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Tuesday, 28 March 2023
South Africa's Zaid April was crowned the 2023 SAFA eCup champion on FIFA23 in Johannesburg on Saturday the 25th of March 2023.
The first weekend of April sees the DSTV Premiership return after a week of the FIFA international break with the CAF Champions League and the MTN 8 spot still up for grabs.
Following weeks of political turmoil within the Tshwane Council as well as a failed motion of no-confidence against Council Speaker, Mncedi Mdzwanana, the city’s Council will attempt to elect the new Executive Mayor of the Council.With the Council having met yesterday following the petition sent by the DA-led coalition calling for the ...
In 1976, a woman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhoda received a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Twelve months later, a local reporter noted Rhoda’s surprisingly soft skin and visible breasts. He wrote that the drugs had made her “so completely female.”
Experience the beauty and urgency of the "To Embrace the Shadow is the Journey of the Sun and the Soul" exhibition in Johannesburg, where artists explore our relationship with nature and the pressing issues of our time.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, Tuesday, 28 March 2023, attend and deliver the keynote address at the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo – Localisation Dinner, scheduled to take place at the Sandton Convention...
After playing out to a 0-0 draw against Congo in the second leg of the U/23 AFCON qualifier on Monday evening, the South African U/23 side have failed to qualify for the U/23 AFCON.
Amakhosi head coach Arthur Zwane has expressed that he is happy with Chiefs' January signing Christian Saile.
Zimbabwe’s economy could plummet further following rising allegations of the country’s reserve bank being used for money laundering and illicit dealing of gold.The allegations against the bank sees many organisations and countries choosi...
If you're a lover of cinema and live entertainment, then The Bioscope Independent Cinema in Milpark is a hidden gem that you need to know about. This independently owned cinema room is a hub for live comedy, music, and special talks.
In this week's UNFILTERED series, Wendy Ntinezo, Johannesburg-based stylist, DJ, producer and content creator takes the spotlight as a multifaceted artist who is making waves in South Africa. Her passion for music and fashion is evident ...
The human immune system is arguably the most complex system in the human body. But scientists have made a lot of progress in understanding how it functions.
The workplace can make a big contribution to behaviour change. Darcelle Schouw Non-communicable diseases account for half of all deaths in South Africa. Cardiovascular diseases are the biggest contributor, followed by cancers, diabe...
Beyoncé has collaborated with Olivier Rousteing of Balmain to create a wearable album, with each song on her latest album, Renaissance, having a custom couture look designed for it. The collaboration has resulted in a collection of 17 be...
The Melrose Gallery is excited to announce the 6th edition of their annual sculpture fair, SculptX 2023. The exhibition will showcase a diverse range of sculpture and installation works, both indoors and outdoors, from emerging, mid-care...
Beyoncé has collaborated with Olivier Rousteing of Balmain to create a wearable album, with each song on her latest album, Renaissance, having a custom couture look designed for it. The collaboration has resulted in a collection of 17 be...
In this week's UNFILTERED series, Wendy Ntinezo, Johannesburg-based stylist, DJ, producer and content creator takes the spotlight as a multifaceted artist who is making waves in South Africa. Her passion for music and fashion is evident ...
Local singer and songwriter J’Something has just launched his newest venture called the 'Artistry', a restaurant that aims to merge the worlds of food and entertainment. The restaurant, which opened its doors on February 25th, is located...
Valentine's Day is a special day that is celebrated by couples all around the world, and Joburg is no exception. This city is home to a plethora of romantic activities and events that are perfect for couples who are looking to make the d...
Motorists have been feeling quite some ease throughout the month after the drastic fuel price decrease for the month of January, however, this reality could be short lived as this may change next month.With the year already off to a shak...
It's The festive season though the country is still on lockdown, however the festive season has and is always regarded as a time of the year where people consume a lot of food because people spend most of their time at home or on the roa...
A restaurant and bar located in the heart of Soweto. This establishment has become a staple for the community, offering not only delicious food and drinks but also a space for young artists, entrepreneurs, culture shapers, and creatives ...
It's The festive season though the country is still on lockdown, however the festive season has and is always regarded as a time of the year where people consume a lot of food because people spend most of their time at home or on the roa...
The issues of the Congress of the People (Cope) seem to be never-ending. This is as the Speaker of the Johannesburg Council and Cope member, Colleen Makhubele made yet another appearance to engage in the politics of Tshwane.Following con...
Following weeks of political turmoil within the Tshwane Council as well as a failed motion of no-confidence against Council Speaker, Mncedi Mdzwanana, the city’s Council will attempt to elect the new Executive Mayor of the Council.With t...
The first weekend of April sees the DSTV Premiership return after a week of the FIFA international break with the CAF Champions League and the MTN 8 spot still up for grabs.
