At least 16 tragically killed by toxic gas leak near Boksburg

Timeline: Boksburg’s tragic run of fate

By Nick Pawson 07-07-23 19:38

Three of the 17 victims from Wednesday’s gas leak were children. They succumbed to a leak of toxic gas that was apparently used for scavenging gold at an abandoned mine. This comes on the back of a suspected mining-related earthquake in Boksburg while in December, a truck explosion in the Gauteng city claimed 41 lives. […]

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Watch: Hout Bay’s Super Sandman creates beautiful sculptures

By Fazila Olla 22-06-23 11:30

Innocent Zungu, also known as “Super Sandman”, started making sand sculptures on the beach when he was ten years old. Now, many years later, he can be found creating large, intricate sand sculptures of aeroplanes, castles and rhinos on beaches across South Africa. Zungu says he will try canvas painting during winter to make extra […]

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Kenyan cult mass suicide raises concerns over religious extremism

By Mimi Mfundisi 09-05-23 18:10

More than a hundred people, including children, have been confirmed dead in the Kenyan cult, the country’s worst mass suicide. Worshippers gather at the New Life Prayer Centre and Church. The head of the Church was recently arrested. Image: The Conversation. More than a hundred people – among them children – have been confirmed dead […]

HISTORY: Bulls unveil first-ever professional women’s rugby side

By Mimi Mfundisi 03-05-23 18:25

Breaking barriers: Bulls lead the way by becoming the first South African union to launch professional women’s team. The Bulls Daisies squad. Photo: Supplied. In a watershed moment for women’s rugby in South Africa, the Bulls announced a 35-member ‘Daisies’ squad who are to be given professional contracts. ALSO READ: Bulls building ‘something special’ In a statement […]

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Siya Kolisi opts for surgery just 19 WEEKS ahead of Rugby World Cup

By Mimi Mfundisi 28-04-23 18:59

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had surgery on his injured knee on Friday just four months before the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had surgery on his injured knee on Friday just four months before the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had surgery on his injured […]

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BREAKING: Couple arrested for murder of Soweto boys who were mutilated

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-04-23 12:18

Two boys were reported missing and were later found dead in different locations in Soweto. Their noses. lips and genitals were hacked off. Police have made a breakthrough in the gruesome murder of two young Soweto boys. Image: Twitter/@SAPolice Service. A couple is set to appear before the Protea Magistrates Court in connection with the […]

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Ramaphosa backtracks on ICC withdrawal statement

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-04-23 11:23

Ramaphosa’s spokesperson clarified that South Africa remains a signatory to the Rome Statute and will continue to campaign for equal application of international law. President Cyril Ramaphosa and His Excellency President Hage Geingob lead their respective delegations in official talks on the occasion of the Republic of Namibia State Visit at the Union Buildings in […]

Banyana Banyana Crowned Champions of Africa After Winning WAFCON

PICTURES: New Bafana, Banyana kits leaked

By Mimi Mfundisi 26-04-23 10:23

Eye-catching new jerseys for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana have reportedly been unveiled ahead of an official launch this week. Bafana Bafana earned qualification for the 2023 AFCON. Photo: Twitter @BafanaBafana Eye-catching new jerseys for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana have reportedly been unveiled ahead of an official launch later this week. According to iDiski Times, […]

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Mashaba offers R50 000.00 reward for Soweto boys’ killers

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 18:43

Action SA leader Herman Mashaba will give out R50 000.00 as a reward for information on the murderers of the two boys in Soweto R50 000.00 reward offered for information about the Soweto boys’ killer Image: Rainer and Brandon Anderson / Flickr The dead bodies of Tshiamo Rabanye, 6, and Nqobizitha Zulu, 5, from Soweto, […]

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eNyobeni tavern owners back in court, trail postponed to May

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 18:21

Owners of eNyobeni tavern where 21 school pupils died in June 2022, briefly appeared at the East London Magistrate’s Court today. Owners of eNyobeni tavern briefly appeared at the East London Magistrate’s Court. Image: ZIYANDA ZWENI The trial of the owners of eNyobeni tavern in East London has been postponed to 23 May at the […]

180,000 Zimbabweans face deportation as permit deadline looms

South Africa is scrapping special work permits for Zimbabweans

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 17:40

The South African government’s decision to discontinue the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) has sparked fears in those who depend on the work permits. Immigrants, mostly Zimbabweans, crowd the entrance of a government refugee centre in Johannesburg, in 2008. Image: The Conversation. Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans have flocked to South Africa to escape economic hardship […]

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Willie le Roux bids farewell to Japan club, could he return to SA?

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 16:59

Springbok veteran Willie le Roux seems to have posted a farewell message to his Japan club, and his next move will be watched with interest. Willie le Roux. Image: SA Rugby Willie le Roux has enjoyed an extensive and illustrious career in Japan, having plied his trade for Toyota Verblitz since 2019. However, it now […]

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Number 29: South Africa gets new Ramsar site

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 12:52

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 […]

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Floyd Mbele resigns from Orlando Pirates!

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 11:28

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 […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Three potential replacements for Khune

By Mimi Mfundisi 25-04-23 10:23

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. […]

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Freedom Day in Langa, Cape Town run honours 100 years

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 17:25

On April 27, 2023, Freedom Day, the Langa Running Club will once again host the much-awaited Run4Freedom in Cape Town, Image by pexels The Langa Running Club is preparing for an even larger and better event this year after last year’s event, which saw thousands of people take to the township’s streets, was a success. […]

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United Rugby Championship quarter-finals: Date for Stormers v Bulls blockbuster confirmed

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 16:39

The dates and kick-off times for the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from SA – have been confirmed. The dates and kick-off times for the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from SA – have been confirmed. Photo: SA Rugby The dates and kick-off times for the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-finals […]

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Lasizwe joins Mihlali in sobriety: ‘Challenging and rewarding’

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 15:55

‘This experience has taught me valuable lessons in self-awareness and self-control,’ says Lasizwe about going sober. Lasizwe Dambuza has gone sober. Images via Instagram @lasizwe. South African reality TV star and content creator Lasizwe Dambuza is the latest local celeb to go on a sobriety journey. Over the last few months, both Mihlali Ndamase — […]

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Ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 15:12

If you want a fancy dinner this winter, try this luxurious ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce with those you want to impress. Ostrich fillet steak with red wine & mushroom sauce is a fancy dinner delight. Photo credit – Irene Muller Have you been in the mood for steak? Do you […]

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SEE: Man saves woman caught in rip current in Salmon Bay

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 12:30

Watch as a man recently jumped into action to save a woman who was caught in a rip current in Salmon Bay. WATCH: Man saves woman caught in a rip current at Salmon Bay Photos: Screenshots/Video/NSRI A man recently jumped into action to save a woman caught in a rip current in Salmon Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. SALMON […]

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WATCH: Lion wakes up and gives men the fright of their lives

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 13:54

A video went viral after a lion woke up unexpectedly and gave a group of unsuspecting men a huge fright. Here is the video. WATCH: Lion wakes up and gives men the fright of their lives Photos: Video/Twitter A video of a group of men getting the fright of their lives when a lion unexpectedly […]

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Baby reunited with family at Bara Hospital after negligent discharge

By Mimi Mfundisi 24-04-23 11:31

A Newborn baby was reunited with their biological Mum after they were mistakenly swapped when discharged at Bara Hospital. A Newborn baby was reunited with it’s real family at Baragwanath Hospital. A newborn baby was mistakenly discharged from with the family, but the security officer quickly intervened when he realised that the baby’s tag name […]

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