The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will perform planned maintenance on infrastructure in several areas from Monday, 29 May, to Saturday, 3 June. READ: Western Cape dam levels update: Improvement from last week PLANNED INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AND REPAIRS FOR CAPE TOWN AREAS Maintenance will primarily involve pipe and valve installations, repairs, and replacements. The […]

All eyes are currently on the Titanic as new 3D imagery of the wreck could shed light on what exactly happened that frightful night in 1912. But did you know there were a number of passengers with a link to South Africa on the ship when it sank? Here’s what we know. ALSO READ: Jack could […]

This past weekend, the Springbok Women were crowned continental champions when they completed their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup campaign with a 79-8 victory (half-time 33-8) over host nation, Madagascar, in Antananarivo. It was a memorable result for the team, with the progress of the Springbok Women remaining a key mandate for Rassie Erasmus in his role as […]

A slight rainy period is expected in some parts of the Western Cape during the cold winter season ahead. This will at least keep balance or an increase in the dam water levels of the province. ALSO READ: Western Cape: Warning issued for DISRUPTIVE rain and FLOODS Unlike other provinces, the Western Cape might be blessed […]

An award-winning NSRI JetRIB rescue craft, worth around R650,000 and used for saving lives, was shockingly stolen and destroyed by fire in Cape Town, South Africa, this weekend. The SA Police Service (SAPS) have opened an investigation. The incident took place at Strandfontein. Yesterday morning (Sunday), NSRI crew arrived at the NSRI Strandfontein rescue station […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 28 May 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 Sunday, 28 […]

As South Africa grapples with a cholera outbreak, current affairs show Carte Blanche tonight follows the finger-pointing taking place in the midst of this health crisis, with most South Africans blaming the government. So far at least 20 people have died, including a three-year-old toddler. The show’s executive producer, John Webb asks: “Is there a […]

South African film, SARAFINA! has received another standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival… 31 years after it first premiered at the prestigious festival on the French Riviera. Watch below. “It was the best reaction!” producer Anant Singh told SAPeople at a beach event afterwards. There were tears shed by the international audience as the […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Saturday, 27 May 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 Saturday, 27 […]

Are you ready for the 27 May 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Saturday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Friday, 26 May 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 Friday, 26 […]

It’s nearly time for Friday, 26 May 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R13 million (PowerBall) R8 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

A child abuse lawsuit over a nude scene filed by actors who played star-crossed lovers in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 “Romeo and Juliet” will be thrown out, a California judge said Thursday. Olivia Hussey was 15 and Leonard Whiting 16 when they starred in the Oscar-winning film of William Shakespeare’s tragedy from Hollywood studio Paramount Pictures. The film […]

The Kaizer Chiefs faithful and the club hierarchy will not enjoy this one. It is reported that Ranga Chivaviro no longer belongs to Marumo Gallants. ALSO READ: Chiefs only made R3.2 million, here’s how RANGA CHIVAVIRO SIGNS FOR RICHARDS BAY Following a blinding breakthrough season of 17 goals for Gallants in the domestic league and CAF […]

A newly released cache of FBI files has revealed a potential plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her 1983 visit to California. The possible threat followed a phone call made by “a man who claimed that his daughter had been killed in Northern Ireland by a rubber bullet”, according to the document that also refers to […]

North West Health MEC Madoda Sambatha has instituted an investigation after newborn babies who are patients in the neonatal section were placed in boxes instead of incubators or crib beds at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital. According to hospital management, the incident happened on Saturday, 20 May during the day and they were not made aware. NEWBORN BABIES […]

Orlando Pirates are in the Nedbank Cup final where they will face Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versveld Stadium on Saturday night. Orlando Pirates are in the Nedbank Cup final where they will face Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versveld Stadium on Saturday night. ALSO READ | ORLANDO PIRATES POCKET R1.5 MILLION BEFORE NEDBANK CUP FINAL Kick-off is at 18:00. HOW DID […]

“Genocide is the most serious crime known to humankind”. Rwanda’s most wanted killer has been arrested in Cape Town after his 22-year escape. One of the world’s most wanted fugitives, Fulgence Kayishema, has been arrested in Cape Town. The suspect has been on the run for 22 years. The suspect has been arrested in connection […]

Expecting a little bundle of joy but struggling with bad skin? Here’s what you can expect and how to treat it. It’s no secret that a woman’s body goes through many changes during pregnancy. These changes also affect the skin. Here’s what to expect from your skin while pregnant. ALSO READ: New mom alert! What to […]

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule has praised coach Rulani Mokwena for elevating his game at the Tshwane giants Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Sipho Mbule has showered coach Rulani Mokwena with praise, saying he is one of the managers who believe in him. Mbule was one of the star players for the DStv Premiership champions, Sundowns this […]

The City of Cape Town offers free parking and shuttle services for the highly anticipated URC Grand Final between the Stormers and Munster. In anticipation of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) Grand Final between the DHL Stormers and Munster, the City of Cape Town has announced the extension of Park and Ride options to […]

A diet low in carbohydrates could help obese people maintain their weight loss by increasing the number of calories their bodies are able to burn

United States regulators have given approval for Elon Musk’s Neuralink to conduct clinical trials of brain chips on people. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink the green light for its first-in-human clinical trial. According to Reuters, this is a critical milestone for the company after it struggled to […]

Negotiations will go to a fourth round in June after NUM, NUMSA, and Solidarity rejected Eskom’s latest wage offer. Eskom and its three recognised trade unions – NUM, NUMSA and Solidarity – wrapped up the third round of salary negotiations on Thursday, 25 May. All unions rejected the power utility’s latest offer. READ: Prepare for more […]

Cele urges police get out into the community and not be filled inside police stations as more stations will be unveiled around the country. Police Minister Bheki Cele has admitted that there is an extreme shortage of police, with over 20 000 less policemen since 2020. Taking the ratio of citizens to police to 363 people […]