Everyone owns a pair of well-worn slide-on shoes, especially during the summer. But do you call them flip flops or slip slops? We know what Jean de Villiers feels. ICYMI: JDV ‘SLOPS’ a thief wearing his flip flops JEAN DE VILLIERS IS A SLIP SLOPS MAN We know where Springbok legend Jean De Villiers stands […]

Weird news of the day brings you the weirdest, most insane stories across the internet, stories that will have you rolling on the floor – or just scratching your head in confusion. Now, maybe “news” is a strong word to use here, but some of these stories have made the top story section on many […]

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane, who is known as one of the great characters in the game, caught the eye with his latest gym videos. Nyakane joined Racing 92 in December 2021 after the Top 14 side struck an agreement with the Bulls, buying the powerful Springbok prop out of the last two years of his […]

An Irish nurse, Valerie C, who spent time in South Africa over three decades ago is desperately searching for a family who she has kept in her heart all these years. Here is her story… “I appreciate that this is a bit of a long shot, but thought that I would give it a try. […]

These are some of the best local hits to stream on Showmax in February, viz. S2 of SAFTA winner DAM, Kidscreen nominee Superworm, DIFF winner Girl, Taken and Tribeca winner Blind Ambition. DAM S2 | Showmax Original | Thursdays from 16 February 2023 Created by four-time SAFTA winner Alex Yazbek, the twisty and twisted Showmax […]

Fewer primary school children can read for meaning now than before the Covid pandemic, and most children entering grade two do not know the alphabet. But despite a literacy crisis, there is no national reading plan, no proper budget, no accurate reporting, and no progress on implementing vital interventions. Basic literacy among children in South […]

The City-sponsored race is making its 12th stop in the Mother City – the most visited  – and most anticipated – stopover in the event’s 50-year history. The City of Cape Town is ready to welcome The Ocean Race back to the Mother City after five years. The race takes place every four to five […]

Almost every day, a group of children in Masiphumelele can be found stretching, running laps, learning jabs, ducking and punching techniques and other exercises. They are training to become boxers, yet there is no boxing gym in this township in the south of Cape Town. To train, Masi-Cape Eagles Boxing Club use a multi-purpose hall […]

A final blow has been dealt to the Department of Tourism’s Tourism Equity Fund which used black economic empowerment (BEE) as a criteria for granting relief. The department had appealed against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s 2021 ruling that the criteria was unlawful. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, the then Minister of Tourism, introduced the Equity Fund in 2020 […]

It’s still too early to accurately predict what lies ahead for diesel and petrol prices in March, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) looks DIRE, especially for petrol users. PICTURES | GUPTA FAMILY MANSION IN CONSTANTIA UP FOR SALE FOR R20 MILLION Mzansi motorists faced an unleaded petrol (both 93 and 95 octanes) increase of 28 cents […]

Images have emerged of former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers chasing down an alleged shoplifter in Paarl. According to Netwerk24, De Villiers – who captained the Springbok team on 37 occasions – had grown suspicious of a man who was seemingly slipping sweets into his pockets before walking out of The Boer & Butcher shop in […]

With only hours to go until the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws on Wednesday, 8 February, Mzansi could be welcoming its newest multi-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 […]

Playing the South African National Lottery is easy. There are various options available each week, including the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE POWERBALL When introduced, the PowerBall jackpot draw required players to pick five main numbers from 1 to 45 and one ‘PowerBall’ number from 1 to 20 for an entry […]

A level 5 warning for continued rain and showers in parts of South Africa has been issued for Wednesday, 8 February. According to the SA Weather Service (SAWS) a cut-off low and ridging high-pressure system is set to bring an influx of moisture, leading to continuous showers and rain in places over the Eastern Cape. “At least […]

There was one winner of Tuesday, 7 February’s PowerBall Plus jackpot with the player taking home a whopping R60 630 153.30. Meanwhile, there was no winner for the R11 million that was on offer for the PowerBall. FOR THE LATEST POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS RESULTS CLICK HERE The five PowerBall numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 3, 4, 23, 32, […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Tuesday, 7 February 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 Tuesday, 7 […]

It’s nearly time for Tuesday, 7 February 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R11 million (PowerBall) R60 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have […]

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’d 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 […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the appointment of the new Park Manager for Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), Cape Town born and bred, Megan Taplin. Megan has an undergraduate and Honours equivalent certification from the University of Stellenbosch, majoring in Nature Conservation and Zoology. She also holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Science […]

A rescue dog named Rudi is doing his bit to help radio personality Mark Pilgrim visualise his dream of being cancer-free. The Golden Retriever – a qualified therapy dog – recently paid a visit to the Pilgrim home, facilitated by non-profit organisations Paws4U Therapy and Golden Retriever Rescue South Africa. ALSO READ: ‘I choose life’: 5 […]

Pet lovers will be concerned to hear that the country’s brain drain may lead to a severe shortage of vets in the not-so-distant future. South Africans love their pets. However, pet animals are a great responsibility as they require care from both their owners and expert medical professionals when special attention is required. PICTURES | […]

Proud South African Andrew Henwood has posted spectacular photos of a spot in SA that looks like an island paradise. “Hands down, best kite foil session in most incredible conditions. Super special moments. So stoked,” Andrew said when he shared them on social media, adding: “Name the spot…” Social media users have guessed all kinds […]

A badly decomposed whale carcass recently washed ashore in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. According to reports, the carcass was first spotted in the water near The Point in Mossel Bay. Spokesperson for the Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (S.M.A.R.T.), Val Marsh, said the team has been keeping an eye on the carcass and […]

Europe is the home of the hatchback, as we all know. However, after 15 years of being the top seller, the Volkswagen Golf has been dethroned and ceded its enviable crown to the Peugeot 208. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF DETHRONED: IN NUMBERS According to Autocar, with data released by JATO Dynamics, the Peugeot 208 is best-selling car in Europe […]

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed where the All Blacks’ all-important Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks on Saturday, 15 July will be played. The two sides are set to clash in mid-July in the first of two Tests in this calendar year. ALSO READ: SA Rugby’s budget faces R258 million shortfall This first encounter between the […]