The City of Cape Town is extending park and ride options for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Irish side Munster at the Cape Town Stadium this weekend. ALSO READ: Over 1.6m fans help to smash overall attendance record for URC A sold out crowd is expected to descend on the Green Point Precinct on Saturday, 27 May. ‘The City has extended park […]

Celebrated actor Warren Masemola recently celebrated his birthday. He ditched the traditional way of birthday celebrations. Instead, he took to social media to reflect on his life and career. This is the first time the award-winning actor has been more candid about his life in years. No doubt Warren Masemola’s age was implicated in the […]

Article originally published on GroundUp By Vincent Lali Families living in old houses with asbestos roofs in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, have asked the national Department of Human Settlements to fix them. A project to fix the houses was interrupted by the Covid pandemic. Some of the families marched to Parliament last month. They were joined by other protesters from […]

It’s definitely is a wild, wild world out here in South Africa – especially when a leopard casually strolls through the outside entertainment area of a bush lodge. Just imagine you get ready to sit down for afternoon sundowners by the pool in your luxury safari villa when all of a sudden, a leopard comes walking […]

Kim Kardashian has revealed that Japan is the one country she can visit and not get pestered by members of the public. ALSO READ | ‘Spoiled’: Tweeps react to North West’s R120k Louis Vuitton bag The Skims founder – who has North, 10, Saint, seven, Chicago, five, and four-year-old Psalm with ex-husband Kanye West – admits it’s good for her children […]

Scoring a try in a Rugby World Cup is no mean feat, but who are the youngest players to dot the ball down over the tryline in each position in tournament history? ALSO READ: Rugby World Cup 2023 match officials: 10 stats you need to know YOUNGEST TRY SCORERS IN RUGBY WORLD CUP HISTORY ALSO READ: These 12 referees will decide […]

Have you seen that cargo pants are back? Young people are once again swishing down hallways and they might even be wearing Crocs on their feet, because these are cool now too. For many this could be seen as dressing “badly” but Y2K (2000s fashion) is all the rage at the moment. Fashion has long been one of […]

Catherine, Princess of Wales had to decline autographing children’s artwork at the Chelsea Flower Show. ALSO READ | Shaun Pollock to hand roses to Top 10 Comrades Marathon finishers The 41-year-old royal was a surprise guest at the annual garden show on Monday, 22 May, and had to abide by a longstanding rule that members of the British […]

Kaizer Chiefs have been dealt a massive blow as far as their transfer targets are concerned as Cape Town City striker Khanyisa Mayo signs a new deal. Mayo has been targeted by Chiefs as they looked to bolster their strikeforce but it seems they will not sign him anytime soon. The Citizens took to Twitter to announce […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of a leopard close-up walking through the grass. PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The office delivered.” […]

According to the Severe Weather and Information Centre SA, the latest satellite and synoptic images as of today, 23 May, reveal a massive mid-latitude cyclone positioned southwest of South Africa; this cyclone is accompanied by its associated cold fronts. ALSO READ: No cholera found in Hammanskraal water samples COLD FRONTS TO MAKE LANDFALL THIS WEEK On […]

Operators of an illegal gambling spot in Randburg were arrested and over 80 computers were confiscated by JMPD. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) uncovered and shut down an illegal online gambling shop in Newlands, Randburg. HOW JMPD UNCOVERED THE GAMBLING SHOP IN RANDBURG JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla attributed the shutdown to the prompt action by the Johannesburg Metropolitan […]

The City of Tshwane says results from sampling testing taken from multiple sites around Temba and Hammanskraal pertaining to tracing the cholera outbreak came back negative. This comes as at least 15 people have died from cholera including two children aged three and nine. LATEST ON HAMMANSKRAAL CHOLERA OUTBREAK The City of Tshwane said multiple reservoirs, fire […]

Cyril Ramaphosa has opted not to challenge the ‘moot’ section 89 report which called for his impeachment over the Phala Phala saga. President Cyril Ramaphosa will no longer challenge the Section 89 report in court, which called for his impeachment over Phala Phala, as Parliament has dealt with the matter. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa more of a ‘country-club […]

Nigeria’s energy supply crisis may soon find a solution in the form of the newly established Dangote petroleum refinery. Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis. Owned by Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko […]

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba paid a whopping R12.5 million to the book’s author Prince Mashele – which the publisher didn’t know about. Publishing house Jonathan Ball Publishers has announced it is pulling the plug on ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba’s biography. This follows revelations that Mashaba paid a whopping R12.5 million to its author, political analyst Prince […]

MORE FEATURES FOR SEA POINT PROMENADE A 12-month-long upgrade project is currently underway at the Sea Point Promenade and Granger Bay parking area, which will see new and upgraded walkways, public art, coastal structures and more, reports Tourism Update. ALSO READ: Cholera outbreak: City sends water tankers to Hammanskraal The project began on 12 May and […]

Reuters: The South African Rand strengthened on Monday amid relief that South Africa’s credit rating was not downgraded and bets on a large interest rate hike, with a central bank announcement the main focal point of the week. SOUTH AFRICAN RAND STRENGTHENED At 1001 GMT, the rand traded at 19.2500 against the dollar, about 1.08% […]

Twitter users were left buzzing after photos of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s oldest child North West carrying a R120 000 handbag were shared online. North reportedly wore the pricey designer Virgil Abloh Louis Vuitton bag to a Lakers game last week. After seeing the snaps of North who is only nine years old, many […]

An indigenous South African plant, the Agapanthus Blackjack, has been named the Plant of the Year at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London, UK! Andy de Wet, who has been instrumental along with Quinton Bean in producing the plant, announced on Facebook: “WE WON!!!! Agapanthus BLACKJACK! Plant of the year at the Chelsea Flower […]

Kaizer Chiefs attacker Ashley du Preez is feeling good this morning, thanks to the Premier Soccer League and Amakosi supporters’ votings. ALSO READ: Former Chiefs star earning R2 million per month KAIZER CHIEFS FORWARD ASHLEY DU PREEZ WINS GOAL OF THE MONTH We can still all remember that goal. Du Preez’s wonderful strike against Chippa United […]

Natural landscapes are continually transformed to make room for agricultural and urban developments – often at the expense of important habitats and species. That’s why, to avoid unnecessary species extinctions, it’s crucial to know which habitats to protect. In a recent paper we studied how changes to the landscape affected butterflies in a grassland area […]

Over 100 people waved rainbow flags and sang as they marched to the Harare police station in Khayelitsha, Cape Town at the weekend. The march marked 10 years of Khumbulani Pride. Khumbulani, “Remember” in isiXhosa, was started in 2013 to raise awareness about queer rights in townships. It also serves as a commemorative event for […]

At least 15 people have died of cholera in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, as of Tuesday, 23 May. The source of the contamination is yet to be established. READ: Burkina Faso attack: local sources say at least 15 dead SOURCE OF CHOLERA OUTBREAK REMAINS UNKNOWN On Monday, City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink said the City tested tap […]

For a long time, there has been grave concern among conservationists over declining standards in South Africa’s provincial nature reserves. Now a recent report by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) says many provincial reserves are in a shocking state, compromising the long-term survival of wildlife and ecosystems. If biodiversity is to be conserved, it will require […]