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The South African
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Carte Blanche: The rhino whisperer
Sunday, 29 June's episode of Carte Blanche delves into the harrowing reality facing one of the world's most endangered species, where death lurks in the shadows and survival demands extreme protection. On a private farm once home to 19 wild rhinos, only four remain after relentless poaching. With armed guards now needed to protect the few survivors, one man has taken extraordinary steps to shield his remaining herd, refusing to stand by while poachers push these majestic animals closer to extinction. Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00. Its first episode aired on 21 August 1988 and over the last 34-plus years has earned credibility among South African viewers for its investigation into corruption, consumer issues, and current events. Follow The South African website on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Get everything you need to know on the go at your convenience! Stay in touch by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by sending and email to info@ or a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1
The South African
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Former player disgraced by Kaizer Chiefs' latest signing
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye believes the club made the wrong call in signing English League Two player Ethan Chislett, especially when Mamelodi Sundowns' Sipho Mbule became a free agent. Chislett, albeit born in Durban, has never played in the PSL, instead spending his career between AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale. The 26-year-old has amassed 242 league appearances in England, scoring or assisting on 56 occasions. 'I see the guy, and if I'm not mistaken, I think he was playing in the second or third division wherever he is coming from. In terms of South African football, it's more of a Vodacom (ABC Motsepe) League where he is coming from, I have been told,' Khanye said 'I don't think it's the right direction by Kaizer Chiefs to be bringing the guy, although I can't comment much because I haven't seen him play, to be fair to him. It's very difficult to judge a player before you have seen him with your own eyes playing.' 'As for agents, they will always be there to sell their players. Who doesn't want their product to be sold? Mike Makaab will do his best to sell his players. If the club decides to sign the player because they bought into the story, there is nothing wrong with that, and you can't blame Mike Makaab or any other agent for that, for that matter,' he added. 'As for me, I don't think this is the right direction for Chiefs, but it's too early to judge without having seen what the guy can offer.' 'What Pirates have done with the signing of Sipho Mbule, that's what Kaizer Chiefs should have done. Chiefs should have signed Mbule if they really wanted to compete in the Betway Premiership. Mbule was going to make a huge difference for Chiefs.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Carte Blanche: Fake injectors
On Sunday, 29 June, the episode of Carte Blanche investigates the rise of fake cosmetic injectors operating in an unregulated and dangerous underground industry. In a society increasingly driven by the pursuit of flawless skin, unlicensed individuals with no medical training or oversight are administering fillers and Botox, putting countless lives at risk. These procedures, widely promoted across social media, have become part of a booming, illegal market where profit often takes precedence over safety. The exposé raises a critical question: What is the real price people pay, physically and emotionally, for cheap beauty enhancements? Carte Blanche is a South African investigative journalism television series that airs on M-Net every Sunday at 19:00. Its first episode aired on 21 August 1988 and over the last 34-plus years has earned credibility among South African viewers for its investigation into corruption, consumer issues, and current events. Follow The South African website on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Get everything you need to know on the go at your convenience! Stay in touch by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by sending and email to info@ or a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1
The South African
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
LIVE SCORING: Springboks v Barbarians
The Springboks will meet the Barbarians for the first time since 2016 – and for the first time ever in South Africa – when the teams do battle in Cape Town on Saturday evening. The game – which kicks off at 17:10 at the DHL Stadium – marks the Springboks' first match of the international season, after a successful 2024 campaign that yielded 11 wins in 13 Tests, as well as a Rugby Championship title. South Africa and the travelling club will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup, which the Springboks have held since defeating the All Blacks at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in 2023, and Wales at the same London venue last year. All eight of the previous matches between the Springboks and Barbarians were staged in Europe, with South Africa winning three, the Barbarians winning four, and one match ending in a draw. How will this encounter play out? Keep track below. Springboks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Jesse Kriel (captain), 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Morné van den Berg, 8 Jean-Luc du Preez, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Jean Kleyn, 3 Asenathi Ntlabakanye, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Ox Nche. Replacements: 16 Marnus van der Merwe, 17 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 18 Neethling Fouche, 19 Franco Mostert, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Cobus Reinach, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Andre Esterhuizen. Barbarians: 15 Melvyn Jaminet, 14 Mark Telea, 13 Leicester Fainga'anuku, 12 Peter Umaga-Jensen, 11 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkins, 10 Josh Jacomb, 9 Tawera Kerr-Barlow, 8 Shannon Frizell, 7 Sam Cane, 6 Peter O'Mahony (captain), 5 David Ribbans, 4 Ruben van Heerden, 3 Paul Alo-Emile, 2 Camille Chat, 1 Cian Healy. Replacements: 16 Ricky Riccitelli, 17 Hassane Kolingar, 18 Will Collier, 19 Josh Beehre, 20 Hoskins Sotutu, 21 Santiago Arata, 22 Joe Marchant, 23 Lachlan Boshier. Date: Saturday, June 28 Venue: Cape Town Stadium Kick-off: 17.10 (15.10 GMT) Referee: AJ Jacobs Assistant referees: Christopher Allison and Stephan Geldenhuys TMO: Egon Seconds Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
10 hours ago
- General
- The South African
Eskom to implement 12-hour power outage in Gauteng on Tuesday
Due to planned maintenance, Eskom has scheduled a 12-hour power outage in the Gauteng region. The maintenance is scheduled for Tuesday, 1 July, from 8:00 to 20:00. Eskom said there will be an electricity supply disruption in Aston Lake, Benoni, due to maintenance that will be conducted on the distribution network. 'The power outage will affect customers in Aston Lake on Tuesday, 1 July, from 8:00 – 20:00. The interruption of electricity is necessary to perform essential maintenance on our distribution power lines,' the power utility said. 'Eskom in Gauteng conducts planned maintenance on the distribution electricity network across the province as part of its maintenance plan. It is essential for maintenance to be conducted to service the infrastructure to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the electricity supply,' Eskom added. In the interest of safety, Eskom said customers should treat all electrical appliances as live at all times during the power outage. Additionally, the power utility said should circumstances beyond its control arise, the planned electricity maintenance in Benoni may not proceed as communicated. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
