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- Gayton McKenzie trolled over weight after Easter egg video [watch]
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Gayton McKenzie has been reminded over his failed weight loss challenge after indulging in Easter egg treats in a TikTok video... Read more » - Yikes! SANDF blunder at Rand Show goes viral [video]
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Members of the SANDF were mocked on social media over these viral videos taken at Joburg's Rand Show this weekend... Read more » - The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Sunday, 5 April 2026
Today’s Daily Lotto jackpot stands at an estimated R350 000. If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! Read more » - Mama Joy demands free World Cup tickets – Gayton says ‘NO’
Mama Joy has expressed her annoyance after Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie has denied her funding to go to the FIFA World Cup. Read more » - Donald Trump drops F-bombs in fiery Easter message on Iran
US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarising rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran. Read more » - South African trade surplus soared 83.5%
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) said the R36.9 billion surplus was attributable to exports of R168.1 billion and imports of R131.2 billion. Read more » - WEATHER: Massive waves and RAIN expected in parts of SA
Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Monday, 6 April 2026. Read more » - ‘My father was a member of the ANC’ – Rassie reveals
Ex-Proteas star Rassie van der Dussen opens up on his upbringing and why supporting the Black Lives Matter movement was a natural decision. Read more » - This common body shape could quietly raise heart failure risk
Researchers found that heart failure risk from belly fat may be driven by hidden inflammation, even in people with a normal BMI. Read more » - Marumo Gallants appoint new coach in bid to avoid relegation
Marumo Gallants FC have appointed Moroccan tactician Jamil Benouahi as their new head coach as the club looks to avoid relegation. Read more »