An Elsies River family has successfully reunited a pensioner with R2 000 in cash after he accidentally left the money behind at an Absa ATM. The incident, which occurred on 2 July at a machine on Halt Road, was resolved after a two-week search conducted via social media by resident Nadine Witbooi and her uncle, … Read more
Themba “Malome Lion” Radebe, an employee at the Hungry Lion branch in Hebron Mall near Soshanguve, has gained widespread attention by transforming routine order fulfillment into a viral social media phenomenon. According to reports, Radebe’s unique approach—which features singing, comedy, and motivational affirmations like “I’m proud of you”—has earned him nearly 100,000 followers on TikTok … Read more
Hospital-Based Weddings: A Growing Trend in Palliative Care The recent wedding of Dean Pennell and Kay Beaman highlights a case of hospital staff facilitating a milestone life event. After a 20-year engagement, the couple married on June 18, 2026, at Colchester Hospital in Essex, England, after Pennell received a terminal cancer diagnosis. According to reports … Read more
Bluebird Intelligent Transport has scaled from a single-vehicle startup to a fleet of 400 cars by leveraging the growth of South Africa’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector. According to founder Wasief Chilwan, the company now facilitates 80,000 monthly passenger trips for major industries, including call centers and hospitality, after pivoting from ad-hoc taxi services to … Read more
After five years of manual labor, 58-year-old Madoda Ntshaba has completed a two-bedroom house with a garage in the Lakeview informal settlement in Ennerdale, Johannesburg. Using rocks excavated from his own yard and debris salvaged from illegal dumping sites, Ntshaba funded the construction with a R370 government grant and his wife’s income as a domestic … Read more
Genetic researchers have linked the sloth’s exceptionally slow metabolism and low-energy lifestyle to ancient “jumping genes” that have persisted in their DNA for over 30 million years. According to a study, these transposable elements—DNA sequences capable of relocating within a genome—appear to be associated with mitochondria, effectively acting as a biological “backup system” that supports … Read more
The Oranjezicht City Farm Market has evolved from a small community initiative into a major African farmers’ market at the V&A Waterfront, supporting over 100 traders and nearly 3,500 livelihoods. Founded by Sheryl Ozinsky, the market transitioned from Homestead Park and Leeuwenhof to its current R70m custom-built facility. How did the Oranjezicht City Farm Market … Read more
South African dive instructor Silindile “Mama Sli” Mbuyazi will receive the 2026 National Geographic Wayfinder Award on 18 June at the National Geographic Explorers Festival in Washington, DC. Mbuyazi is being recognized for her work in ocean conservation, marine education, and her efforts to increase water safety and access for local communities. Why this recognition … Read more
A 30-year-old southern African python named Desirée is recovering at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital after being bludgeoned in North West on May 19. The 45kg, 4.3-metre-long snake sustained a crushed skull, shattered jaw bones, and traumatic brain swelling from the attack. According to hospital co-director Wendy Willson, the python is currently on the mend … Read more
Pretoria Boys High School deputy headmaster Chris Oldnall and school alumnus Peet Crowther have successfully completed a world-first endurance challenge: a double crossing of False Bay. The pair spent 29 hours in the open ocean, covering 78 kilometers in a grueling effort to raise funds for underprivileged, talented learners. The swim, which took place in … Read more