After years of evading authorities, Ncubeko Hloni, widely known as the “Dunoon puppy seller”, has been convicted and sentenced following his arrest for animal cruelty, illegally selling animals and escaping from lawful custody. On 2 September 2026, the 22-year-old appeared before Magistrate Nemuhuyuni in the Cape Town Central Magistrates’ Court. Former Cape of Good Hope […] More

It’s Beyoncé’s 45th birthday – and what better way to celebrate than with nearly two hours of Queen Bey? Beyoncé is marking her 45th birthday in true Beyoncé fashion: by giving her fans new music. Iconic solo album Twenty years after the release of her iconic second solo album B’Day, the superstar has unveiled a […] More

Most pensioners in South Africa’s major metros supplement their old-age grant with a job, retirement annuity, rental income, or by living with their children. Independent living is almost impossible with only R2 400 a month. In one South African metro, pensioners can live comfortably on less. Not yet R2 400, but as close to it […] More

Cape Town pensioners and social grant recipients have been given more time to apply for property rates relief, with the City extending the deadline to 30 November 2026. The relief is available to qualifying registered owners of residential properties who rely on pensions or social grants, with the rebate determined by the gross monthly household […] More

Thousands of pensioner homeowners in Johannesburg will not have to go through the hassle of re-applying for their property rates rebates this year. The City of Johannesburg has confirmed that existing approved pensioner property rates rebates will automatically continue throughout the 2026/27 financial year. The rebates will remain in place until 30 June 2027, provided […] More