The Vatican has initiated its traditional selection protocol to choose the next Pope following the passing of Pope Francis. The 135 cardinal electors aged below 80 years must assemble during 15 to 20 days following the pope’s passing at the Sistine Chapel to conduct the papal conclave that combines historical customs with serious mystery. The […]
“Baby Shark Dance” is still making waves in 2025! The kids’ song by South Korea’s Pinkfong is now the most-watched YouTube video of all time. This Korean song has crossed 15.47 billion views globally. The catchy tune first went viral in 2016 and hasn’t slowed down since. The video beat Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito”, which had […]
Kenyan sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala finished second at the opening race of the Diamond League in Xiamen, China, on Saturday. Omanyala ran the men’s 100m in 10.13 seconds. He was just behind Akani Simbine from South Africa, who won the race with a time of 9.99 seconds. Jeremiah Azu from Great Britain came third, clocking […]
The incessant rains have caused flooding in Durban and its neighboring areas. It has disrupted several core areas, with a lot of roads submerged and therefore closed. The South African Weather Service(SAWS) counselled citizens with an alert of Level 4 about a disruptive rainfall warning for the whole of KwaZulu-Natal. Rains since midnight have unleashed […]
Cross-border activity suffered vast disruption when the new ban started at midnight Thursday with its direct impact on border checkpoints including Kasumulu. Before the border hosted many commercial trucks yet now official delivery of fuel products represents the sole traffic through this crossing. The Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe stated that the trade restrictions serve as […]
South African Bank fined R700,000 after determining the institution misrepresented a credit product as an investment opportunity. Following its December 2023 “Ke Festive” social media promotion the FSCA penalized African Bank because it let a famous person recommend personal loans without clearly defining that it was not an investment. The FSCA determined that African Bank […]
EA Sports shows that Toronto Maple Leafs will stop their 58-year title wait by beating the Colorado Avalanche in seven close games according to their annual hockey simulation. It shows that after 29 years the Maple Leafs becomes the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup after Montreal’s victory in 1993. According to the […]
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away in the morning of his 88th birthday after celebrating Easter Sunday. After recovering from pneumonia in March 23 the Pope passed away at 7:35 AM (0535 GMT) on March 31. After Holy Week started Pope Francis let cardinals run church duties […]
You want to pick a good film for weekend relaxation? Netflix South Africa provides customers with a wide range of movies that match their individual preferences. This list shows the current top 10 trending movies on Netflix South Africa. Let’s have a look at them:- 1. Meet the Khumalos Two moms teamed up as best […]
The 2025 edition of AFCON will be hosted by Morocco which serves both the high-level competition and as a catalyst for the development of football across the continent. All the young talents who have been waiting for the right stage to express and explore the international exposure which eventually opens the door for their professional […]
The Christian community marks Good Friday as its deepest holiday to remember when Jesus died at Calvary. The Christian community worldwide marks Good Friday by praying and attending church while adjusting their diet to focus on Christ’s dying act. On this day that spiritually prepares Christians for Easter Sunday, people can understand more about God’s […]
Art has the potential to take the talents from any regions across the globe, and this world has witnessed one such wonderful cross-border music titan “Wizkid”. It has been officially revealed that a documentary featuring the life journey of his from being a struggling young boy to an inspiring international musician. The scenic views and […]
Thousand of users worldwide face a discontinuation of WhatsApp services on older Android versions as Meta has officially announced this platform update. Starting in April 2025 WhatsApp intends to discontinue service for Android phones using operating systems below version 5.0 because it requires system updates for better functionality and enhanced security in addition to new […]
Disaster teams in KwaZulu-Natal stand ready to respond to persistent rainfall while drivers should approach roads with care. According to SAWS the Easter weekend will experience heavy rainstorms which pose a threat to multiple locations in South Africa. Regions expected to be impacted include: The government has expanded its rain warning to include uThukela, Amajuba, […]
Starlink the satellite internet company by Elon Musk is growing fast in Africa. It now works in more than 20 countries on the continent. Just this month, Somalia gave Starlink a 10-year license to operate. Lesotho also allowed Starlink to begin service around the same time. Somalia’s Technology Minister, Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali, said, “We […]
Chinese production companies directly offer their luxury products at wholesale rates online because they were created for luxury retailers. Social media reveals places where suppliers create luxury products for Birkin and other premium brands including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and others. The production companies demonstrate their crafting abilities and high-quality materials while showing big price differences […]
Cricket South Africa reveals a new ODI squad for 2023 competitions as Proteas women’s team and presents fresh players alongside experienced leaders for matches against India and Sri Lanka. A 15-member team has three rookies who are joining the South African national team for the first time. The team includes Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, and […]
African content is getting more attention around the world. While Nigerian films (Nollywood) are already well-known, East Africa—especially Kenya—is starting to shine too. Kenya is now creating shows that people everywhere want to watch. Companies like D&R Studios are leading the way. They’ve made popular shows like The Real Housewives of Nairobi, Sol Family, This […]
During seven intensive training days, the South Sudan Football Association educated its referees in Rumbek. The organization (SSFA) trained 30 local referees plus officials from various zones to advance refereeing practices throughout South Sudan. Representatives of the Rumbek Local Football Association teamed up with referees holding roles in Group A South Sudan Cup match areas […]
Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave James Anderson England’s highest honor by placing him in his resignation honours list for recognizing 21 years of standout cricket playing. Over 21 years the 42-year-old Lancashire bowler became the national champion with 704 Test wickets from 188 matches in a career milestone. Sachin Tendulkar appears in more Test […]