Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky, US media reported on Friday. The 40-year-old “Bad Romance” singer, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, began dating Polansky, 42, in 2020, and became engaged to the entrepreneur in 2024. No baby details A source confirmed news of the child’s birth to Page […] More
Fans on social media beamed with joy when Shekhinah Donnell unexpectedly revealed she is now a “girl mom”, a new title she proudly added to her Instagram bio. SHEKHINAH ANNOUNCES SHE’S NOW A MOTHER The incredible stage performer shared a series of simple yet enchanting photos taken at the beach. The 31-year-old wore a white […] More
South African consumers and businesses could face higher borrowing costs, with economists expecting the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, 23 September. The anticipated increase comes as inflation remains elevated and rising oil prices add pressure to the domestic […] More
South Africa’s highest earners are supposed to have the largest guardrails to debt. Instead, according to DebtBusters’ Q2 2026 Debt Index, a growing number of these high-value consumers are finding it hard to stay afloat in South Africa. As such, taking home more than R50 000 a month does not automatically relieve your financial burdens. […] More
South Africans could face another increase in their medical aid contributions next year, after the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) recommended that schemes use 3.8% as the anchor for their 2027 increases. But this does not mean your medical aid contribution will only increase by 3.8%. The figure is a starting point for medical schemes […] 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
Orlando Pirates were one of the busiest teams in the recently closed transfer window, and this was expected given their hectic fixture schedule this season. The Buccaneers will be competing on all fronts after securing a place in the 2026-27 CAF Champions League. As the defending league champions, Abdeslam Ouaddou’s men want to defend their […] More
Sundowns midfielder Bathusi Aubaas is in the Bafana Bafana squad to face Guinea and Eritrea in upcoming AFCON qualifiers. Some fans aren’t too amused. Sundowns star Aubaas picked again for Bafana Bafana 31-year-old Bathusi Aubaas has made three Betway Premiership appearances this term with one assist. The last time he made double figures for league […] More
Mamelodi Sundowns did not really go all out in the recently closed transfer window but they bolstered their squad with quality players. This strategy of only signing the players they need and not for the sake of it, has worked really worked for the Brazilians in recent years. However, some signings have not really lived […] More
The Stormers have bolstered their ranks with the signing of flanker Siya Kolisi, winger Cheslin Kolbe and tighthead prop Wilco Louw following spells with the Sharks, Tokyo Sungoliath and the Bulls respectively. In addition, Haashim Pead – the Player of the Tournament at the 2025 World Rugby Junior World Championship – has signed a four-year […] More
Beachgoers at Cape Town’s Sandy Bay have been warned that nudity and sexual misconduct are prohibited following the installation of new signs at the popular coastal spot. The signage, funded by the Llandudno Community Improvement District (CID) and Kronenzicht residents, warns that people could face fines for breaching the rules. Under surveillance The signs state […] More
South Africa marked World Rhino Day on Tuesday with a renewed focus on protecting its rhino population, as hundreds of the animals continue to be targeted by poaching syndicates. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says South Africa remains home to the world’s largest rhino population, with the minimum national population estimated […] More
Pick n Pay has appointed Woolworths Chief Customer Officer Spencer Sonn as its CEO-designate, with a planned leadership transition that will eventually see him succeed current chief executive Sean Summers. Sonn will join Pick n Pay as CEO-designate in February 2027, giving him more than a year to work alongside Summers before taking over as […] More
Bafana Bafana will kickoff their 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea this month. After reaching the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup, Bafana now turn their attention to the AFCON qualifiers. Under new head coach Pitso Mosimane, they will look to get off to a winning start this […] More
New Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane on Thursday named a 30-player squad to prepare for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea later this month, as well as a one-off friendly against Egypt. Mosimane selected no fewer than 13 Mamelodi Sundowns players – some 43% of his squad. ‘Jingles’ of course used to coach Mamelodi […] More
Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Thomas Sweswe has praised football manager Bobby Motaung for his role in the club’s success during the early 2010s. Amakhosi enjoyed a successful period between 2010 and 2015, winning six trophies, including two league titles. During that era, Chiefs were coached by Vladimir Vermezovic and Stuart Baxter, with the latter guiding […] More
