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Tue, Oct 27, 2026

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‘Attitude is there’: Siya Kolisi’s sister dances with Rachel, fans react

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‘Attitude is there’: Siya Kolisi’s sister dances with Rachel, fans react

Siya Kolisi's sister Liphelo Madlingozi and ex-wife Rachel Kolisi danced to Uncle Waffles 'Too Cool'. Take a look... Liphelo Madlingozi, the half-sister of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, shared a video dancing with his ex-wife Rachel Kolisi via TikTok on Monday 26 October. SIYA KOLISI’S SISTER AND RACHEL DANCE TOGETHER Liphelo and Siya Kolisi’s ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi, often share videos together on social media. Liphelo also often gets Rachel to…

14 hours ago • The South African Lifestyle

Gayton McKenzie makes BOLD Joslin Smith claim

Gayton McKenzie makes BOLD Joslin Smith claim

Gayton McKenzie has stirred controversy with fresh remarks about missing Joslin Smith, more than two years after her disappearance. Patriotic Alliance…

17 hours ago • The South African Lifestyle

2027 school calendar: All the term dates and holidays for SA pupils

2027 school calendar: All the term dates and holidays for SA pupils

When does school start in 2027? Here's the full South African school calendar, including term dates, holidays and important public holidays. South Afr…

19 hours ago • The South African Lifestyle

Garden Route National Park: How much you’ll pay to enter from 1 November

Garden Route National Park: How much you’ll pay to enter from 1 November

Take a look at how much it would cost an adult to enter the Garden Route National Park with the price increase on 1 November, South African National P…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

LATEST on ‘early’ SASSA Old-Age Grants in November 2026

LATEST on ‘early’ SASSA Old-Age Grants in November 2026

SASSA Old-Age Grants in November 2026 have been moved up to avoid clashing with an important election day next week … SASSA Old-Age Grants in November…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Cats to burps: The Kiffness trolls President Trump [video]

Cats to burps: The Kiffness trolls President Trump [video]

The Kiffness has poked fun at President Donald Trump's loud burp, mid-sentence, during a campaign rall this week. The Kiffness has done it again with …

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Jacques Potgieter dragged by followers over ‘date night’ post

Jacques Potgieter dragged by followers over ‘date night’ post

Former Springbok Jacques Potgieter has ben criticised by social media users amid his marriage breakdown from ex, Angelique Gerber... Ex-Springbok Jacq…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Hot mama! Mapimpi’s wife shows off post-pregnancy glow

Hot mama! Mapimpi’s wife shows off post-pregnancy glow

Makazole Mapimpi's wife is showing off her post-pregnancy glow, after recently welcoming their second child... Makazole Mampimpi’s wife, Sasha de Sous…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Springbok WAG shares her top marriage tips

Springbok WAG shares her top marriage tips

Springbok WAG Marise Pollard, the wife of flyhalf Handre Pollard, reveals how they make their marriage work... Springbok WAG Marise Pollard, the wife …

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Sarah Langa gushes over Sacha: ‘Love of my life’

Sarah Langa gushes over Sacha: ‘Love of my life’

Sarah Langa is gushing over her man, Springbok and Stormers player, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who recently gifted her a Chanel bag. Sarah Langa has l…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

St Stithians murder-suicide: Disturbing new claims revealed

St Stithians murder-suicide: Disturbing new claims revealed

Disturbing new details about the murder-suicide of St Stithians teens Ethan Coetzee and Cameron Waldeck-Cooks have been publicly released. A disturbin…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Penny Lebyane reflects on daughter’s matric dance [photos]

Penny Lebyane reflects on daughter’s matric dance [photos]

South African media personality Penny Lebyane shared motherhood reflections while celebrating her daughter's matric dance milestone. Media personality…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Pensioners can claim discounts at these four major retailers

Pensioners can claim discounts at these four major retailers

Four major retailers reward older shoppers with weekly perks and daily savings, but each programme comes with its own conditions. South Africans aged …

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel dating Tom Brady – report

South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel dating Tom Brady – report

South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel is reportedly dating retired American NFL superstar Tom Brady. South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel i…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

SRD grant a “material risk” to government, declares Treasury

SRD grant a “material risk” to government, declares Treasury

Extending the grant until 31 March 2027 doesn't reveal Treasury's entire plan. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the Soci…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Smart ID cards now available at almost 700 bank branches in South Africa

