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Road users can expect increased traffic volumes on the N1 and N3 this weekend, as scores of people are travelling for religious pilgrimages and a cultural festival taking place in Limpopo and the Free State, respectively. Traffic volumes on the N1 north are expected to increase due to pilgrims travelling to Moria for the annual…
Excitement is sweeping the country as the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots have climbed to a combined R103 million. According to lottery operator ITHUBA, the PowerBall jackpot now stands at R50 million, while the PowerBall Plus prize has reached R53 million ahead of the next draws scheduled for Friday, 5 September. This comes after there…
The iconic suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth Rest Camp in the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park is temporarily closed for maintenance. The closure, which runs from 1 to 15 September 2025, applies only on weekdays (Monday to Friday). The bridge will remain open on weekends, allowing visitors to continue experiencing one…
South African Airways (SAA) is adding a new stamp to its route map. Starting Tuesday, 4 November 2025, the national carrier will launch a new twice-daily international service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana. And bookings are already open on the airline’s website. SAA to launch new route The addition of this new route strengthens SAA’s…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal has suspended another officer, this time for allegedly wearing political party regalia and participating in political activities. Police withdrew a constable from Ntambanana Station after witnesses allegedly spotted him wearing party insignia and attending political events. KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said the officer’s conduct violated…
Another group of South African “refugees” have arrived in the US as part of the resettlement programme offered to racial minorities, including Afrikaners and white farmers. This marks the third known group to travel to America as part of President Trump’s offer to victims of “racial discrimination”. In February, Trump signed an Executive Order, fast-tracking…
The author of a book about Joslin Smith’s disappearance – titled Joslin Smith: Echoes of A Missing Child – has come under fire over claims he is “pocketing from the pain” of the missing girl’s family and community. The blonde-haired, green-eyed girl went missing last February from the community of Diazville in Saldanha Bay. She…
Gayton McKenzie has posted a long Facebook rant about financially assisting the late actress Nandi Nyembe and her family members. The Minister of Sport, Art, and Culture is accused of failing to visit the veteran thespian, who appealed to the public for help in a video that went viral earlier this year. The Patriotic Alliance…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the grant payment dates for September 2025. SASSA distributes various grants, including old-age grants, child support grants, disability grants and the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants. The agency also pays out additional grants including the war veterans grant, the foster care grant, care dependency grant…
Can you guess which South African state-run entity is profitable? In fact, this state-run entity is not just profitable but hugely so, netting R1.1 billion in the last financial year. And even declaring dividends to investors. We’re talking about Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which operates the nation’s largest airports. Two thirds is a state-run…