The South African reported last week that Mzansi has the rather dubious accolade of the highest screen time in the world. In case you missed it, according to Electronics Hub, South Africans spend 56.8% of their waking hours – 9 hours and 24 minutes – looking at screens. This includes televisions, computer screens and mobile phones … what the actual, right!? Of the 4.3-billion smartphone users globally, the highest screen time in the world goes to South Africans, too. 31.7% of screen time is spent on mobile – 5 hours and 15 minutes. Worse still, the report confirms that 22.6% of that inordinate ..read more

Rob Steffanutto – the man who reportedly saw AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, moments after Anele Tembe’s fatal fall and helped her in her dying moments – has hinted at foul play in the investigation of her death. The Cape Town businessman spoke to Melinda Ferguson in her book When Love Kills: The Tragic Tale of AKA and Anele. In his interview, Rob reflected on his traumatic experience of witnessing the aftermath of the tragedy. Anele’s 2021 death is currently being investigated via an inquest. Meanwhile, AKA’s murder two years later has been labelled an “assassination.” ANELE TEMBE EYEWITNESS M ..read more

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula contends that the opposition’s inability to remove his party from power during the 2021 local government elections, when the ANC was perceived as vulnerable, suggests there are no grounds for them to believe they can do so presently. Opposition parties stand no chance, says Mbalula Mbalula asserts that opposition parties are chasing an unrealistic goal by believing they can overthrow the ANC from the national government and control eight provinces, as the ANC has reorganized and strengthened its position since the previous election. According to Mbalula, th ..read more

The African National Congress (ANC) has condemned acts of alleged racism by a group advocating for the Cape independence who closed the R62 road between the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.  Images and videos of people being stopped and searched by vigilantes advocating for the independence of the Western Cape were widely circulated on social media.  ANC CONDEMNS PRO-CAPE INDEPENDENCE GROUP FOR BLOCKING R62 Following the incident, which sparked public outrage, the ANC said it is a grim reminder of the categorisation of blacks as illegal immigrants who must be deported&nb ..read more

Ex-Springboks utility backline star Stefan Terblanche is in the best shape of his life at age 48. Terblanche hasn’t allowed retirement to slow him down Stefan Terblanche was a dependable utility backline player for the Springboks and the Sharks in his heyday. Blessed with explosive pace and rock-solid defensive skills, the Mossel Bay-born star settled into a favoured position on the right wing after performing admirably at centre and fullback. Terblanche earned 37 caps for the Springboks between 1998 and 2003 scoring 95 points. He also spent a portion of his club career abroad with Ospreys and ..read more

Forgotten Bafana Bafana international Cassius Mailula scored his first goal on his full debut for US-based outfit Toronto FC on Thursday night. Mailula cracked the nod for the first time since joining Toronto as he started as against Samcoe County Rovers in the Canadian Championship. He grabbed the opportunity with both hands as he netted his team’s second goal in the 5-0 drubbing of County Rovers. The former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker had been struggling to make it into the starting line-up due to stiff competition at Toronto. Toronto coach John Herdman previously said it was difficult for hi ..read more

South African cricket is renowned for its talent conveyor belt that predominantly produces a seemingly unending supply of talented fast bowlers, and yet a young spinner by the name of Nqaba Peter is starting to make waves. Peter most recently tore through the Titans’ batting line-up to propel the Lions into the final of the CSA T20 Challenge, with the 21-year-old returning figures of 4/18. The emergence of this rising star has perhaps been the one true highlight of an otherwise largely forgettable T20 Challenge, and the excitement over the potential of this skilful spinner only seems to be inc ..read more

In a nail-biting showdown against the infamous Deal or No Deal banker, Rorisang Thandekiso emerged victorious. Rorisang clinched a jaw-dropping R250,000 jackpot for Paediatric Care Africa. RORISANG THANDEKISO WINS BIG The electrifying episode, powered by the proud sponsor LottoStar, saw Rori’s strategic prowess in full force. It made television history and left viewers on the edge of their seats. Rori, a multifaceted radio and television personality, actress, and singer, has been on a roll lately, according to Eye Witness News. Just weeks ago, she made waves as the first-ever female anchor of ..read more

Dylan Sage will return to the Springbok Sevens team for the first time in four years and Siviwe Soyizwapi for the first time this season when the Blitzboks contest next weekend’s HSBC SVNS tournament in Singapore. The stop in Singapore will take place between 3 and 5 May. The inclusion of the two stalwarts is among five changes made to the squad that finished sixth in Hong Kong earlier this month. Interim head coach Philip Snyman also recalled Tiaan Pretorius, Tristan Leyds and Rosko Specman for the trip to Singapore, where South Africa will face France, Spain and Samoa in Pool B of the tourna ..read more

Billie Eilish, the Grammy-winning sensation, has never shied away from making bold statements, whether through her music or her iconic sense of style. But beneath the surface of her glamorous transformations lies a journey of self-discovery and the quest for authenticity. BILLIE EILISH’S HAIR TRANSFORMATION In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Eilish reflected on her whirlwind evolution. She particularly spoke on her blonde hair transformation, as reported by People. The blonde look accompanied her sophomore album, Happier Than Ever. The singer confessed, “I dyed my hair blond and I immed ..read more