Montana has made an unprecedented move to become the first US state to ban TikTok. However, doubts have been raised over the decision’s legal foundation, enforcement mechanisms and underlying motives. While the move draws attention to data security on social media, banning TikTok alone may not provide a comprehensive solution to this problem. For one, […]

Blitzboks star Ricardo Duarttee was among the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Series award winners announced on Sunday following the conclusion of the season in London. ALSO READ: Curtain falls on Blitzboks’ turbulent season The outstanding performers were honoured at a ceremony held at the Twickenham Stadium on Sunday evening following the 11th and final round of […]

Infrastructure-led development is one of the main focus in Africa. The African Union’s flagship Agenda 2063 initiative prioritises it. Infrastructure-led development is one of the main focus in Africa. The African Union’s flagship Agenda 2063 initiative prioritises large-scale infrastructure development and promises to “link the continent by rail, road, sea and air”. This is being […]

As if things couldn’t get any worse for Kaizer Chiefs football club. The Glamour Boys finished the PSL season in abject form, and now Ashley du Preez has been rocked by a serious injury. ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs star hospitalised after horror tackle KAIZER CHIEFS STAR DU PREEZ SUFFERS SUSPECTED LEG FRACTURE News has emerged […]

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has taken public participation to another level by publishing a children’s book aimed at encouraging children interest in local government children’s book. ALSO READ: What are the Characteristics of Werewolf Books？ The book titled: My Local Government, was recently launched at the sixth Annual SALGA National Communicators’ Forum in […]

Those South Africans in debt are set to face further pain later this week with interest rates wildly expected to be hiked. Those South Africans in debt are set to face further pain later this week with interest rates wildly expected to be hiked. WIN | SOCCER QUIZ | FIVE simple answers could win you R500 […]

With South Africa hosting the 2023 Netball World Cup from 28 July to 6 August, the first to be held on African soil, Cabinet has called on the nation to roll out the red carpet for the competing countries. ALSO READ: Proteas unveil squad for Netball World Cup “With the Netball World Cup taking place in Cape Town, […]

A 34-year-old man from KwaZulu-Natal has been arrested for allegedly distributing pornographic images with faces of Ramaphosa and Cele. The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with pornographic images, which had lay over faces of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Bheki Cele and his wife. ALSO READ: Mother and daughter sentenced to life in […]

If taken correctly, at-home pregnancy test kits can detect pregnancy with 99 percent accuracy. Here’s how to ace it. For years, women had to guess whether they were pregnant, but things have changed from critical tests and ultrasounds to mini-test kits. However, at-home test kits have proven to be the most desired. But how accurate […]

A farm murder report in South Africa shows that for the first quarter of 2023 (Jan to March) there were at least 77 farm attacks, nine of which were murders. The AfriForum report was made public today and focuses on verified farm attacks for the first quarter of 2023. For many South Africans the shocking […]

Get-rich-quick schemes have put consumers into trouble since they are under a lot of financial strain. Scammers have taken advantage of this. Get-rich-quick schemes have put consumers into trouble since they are under a lot of financial strain. The World Economic Forum reports that the cost-of-living crisis is affecting people across the globe. With food […]

Consumers are under a lot of financial strain. The World Economic Forum reports that the cost-of-living crisis is affecting people across the globe. With food and fuel prices rising, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep financially afloat. On top of that, salaries aren’t keeping up with inflation, making it more difficult to save and build […]

Kunyashe is a Grade 1 pupil in Cape Town, South Africa. She’s very focused on her schoolwork. She shares a tiny one-roomed shack, hardly bigger than a double bed, with her mother and four siblings. Kunyashe receives a meal at school – her teacher once saw the little girl spooning some of this meal into […]

After a long and arduous qualifying process, the final lineup of Rugby World Cup 2023 has been settled. After a long and arduous qualifying process, the final lineup of Rugby World Cup 2023 has been settled. Qualifying started at the previous Rugby World Cup in Japan with the quarterfinalists joined by the four highest ranked […]

Excavation for a vast open-cast copper mine in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park has begun. The bulldozers’ move into Zambia’s pristine wildlife sanctuary and famous tourist attraction follows a decade-long fight by activists trying to stop the mining. The move follows an about-turn by Zambia’s government environmental agency and by President Hakainda […]

Erika and Cody Archie are topping trends after they revealed that they charge their 19-year-old daughter R3 800 rent to live with them. A Texas couple is making headlines after they disclosed that they charge their 19-year-old daughter $200 (R3800) in rent to live with them after she decided not to go to college. The […]

After having withstood apartheid-forced removals, five District Six families are now facing eviction from their cottages on Searle Street by a private owner based in Mpumalanga. A row of Victorian cottages in District Six survived apartheid demolition after a Catholic religious order begged for their protection. The cottages were put up for sale by the […]

During the visit, the Minister of Electricity will receive a status report on the measures taken to bring back four units at Kusile. The Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will, tomorrow, Monday, 22 May, visit the Kusile Power Station. PURPOSE TO VISIT KUSILE POWER STATION IN MPUMALANGA The visit to Kusile is part of the […]

The Free State has recorded an improved increase in dam water levels this past week, thanks to the slight rains. ALSO READ: Dam levels: Eastern Cape dam water levels weekly update Dam water levels have been declining throughout several provinces in the country and the Free State is one of the heavily affected. According to weather […]

The Chairperson of the University of Cape Town’s council, Babalwa Ngyonyama has resigned, with immediate effect. This follows a recommendation from a high-powered panel, established to investigate governance at UCT, in an interim report, that she be immediately removed. The panel consists of Judge Lex Mpati (chair), Judge Azhar Cachalia, Dr Bernadette Johnson and Dr […]

Social media was abuzz when a tweep @wezakaq shared a picture of three men posing next to a massive crocodile on Thursday, 18 May. ALSO READ: Kruger Park ranger will return to crocodile attack site [WATCH] THREE MEN POSE NEXT TO A REPTILE The picture of the captured reptile went viral and received more than 1 million views on […]

Cape Town City will be at the negotiating table with Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns for a star player. They hold all the cards though. Cape Town City hold all the cards as Khanyisa Mayo continues to attract interest from Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns and abroad. ICYMI: Amakhosi bid farewell to attacking duo? GLAMOUR BOYS: Dream Kaizer Chiefs XI […]

The Supreme Court of Appeal has refused the Observatory Civil Association (OCA) permission to appeal the Western Cape High Court’s order dismissing the OCA’s application to interdict the River Club development. The City of Cape Town welcomes the SCA’s decision to protect this vital development that will hold enormous heritage, environmental, economic, infrastructural and other […]

The Gauteng Department of Health confirmed a Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal. Two children have died as the death toll increases. The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that the death toll due to the Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal has increased to 12. According to the department, lab results of stool specimens of 19 people who presented […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of a hippo feeding in the grass in broad daylight. 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: “It’s […]