Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Parton died on...
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Up The Creek 2027 announces first artists for February festival
Up The Creek Music Festival will return to the banks of the Breede River from 11 to 14 February 2027. More than 50...
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South Africa Faces Sharp Fuel Price Increases in September 2026
South African motorists face steep fuel price increases in September, with diesel expected to rise by almost R3 per litre. Mid-month data from...
UberX to shut down in South Africa on 1 September
Uber will discontinue its UberX ride category across South Africa on 1 September 2026 after more than 12 years of operation. The company...
SASSA September 2026 payment dates and Gold Card deadline
The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed its social grant payment dates for September 2026. Payments begin with the Older Persons Grant...
Women’s leadership drives performance in private capital
Women held 34% of senior leadership positions worldwide in 2025, according to the Grant Thornton Women in Business Report. South Africa performed better...
Fuel prices August: Petrol drops while diesel climbs
South African motorists will pay less for petrol but more for diesel from Wednesday, 5 August 2026, following the latest monthly fuel price...
AI-powered SARS phishing scams surge during 2026 tax filing season
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued an urgent warning over a sophisticated new wave of AI-generated phishing scams targeting taxpayers during...
Travel News
SANParks announces free entry dates for National Parks Week 2026
South Africans will receive free day access to participating national parks during SA National Parks Week in September. The 21st annual campaign will...
Fashion & Beauty News
Five common acne myths debunked for Acne Positivity Day
September 1 is Acne Positivity Day, which focuses on breaking the stigma around acne, challenging unrealistic beauty standards and improving education about skin...
MaXhosa Africa becomes first South African label on official Paris Fashion Week calendar
MaXhosa Africa has become the first South African fashion label to secure an official runway show on the Paris Fashion Week calendar. The...
Louis Vuitton opens new flagship store at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront
Louis Vuitton has unveiled its new Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront, introducing an elevated luxury shopping experience that combines fashion, art,...
Salmon Sperm Facials, Exosomes and Skin Flooding: Which 2026 Skincare Trends Are Worth Trying?
We’re halfway through 2026 and social media has already introduced a wave of skincare trends promising younger, healthier and more radiant skin. From...
Could Weight-Loss Medication Be Causing Your Hair Loss? Here’s What Experts Say
As the use of GLP-1 and other weight-loss medications continues to grow around the world, more people are reporting sudden hair loss during...
Veldskoen honoured at Long March to Freedom exhibition
One of South Africa’s most recognisable cultural icons has received permanent recognition with the unveiling of the Veldskoen Plaque at the Long March...
Sports News
2027 Comrades Marathon entries open for historic 100th race
Entries for the 2027 Comrades Marathon open today, Tuesday 25 August 2026, with the first group of eligible runners gaining access from 10am....
Klipdrift Reveals 23 Springbok Lookalikes in BokSearch Squad
For a moment, South Africa appeared to have two Springbok squads. Standing together for an official team photograph were 23 men bearing a...
Springbok Team Named for Second All Blacks Test as Du Toit Reaches 100 Caps
Pieter-Steph du Toit will become the 11th player in Springbok history to earn 100 Test caps when South Africa face New Zealand in...
Akani Simbine Named Sport Star of the Year at 2026 SA Sport Awards
South African sprint star Akani Simbine claimed the top honour at the 19th SA Sport Awards at Sun City on Sunday night. The...
Jesse Kriel Calls for Stronger Springbok Response After All Blacks Defeat
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel says the team will accept its defeat to the All Blacks and work towards a stronger performance in Cape...
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2027 Comrades Marathon entries open for historic 100th race
Entries for the 2027 Comrades Marathon open today, Tuesday 25 August 2026, with the first group of eligible runners gaining access from 10am....
