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The South African
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Man walks barefoot for five years, sparks TikTok buzz
Viral videos never seem to dry up on the World Wide Web. Isn't it wild how there's always something bizarre or hilarious making the rounds? From people surfing shopping trolleys on highways to cringeworthy challenge fails, the Internet never stops surprising us. The latest viral sensation has grabbed the attention of millions, racking up likes and shares all over social media. ADVERTISEMENT Today's Eish Wena segment features a man who has been walking barefoot for five years as he shares his experience. Watch the video below WATCH MORE VIDEOS FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN Need your news quickly? Visit The South African website for all you need to know. Enjoy a wide variety of videos from news, lifestyle, travel, sports, viral videos and lots more! There is always something to watch here! ADVERTISEMENT Why not follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok while you're at it? Get ALL the news you need to know on the go at your convenience! SHARE YOUR VIRAL VIDEOS WITH US Submit your videos for a chance to be featured in the daily Viral Video article and get your name mentioned. 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.
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The South African
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Animal sighting: Epic battle between lions, black mamba and eagle [video]
Today's animal sighting video captures an epic battle between lions, a black mamba, and an eagle. A snake eagle caught the black mamba, but the snake fought back and managed to get hold of the eagle According to the Latest Sightings YouTube page, the video was filmed by and shared on Latest Sightings – Kruger. FOR MORE ANIMAL SIGHTING VIDEOS, VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Watch today's video of the battle between lions, a black mamba, and an eagle. WATCH | Heron and eagle fight over fishing spot Keep up with The South African website for all the essential information you need! Enjoy a wide variety of videos from news, lifestyle, travel, sport and viral videos – and lots more! 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
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- The South African
Home Affairs asked to assist with driver's licence print backlog
You know the driver's licence print backlog is bad when the Department of Transport (DOT) is turning to Home Affairs for help. As we reported previously, the DOT is unable to procure a new printing system due to tender irregularities. So, when South Africa's only card printing machine broke down yet again earlier this year in February, a new driver's licence print backlog began afresh. As such, the DOT is asking Home Affairs to help develop what Transport Minister Barbara Creecy terms a 'temporary solution.' You may not be fined for six months for an expired driver's licence. However, you must be able to produce a valid renewal receipt. Image: File Furthermore, Minster Creecy said last week that the department is worried, because it's break-down-prone machine is working 'day and night.' And as much as they're clearing the driver's licence print backlog, other motorists' licences continue to expire, 'So, it's a never-ending cycle,' she said. However, the backlog is clearly worse than advertised, because the minister admits to meeting with the Department of Home Affairs last week, reports TimesLive . 'We went to Home Affairs and said, 'Can you help us?' and they said, 'Yes, of course, we can.' South Africa's card printing machine is a quarter of a century old and wildly out of date. Image: File Home Affairs is building the DOT a prototype card printing machine. And once ready, they will have to have it ratified by the State Security Agency (SSA) for approval. This is because a driving licence is a legal form of identification. The minister says this process shouldn't take longer than three months. Moreover, according to the DOT, at the start of the month (July 2025) the driver's licence print backlog stood at 602 831 cards. With 192 856 destined for South Africa's most populated province, Gauteng. From there, the Western Cape is waiting on 86 862 driver's licences and KwaZulu-Natal has 85 313 in the queue. Minister Barbara Creecy has come under fire for inaction within her department since taking office last May. Image: File A reminder that you won't be fined for an expired driving licence only if you have a valid receipt for renewal. 'If you have an expired driver's licence, you have a six-month grace period in which to get your renewal,' explains Creecy. 'Motorists should not be penalised because this is not of their making. But you must keep your receipts to prove you have applied – then they can't be fined,' the minister concluded. SHOULD SOUTH AFRICAN DRIVER'S LICENCES REMAIN VALID FOR LONGER? 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
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Animal sighting: Leopard battles two porcupines, tears off one's face
Today's animal sighting video captures an incredible and rare moment in the wild, as a male leopard takes on two porcupines and, in the process, tears the face off one of them. According to the Latest Sightings YouTube page, the footage was captured and shared by Latest Sightings – Kruger. FOR MORE ANIMAL SIGHTING VIDEOS, VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Watch today's incredible video of a male leopard taking on two porcupines and, in the process, tearing the face off one of them.. WATCH | Animal sighting: Leopard's incredible mid-air catch caught on Camera [Video] Keep up with The South African website for all the essential information you need! Enjoy a wide variety of exciting videos from news, business, lifestyle, travel, sport, viral videos, and lots more! Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The 42
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
South Africa captain ends mammoth innings early to respect Brian Lara's world record
SOUTH AFRICAN CAPTAIN Wiaan Mulder said respect for Brian Lara convinced him to declare 33 runs short of the former West Indies star's world Test record, against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Monday. Mulder hammered an unbeaten 367 –- a South African record and the fifth highest score in Test cricket –- before declaring at lunch on the second day of the second Test. South Africa's total of 626 for five proved way beyond Zimbabwe's reach. They were bowled out for 170 and were 51 for one in their second innings after being forced to follow on. Advertisement 'Brian Lara is a legend. He got 401 or whatever it was [it was 400] against England. For someone of that stature to keep the record is pretty special,' Mulder said at the close. 'I think if I get the chance again I would do the same again.' Mulder spoke to South African coach Shukri Conrad who agreed with his decision. 'He said to me as well, let the legend keep the record. I never know what my fate will be but letting Brian Lara keep the record is the way it should be.' – © AFP 2025
