One of the most wanted suspect in rhino poaching related cases in Mpumalanga, Odis Maluleke, who is also evading court cases against him was rearrested at Kabokweni on Saturday, 6 May 2023 after whistleblowers informed police on his whereabouts. The 47-year-old was initially arrested together with three of his accomplices on 20 July 2015. The […]

Today’s video: Massive anaconda snake caught on camera. These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. ALSO WATCH: Man sleeps with cheetahs at SA breeding centre Terrifying video of the day: HUGE ANACONDA CAUGHT ON CAMERA https://twitter.com/OTerrifying/status/1655444839637594118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1655444839637594118%7Ctwgr%5Ee2da744b87151cbc4b9dd7a8b847648c93cd6a95%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesouthafrican.com%2Fvideo%2Fterrifying-video-of-the-day-massive-anaconda-on-camera-watch-breaking-tuesday-9-may-2023%2F MORE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN Need your […]

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture aims to publish at least three national gazettes later in 2023 detailing name changes for cities, towns, villages and rivers in the country. WATCH | When the fastest woman in the world turns up to run the parents race at her kid’s school In the department’s annual performance plan for 2023/24, it […]

Winter is an important season for South African agriculture, with some of its key field crops being produced during the cold months of June, July and August, and maturing after that, with harvesting in December. Preparation of the land for winter crops begins in April, which is also the same time harvesting of the summer […]

The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal reportedly plans to close down over 900 rural schools. SABC News reports that a KZN Department of Education team visited the province on 5 May 2023. The visit was to monitor the improvement of education in KwaZulu-Natal. ALSO READ: Schools, hospitals and police stations to be exempted from load shedding KZN […]

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has urged all parents and guardians to ensure that they register their children early for the 2024 academic year. Learner admission for the 2024 academic year in the province opened on 12 April 2023 and the closing date for the administration of admissions is 30 September 2023. Education MEC, Mbali […]

The City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service welcomed young and old to their fire stations last week to celebrate International Firefighter’s Day.  The open day attracted hundreds of little ones and their parents and caregivers to the stations where they could learn more about the service and what the firefighters do.  Mayoral Committee […]

There is so much sewage spilling out of broken pipes and manholes due to pipe blockages in Sannieshof in the North West that part of the cemetery is flooded and some graves are inaccessible. Sewage floods homes, streets, and a cemetery in a North West Province municipality. Residents go without drinking water for days as […]

South African expat Chanel Simmonds, who now lives in the USA, has won one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the US. Chanel was crowned women’s single champion at the 121st Ojai Tennis Tournament in California on Sunday (30 April). Chanel – who lives in Redmond in Washington – said on Instagram: “Enjoyed every moment […]

Katlego Bereng, whose charred body was allegedly used as a decoy in convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester’s plot to escape from Mangaung Prison in May last year, was buried at Bloemfontein’s South Park cemetery on Sunday. His identity was confirmed by DNA matches with his mother, according to police. Among the mourners who gathered […]

A video of a man sleeping with cheetahs went viral on Twitter on Saturday, 6 May. ALSO READ: Watching videos of baby elephants crossing the road never gets old! WHO IS THE MAN?  The video of the man sleeping with three cheetahs at a cheetah breeding centre in Bloemfontein, South Africa has been viewed 9.8 […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) reckons the finalisation of the protocols dealing with Stage 9 load shedding and beyond is nothing short of horrifying as South Africans struggle to cope with the 8 to 10 hours of blackouts a day imposed by the current Stage 6. DA SHADOW MINISTER OF ELECTRICITY TAKES AIM AT GOVERNMENT Weighing […]

YouTuber Penuel the Black Pen has shared his views after actress and deejay Thuli Phongolo withdrew assault charges against DJ Maphorisa in court. DJ MAPHORISA CHARGED FOR ASSAULTING THULI PHONGOLO Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe popularly known as DJ Maphorisa appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court earlier today on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH). […]

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is on the verge of creating history by becoming the first wrestler to reach 1000 days as champion in the modern era wrestling. Reigns defeated Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman in a No Holds Barred Triple Threat Match back in 2020 to be crowned champion. The 38-year-old wrestler has […]

South Africa’s RMB National Rowing Squad has started their international season with a fantastic performance at the first Rowing World Cup, held in Zagreb, Croatia – winning silver and bronze. The Men’s Four and Women’s Double Scull both secured medals, with the Men’s Four rowing a particularly impressive race. The Men’s Four – comprised of […]

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared pictures of a Puff Adder and an African Rock Python. LOOK | Kruger Park: BATS hang from ceiling at Skukuza Airport – PICTURE Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger had non-snake lovers looking away. PICTURE | Kruger Park: African Rock Python crosses the road The African Rock […]

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan now intends launching a bid to set aside a ruling by the High Court in Pretoria on load shedding. On Friday, the court ruled that police stations, schools, clinics and hospitals should be exempt from load shedding. ALSO READ: Al Jama-ah dismisses scammer allegations against Joburg mayor The move comes […]

While South Africans are already struggling to cope with 8-10 hours of blackouts a day, as imposed by the current Stage 6, protocols are being finalised for dealing with Stage 9 load-shedding and beyond! The DA says this news is “nothing short of horrifying”. What would Stage 8 and Stage 9 load-shedding look like? Stage […]

HIKING TRAILS OF SOUTH AFRICA According to a list compiled by travel adventure company Explore!, two South African hiking trails are considered some of the best in the world that anyone can do. The company said that they believed that any place worth going is a place worth hiking through, so they assembled a list of 35 of […]

Eswatini Air’s inaugural flight from Manzini to KwaZulu-Natal touched down at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport on 5 May. The flight arrived to a warm welcome by KwaZulu-Natal MEC for economic development, tourism and environmental affairs Siboniso Duma as well as the customary water cannon salute afforded to new airlines. The 50-seater aircraft with dignitaries on […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 8 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 Monday, 8 […]

SuperSport United have confirmed that their league game against Kaizer Chiefs will be played at Rustenburg’s Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ | Five Reasons for Kaizer Chiefs fans to be hopeful despite trophy drought Kick-off is at 15:00. Matsatsantsa usually play their home games at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville and use the Mbombela Stadium as […]

Actress and DJ, Thuli Phongolo has withdrawn the gender-based violence related charge against her boyfriend Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe popularly known as DJ Maphorisa. Maphorisa appeared before the Randburg Magistrates Court on Monday, 8 May on a gender-based violence related charge. THULI PHONGOLO WITHDRAWS CASE AGAINST MAPHORISA National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson in Gauteng, Phindi Mjonondwane said […]

Kaizer Chiefs will have to wait until at least 2024 for their next shot at silverware. It’s not all doom and gloom at Naturena though. Fans are expectant. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter READ MORE: Chiefs coach on ‘lessons, mistakes’: I can’t blame the players! Kaizer Chiefs fans might not feel like it today, but there […]

Captain Siya Kolisi is back in the fold as Springboks reassemble in preparation for the 2023 Test campaign. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Photo: SA Rugby. The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season. ALSO READ: Springboks Test […]