Dis-Chem co-founder Ivan Saltzman will step down as CEO at the end of June 2023 after 45 years at the helm. ALSO READ | ‘My last prescription’: Steve Hofmeyr bids Dis-Chem farewell Saltzman, now 73, will be succeeded by current CFO Rui Morais, effective 1 July 2023. Morais, 38, joined the company in 2010 and has been CFO and an executive […]

If Kaizer Chiefs do shake up their coaching staff, recruiting Pitso Mosimane to work with Arthur Zwane would be a great move. On Monday, leading SABC Sport journalist Mazola Molefe dropped the bombshell that Chiefs are weighing up coaching changes after a season that has not lived up to expectations, and that has seen no trophies brought […]

Stay in touch with what is happening around the world with The South African’s viral video selections. Today’s Viral Video is about a trending video shows snow leopard hunting a mountain goat. We select the scariest, most entertaining, heartwarming, unique and cringeworthy videos trending on the internet. ALSO READ: Loan shark shot dead by police officer over R10K […]

The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the top university in South Africa, according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). ALSO READ | Dis-Chem co-founder Ivan Saltzman to step down as CEO UCT climbed three spots in the 2023 global rankings to 267th. The University of Witwatersrand was the second-best-placed university in the country and climbed two spots to […]

Tickets for the Vodacom URC Grand Final at DHL Stadium will go on sale at 10:00 on Thursday, exclusively from Ticketpro. READ MORE: URC final: Date, kick-off time, ticket info for Stormers title decider How much will URC Grand Final tickets cost? Tickets for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium will […]

EFF leader, Julius Malema says former Eskom COO and CEO, Matshela Koko and Brian Molefe should return to fix the ailing power utility. The sentiment comes as various energy experts have said that South Africans will experience a cold winter and have not ruled out the possibility of Eskom implementing higher stages of load shedding. […]

Judgment has been reserved (ie. postponed) in the Pretoria High Court where AfriForum today appeared with a review application to once and for all stop the South African government’s intended R50 million donation to the Cuban government. In 2022, AfriForum obtained an urgent interdict to prevent the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) from […]

Suraya Williams, from Mitchell’s Plain in Cape Town, South Africa, rediscovered her gift and passion for sewing and design after her mother’s passing on her birthday. In 2018, the 46-year-old founded the Design26 Foundation to provide skills, work opportunities, and a positive outlook to young women in the community. Now, Suraya has launched a crowdfunding […]

Durban-based snake rescuer Nick Evans catched a 1.8m long black mamba in Westville, hiding in a retaining wall. According to Evans, the homeowner was walking in his garden when he came across the snake. READ MORE: Kruger Park ranger will return to crocodile attack site [WATCH] SNAKE TAKES COVER When it saw him, it panicked […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has painted a bleak picture of the countries energy crisis but has reiterated commitment to end loadshedding. South Africans should brace themselves for a gloomy cold winter as President Cyril Ramaphosa has painted a bleak picture of the countries energy crisis. Ramaphosa was speaking in Chatsworth Durban where the party welcomed new […]

Flying is a highly controversial topic in climate debates. However, aviation accounts for around 2% of global carbon emissions. ALSO READ: Cape Town: Eco-wildlife Big 5 reserve to open near the city The aviation sector has a responsibility to reduce its impact on the environment by implementing measures that reduce carbon emissions. The International Air […]

The small mining town of Cullinan, located just 30 km east of Pretoria, in Gauteng province, is well-known for its underground mine tours. The diamond mine dominates the town’s skyline and is a major drawcard for international and local visitors to the town of Cullinan. Ridge Times states that Cullinan Diamond Mine’s underground tours have now been […]

A miracle baby is on the way for Yizo Yizo star Bubu Mazibuko. The 47-year-old actress took to Instagram to reveal that she is expecting her bundle of joy and couldn’t be happier. ALSO READ: Baby shower are loading! Jessica Nkosi shares recent pregnancy pictures BUBU MAZIBUKO EXPECTING HER BUNDLE OF JOY ZiMoja has it that the celebrated actress, […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video of a kudu bull in all its majestic glory. 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: “Not biltong.” SEE | Watching videos of baby elephants crossing the road never gets old! […]

Fourteen hikers had to be rescued from Tsitsikamma hiking trail on the Garden Route in South Africa after becoming cut off by swollen, flooded rivers on Friday. The hiking group – which included 12 university students – were reportedly cut off on the trail by the heavy flowing Lottering River, on the north eastern side […]

South Africans are blessed with the ability to experience the Big 5 game in the country’s wildlife reserves. The bush and wildlife are quintessential experiences for many South Africans. The ability to escape to the wilderness and enjoy nature’s bounty is both a pleasure and a privilege. Millions of people from all over the world […]

Times are tough and we’re here to offer motorists car advice that will help extend the lifespan of their vehicles. The global economy is in tatters thanks to the impact of the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates and logistical nightmares thanks to a shortage of cars due to the pandemic, according to Business Insider. GOOD […]

EFF Member of parliament, Thembinkosi Apleni was found dead at his home on Friday in Qonce, Eastern Cape, the party confirmed. ALSO READ: Bid to have murder case withdrawn against ex-ANC MP set aside by court EFF MEMBER DIES AT HIS HOME Thembinkosi Apleni represented the Eastern Cape as an EFF permanent delegate to the National […]

Mamelodi Sundowns are believed to be hot on the hills of a player who is currently on the books of one of the Soweto giants. READ | FOUR CLUBS INTERESTED IN KAIZER CHIEFS DEFENDER Sundowns are no strangers to opening their cheque book, and they will almost certainly do so again with Tlakusani Mthethwa thought to be a […]

This is something WhatsApp users have been long waiting for. According to reports, WhatsApp users can now edit their messages. ALSO READ: LIST: WhatsApp will stop working on these smartphones EDITING MESSAGES In the early days of messaging, each correspondence was sent without any chances of editing or correcting the text. Email, AIM, SMS and even […]

Social scientists have shown how freedom in South Africa has lost its meaning for many in the country. Despondency about democracy is on the rise as the promise of prosperity under a caring government continues to ring hollow for many, thanks to poor governance, corruption and incompetence. Nicky Falkof is a media studies professor who […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a close-up video of an elephant eating and how it uses its trunk to do so. 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: “Engineering at its best. Just look […]

The latest PSL transfer rumours feature Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates and Sundowns dominating the talk as things stand. Here we wrap all the latest PSL transfer rumours on the pages of TheSouthAfrican.com and elsewhere. PITSO MOSIMANE COULD JOIN KAIZER CHIEFS Pitso Mosimane has been linked with a shock exit from Al Ahli. Here’s three […]

Don’t miss out! Here is everything you need to know about the Stormers’ URC final against Munster that will be hosted in Cape Town again. 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 […]

Lisa Peché, a devoted mother from Fourways, Johannesburg, is seeking support to fund her daughter Madison’s trip to Malta for the International Invitational gymnastics competition. Madison, a gifted young gymnast, has been training since she was five years old to fulfil her dream of competing on the world stage. She has already secured over 20 […]