter, the official dam level stats in the province have started to rise in recent weeks. However, the six major dams in the province – the Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenberg Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëlvlei and Wemmershoek – are cumulatively down on a similar period last year. The good news is that […]

Nelson Mandela’s words continue to inspire and guide us, reminding us of the power of unity, forgiveness, and the pursuit of justice. If you happened to be putting together a short list of leaders who have had the greatest impact on the world, then Nelson Mandela would surely be at or near the top. As […]

South Africa is one of the leading countries in Africa to produce actors and actresses who become stars who shine in Hollywood. Lately Mzansi is also slowly but surely also adding musicians to the list of international stars who are making it in the United States. ALSO READ: Tina Turner’s other love: Cars Here are […]

Sensitive skin shouldn’t get you down. Here are a few practical tips to help you take care of your skin during winter. Struggling with sensitive skin? Don’t let the cooler winter temperature get you down. Check out these tips. ALSO READ: Moisture boost: Don’t let winter be the reason for your bad hair day TAKING CARE […]

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena is not willing to let his players go on a break. If he had it his way, Rhulani Mokwena would keep his Mamelodi Sundowns squad from going on holiday. ALSO READ: Let’s be real – Pitso Mosimane is leaving Ahli ALSO READ: Pitso Mosimane to coach Nigeria? MAMELODI SUNDOWNS COACH RHULANI […]

On Monday, 29 May, five suspects accused of helping Thabo Bester escape prison appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court to hear the verdict in their bail applications. READ: Former Springbok hooker stabbed, his father shot during farm robbery SUSPECT NASTASSJA JANSEN GRANTED BAIL DUE TO ‘POROUS’ CASE AGAINST HER Magistrate Khabisi granted one of the suspects, […]

BBC presenter Naga Munchetty recently revealed that she suffers from adenomyosis, a chronic condition that affects the uterus. She spoke of how her pain can leave her unable to move and how a recent flare-up was so intense her husband had to call an ambulance. Yet many people have never heard of this condition, despite it […]

The late Tina Turner was not just a music legend who loved to sing and perform. She was also an avid motor enthusiast. The Queen of Rock ’n Roll, who died on 24 May at the age of 83, loved the freedom that cars provided her. CARS: AN ESCAPISM The international star, who was increasingly […]

There’s no other explanation for it, Michael Jordan’s new ride can do 480km/h plus and is totally mental. As a Nascar team owner, and bonafide car fanatic, Michael Jordan is no stranger to fast cars. However, Air Jordan’s new ride dials speed, expense and exclusivity all the way up to eleven. AIR JORDAN’S NEW RIDE: […]

Seven double cabs go head-to-head in an epic bakkie drag race. The result will blow you away! Our motoring friends at Cars.co.za have done what they do best and put together another epic bakkie drag race for us to enjoy. This one features a number of brand new, and fan-favourite double-cab bakkies on offer in […]

As the world switches to electric, Africa is becoming the dumping ground for ageing gas guzzlers. And that’s a huge problem … It’s a reality you’d be hard pressed to refute, but a new report from CNN sheds light on a worrying phenomenon for the African continent. As the West switches to electric mobility, Africa is […]

Eight months after it was scrapped, some motorists are still being billed for E-tolls, while experts say you are lawfully due a refund. Back in October 2022, it was announced that the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project would no longer pursue the controversial E-tolls collection system to finance the Sanral freeway upgrades. The scheme officially shut […]

Check out this incredible sighting of Killer Whales hunting a pod of dolphins in Cape Town this past weekend. This past weekend, some incredible images and videos were shared by the @SeafariApp on Twitter, showing eight Killer Whales on the move in False Bay near Simon’s Town. The incredible footage shows the Killer Whales on […]

Eskom announced that Stage 6 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 until 5:00 until further notice. National power utility Eskom will implement Stage 6 load shedding on Monday, 29 May. Delays in returning generation units to service was cited as the reason for the escalation in the severity of the power cuts. READ MORE: Andre de […]

From ‘Number Number: Jozi Gold’ to ‘Extraction 2’, ‘Manifest’ and more – here’s what to expect on Netflix this June. From local to international content, here’s a look at what to expect on Netflix this June. ALSO READ: Netflix shares exciting kids and family shows coming this 2023! WHAT TO EXPECT ON NETFLIX THIS WINTER Bad […]

Shanghai on Monday recorded its hottest May day in 100 years, the city’s meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree. ALSO READ: President Ramaphosa congratulates Turkey’s Erdogan on election win “At 13:09, the temperature at Xujiahui station hit 36.1 degrees Celsius, breaking a 100-year-old record for the highest temperature in May,” a post on the service’s official […]

Thuso Mbedu continues to fly the Mzansi flag high as she has bagged a deal with leading cosmetics company L’Oréal Paris. Congratulatory messages are pouring in from South Africans, including celebrities Zola Nombona and Thando Thabethe, for actress Thuso Mbedu’s new deal with global cosmetics company L’Oréal Paris. Mbedu was announced as the brand ambassador […]