South African Rugby’s Golden Year: A Blueprint for Continued Success The 2025 SA Rugby Awards celebrated a remarkable year for South African rugby, with Malcolm Marx and Nadine Roos taking home the top player awards and Rassie Erasmus finally recognized as Coach of the Year. This success wasn’t a fluke; it’s the culmination of a … Read more
Bulawayo’s Rising Tide of Armed Robberies: A City Under Siege? A brazen daylight robbery at a Mukuru branch in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Wednesday has once again highlighted the escalating problem of cash heists in the city. The incident, which saw robbers escaping with US$78,141 and R501,820, is the latest in a worrying trend that has … Read more
R111 Million Up For Grabs: South Africa’s Lottery Fever Heats Up This Friday, March 6th, 2026, South African lottery players have a chance to win a staggering R111 million in the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. The jackpot has swelled thanks to eleven consecutive rollovers, reaching a level not seen since the R179-million win in … Read more
New Zealand’s T20 World Cup Triumph: A Sign of Shifting Power Dynamics? New Zealand’s dominant victory over South Africa, fueled by Finn Allen’s record-breaking century, has propelled them into the T20 World Cup final. However, the match wasn’t without controversy, with a contentious dismissal of Aiden Markram sparking debate and raising questions about the increasing … Read more
The Hidden Air Pollution Crisis in South African Townships: A Looming Health Threat For families in townships like Mabopane and Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, evenings often bring a difficult choice. When electricity is unavailable or unaffordable, the alternatives – gas stoves, paraffin heaters, and wood or coal fires – offer warmth and a means to … Read more
R102 Million Up For Grabs: South Africa’s Lotto Frenzy and the Future of Gaming A staggering R102 million jackpot awaits the next PowerBall and PowerBall Plus winner on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, after ten consecutive rollovers. This surge in prize money, exceeding the average payout of R22 million, highlights a growing trend in lottery jackpots … Read more
South Africa Aim to Maintain Dominance as Zimbabwe Seek a Rare Victory South Africa enters their final Super Eights match against Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup with a spotless record, poised to secure a semi-final berth. Having already defeated India and West Indies convincingly, Aiden Markram’s side appears formidable. Though, Zimbabwe, despite being eliminated … Read more
R91 Million Jackpot Fuels South Africa’s Lotto Frenzy: What You Need to Know The South African National Lottery is buzzing with excitement as the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots roll over to a combined R91 million for the draw on Friday, February 27, 2026. This marks the ninth consecutive rollover since a lucky winner claimed … Read more
South Africa’s Lottery Landscape: Beyond the R49 Million Jackpot The upcoming ‘Budget Speech’ Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 draw on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, offers a combined jackpot of R49 million, sparking excitement across the nation. But beyond the immediate allure of a life-changing win, this event highlights evolving trends in South Africa’s … Read more
BlackRock Shifts Billions to Emerging Markets: What Investors Demand to Know BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is making a significant move away from U.S. Credit and towards emerging market (EM) bonds. Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of global fixed income, who manages $2.7 trillion in assets, is leading this shift, citing attractive valuations … Read more