Sacha van Niekerk

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Lifestyle

Engine trouble forces Kulula plane to make an emergency landing mid-flight

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A Kulula plane, en route Cape Town from Lanseria, experienced ’engine-related’ issues on Monday morning and was forced to make an emergency landing at OR Tambo airport. ...

9-year-old runs 2,700km away from home by sneaking onto a plane, with help from Google

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Taking the term ’unaccompanied minor’ to new heights, a 9-year-old boy snuck onto a plane to run away from home, flying more than 2,700km away.

Tom Cruise chats to fans in Hoedspruit

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SA finally catches a glimpse of Tom Cruise’s smile as he removes his face mask to greet his adoring fans in Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

Tom Cruise receives a warm welcome in SA - Former Kimberley woman ’flashes’ him

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South Africans love international attention, so having the Hollywood star Tom Cruise in Mzansi is sending locals into a frenzy.

If you thought the Milk Crate Challenge was crazy, check out TikTok’s most dangerous and viral trends

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From silly to downright scary, this compilation of the most dangerous and viral TikTok challenges shows just how impressionable app users can be when it comes to ...

Decoding Gen Z’s favourite emojis

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A guide to better understanding Gen Z through the decoding of their favourite emojis.

8 tips for grocery shopping that will help save you money

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Have your grocery bills been increasing by the week? Try these cost-saving tips next time you head to the store.

Outrage over tattooed cat

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“The cat’s life is better than yours. Maybe it is hell for you, but he feels just fine,” says influencer.

How to snack the healthy way

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You need to find a way to snack on foods that help you meet your daily nutrition needs but also help to keep you fuller for longer.