Smart ID cards now available at almost 700 bank branches in South Africa

Home Affairs has expanded its list of participating bank branches which offer Smart ID services to 696 branches across the country. South Africans loo…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Moving to Cape Town? Seven best areas for young professionals

Moving to Cape Town? Seven best areas for young professionals

Looking to move to Cape Town? Take a look at seven of the best neighbourhoods to consider for young professionals. If you’re moving to the Mother City…

Yesterday • The South African Lifestyle

Grant extended: HOW to check R370 SRD grant status

Grant extended: HOW to check R370 SRD grant status

Here’s how to check R370 SRD Grant status, now that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has extended the ‘temporary’ stipend for another year … Here’s a…

2 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Miss SA to Mrs: Inside Mia Le Roux’s wedding

Miss SA to Mrs: Inside Mia Le Roux’s wedding

From beauty pageant to bride: Former Miss SA Mia le Roux wed her partner, Luke ten Oever in Franschhoek last week... Mia le Roux is the latest Miss So…

2 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

‘He hated that’: Fans recall Ray Ntlokwana’s reaction to being called Velaphi

‘He hated that’: Fans recall Ray Ntlokwana’s reaction to being called Velaphi

Social media users who allegedly encountered Ray Ntlokwana shared that he preferred being called Bhuti Ray rather than Velaphi. Social media users sha…

2 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Cape Town’s N2 wall: 94% OPPOSE plans, says survey

Cape Town’s N2 wall: 94% OPPOSE plans, says survey

A survey which polled Cape Town residents, including those living in the Cape Flats, revealed astonishing results about the N2 wall project. A survey …

2 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Hopeful pensioner caught between joblessness and SASSA rejection

Hopeful pensioner caught between joblessness and SASSA rejection

An older jobseeker supporting her household has hit a wall with SASSA, and she still does not know exactly why. A Western Cape woman says she is still…

2 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

SASSA pensioner’s plea: ‘Increase the grant to basic minimum wage’

SASSA pensioner’s plea: ‘Increase the grant to basic minimum wage’

An older SASSA grant recipient says the monthly payment vanishes before payday, and he has one bold fix for the national government. A KwaZulu-Natal p…

2 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

New sheriffs in town: Male and female orca pair terrorise whales off Cape coast

New sheriffs in town: Male and female orca pair terrorise whales off Cape coast

A male and female orca pair have been linked to multiple attacks on southern right whale calves along the Cape coast. Two orcas – a massive male accom…

2 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Olivia Dean coming to SA! Dates and ticket details

Olivia Dean coming to SA! Dates and ticket details

Grammy-winning singer Olivia Dean is heading to South Africa for two shows. Here’s when fans can get their hands on tickets. British singer-songwriter…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Don’t wait until December: Buy your Christmas presents in October

Don’t wait until December: Buy your Christmas presents in October

Ready to get a head start on your Christmas present-shopping? October is the most wonderful time of the year to do so. It’s hard to believe that Chris…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Addo Elephant Park: What you will pay to enter from 1 November

Addo Elephant Park: What you will pay to enter from 1 November

Take a look at how much it will cost you and your family to visit the Addo Elephant Park from 1 November 2026. South African National Parks (SANParks)…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Endangered rabbit spotted AND photographed in Karoo

Endangered rabbit spotted AND photographed in Karoo

For the first time in over 20 years, the rare riverine rabbit has been captured on camera in the Sutherland area of the Karoo. For the first time in o…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Boerewors: Here’s WHAT makes it uniquely South African

Boerewors: Here’s WHAT makes it uniquely South African

Few foods are more associated with South Africa than boerewors. But what actually makes it different from other sausage? Few foods are more closely as…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe’s previous job revealed! [photos]

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe’s previous job revealed! [photos]

Social media users were not surprised to learn about the previous job of SAPS national spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe. Like many professionals…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Future Mrs Kolisi? Siya meets Rachel’s parents

Future Mrs Kolisi? Siya meets Rachel’s parents

Rachel Kolisi 2.0? Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has flown to Amsterdam to visit his partner, Rachel John, and her parents.... Springbok captain Siya …

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Teen mental health: What scientists discovered about daily steps

Teen mental health: What scientists discovered about daily steps

A study of 5 515 adolescents found a surprising link between daily steps and teen mental health. Here's what researchers discovered. A walk around the…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Muizenberg beachfront project: St James Walkway, parking area now open [video]

Muizenberg beachfront project: St James Walkway, parking area now open [video]

