Explainer: WhyMiss SA is not competing at Miss Universe
Here’s why reigning Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni will not be competing at the Miss Universe pageant this year.
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Escape to paradise: This coastal town in SA is a property hotspot
On the West Coast, a certain coastal town, which boasts spectacular beaches and vistas, has seen a massive surge in property prices.
Miss Universe SA: Melissa Nayimuli shows off national costume
Miss Universe South Africa, Melissa Nayimuli pays tribute to women of the Eastern Cape in her Xhosa-inspired national costume.
Beach hut sauna set to open in Muizenberg
One of Muizenberg’s iconic beach huts will be transformed into a hot sauna, which will open early next month.
BIG paid leave problem looming for both parents in 2026
New amendments to South Africa’s paid leave laws for both mothers and fathers could prove unworkable in 2026. Here’s why …
‘Life goes on’: Mapimpi’s ‘wife’ reacts to rumours?
Did Makazole Mapimpi’s rumoured wife – Sasha de Sousha – respond to viral reports about the Springbok’s romantic life?
‘Why?’: Anni Dewani’s family beg for answers 15 years after murder
Anni Dewani’s family have yet to move on from her death 15 years ago after repeatedly begging her husband Shrien Dewani for answers…
Your kitchen is dirtier than a toilet – study
Keep your kitchen safe. Learn why dishcloths, sponges, sinks and counters harbour dangerous bacteria, plus 10 steps to reduce germs at home.
Mapimpi: Who is woman at centre of ‘affair’ rumours?
Reality TV star Kanya Mtsaka claimed to have had an affair with Springbok Makazole Mapimpi in rumours that have gone viral…
Beverley: The truth behind ‘kidnapped’ Nieu-Bethesda mannequin
Beverley, Nieu-Bethesda’s mannequin, went missing from her Karoo farm dam and returned after an adventure. Here is what happened.
Sewage or sea bubbles? Cape Town mayor swims in foamy water
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has disputed reports that the city’s beaches along its coastline are polluted with sewage…
Disa Park: The story of Cape Town’s three towers
In Cape Town, three lone towers lurk at the bottom of Table Mountain. This is Disa Park, and this is its story…
The private school in South Africa that almost went bankrupt and then became one of the top 100 schools in the world
The Western Province Preparatory School is one of only two South African prep schools to be ranked among the top 100 in the world.
Hijackers have changed their ‘business hours’ in South Africa
New data shows that the times of the day when most hijackings occur have shifted.
The highest craft brewery in South Africa with unique beer and an excellent liquor
BusinessTech visited the Hops Hollow Country House and Brew Pub, which offers visitors a unique experience.
Top South African wine estate offers water tasting at R295 per person
The Fine Water Company is running the world’s first Fine Water Tasting Room at The Library at Lanzerac, charging R295 per person for a fine water tasting session.
There are now two provinces in South Africa where more people are unemployed than working
South Africa’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) shows that there are now two provinces where more people are unemployed than working.
The one girls school in South Africa ranked among the top 100 in the world
Spear’s Magazine has published a list of the best private schools in 2025, featuring a notable all-girls school in KwaZulu-Natal.
New domestic flight launching in South Africa
CemAir will launch a new route between the Western Cape and Limpopo in 2026, as South Africa’s second largest airline by flights offered expands its network.
More trouble for domestic workers in South Africa
Domestic worker jobs in South Africa showed another annual decline, with a looming hike to the National Minimum Wage in 2026 likely to pile on the pressure.
Warning to South African homeowners with electric fences
Criminals in South Africa are continually coming up with ways to bypass home security systems, including electric fences.