A British healthcare worker who tested positive for Ebola while supporting a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is being medically evacuated to the United Kingdom for specialist treatment. The patient is reportedly in a stable condition, with British authorities activating emergency medical arrangements to ensure a safe transfer to a specialist […] More
Korea has roughly 11 million registered crypto investors in a country of 51 million people. The top 10% of accounts generate more than 91% of all volume. And when a survey asked active holders in May whether they were abandoning the market, 94.9% said they would add back to crypto positions the moment conditions improved. […] More
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese has courted controversy over her comments about Olympic swimmer Tatjana Smith, who announced this week that she would switch her sporting nationality from South Africa to the Netherlands. The 29-year-old stated that her career move was based on financial stability, support, and sustainability. The news has received mixed reactions […] More
A Gauteng pensioner who has received the R2 400 Older Person’s Grant for more than five years says her monthly payment still runs out before the month ends. The woman, who asked not to be named, shared her experience in The South African’s SASSA grant survey. She receives R2 400 a month, the standard Older […] More
South Africans who want to make their annual leave go further in 2027 should take a close look at the public holiday calendar, which offers several opportunities to enjoy longer breaks. The calendar includes two particularly useful windows for employees hoping to spend 10 consecutive days away from work, without using up too much of […] More
A piece of Cape Town property history could change hands for an eye-watering R150 million, but prospective buyers will need considerably more than a taste for luxury to afford it. Tarrystone Estate, in the exclusive suburb of Upper Constantia, is reportedly being offered for sale off-market, with an expected price of around R150 million. READ […] More
Tatjana Smith’s husband, Joel Smith, has publicly expressed his love and support for his spouse after she announced she would be officially representing the Netherlands in competitive swimming. The Olympic gold medallist posted a tearful video statement in which she said that her career move was based on financial stability, support, and sustainability. Her bombshell […] More
Makhehleni Makhaula has zero plans of quitting professional football when his contract with Orlando Pirates ends at the end of the season. The 37-year-old midfielder from Randfontein is said to be planning to play football on the green grass next season. UPDATE ON ORLANDO PIRATES MIDFIELDER MAKHEHLENI MAKHAULA Makhaula is set to become a free […] More
With the 2026/27 Betway Premiership on a break as international football takes centre stage, here’s a look at the leading players in the race for this season’s Golden Boot. AmaZulu FC striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya currently leads the way, the chasing pack are breathing down his neck. New record? Last season, Golden Arrows’ Junior Dion proved […] More
Kaizer Chiefs players have once again been left out of the Bafana Bafana squad, with head coach Pitso Mosimane announcing his 27-man selection without an Amakhosi representative. Lebohang Maboe, who was included in the preliminary squad, failed to make the final cut. With Bafana set to face Kenya in back-to-back matches, these will be their […] More
France coach Fabien Galthie announced on Wednesday that captain Antoine Dupont would play at flyhalf against South Africa in their Nations Championship match on Friday, 13 November. Kick-off at the Stade de France in Paris is at 22:10 (SA time). READ | How the Springboks looked the last time they played France Missing key players […] More
Although France have established themselves as one of the most dangerous teams in international rugby in recent times, their record against the Springboks certainly doesn’t reflect that. Between 2011 and 2009, France managed to beat the Springboks on six occasions in nine Test matches, while one game was drawn. However, there has been a complete […] More
The government of Malawi has apologised to citizens affected by a passport crisis that has disrupted employment opportunities, education, medical treatment and other essential travel plans. Malawi’s Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito issued the apology on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, as authorities faced mounting frustration over delays in issuing travel documents. According to Nyasa Times, […] More
The Mother City may have lost more than 5 000 hectares of potential wetland area in nearly a decade, according to the City’s latest spatial trends report. The 2025/26 Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking report gives an overview of development and land use patterns in Cape Town from 2012 to 2026. According to estimates, wetland […] More
On 2 November, ABSA’s Sale in Execution division listed a luxury flat in Umhlanga Rocks. The flat in a mixed-use development on the coveted Lagoon Drive goes to auction in February 2027, where it will sell if it reaches its R4.1 million reserve. Owner owes more than R500 000 in municipal rates The other half […] More
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries have been given the scheduled payment dates for the first three months of 2027. Older persons grants will be paid first each month, followed by disability grants and then children’s grants. The payment schedule is designed to stagger collections and help reduce congestion at payment points. READ | […] More
