OpenStudios.Joburg takes place in the City of Gold this weekend, bringing art aficionados two days of unrivalled artistic indulgence. Joburg is one of the continent’s most celebrated art cities, filled with a network of studio spaces that gives life to the city’s status as one of the continent’s premier art cities. OPENSTUDIOS JOHANNESBURG Last year […]

One repeated theme of the memoir Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom, by Andre de Ruyter, former CEO of South Africa’s troubled power utility, Eskom, is that “negligence and carelessness had become cemented into the organisation”. Dirt piled up at even the newest power stations until it damaged equipment, which stopped working – […]

The SARB voted to hike interest rates by 50 basis points on Thursday. This is how much a R1 million bond will now cost every month. The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to hike interest rates by 50 basis points on Thursday. That decision took the country’s repurchase rate to 8.25% while the prime lending […]

A group of about 25 people living at the old circus school in Observatory have to leave the property by 31 July, the Magistrate’s Court has ruled. A four-year battle against eviction by the Willow Arts Collective has been dealt a blow by the Magistrate’s Court’s ruling. The court has ruled that the Culemborg Safe […]

National Traffic Police arrested a truck driver for driving an unroadworthy truck with smooth tyres. The arrest occurred on the N12 highway near the Atlas Road 0ff-ramp at around 8:30 TRUCK FOUND WITH A NUMBER OF DEFECTS The truck had heavy goods with steel estimated at R4 million. It was found in the middle of the […]

Laughter is the best medicine, and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! What do you call a fish without eyes? Fsh Do you have a favourite joke you’d like to share? If so, send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 and we’ll publish the ones that […]

Advent of technology, playing bingo has become accessible than ever before as there are now plenty of online platforms that offer game. Online bingo is a great way to have some fun, socialize with friends and potentially win some money. With the advent of technology, playing bingo has become more accessible than ever before as […]

More than 200 schoolchildren in Limpopo have been trained to capture precious data about water quality from boreholes and rivers near their schools in a project linked to the United Nations and run by the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Citizen scientists trained through a University of the Western Cape project are helping to […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has posted a picture of yet another black mamba that was killed after being run over by a vehicle. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the […]

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has hiked the repurchase rate (repo rate) by 50 basis points to 8.25%. The increase means that the repo rate will now be 8.25% per year from 26 May 2023, with prime now at 11.75%. This was announced by South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja […]

The two men and two women shot dead in Constantia, Cape Town, on Thursday, 25 May, are believed to be wanted a Bulgarian underworld figure, Krasimir Kamenov, his wife, and the couple’s bodyguard and nanny. READ: DEVELOPING STORY: Police on scene of Constantia mass murder CONSTANTIA MASS SHOOTING SHROUDED IN SILENCE TimesLive reported that the mass […]

The weather services warned that more light snow is expected in several parts of South Africa today. MORE LIGHT SNOW IS EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL TODAY According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha, the light snow is likely late evening on Thursday into Friday (25-26 May). ALSO READ: Cold front: Wet and windy conditions to bring […]

Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be ready to continue their recruitment drive ahead of the next season, having reportedly already signed three players. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS TARGET SHOCK TRANSFER OF DEFENDER FROM SOWETO RIVALS Chiefs have already confirmed the signing of SuperSport United centre back Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, while also being thought to have signed Mduduzi Mdantsane and Given Msimango. At the […]

One repeated theme of the memoir Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom, by Andre de Ruyter, former CEO of South Africa’s troubled power utility, Eskom, is that “negligence and carelessness had become cemented into the organisation”… writes Keith Gottschalk, University of the Western Cape. (Read full synopsis at bottom of article.) Dirt piled […]

American reality star Khloé Kardashian revealed that she “struggled” to connect with her son that she welcomed via surrogate with “baby daddy” NBA player Tristan Thompson — on the first episode of The Kardashians season three which released on Hulu on Thursday 25 May. ALSO READ: Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s son’s name revealed KHLOÉ STRUGGLED TO CONNECT WITH SURROGATE-BORN […]

Water samples gathered by an accredited laboratory on Tuesday from the Vaal River at Parys have tested positive for cholera. The samples, taken by the laboratory for AfriForum and Save Ngwathe, were taken from different locations in the town under the supervision of a water specialist: The first water sample, taken at the outlet of […]

Nothing will get you as excited for the Stormers’ URC Grand Final as this compilation of their best tries of the season with isiXhosa commentary. The Stormers will have an opportunity to defend their United Rugby Championship title after securing their second successive home final following their victory against Connacht, and Munster’s surprise win over Leinster […]

The Currie Cup is a tournament steeped in history and rich in iconography especially when it comes to the jerseys worn. Some of the Currie Cup’s stalwarts have undergone major rebranding in the professional era, although these new identities are generally strongly linked to historical roots in the cases of the Bulls and the Lions. […]

Kaizer Chiefs are undergoing mass changes to their squad. Now, a new coach and possibly a new captain is on the table. MUST READ: KAIZER CHIEFS VETERAN FINALLY EXTENDS HIS CONTRACT Amakhosi management have made their intentions clear – they want to bring an extra coach to Naturena. Furthermore, the captaincy situation could also change given […]

It’s good to know that while everyone was busy bemoaning BMW’s styling department for its recent efforts with the 4 Series, iX, XM and 2 Series, BMW’s designers were hard at work on the new new BMW 5 Series. It has arrived, and it’s blown the doors off. Yes, the new executive saloon is here to […]

Breaking cover for the first time, the new Aston Martin DB12 takes over the baton from the DB11 grand tourer that’s been in service for the better part of a decade. It’s not an all-new model, mind you, but so extensive is the overhaul that it might as well be a from-the-ground-up replacement that makes […]

Retailer West Pack has cleverly decided to cash in on the backlash Cotton On is receiving over their R199 enamel mugs by advertising the very same mugs for only R9.90 each. The cost of the Cotton On mugs were questioned by social media users who have slammed the company for raising the price on the […]

The Indy 500 is the last true battle between man, machine and mortality and that’s why you should tune in this Sunday, 28 May. The Indy 500 is billed as the greatest spectacle in racing – the Superbowl of motorsport if you will – and when it comes to pageantry, it’s hard to argue against […]

Siya Kolisi is on track to captain the Springboks in their defence of the Rugby World Cup, said Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, on Thursday. WATCH | VIDEO: Best Stormers tries of the season with incredible isiXhosa commentary Erasmus and Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber both backed 2019 World Cup winning skipper Kolisi to recover from knee ligament surgery in time for the […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 25 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 Thursday, 25 […]