A woman’s ordinary Friday took an unimaginable turn after a phone call she ignored revealed she had won the massive R124.6 million Powerball jackpot from the 5 August 2025 draw. The ticket, bought through a banking app for just R37.50, contained numbers she had carefully chosen herself. Initially, repeated calls from an unfamiliar number went […]
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Former Springbok player Schalk Burger Sr and his wine business, Welbedacht Wines, have been fined for failing to submit various tax returns. The Paarl Magistrates Court this week imposed fines after Burger and his company did not file a series of VAT, PAYE and personal income tax returns, some dating back more than a decade, […]
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Grief comes in waves. Sometimes, missing a loved one who passed away hits a little harder on certain days. This is the case with actress Yolanda Myeza, as she recently opened up about how she misses her late mother; media personality Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule. Zanele, who passed away on August 12, 2024 after battling lung cancer, […]
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Former president Jacob Zuma and the MK party have filed an urgent High Court application against President Cyril Ramaphosa after losing a Constitutional Court bid on 31 July 2025. They want the court to declare invalid Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave, appoint Wits law professor Feroz Cachalia as acting […]
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After garnering a reputation for keeping her private life as exactly that, legendary actress Linda Sokhulu recently took to the Relebogile Mabotja Podcast, where she opened up about a few things, including her decision to be childless. The name Linda Sokhulu is one that is familiar to many South Africans who have been watching television […]
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Afro-pop group Freshly Ground is demanding answers from FIFA and Sony on where the royalties for one of the most successful World Cup songs have gone. In 2010, the group collaborated with the Colombian singer Shakira to create one of the world’s most loved FIFA anthems, “Waka Waka,” which was the theme song for the […]
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Orlando Pirates fans cannot help but miss former coach Jose Riveiro, as their 25/26 Betway Premier League season is characterised by a 0-2 start under their new leader, Abdeslam Ouaddou. After coming second only to the dominant Mamelodi Sundowns last season, Orlando Pirates have had a shaky start to the 25/26 season, which has seen […]
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Love is in the air, and Springbok player Bongi Mbonambi and his lovely wife Stacey are more than happy to share their affection with the rest of us. The couple recently celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary. Despite the passage of time, they are as in-love as the first day they set their eyes on one […]
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The Rhodes University Chamber Choir (RUCC) will tour KwaZulu-Natal from 17 to 24 August 2025, presenting a programme deeply rooted in African musical traditions and social engagement. Comprising approximately 60 choristers, mainly students, the RUCC does more than simply sing. It reaches into the heart of communities through music, seeking connection, reflection, and shared purpose. […]
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The Home Affairs Department has partnered with Capitec and FNB to allow clients to apply for smart IDs and passports directly through their banking apps, marking the first time such services will be available digitally. The new model, part of a plan to expand Home Affairs services to 1 000 bank branches by 2029, aims […]
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Affectionately referred to by many as the Springboks’ “Ice Man” flyhalf, Handre Pollard has once again reinforced this narrative by placing his ice where it belongs; some brandy. The 31-year-old recently followed in the footsteps of many of his teammates by ensuring that his aura off the field balances that which he oozes while on […]
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Business tycoon and media personality Shauwn Mkhize faces yet another challenge following the loss of her soccer club, Royal AM FC. This comes after the Pietermaritzburg High Court rulling that declared the R27 million sponsorship deal with the Msunduzi Municipality unlawful. The ruling highlighted that Shauwn as the owner of the club is required to […]
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