Alleged drunk driver, Joseph Hebron Maponya, made his first appearance in the Middelburg Magistrates Court today, more than 18 months after he allegedly caused the car crash that killed five-year-old Amé Jansen van Rensburg. Maponya faces charges of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving as well as driving under the influence of alcohol. Amé’s mother, […]

The DA has announced Dr Mpho Phalatse as the party’s mayoral candidate in Johannesburg following the resignation of Thapelo Amad. Former City of Johannesburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse. Image via Twitter/@mphophalatse1. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has announced Dr Mpho Phalatse as the party’s mayoral candidate in the City of Johannesburg following the resignation of […]

Watch news in a minute for a summary of NMU security guard graduates while working 12-hours per day story. Ntombovuyo Happy Ntshangase, 38, who works a 12-hour shift per day at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU). Image: Pixabay NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ‘‘NMU security guard graduates while working […]

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and KFC concluded the 2022/23 KFC Mini-Cricket season at the Soweto Cricket Oval (Elkar) in Soweto on Saturday. ‘Back to our Roots” was the theme of this season’s close out campaign. The theme recognises the significance of Soweto as the base from which the Mini-Cricket programme was kick-started in 1982, which […]

Six suspects are expected to appear before the Cape Town Regional Court on Tuesday, 25 April, for alleged abalone possession and managing a drying facility. SIX BUSTED WITH ABALONE On Sunday, 23 April, the National Intervention Unit (NIU) received a tip about two vehicles en route to Cape Town that were possibly carrying abalone. Armed […]

With the world having moved past the pandemic, countries have reopened their borders and many of the world’s international airlines have begun ramping up their flight operations almost to levels seen before the world closed down almost three years ago, to prevent the spread of Covid-19. But what countries are safest to visit? Safety is […]

Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Here are the details… Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Photo: @RockjumperTours / twitter Another Site for SA in Mpumalanga South Africa now proudly boasts 29 Ramsar sites, after Mpumalanga’s Middelpunt Nature Reserve was recently […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says apartheid statues should follow after the Supreme Court of Appeals’ (SCA) apartheid flag judgment. ALSO READ: AfriForum loses its appeal and fight to display the old SA flag EFF HAPPY WITH SCA’S RULING ON APARTHEID FLAG According to Sowetan Live, the EFF has also requested that the courts order the removal […]

Parents and guardians have been urged to take care of their children following an incident where two young boys drowned after they allegedly sneaked out to swim in Nzhelele River at Tshituni tsha fhasi in Limpopo. The incident happened on Sunday 23 April 2023. TWO YOUNG BOYS DROWNED IN NZHELELE RIVER South African Police Service (SAPS) […]

Relive the most savage moments as Siya and Rachel Kolisi troll each other in this hilarious celebrity couple Q&A. Rachel and Siya Kolisi troll each other in hilarious celebrity couple Q&A. Photo: Screenshot. Siya and Rachel Kolisi know how to troll each other. Relive their most savage moments in the latest instalment of ‘Kolisis getting […]

South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections are regarded as a realistic opportunity for coalition governments to be formed in some provinces and also at the national level. This would mark a dramatic change from the current situation in which coalition governments have only been formed at local level. Electoral trends since 2016 underscore these […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed  President Sauli Niinistö of Finland on a State Visit to South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre in Tswane today. The State Visit is the first by a Finnish President to the country in more than twenty years, however, NiinistO visited South Africa in December 2013 to attend the funeral of […]

Orlando Pirates administrative officer Floyd Mbele has tendered his resignation, and he vacates the position with immediate effect. Club administrative officer Floyd Mbele. Photo: @orlandopirates/Twitter AmaBhakabhaka administrative officer Floyd Mbele has tendered his resignation, and he vacates the position with immediate effect. ALSO READ: Sundowns official confirms departure, opening pathway to Portugal The Buccaneers confirmed the news […]

Eskom says it will be ramping up its demand side management (DSM) initiatives in order to better manage the supply and demand of electricity in South Africa. The power utility held its first national Demand Side Management Indaba in Gauteng on Monday. During the Indaba, the power utility’s board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, said the DSM […]

Six months after his departure from the Daily Show, comedian Trevor Noah returned to South Africa to partner with KFC to launch their national breakfast promotion, posing the question to Mzansi: where did breakfast Chicken go? The 90-second TV advertisement (watch below), featuring Trevor as the protagonist, spearheaded the campaign and exposed just how far […]

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) will, later this year, hear arguments over whether prisoners in South Africa should be allowed to use their personal computers in their cells in order to further their education. The Supreme Court of Appeal is to hear arguments about the use of personal computers by prisoners. In two previous […]

The consultation sessions where the public can make oral submissions on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (also known as the BELA Bill) will resume on 5 May 2023. The notification in this regard with dates and venues has just been released by the secretary of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Basic Education. Alana Bailey, […]

Thapelo Amad has resigned as mayor of Johannesburg after just three months in office, putting former mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse back in the running. Amad resigned before a motion of no confidence to remove him was likely to have passed at the Council meeting today, 25 April. This meeting has been postponed till 2 May, […]

In 2016, Nika Du Toit (36), Acting Deputy Principal at Hope School in Westcliff, Johannesburg, met Katlego Legotlo (22), a charming student with a beaming smile, who had been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at only 6 months old. Despite his challenges, Katlego was a dedicated student who achieved 3 distinctions in his matric year, which was […]

Saying goodbye is never easy. When Itumeleng Khune does eventually hang up his gloves, Kaizer Chiefs will need to have a top-quality successor lined up. Kaizer Chiefs stalwart Itumeleng Khune. Photo: BackpagePix Life after Itumeleng Khune will be weird for Kaizer Chiefs fans, but reality is like that and the club needs to make plans. […]

Take a look at what happened on this day, 25 April in history. From a variety of achievements, and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today. Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day ON THIS DAY: 25 APRIL […]

South Africans in the UK have welcomed the latest « I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! » spin-off, which is set not in Australia or Wales, like usual, but in South Africa with breathtaking views of Mpumalanga, the bush and the wildlife. In fact expats in Australia will recognise some of the locations […]

Rachel Kolisi has taken to social media to ask her followers to join her in praying for injured Springboks captain Siya Kolisi. She wrote on Instagram: “Hey friends! Believing for a miracle. Would really appreciate if you could take a minute out your day to pray with us! I’ve seen God do it before and […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Monday, 24 April 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, 24 […]

Check out this picture showing two U15 schoolboys posing for a picture before a rugby match this past weekend. As shared by SuperSchool Rugby, the wonderful picture shows two opponents posing for a photo in the Under-15C clash between Paarl Boys’ High and SACS this past weekend. ALSO READ | SA push back on proposal for ‘primary kit’ […]