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 […]

Looking for something to watch tonight? Check out all the new streaming releases from all your favourite platforms. Scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus to find something to watch can be a hustle, that is why we give you daily updates on what to stream. Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: […]

Watch this unbelievable video of a toddler playing with a massive snake. ALSO READ: Report raises alarm over state of provincial nature reserves CHILD PLAYS WITH MASSIVE SNAKE Snakes are normally seen or perceived as dangerous animals, however that is not the case with this particular snake. This child is seen ‘enjoying’ the company of […]

Discover five delicious recipes that showcase the versatility of olive oil, from a classic herb dip to a moist olive oil cake with citrus glaze.

Amakhosi management may have to consider a new Kaizer Chiefs captain for next season. Here’s the list of potential candidates. MUST READ: KAIZER CHIEFS NEW ERA: NEW COACH AND CAPTAIN AT NATURENA NEXT SEASON? Current Captain Itumeleng Khune;s future is up in the air with Amakhosi management yet to offer him a contract extension. However, even […]

Abdellah Taïa is Morocco’s first gay writer in history living in Paris who reimagines being muslim, queer and African. Abdellah Taïa was born in 1973 in Rabat, Morocco. He currently lives in Paris. He is the first writer from north Africa – and in fact the Arab world – to openly declare that he is […]

Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s legal representatives briefly appeared in the Bloemfontein High Court on Friday, 26 May. The court postponed the matter to next week. READ: Magudumana accuses SAPS of abduction and illegal arrest in Tanzania – urgent application for release to be heard HOME AFFAIRS JOINS TO OPPOSE MAGUDUMANA APPLICATION Magudumana alleges her arrest in Tanzania and subsequent […]

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro reveals reasons why they are in the right place ahead of his second cup final. Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro has explained why they are in the right place, saying he is not surprised to reach the second cup final in just his debut season with the DStv Premiership side. […]

Munster’s hopes of bossing the breakdown have taken a big hit with the news that Springbok flanker Deon Fourie is fit to take part in the URC final this weekend. Fourie and Marvin Orie make their return to the DHL Stormers team for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Munster at DHL Stadium […]

The extradition hearing of fugitives, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary will be heard on 30 May in Malawi. The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services has confirmed that a delegation of officials from South Africa led by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has arrived in Malawi to participate in the extradition hearing of […]

Fulgence Kayishema, one of the last fugitives sought for their role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, was due in a court in Cape Town on Friday, two days after being arrested following 22 years on the run. He allegedly took part in one of the genocide’s bloodiest episodes, when more than 2,000 Tutsis who had sought […]

From Brenda Fassie to HHP: A look at South African celebrities who died before age 40 and their causes of death. From the iconic Brenda Fassie to award-winning rapper AKA, South African celebrities who died before the age of 40. Let’s dive into celebrity deaths that made headlines. ALSO READ: ‘Ageless beauty’: Followers gush over Brenda […]

South Africa has made remarkable contributions to the world of science and innovation. From groundbreaking medical advancements to everyday household inventions, South African inventors have left their mark on the global stage. Here are seven South African scientific inventions that you probably didn’t know about. CAT SCAN In 1972, physicists Allan Cormack and Godfrey Hounsfield […]

Tunisia has arrested a man suspected being the organiser of a ring that smuggled migrants across the Mediterranean, including an attempted crossing in which 20 people drowned, authorities said. The North African country, which lies just 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the Italian island of Lampedusa, has long been a favoured steppingstone for migrants attempting the perilous […]

It will soon effectively be unlawful to sell certain fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs for use in South African households. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Reserve Bank hikes repo rate by 50 basis points According to regulations published by the trade, industry & competition department on Wednesday, it will be unlawful to sell certain fluorescent and incandescent light […]

Perhaps you are having trouble losing weight and are at a lost on what to do. The solution might be a novel medication called liraglutide. One might be suffering from obesity and cannot find a solution. Researchers have found that a drug called Liraglutide can potentially fight obesity. In South Africa, 50% of the population […]

Armed with a bamboo ink pen and a steady hand, Ethiopian Orthodox priest Zelalem Mola carefully copies text in the ancient Ge’ez language from a religious book onto a goatskin parchment. This painstaking task is preserving an ancient tradition, all the while bringing him closer to God, says the 42-year-old. At the Hamere Berhan Institute […]

Nelson Mandela Bay’s mayor Retief Odendaal is facing a no-confidence vote in the municipality’s divided council on Friday. Nelson Mandela Bay’s mayor Retief Odendaal is facing a no-confidence vote in the municipality’s divided council on Friday. But, in an extraordinary protest on Thursday, shack dwellers came out in support of the DA mayor. Thousands have […]

Today’s video: Lightning strikes water close to the ship. These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. ALSO READ: Elderly man killed after falling into a crocodile enclosure Terrifying video of the day: Watch as lightning strikes water close to ship. https://twitter.com/OTerrifying/status/1657425635726462976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1657425635726462976%7Ctwgr%5E7c3e1a3453dc39c549d873f0354f980f515f6462%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesouthafrican.com%2Fvideo%2Fterrifying-video-of-the-day-lightning-strikes-water-close-to-the-ship-watch-breaking-friday-26-may-2023%2F   MORE […]

About 100 nurses originally contracted to deal with the Covid pandemic have not had their contracts renewed. Almost 100 former nurses at Jubilee District Hospital in Hammanskraal are calling on the Gauteng Department of Health to employ them permanently. Originally contracted in July 2020 to deal with the Covid pandemic, their employment contracts were periodically […]

As the country continues to face blackouts, the demand for solar panels has increased, so is the theft of panels. As rolling blackout continues and solar panel demand increase, thieves have found an opportunity to do what they do best- steal. According to CapeTalk, theft of solar panels is on the rise. This is made easy […]

NGO’s seek an order that requires Government to fully implement its plan relating to racism and xenophobia. The Socio-Economic Rights Institute has taken Operation Dudula and various government departments to court over xenophobic attacks, illegal evictions and racist speech. The NGO will be representing a number of organisations, Abahlali Basemjondolo, Inner City Federation, South African […]

An elderly Cambodian man has been killed by about 40 crocodiles when he fell into their enclosure in his family’s reptile farm. The incident reportedly happened on Friday, 26 May. ELDERLY MAN KILLED BY CROCODILES According to AFP, the 72-year-old was trying to move a crocodile out of a cage where it had laid eggs when […]

Springboks optimistic that captain Siya Kolisi will make it to and play some sort of role at the Rugby World Cup. Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says he is optimistic about Siya Kolisi’s recovery and revealed he will be given “as much time as possible” to regain fitness and lead the Springboks at the World Cup. […]

‘Real Housewives of Johannesburg’ producer Sonia Mbele was reportedly hospitalised for two weeks prior to the launch of the reality TV show. Blood & Water actress and Real Housewives of Johannesburg producer Sonia Mbele was said to have landed in hospital recently after suffering from exhaustion, stress, and anxiety, ZiMoja reported. SONIA MBELE IN HOSPITAL? She was said to have spent about […]