Muizenberg beachfront upgrades reach a major milestone, with improved beach access and a refurbished parking area now open to the public. Muizenberg b…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

‘Increase R370 to R700’: SASSA SRD grant recipients make bold demand

‘Increase R370 to R700’: SASSA SRD grant recipients make bold demand

SRD grant recipients say the monthly payment no longer stretches enough, and one has named the amount they want instead. Social Relief of Distress (SR…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

December holidays: How to get 10 days off with 4 days leave

December holidays: How to get 10 days off with 4 days leave

Here's how you could use your annual leave to work alongside public holidays in order to maximise your days off this December. Here’s how you can turn…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

‘The magical one’: Inside Eben Etzebeth’s daughter’s 1st b-day

‘The magical one’: Inside Eben Etzebeth’s daughter’s 1st b-day

Take a look inside Springboks lock Eben and Anlia Etzebeth's daughter's magical first birthday alongside the beach. Singer and actress Anlia Etzebeth …

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Joslin Smith turns NINE today – still no answers

Joslin Smith turns NINE today – still no answers

Joslin Smith turns nine today, but she remains missing. Three life sentences later, one haunting question remains: Where is she? Missing Saldanha Bay …

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Two Cape Town restaurants climb global rankings in world’s best restaurants list

Two Cape Town restaurants climb global rankings in world’s best restaurants list

Cape Town has two restaurants on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants extended list, both of which made major gains in 2026. Cape Town has once again put i…

3 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

‘Do the right thing’: DA tells Johannesburg Zoo to free elephants

‘Do the right thing’: DA tells Johannesburg Zoo to free elephants

The Johannesburg Zoo have been urged to release three elephants - Lammie, Mopane and Ramadiba - kept in captivity into a wildlife sanctuary. The DA’s …

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Cape Point: How much you’ll pay to enter from 1 November

Cape Point: How much you’ll pay to enter from 1 November

Cape Point remains one of Cape Town's - and South Africa's - most popular attractions, but visitors should take note of the new entrance fees. Cape Po…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Cape Town hands over homes to beneficiaries in Atlantis

Cape Town hands over homes to beneficiaries in Atlantis

A total of 67 homes were delivered by the City of Cape Town to qualifying beneficiaries of the Kanonkop Phase 2 housing project. The City of Cape Town…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Water warning to residents living in and around Mpumalanga

Water warning to residents living in and around Mpumalanga

The Department of Water and Sanitation has urged communities in Mpumalanga to use water sparingly as dam levels across the province continue to declin…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Godongwana kicks Basic Income Support down the road … Again

Godongwana kicks Basic Income Support down the road … Again

Crucial Basic Income Support decisions delayed yet again as South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis deepens … The future of South Africa’s long-antic…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

SASSA wants over R300m BACK from KZN state workers

SASSA wants over R300m BACK from KZN state workers

SASSA is moving to recover millions in social grant payments from government employees. The agency has revealed the scale of the problem. The South Af…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

Bank account costs: How South Africa compares with Botswana

Bank account costs: How South Africa compares with Botswana

Compare monthly bank account fees in South Africa and Botswana, including maintenance charges and transaction costs published by major banks. Bank cus…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

You can buy a holiday home in these coastal towns for R4 000 a month

You can buy a holiday home in these coastal towns for R4 000 a month

The dream of owning a home by the beach is within reach. Owning a holiday home doesn’t have to be expensive. South Africa’s vast coastline means there…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

House hunting: Is South Africa cheaper than Botswana?

House hunting: Is South Africa cheaper than Botswana?

Home buyers comparing property prices in Southern Africa may find significant differences between the markets in South Africa and Botswana. Home buyer…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

‘No pensioner must pay tax’: South African pensioners call for relief

‘No pensioner must pay tax’: South African pensioners call for relief

Pensioners say rising daily expenses are squeezing their budgets, and some are ready to take action together. Pensioners have voiced their frustration…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

SASSA pensioner stretches Older Person’s Grant to support entire household

SASSA pensioner stretches Older Person’s Grant to support entire household

One retired SASSA grant recipient carries several family members on a single monthly payment, and she has strong opinions about reform. A retired pens…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle

After a fatal shark attack in KuGompo, do shark-repellent bracelets actually work?

After a fatal shark attack in KuGompo, do shark-repellent bracelets actually work?

Shark-repellent bracelets promise peace of mind. But after a fatal attack in KuGompo, here’s what the research actually says. Janine Lochrenberg was w…

4 days ago • The South African Lifestyle