The monarch who adjusted to the new reality of a free Africa
On her 21st birthday, 21 April 1947, when Britain’s Princess Elizabeth was accompanying her parents and sister on a tour of South Africa, she spoke “to all the... Read more.
Pirates clinch an easy victory against TS Galaxy
Only 37 minutes in the first half of the match was what Orlando Pirates needed to bag the maximum points in a 2-0 victory over TS Galaxy. This Dstv Premiership match... Read more.
Loadshedding escalated to stage three
Eskom has escalated loadshedding from stage 2 to stage 3, effective from 2pm on Friday. Stage 3 will continue into the weekend, until Monday morning 5am. Stage 2... Read more.
Comrades runner Magoso survives attack by thugs
Comrades Marathon runner Nomthandazo Magoso was assaulted and stabbed in the face by thugs who robbed her of her cellphone. The attack unfolded on the streets of... Read more.
Serena Williams, greatest of all time
Born Serena Jameka Williams in Michigan 40 years ago, world stardom was far from her mind. But fate had different plans for a lady who would capture the minds and... Read more.
Idols SA: Noxolo Mthethwa leaves problems backstage
Idols SA contestant Noxolo Mthethwa’s parents’ separation has not distracted her from reaching out for her dreams. The KwaZulu-Natal-born Noxolo, who... Read more.
Professionalism must be the guiding norm for public service
A professional, efficient and effective public service is key to the government’s ability to deliver on its mandate. That’s why South Africa’s constitution... Read more.
Former Mpumalanga agriculture MEC Msibi off the hook for now
Murder charges against the former MEC for agriculture and rural development, Mandla Msibi, together with his five co-accused has been provisionally withdrawn, the... Read more.
Your partner shouldn’t be your retirement plan
While a life partner can be wonderful, they should not be considered as a part of your retirement plan as they may not even have saved sufficiently to meet their... Read more.
Children orphaned by Covid-19 in South Africa near 150 000
Covid-19 associated deaths have left nearly 150 000 children as orphans, Unicef has revealed in a report. The number increased to 207 400 when including children... Read more.
