Leanne Manas has disputed viral claims that she quit SABC 2’s Morning Live. The breakfast TV show anchor made headlines this week over a TikTok account’s unverified claims. LEANNE MANAS SHUTS DOWN FAKE NEWS After trending on social media over the last week, Leanne Manas addressed rampant speculation about her “departure” from Morning Live. She […] More
Deciding to adopt a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding choices a family can make. But the adoption fee is only the start. Food, vet visits and flea treatment all add up. And for first-time owners, those ongoing costs can come as a surprise. Here’s what it really costs: adoption fees at most […] More
Pensioners are expressing frustration over the value of their monthly grant. At the same time, SASSA has made an important change to their November payment. Grant recipients shared their concerns in the comments section of The South African’s Facebook page. Many said the Older Persons Grant no longer covers their basic needs. Donovan Serfontein said […] More
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to reaffirm South Africa’s commitment to fiscal consolidation when he delivers the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on Wednesday, 21 October at 14:00. The mid-term budget will provide an update on the government’s financial position, including revenue collection and spending in the current 2026/27 financial year, […] More
Veteran lock Hyron Andrews was pronounced dead in tragic circumstances while on tour with the Lions last week, and on the eve of the team’s Champions Cup opener. Initial reports suggested his death was thought to be due to cardiac arrest, while other statements linked it to an ‘accident’ or ‘fall’ at the hotel. However, […] More
Burkina Faso has suspended beauty pageants nationwide while authorities prepare new regulations governing the competitions, leaving organisers and contestants waiting for clarity on the future of the events. The decision prohibits the organisation of beauty pageants across the West African country until the new regulatory framework comes into effect. According to the Agence d’Information du […] More
Millions of recipients of SASSA grants were waiting with bated breath to glean any positive news from today’s (Wednesday 21 October) 2026 MTBPS. And Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana debuted a new term we’ll probably be hearing a lot: ‘targeted and responsible savings.’ 2026 MTBPS ON SASSA GRANTS On top of the R12 billion identified for […] More
Just Travel SA is coming to SABC1, and it’s asking a question many South Africans have wondered about. How much of your own country can you really see on a budget? To find out, two well-known faces travelled to all nine provinces. And according to them, the answer might surprise you. The new series is hosted […] More
South African National Parks (SANParks) will officially increase entry prices to all its parks on Sunday, 1 November 2026. SANParks changes its conservation fees every year on 1 November. The new tariffs apply from 1 November 2026 until 31 October 2027, according to SANParks. The current pricing for gate entry to the Kruger National Park is: […] More
