Miss SA, WhatsApp updates and Durban July fashion among this week's biggest lifestyle stories

Explore this week's biggest lifestyle stories in South Africa, from innovative beauty pageants to exciting fashion trends.

Knysna Oyster Festival kicks off with major boost for local economy

The 43rd Knysna Oyster Festival is expected to create opportunities for small businesses

Queiroz blames inexperience for Ghana's World Cup exit

The Ghana coach acknowledged his side improved in the second half of the match against Colombia

Iranians mourn Khamenei at Tehran farewell ceremony

Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes.

More than 40 000 visitors expected at Hollywoodbets Durban July

eThekwini says the iconic horse racing event is set to inject over R200 mln in the city's economy

Report: Kaizer Chiefs table offer to Bafana Bafana goalkeeper

Kaizer Chiefs are set to sign former Sekhukhune United goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner. He is now a free agent after leaving Babina Noko.

Border between DR Congo and Rwanda reopens amid Ebola outbreak

The border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda has reopened after weeks of closure over the Ebola outbreak. The move restores a vital trade route for the city of Goma, with many residents expressing relief as cross border travel and business resume.

What to Watch: Madame Zingara's pure theatrical magic

Here's why you shouldn't miss Madame Zingara's La Dolce Royal. It's probably one of the best instalments of the production yet.

SAHRC warns over alleged forced evictions, attacks and door-to-door searches targeting foreign nationals

Confirmed: Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City to play for R65 million

Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City will begin their CAF Confederation Cup campaigns in September, with a massive R65 million winners prize available.

North West statutory rape case postponed to July 17

Jakir Jakir was arrested after immigration officers found the 14-year-old girl in his bedroom.

Gift of the Givers to assist stranded Malawians if funding is available

Hundreds of Malawians remain outside the old Durban drive-in site awaiting repatriation.

Ozempic vs Wegovy vs Mounjaro: What South Africans need to know about the weight-loss injections

Principal loses appeal after dismissal for failing to show how she used over R420,000 for the school

Carcass of rare whale washes ashore on Western Cape beach

The whale carcass, which washed ashore at Die Plaat beach in Gansbaai, belongs to one of the rarest whale species on Earth.

Mzwandile Stick backs Springbok utility players to do the business

The Springboks are well covered across the park, despite not having obvious backups for a few positions against England.

Boipatong massacre monument 'left to rot' despite R2.3m funding

Reverend Modise Molefe has accused the municipality of abandoning its responsibility to maintain the Boipatong Monument

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at New York's Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift is now a married woman after marrying her boyfriend of over two years Travis Kelce.

LIVE SCORING: Springboks v England at Ellis Park

Keep track of the live scoring as the Springboks kick off their 2026 Test season against England at Ellis Park.

Confirmed: Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns to play for R78 million

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns will begin the 2026/27 CAF Champions League in September for a R78 million winners' prize.