The new R100 banknote that was unveiled by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last Wednesday is now in circulation – and some South Africans already have them in their wallets. WARNING | Kruger National Park: Hyenas and lion feast on giraffe – PICTURES A SAPeople reader sent through this picture having just withdrawn cash from an ATM in […]

Cape Town City has been forced to change the game-day venue as Stormers call dibs on DHL Stadium for Saturday. The Cape Town Stadium. Photo: Hansueli Krapf. City have had to move their scheduled DStv Premiership clash against Richards Bay on Saturday, 13 May to the Athlone Stadium. City was set to host Richards Bay […]

Orlando Pirates could reportedly be without a key player for the remainder of the season, including the Nedbank Cup final. Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates celebrates with teammates. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix With just a few weeks left until the end of the 2022-23 campaign, Pirates are set to finish second in the DStv Premiership, while […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) tenth birthday is approaching, and to mark the occasion, the party will host a gala dinner along with a stadium-sized party in July. To sit at Julius Malema’s table, you would have to pay a hefty price. READ: ‘Cape Town’s Red Light District’: Ratepayers tired of pimps and brothels PRICEY […]

Several ratepayers’ associations in and around ‘Cape Town’s Red Light District’ are fed up and intend to take action against alleged pimps and sex workers in the area. READ: EFF turns 10: Want a seat at Julius Malema’s table? It’ll cost you R1.2 million! MULTIPLE RATEPAYERS’ ASSOCIATIONS REPORT PROPERTIES BEING BOUGHT FOR BROTHELS AND BOARDING HOUSES […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared pictures of a pack of hyenas and a male lion – as well as a vulture – feasting on a giraffe. 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: “Oksalayo comrades have to eat a […]

Protea Hotels have launched an Orlando Pirates F.C. themed hotel room, making it the first of its kind in Africa! Located at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the themed rooms offer an immersive experience for football enthusiasts and die-hard fans of the club. Designed by renowned local interior designer, […]

Caller identification app, Truecaller will soon integrate its services into WhatsApp to help users spot spam calls on the messaging app. WhatsApp and Truecaller to collaborate in an effort to reduce spam calls. Images: Pixabay/File image Truecaller will soon integrate its caller identification services into WhatsApp and other messaging apps to help users spot spam […]

There may be changes on the horizon for school holidays as the Department of Basic Education published proposed changes to the National Policy for Determining School Calendars for Public Schools in South Africa for public comment. THE CHANGES COME AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC The changes are being suggested as a result of the past […]

While celebrating AKA’s Metro FM awards wins, his parents showed off their ballroom dance moves. Indeed, no matter how much pain we have after losing a loved one, there is always a reason to smile and celebrate life. ALSO READ: AKA’s dog giving Nadia Nakai a headache [watch] This is precisely what happened when Lynn and Tony Forbes celebrated their son’s success. […]

Al Jama-ah has threatened to sue the DA if Mpho Phalatse does not retract her claim that Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda is a scammer. Al Jama-ah’s Kabelo Gwamanda has been elected the new mayor of Johannesburg, beating ActionSA’s Funzi Ngobeni and DA’s Mpho Phalatse. Image: Twitter/ @NatashaN_Phiri Al Jama-ah has given Democratic Alliance caucus leader in the […]

Due to unseasonal heavy rains in the Kruger National Park, several key roads and bridges are currently under flood. SEE | Kruger Park: Ranger shares picture of black mambas killed by car – LOOK In a post by the South African National Parks Facebook page on Tuesday, it was confirmed that the Sand river Bridge is currently closed due […]

The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said the “spelling mistake” on the upgraded R100 note was not an error, and the Xitsonga spelling of “Bangikulu” was correct. PANSALB AND XITSONGA NATIONAL LANGUAGE BODY CONFIRM AUTHENTICITY OF R100 NOTE SPELLING The supposed mistake on the new R100 note sparked concerns from the public. PanSALB sought to notify […]

With hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Wednesday, 10 May, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest millionaire. FOR THE LATEST LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE There’s never a bad time to become super rich overnight! ALSO READ | SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY: TOP 10 PAYOUTS IN HISTORY But to win, […]

Universities had to deal with many anxieties and uncertainties during the early days of the COVID pandemic. One of these was how to move all of their teaching online. For some, the process was fairly simple as they had already been offering blended online and in-person lessons. But many were caught on the wrong foot. […]

Orlando Pirates have reportedly completed their first signing ahead of the next season, as they look to solve a problem position. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS RECEIVE HUGE BOOST IN KHANYISA MAYO TRANSFER CHASE It has been well documented that Pirates are in rigorously scouring the market for a goalkeeper and seem to have finally got one of […]

Larry Soffer, the leading mentalist in Africa, believes that anyone can turn their hobbies, interests, and side hustles into successful careers, given the right mindset and approach. Larry’s philosophy is simple: what you put out into the world, directly reflects what you get back. He strongly believes that if you do something that brings joy […]

Ford’s Ranger Raptor and Volkswagen’s Amarok are the latest bakkies to be launched locally, we find out which one is the most powerful. The newly-launched Ford Ranger Raptor quicky established itself as one of the fastest bakkies on sale in South Africa. A recent test conducted by fellow motoring journalist Mark Jones of The Citizen revealed how […]

A smartphone has become an essential part of one’s daily life and keeping the battery full is a priority for most of us. Yet your smartphone battery may start to show signs of decline much earlier in its lifespan than you’d expect. SIGNS YOUR SMARTPHONE BATTERY IS MALFUNCTIONAL Common mistakes people make when charging their devices may […]

Priscilla Tumira from Zimbabwe thinks she is eight months pregnant, but she has not had any prenatal health care. Without valid documents, Tumira says, staff at Jeppe and Hillbrow Clinics in Johannesburg refused her registration for prenatal care. Pregnant women who are immigrants are being turned away from some clinics in Gauteng, in spite of […]

Widespread rain, SNOW, and cold are expected in South Africa this week. WIDESPREAD RAIN, SNOW, AND VERY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS WEEK According to the SA Weather Service (SAWS) a spell of very cold and rainy weather is expected to affect the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape later this week, extending into the weekend. PLEASE SEND US […]

Cracked walls, leaking ceilings, no ventilation and spreading mould are a few of the problems facing families living at the N2 Gateway social housing flats in Langa. Tenants of the N2 Gateway Project flats in Langa say their homes were shoddily built, and have leaks, mould, pools of sewage and rats. The City of Cape […]

Hundreds of protesters from four Limpopo villages closed two main roads on Tuesday demanding that the road from Musina to Thohoyandou be tarred. The protesters, from Tshikhudini, Folovhodwe, Tanda and Tshisimani villages, closed the R525 connecting Musina to Masisi and the D3675 connecting Musina to Thohoyandou. They want the provincial Department of Public Works, Roads […]

It’s still too early to predict what lies ahead fuel prices in June, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) looks EXCELLENT for motorists in South Africa. TRENDING | Spelling error spotted on new South African R100 banknote – AWKWARD Drivers in Mzansi saw a 37 cents per litre petrol price hike last week, while diesel dropped by between 48 and 74 cents per litre. […]

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena has lashed out at unfair criticism, saying they give him good energy. Rhulani Mokwena Image Source: (@Masandawana/Twitter) Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena says he is not angered by the criticism he receives from the fans and football pundits. ALSO READ: Rhulani Mokwena warns Sundowns it’s not over against CR Belouizdad Instead, […]