Gauteng Game Reserve Employee Tragically Mauled To Death By Lions

Spanning a vast expanse of 19 000 hectares, the Dinokeng Game Reserve occupies a large section of Gauteng’s landscape and is the only place in the province you can spot the complete Big Five.
Ex-Public Protector Thuli Madonsela Invites South Africans To Hike 300km With Her To Raise Funds For Student Debt

The SU Professor is embarking on a 300km walk across the Western Cape to raise funds for the #Action4Inclusion initiative, a project that aims to eliminate financial barriers in education by addressing historical student debt.
Why ‘Phone Phubbing’ Is So Bad For Your Relationships

A study from 2022 published in Frontiers echoes these insights from relationship experts, revealing that phubbing’s ramifications extend beyond mere discomfort, delving into territories of distrust and exclusion. And the cycle perpetuates.
‘Please Ask Springboks How They Feel’: SA Reacts To Eskort’s New Billboard Celebrating The ‘Springbox’ [Video]

The aim was to celebrate our national rugby team on the latest advertising venture, but SA is in stitches over the food company’s giant text hyping up the “Springbox”. Is that a box full of springs?
Illegal Christian School In Midrand Comes Under Fire After Pupil Dismissed Over ‘Dreadlocks’ [Video]

The mother defends her daughter’s natural hair, explaining that her child does not wear hair extensions, while the man is seen forcefully removing both the student and her mother from the room.
Boundary-Breaking South African Ballet Icon Johaar Mosaval Has Died At Age 95

Renowned South African ballet dancer Johaar Mosaval has passed away today at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary achievements.
Whatsapp Voice Notes May Not Be As Safe As We Thought

Next time you’re sharing your deepest darkest secrets with your bestie via a voice note, be aware that your voice is now out there in virtual space.
Cape Town Beams As Oscar-Winner Viola Davis Celebrates Birthday In The Mother City

Award-winning actress Viola Davis marked her 58th birthday with a celebration in picturesque Cape Town, sharing the joyous occasion with her fans through an Instagram post.
Soweto Eatery’s ‘Crocodile Braai’ Is A Surprising Hit And Has ‘Special Powers’

Madlala is clearly a maverick when it comes to exciting new food ventures, and the eatery mogul has plans to add rabbit meat to his expanding menu.
Aussie Woman ‘Accidentally’ Poisons Dinner Guests With Funky Mushrooms [Video]

Misplaced mushies or malicious murder? We’ll have to wait and see.
Coining It: Suspects Nabbed For Fiery Cash-In-Transit Theft Of R8k In Small Change [Images]

Three suspects were nabbed in connection with a daring cash-in-transit (CIT) heist this week, which saw the theft of R8,000 in coins.
Zuckerberg Baits Musk On Threads Platform, Accusing Him Of Not Taking Upcoming Fight ‘Seriously’

Loads of peeps have weighed in on the seemingly ridiculous plan, including Musk’s baby-momma and electronic musician Claire Boucher, who seemed surprisingly chill about the whole thing.
Is Our Tap Water Safe To Drink? Results Are In For Water Tested Across SA Cities

While it’s a relief that we can rest easy knowing that our tap water won’t make us ill, the discrepancy between the independent testing and the government’s report highlights the importance of transparency and public access to reliable information about water quality.
Stellenbosch Researchers Have Transformed A Regular Taxi Into An Electric Eco-Minibus [Video]

The van boasts an estimated range of around 120 km and a top speed of 120 km/h.
Fine Art Meets Urban Streetwear In Awesome New Puma Collab

More like a sculpture than a sneaker, the Plexus is inspired by the retro Mostro shoe, bringing a contemporary edge to the original Plexus design dropped earlier this year.
Adam Sandler Is Back In Hilarious New Trailer Alongside Wife And Daughters [Video]

Based on the 2005 young adult novel of the same name by Fiona Rosenbloom, the movie has been adapted by Alison Peck into a modern tale for the big screen, and is directed by rising-star female director Sammi Cohen.
Breeding The Best: Which Schools Did The 2023 World Cup Springboks Attend?

While high school was a while ago for a lot of these star players, it doesn’t stop our Bokke from showing big love to the institutions that helped them follow their dreams.
Arizona Woman Shares Terrifying Footage Of Finding Angry ‘Toilet Snake’ [Video]

“I’d been gone for four days and was looking forward to using my own restroom in peace.”
UN Shares Inconvenient Truth: Joburg’s Air Pollution Worst In Africa

As the IQAir live city pollution ranking was released on Friday, Joburg came in at 26th (out of 100) cities on the worst air quality ranking, with an AQI of 72.
Our Toddler Loves “Industrial Shipping”: Are Grimes And Elon Musk The Weirdest Celeb Parents?

The tech-bro dad already takes his 3-year-old X along to business meetings and tech events. Boucher sees this as an exciting thing for the little boy, but has her concerns when it comes to how involved the toddler is getting in tech culture.
The ‘Eris’ Era: What We Know About The Newly-Discovered COVID-19 Strain Making Headlines

Eris is not a new Gen-Z baby name, but a novel strain of the Covid-19 virus that has captured the attention of the global health community.
Everyone Is Shocked By The Apocalyptic Footage Of Hawaii Wildfires – More Than 50 Deaths Recorded [Video & Pics]

Amidst these harrowing scenes, a resounding call to take action over climate change echoes louder than ever.
Taking Up Space With Vleis: Meet One Of Africa’s First Woman Master Butchers [Video]

In a historic African first, a total of 62 butchery managers and trainers, including 13 formidable women, have achieved the coveted status of certified Master Butchers through the Shoprite Group’s esteemed Master Meat Artisan Programme.
Largest Population Of SA Expats Outside Of Britain Live On This Tiny Island

Driven by the allure of its offshore economy and despite the foul weather, an increasing number of Saffas have flocked to this diminutive Crown Dependency nestled within the expanse of the Irish Sea.
Smart Local Businesses Can Save Big Time By Hiring Tech

By adopting rentals, businesses evade the perils of depreciation and technological obsolescence.
‘Fast And Furious’ In Gauteng As 26-Year-Old Gets Arrested Clocking Over 275km/h

The 26-year-old speedster was nabbed hurtling at an astounding 275 km/h through the bustling streets of Sandton, which is almost two-and-a-half times the designated 120 km/h for drivers in this zone. Dad’s gonna be pissed.
US Court Rules That You Can Be A Drug User AND A Gun Owner

In a significant legal development, a federal appeals court in the US has declared a decades-old law unconstitutional when applied to a marijuana user’s firearm ownership.
Prince Harry Is Officially A Stellenbosch Choir Fanboy [Video]

The special moment was captured on camera, as Prince Harry confesses to being a “big fan” of the award-winning group of singers.
Capetonians Fretting As Footage Of Empty Supermarket Shelves Rolls In [Video]

As the taxi strikes continue, it’s hard to know how long we’ll be living off the almost-expired baked beans and stale rice stashed at the back of our pantries.
Local Petrolheads Rejoice As Top Gear SA Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Test Track

With a controlled environment at their disposal, SA’s TopGear editorial team can now craft uniquely South African motoring narratives on their very own track. This means that these professional petrolheads can up the ante of their publication with high-level stunts.