Any which way you slice it, South Africa’s homicide statistics are extremely grim. Over 27,000 people were murdered from April 2022 to March 2023, probably the highest recorded number in a single year to date. Nearly the same number of people were murdered in 1994, at the height of the low-intensity civil war in Gauteng […]

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has long had enough of being a PSG player as confirmed recently when the club’s head coach admitted he was preparing for life without the superstar. The little master is barely into his stint with the French Super Club. However, rumours circulate that the Argentina megastar is unhappy about one aspect […]

Eskom says it expects to implement various stages of load shedding over the weekend with a chance of a power cut-free Sunday afternoon. This as the power utility said it expects to return several generating units to service over the coming days. The load-shedding schedule for this weekend is as follows: Friday: Stage 4 throughout […]

Almost 30 years after corporal punishment has been banned in the country, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed that three out of ten households believe that it is okay to physically punish children if they talk back or argue with their parents. These are some of the stats the department published as the country […]

The search for great-tasting artisan cheese and healthy, non-processed food is growing in South Africa and Mahlatse Mailula (32) is among local food manufacturers who are meeting the demand. Artisan cheese is made primarily by hand, it includes the traditional methods of cheesemaking. Based in Seshego in Limpopo, Mailula is the founder and owner of […]

Today’s video: A dead whale explodes on the beach. ALSO WATCH: WATCH – Flying above the clouds in Turkey These daily videos are unfathomable and often unexplainable – but 100% genuine – and may well leave you speechless. Terrifying video of the day: Watch as the gas trapped in a dead whale explodes. https://twitter.com/CreepyOrg/status/1663855117169307649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1663855117169307649%7Ctwgr%5Ed82cb2ee6f44a71fb049d1e30606afb20cb38177%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesouthafrican.com%2Fvideo%2Fwatch-terrifying-video-of-whale-exploding-breaking-friday-2-june-2023%2F MORE […]

When a state-leased family farm lay fallow after its subsistence farmer patriarch passed on, the entrepreneurial spirit of his daughter-in-law kicked in, and she worked hard to revive it. Today, the initiative is thriving, even earning accolades from the country’s head of state. The director of Kevinot Farming,  Nonopa Tenza, was among a group of […]

Copies of former Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter’s book worth R5000 were allegedly stolen at a bookshop in Montana, north of Pretoria, Gauteng. The books were reportedly stolen on Thursday, 1 June. ANDRE DE RUYTER’S BOOKS STOLEN The book, titled Truth to Power: My Three Years Inside Eskom, was published in May by Penguin Random House […]

A 55-year-old suspect in the Interpol Red Notice list was arrested in Paarl, Western Cape, via a joint operation by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crimes Investigation Unit and Interpol. FUGITIVE ATTORNEY ARRESTED IN PAARL On Friday, 2 June, the suspect is expected to make his first court appearance in the Paarl Magistrate’s Court. “It was […]

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! ALSO READ: SA weather update: High waves and winds expected in some parts The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. South African-born Elon Musk is the new richest person in […]

*Note: This is an updated article on the non-payment of salaries to Pitso Mosimane Earlier this week it was reported by TimesLive that Mosimane and his largely South African technical team have not been paid their salaries for the past few months, despite having led Al Ahli back into the Pro League. ALSO READ | How Pirates beat […]

The DA says clean linen shortages have been experienced by 23 out of 34 Gauteng public hospitals since January last year. Jack Bloom, DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC says clean linen shortages have been experienced by 23 out of 34 Gauteng public hospitals since January last year, disrupting surgery and increasing the risk of infection for […]

As the trial draws near, Lauren Dickason, the South African doctor accused of murdering her three young daughters, made her first appearance in the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, 2 June. READ: Mother pleads not guilty to murdering her three daughters DEFENCE STRATEGY REVEALED The shocking alleged triple murder of twins Maya and […]

Are you feeling low on creativity? Travelling is an excellent way to stimulate the creative juices. Here’s why. Travel can be a catalyst for amazing creativity. Travelling is usually great fun. Fun is what stimulates us to be creative. TRAVEL FOR CREATIVITY Different people, places, languages, cultures and new experiences can really activate one’s creativity […]

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Friday, 2 June 2023. SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS: A. Yellow Level 2 Warning for Damaging Coastal Winds resulting in difficulty in navigation at sea is expected between Cape Columbine and Cape Agulhas. B. Yellow Level 2 Warning […]

MELKBOSSTRAND – Tragedy struck Ouskip Caravan Resort on  15 May 2023, when a raging fire engulfed the homes of nine of the Melkbosstrand resort’s permanent residents. The families lost everything they owned, leaving them in a state of shock and despair. Marcelle Viljoen, a 60-year-old resident of the Ouskip Caravan Resort community, who has lived […]

Matric 2023: Is your son or daughter doing their final year in high school? Here’s how you can show your support. For many school pupils, the matric year is one of the most important of all. This is because this year usually determines the next few years of your life as you decide on where […]

Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. Here’s why spending time on your own can be good for you. Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. At the same time, the difference between moments of solitude and loneliness is often misunderstood. […]

Orlando Pirates star Monnapule Saleng is undeniably one of the finest footballers in the country. His revised transfer value reflects that. Orlando Pirates winger Monnapule Saleng enjoyed a stellar campaign for the Buccaneers, scooping two trophies and producing eye-catching individual performances. ICYMI: ONE Kaizer Chiefs player in the top 10 most valuable PSL stars TRANSFERS: Take a […]

The DA Women’s Network says it has recorded a peak in complaints from SASSA beneficiaries whose grants have not been paid since 2022. The Gauteng North DA Women’s Network (DAWN) says it continues to be inundated by calls from social grant beneficiaries whose grants have not been paid since 2022. DAWN CHAIR SANDY MBUVHA CONCERNED […]

Nearly half a million worth of goods have been confiscated by police during May, clamping down on the sale of fake goods. Police in Rustenburg have clamped down on the sale of counterfeit goods at two shopping centers in the town seizing goods worth R14million. The operation was carried out by the Provincial Commercial Crime […]

The reality of sleeping with your cellphone under your pillow and how it affects your health. Do you sleep with your phone under your pillow? In reality, this is dangerous for your health, both physical and mental. It has become fashionable, especially amongst young people, to have their phones with them while they sleep. Generally, under […]

Former Springbok Lukas van Biljon has been left “devastated” after his father succumbed to gunshot wounds suffered in a farm attack. In shocking news that emerged on Monday, it was confirmed that former Springbok hooker Lukas van Biljon had been stabbed during a robbery at his family’s Free State farm. His father André was shot […]

Recent studies focused on conversations surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations further demonstrated the benefits of conversational receptiveness. Your 18-year-old daughter announces she’s in love, dropping out of college and moving to Argentina. Your yoga-teaching brother refuses to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and is confident that fresh air is the best medicine. Your boss is hiring another white […]

President of Uganda, Museveni signed an anti-gay bill in May 2023 and challenged by a prominent figure, including the US President Joe Biden. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni assented to the anti-homosexuality bill on 26 May 2023. The new law legislates, among other things, a ten-year jail term for “attempted homosexuality”, a 20-year jail term for […]