South Africa
SASSA August 2026 Payment Dates: Grants Under Review Will Be Paid Later
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reminded beneficiaries whose grants have been selected for review that they will not receive payment...
MasterChef SA Shock as Returnee Simele Shange Knocks Nkululeko Ngubane Out of Top 3
In a dramatic MasterChef South Africa twist, the competition’s Top 3 briefly became a Top 4 before returnee Simele Shange secured his place...
Orange Level 6 Weather Warning Issued for Parts of KwaZulu-Natal
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall affecting parts of KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday and...
Former SABC News Icon Gillian van Houten Dies at 72
Image credit: John Varty ( Facebook) South Africa is mourning the loss of former SABC news presenter and conservationist Gillian van Houten, who...
Tyla Announces 2027 South African Tour Dates as A*POP World Tour Heads Home
South African superstar Tyla is coming home. The two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter has announced the South African leg of her A*POP...
SASSA Gold Card Holders Have Until 31 August 2026 to Switch to the New Postbank Black Card
SASSA grant beneficiaries have until 31 August 2026 to replace their old SASSA Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Card. After this...
Cassper Nyovest and Zanele Potelwa to host 2026 South African Music Awards
The 32nd Annual South African Music Awards (SAMA32) will be hosted by South African hip-hop star Cassper Nyovest and 5FM presenter Zanele Potelwa....
Reserve Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady as Repo Rate Remains at 7%
The South African Reserve Bank has left its key interest rates unchanged, keeping the repo rate at 7% and the prime lending rate...
Wine Town Stellenbosch Returns as Stellenbosch Wine Routes Celebrates 55 Years
Wine Town Stellenbosch is back this winter, bringing nine days of exceptional wine, food and lifestyle experiences to the Cape Winelands as Stellenbosch...
Emo Adams Shares Emotional Message After Family’s Cars Are Broken Into
South African television presenter, singer and entertainer Emo Adams has shared an emotional message after thieves broke into his family’s vehicles and stole...
