Eskom has announced a planned power outage in Thubelisha, Soweto, from 9:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday, 30 October. This interruption, part of a scheduled maintenance effort, will impact the distribution network in the area. Eskom urges customers to treat all electrical appliances as live during this period, prioritising safety for all households and businesses in … Read more
Chidimma Adetshina has been posting up a storm of her adventures abroad ahead of the Miss Universe pageant in a few weeks. This, despite the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) announcing its plans to not only revoke her South African ID and travel documents but criminally prosecute her, too. The parents of the SA-born 23-year-old … Read more
Daniel Cormier argues that Ilia Topuria’s 2024 was more impressive than Alex Pereira’s. Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) knocked out Alexander Volkanovski to claim the featherweight title at UFC 298 in February. He then retained his belt at Saturday’s UFC 308 main event by becoming the first to knock out Max Holloway. Light heavyweight champion … Read more
The Department of Home Affairs says it will cancel former Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina and her mother’s identity (ID) documents and passports as they failed to meet the deadline to make representations on why they should keep the documents. In August 2024, Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant out of “fear for her and … Read more
African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says his ex-leader Jacob Zuma is in circus mode if he believes he can hold party memberships for both the ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, which Zuma leads. Mbalula confirmed that Zuma had appealed his dismissal from the ANC, a party he joined in 1959 and led … Read more
The designer honeymoon Luxury Cape Town-based safari travel company, Go2Africa, has just released the world’s most curated honeymoon ever, in which guests will be followed by a private investigator to find out what they love and what they don’t. Amid organizing flights, accommodation, visas and activities, along with finding a balance between both parties and ensuring … Read more
The latest data still suggests that South Africa’s motorists are in for a fuel price hike next week. As reported by The South African website, petrol and diesel vehicle owners in Mzansi enjoyed a cut in the cost of petrol and diesel earlier this month. It was the fifth straight month of decreases in prices. However, … Read more
Mamelodi Sundowns shot-stopper Ronwen Williams has been named NINTH best goalkeeper in the world. Williams was nominated for the Ballon d’Or’s Yachine Trophy which recognises the top goalkeepers across the globe. He became the first African-based goalkeeper to be nominated for the Yachine Trophy, and only the fourth African ‘keeper to be recognised. Now, Williams … Read more
Just one year ago, Rachel and Siya Kolisi went from celebrating the Springboks’ World Cup victory together to announcing their divorce. The family of four – who are also guardians of Siya’s younger siblings – were in France to attend the final. RACHEL AND SIYA KOLISI WORLD CUP THROWBACK A year ago, Siya Kolisi and … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while there is still much work to do, South Africa is on track “towards a public transport system that is safer, more efficient and more affordable”. On the right track He was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter on Monday. “While we have achieved important progress in restoring our freight … Read more
