US Congress is taking on F1 for ‘cartel-like behaviour’

In a bombshell that the world’s most-popular motorsport could do without, US Congress is taking on F1. Accused of ‘cartel-like behaviour’ in locking Andretti-Cadillac out of the sport. New revelations have come to light this week. Specifically, while the FIA green-lit American racing icon Michael Andretti’s bid to field an eleventh team in 2025, the … Read more

South Africans sweets back on SA shelves

Discontinued sweets include Chocolate Logs and Tempo Chocolate Bars, which haven’t been available on South African shelves for a long while. Everyone has a chocolate bar or sweet they miss. What was your favourite South African chocolate bar or sweet? You might never see some of these again. On the other hand, you might see … Read more

May 2024 SASSA Older Persons grants

May 2024 SASSA Older Persons grants are next payable this Friday 3 May 2024 to qualifying beneficiaries. At this difficult time of year as Mzansi heads into colder winter months, recipients of May 2023 SASSA Older Persons grants are encouraged to save their money wisely. This follows massive 12.8% electricity tariff hikes from Eskom, which … Read more

Mpumalanga SASSA offices closed following alleged witchcraft

SASSA offices in Mkhondo Municipality (previously known as Piet Retief), Mpumalanga, have been closed for two weeks as workers fear for their lives after a sangoma was captured on CCTV performing a ritual in various work stations. SASSA spokesperson in Mpumalanga Senzeni Ngubeni confirmed the incident. SASSA OFFICES IN MPUMALANGA CLOSED FOR TWO WEEKS In … Read more

WHY an advanced driving course in South Africa can save your life

Road deaths in Mzansi have reached epidemic proportions, and that’s why an advanced driving course in South Africa matters. According to the last available figures released in May 2023, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) notes 12 436 people died on South African roads in a single calendar year. Clearly, road safety is at an … Read more

Parts of Kgosi Mampuru prison, home to Thabo Bester, gutted by fire

Two units were completely damaged while four others sustained damage to the roof and extensive smoke damage, after a fire broke out at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility in Tshwane, which is home to some of the country’s most notorious criminals such as serial insurance murderer Rosemary Ndlovu and Facebook rapist Thabo Bester.  The incident … Read more

Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 23 April

We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 23 April. The three men accused of killing Rand Water executive Teboho Joala and his bodyguard appeared in court today. Meanwhile, the court heard that Longwe Twala allegedly shot and killed Senzo Meyiwa while he was trying to separate a fight. In … Read more

Johannesburg wealthiest city in Africa as SA dominates Top 10

The latest African Wealth Report for 2024 shows that South Africa cities and regions dominate the Top 10 wealthiest on the African continent. The wealth report is published by international wealth advisory firm Henley & Partners in collaboration with global wealth intelligence partner New World Wealth. The latest edition is the ninth published. High-net-worth individuals … Read more

Myeni’s corruption trial postponed due to health issues

The corruption trial of the former South African Airways board chairperson Dudu Myeni faced a setback as the Richards Bay Magistrates’ Court postponed proceedings to 10 May, to facilitate a transfer to the Johannesburg High Court. Myeni’s absence, attributed to hospitalisation, prompted the delay, as did the nonattendance of Trevor Mathenjwa’s attorney, citing health issues. Myeni’s … Read more