South African media personality Ayanda Thabethe has announced some exciting family news as she and her husband, businessman Peter Matsimbe, prepare to welcome their third child. The media personality shared the beautiful news on social media, showing off her growing baby bump while celebrating the latest addition to their family. Ayanda also gave fans a […] More
No one begrudges recipients of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Grants earning a little extra on the side. One man, let’s call him “Joe” for the purposes of the story, runs an off-the-books township butchery. It’s pretty simple, he buys meat in bulk and sells it in smaller portions in his township. According to […] More
Layla Kolbe, the wife of Springbok Cheslin Kolbe, called out President Cyril Ramaphosa after he addressed the “national crisis” of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa. This follows the death of 10 women in the last two months. PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ATTENDS GOLF DAY, ADDRESSESS GBV President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphoa, promised a stronger government […] More
South Africa’s inflation expectations eased in the third quarter, providing some relief for the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) ahead of its next interest-rate decision next week. Average inflation expectations two years ahead declined to 3.8%, from 3.9% in the previous quarter, according to the latest survey by the Stellenbosch-based Bureau for Economic Research (BER). […] More
South Africa’s motorists are facing another potentially painful fuel-price increase in October, with the latest Central Energy Fund (CEF) figures showing petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin recoveries deep in the red. The latest data available in mid-September points to increases of well over R2 a litre for all fuel grades if current trends continue through […] More
Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has expressed his delight on how the first 12 matches of the season went. The Buccaneers are unbeaten this campaign, having registed 10 wins and two draws. Speaking to KickOff, Ouaddou praised his troops and credited the pre-season preparation for the club’s good form. “I have to give them […] More
Rassie Erasmus is renowned as a master of creativity and innovation, and in recent times the Springbok boss has led the way in terms of embracing the multi-faceted value of a ‘hybrid player’. This has primarily seen Andre Esterhuizen deployed at both inside centre and on the flank, making the 32-year-old one of the most […] More
South Africa’s one-off Test against Australia will impact local teams heading into the URC this weekend. On Tuesday, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named the final XV for the clash in Perth on 26 September. With the announcement comes an inevitable knock-on effect for the Stormers, Sharks, Bulls, and Lions. Here’s which teams are set to […] More
Mamelodi Sundowns appear to have beaten Orlando Pirates to the signing of AmaZulu FC defender Wandile Dube. With the transfer window closing on Monday, Masandawana have continued to strengthen their squad, adding another defensive option as they look to build greater depth at the back. According to FARPost, Dube has signed a permanent three-year deal […] More
South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy has gone missing in Djibouti while on assignment, along with local fixer Kooki Mahmoud. Reddy, the Africa coordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), last contacted colleagues on Saturday, 19 September. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has confirmed that it is aware of the […] More