With Human Rights Month coming to a close, one sees it fit for the words of President Cyril Ramaphosa to be reflected on in this week’s ‘Power of Words’.“Let us safeguard the hard-won freedoms in our bill of rights”- President Cyril Rama...
South Africa is a country with a deep artistic heritage, where traditional art forms have been passed down for centuries. However, in recent years, we have seen a growing trend in contemporary artists incorporating traditional techniques...
Experience the beauty and urgency of the "To Embrace the Shadow is the Journey of the Sun and the Soul" exhibition in Johannesburg, where artists explore our relationship with nature and the pressing issues of our time.
It's The festive season though the country is still on lockdown, however the festive season has and is always regarded as a time of the year where people consume a lot of food because people spend most of their time at home or on the roa...
The Former Miss South Africa Ntandoyenkosi Kunene has teamed up with PhD candidate and Lecturer Thokozane Dyosini. Together they co-authored a children’s novel titled; Cory in the Universe. The book was launched virtually in September ...
The Line-Up for UCF SPORTS CLUB JHB 2023 has arrived! All set for Saturday 04th February 2023, Cotton Fest is back for the 4th edition in Johannesburg, returning to its home at the Old Station in Newtown.
Hosted again, by our very own Trevor Noah. The 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards are just around the corner, and music fans all over the world are eagerly waiting to see who will take home the coveted awards.
Today is set to be the ever-so important day, where the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and its supporters will raise their concerns on the current state of the nation, with many set to take the streets in what has now coined the term 'N...
In December 2019 Wuhan a city in the Republic of China was hit by Corona virus the first of its kind. Within the blink of an eye it had crossed to different regions, cities, towns, countries and continents. This was a dilemma which dro...
Social media services have generally been free of charge for users, but now, with ad revenues slowing down, social media companies are looking for new revenue streams beyond targeted ads. Now, Twitter is charging for its blue check verif...
Visible light is just one part of the electromagnetic spectrum that astronomers use to study the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope was built to see infrared light, other space telescopes capture X-ray images, and observatories lik...
The PSL have announced on Tuesday that the 2022/23 Nedbank Cup quarterfinals will be played on the weekend of the 15th and 16th of April 2023.
South Africa's Zaid April was crowned the 2023 SAFA eCup champion on FIFA23 in Johannesburg on Saturday the 25th of March 2023.
The Central Drug Authority (CDA) will host a media engagement session on Thursday, 30 March 2023, at Emperor’s Palace, Gauteng, to inform South Africans on progress in implementing the National Drug Master Plan which was introduced by t...
Load shedding has been de-escalulated for this weekend. This following Eskom's announcement explaining that announced that load shedding would alternate between stages one and two on Saturday and be suspended on Sunday.Following what has...
Joburg Water has sent almost 30 water tankers in a bid to deal with the ongoing water issue that has been affected Johannesburg for the past few weeks. Following an order from the Executive Mayor of the City, Thapelo Amad, to dispatch wa...
Following over six weeks of water outages in some regions of the City of Johannesburg, residents of the recently and most affected Joburg South picketed outside the Johannesburg Water Southdale Depot yesterday in a bid to emphasise that ...
Zimbabwe’s economy could plummet further following rising allegations of the country’s reserve bank being used for money laundering and illicit dealing of gold.The allegations against the bank sees many organisations and countries choosi...
The passing of the bill to criminalise identifying as LGBTQ+ in Uganda has sparked widespread concern and criticism from LGBTQ+ organisations around the world. The bill, which imposes the death penalty on some offenses and up to 20 years...
In 1976, a woman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhoda received a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Twelve months later, a local reporter noted Rhoda’s surprisingly soft skin and visible breasts. He wrote that the drugs h...
The judicial overhaul plan of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, introduced in January, has thrown the country into its most severe domestic crisis since 1973. That crisis intensified on March 26, when Netanyahu fire...
Zimbabwe’s economy could plummet further following rising allegations of the country’s reserve bank being used for money laundering and illicit dealing of gold.The allegations against the bank sees many organisations and countries choosi...
Following what was to be the start of the second week of protest action, the Labour Appeals Court of South Africa has interdicted the strike organised by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu). The fight for a 1...
Connie Chiume, an accomplished South African actress and filmmaker, has made significant contributions to African film and television. She recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Royalty Soapie Awards, which is a presti...
Born in South Africa and exiled to neighbouring Eswatini, Regina Twala was one of southern Africa’s most important intellectuals: a pioneering writer, academic, political activist and feminist. Why, then, has she been all but forgotten?
When the state of Texas took over Houston’s public school district on March 15, 2023, it made the district one of more than 100 school districts in the nation that have experienced similar state takeovers during the past 30 years.
The 2022 stock market plunge has taken a toll on some of the nation’s largest state and municipal pension funds, making it harder for governments to pay for future retirement benefits to millions of K-12 teachers and other public employees.