Cristiano Ronaldo has made a kind gesture towards victims of the recent earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. ICYMI: No place for Cristiano in Ronaldo’s all-time best XI ICYMI: Eskom, Kings of Inconvenience in Cape Town CRISTIANO RONALDO SENDS AID TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS The Al-Nassr striker has reportedly sent a plane-load of care items, paying for tents, medical […]

The Sharks will reappoint John Plumtree in a bid to restore some pride on the Kings Park pitch. The 57-year-old New Zealander left the Sharks in 2012 after a successful stint, but will return in July, reports IOL. Most recently, he served in All Blacks’ backroom team until 2022 off the back of a spell […]

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead. PICTURES | Is this the BIGGEST great white shark ever spotted in SA waters? Tresfon has been taking to the air for several years now, bringing those followers of his Facebook page award-winning photographs […]

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has had to spend millions – R120 929 367,85 to be exact – on fuel for diesel generators from 1 April 2022 to 16 February 2023. And that’s just one province. Gerrit Pretorius – DA Western Cape Spokesperson on Health – said in a statement on Monday: […]

Comedian Chris Rock (58), who was sensationally slapped in the face at the last Oscar ceremony by actor Will Smith, has ‘slapped back’, almost a year later. They say revenge is a dish best served cold, and Chris appears to have taken it to heart, delivering his response in a live Netflix stream this weekend […]

Bright rainbow coloured flags made waves down the streets in Cape Town city centre as over 1,000 people marched in a parade to celebrate queer pride in South Africa on Saturday. It was the culmination of Pride month, which started in February. This year’s theme was “Own Your Truth” and about being out and visible […]

New research has revealed the best dog breeds for road trips, with Labradors claiming the top spot. New research reveals that Labradors are the best dog breed for car travel   Chihuahuas, French Bulldogs and Poodles all feature in the top five best dog breeds for travel  Expert dog trainer Adam Spivey shares advice on helping hesitant dogs travel in […]

Former 5FM radio presenters have fondly remembered the late Mark Pilgrim, who headed up a popular show on the station for nearly a decade. After putting up a brave fight, the veteran star lost his battle with stage four lung cancer on Sunday, 5 March. The beloved presenter hosted the Mark Pilgrim show on 5FM […]

Webometrics’ latest global ranking of universities has ranked every South African university based on the quality, quantity and access to their web content, using open data. ALSO READ | Varsity Cup: Round 3 fixtures – Monday, 6 March 2023 According to BusinessTech, the “Webometrics Ranking of World Universities” is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab, a research group […]

Dawid Kahts, a musician based in Pretoria, South Africa, has written a hilarious job application letter to Eskom that has gone viral on social media. With relentless loadshedding, coffee being laced with cyanide, alleged high-level corruption at the power utility, and the resignation / ousting of former CEO André de Ruyter, Dawid told SAPeople he’s […]

The restoration of Mostert’s Mill, the iconic 200-year-old windmill destroyed by the April 2021 UCT fire, is almost complete. The mill’s propellers were fitted on Wednesday, a big step forward in the project. Mostert’s Mill is one of several historical buildings damaged by the fire. Others include De Meule, the house behind the mill, Cadboll […]

About 25 million kilometres of new roads are expected to be built around the world by 2050. Along with power lines and railways, roads cut through the landscape everywhere, disrupting ecosystems. This linear infrastructure prevents animals from moving safely around their habitat. It also reduces access to the resources they need, like food, sufficient space […]

In typical South African style, some light-hearted commentary has been added to the viral video of Schalk Ferreira helping a mother and child. Towards the end of last week, a video went viral that showed veteran Cheetahs prop Schalk Ferreira coming to the aid of a family during a frightening incident. ALSO READ | Blitzboks […]

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have calculated the annual data for 2022 using quarterly trade export statistics published by Trade Map, a trade statistics portal developed […]

Monday, 6 March’s Varsity Cup matches will see CUT look to build on their upset win over Maties with another victory over bottom side UP-Tuks. WATCH: RUGBY STAR COMES TO THE RESCUE OF MOTHER, CHILD Maties, who have been disappointing to date to put in mildly, face a daunting trip to top-of-the-log NWU Eagles. In the other matches […]

Emergency workers reported that at least 30 vehicles were involved in the massive accident along the M41 Highway in Durban on Monday, 6 March. SERIOUS INJURIES REPORTED IN M41 PILE-UP Netcare911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said paramedics responded to the accident on the M41 eastbound near Umhlanga Ridge at approximately 07:40. Traffic Advisory ⛔️⛔️⚠️⚠️ pic.twitter.com/r62ZV5Xal3 — Road […]

The US dollars hidden inside a couch on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm were never declared to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) upon entering South Africa, it has been revealed today. Despite claims that SARS requirements had been complied with, the revenue service today confirmed that “the record does not exist and/or cannot […]

Fresh off another disappointing outing at the Canada Sevens in Vancouver comes the news that things are unlikely to get much better for the Blitzboks at the next stop in Hong Kong. WATCH | Rugby star’s rescue gets Hugh Bladen commentary The famed Hong Kong Sevens event will take place between 31 March and 2 April 2023. It will be the eighth tournament […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the new National Executive on Monday evening, Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has announced. Magwenya said this on Sunday during an engagement with media addressing the public discussion, including media coverage, of President Ramaphosa’s schedule and health during the course of this past week. “Having exercised his constitutional prerogative, the President […]

The South African radio industry and the entertainment industry at large is mourning the sad passing of radio legend Mark Pilgrim after a year-long battle with cancer. MUST READ | Mark Pilgrim’s bittersweet final interview: ‘I want to be well again’ Speaking to News24, Lloyd Madurai – who is the managing director of HOT 102.7FM where Pilgrim worked – said that he […]

Chart-topping and multiple award-winning musician George Ezra will be coming to South African shores in July 2023. The tour kicks off in Cape Town on 12 July 2023 and then heads to Pretoria on 15 July. (Sorry, yet again, no Durban.) George Ezra has toured the world, toured it some more, then met himself coming […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Sunday, 5 March 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 Sunday, 5 […]

The various search teams who’ve been assisting in the search for missing German tourist Nick Frischke have been stood down until more information becomes available. The 22-year-old was last seen in Hangberg, Hout Bay, where he was robbed while hiking, but no trace has been found of him since 15 February. The Western Cape EMS […]

Elton Jantjies could be called up to the Springboks’ training camp after missing out on the end of year tour to Europe last November. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Jantjies has a good chance of being part of the camp in Stellenbosch which starts on […]

Popular South African radio presenter Mark Pilgrim tragically lost his brave and lengthy battle against cancer on Sunday, 5 March 2023. He was 53. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Pilgrim had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which he revealed back in June 2022 had spread to his femur, […]