The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is ready to receive millions of South Africans who will at the weekend take to voting stations to register or confirm their details as the commission prepares for the national and provincial elections later this year. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, IEC chief electoral officer Sy Mamabolo said 22 925 voting stations […]

Thirty Four year old South African cyclist Daryl Impey is the first rider in the 21 year history of the Santos Tour Down Under to win the men’s race back-to-back. The six stage race – which he won on Sunday – is the biggest cycle tour in the Southern Hemisphere, and was held in and […]

More than half of South Africa’s farmers are suffering depression and anxiety as SA’s farms lost R7 billion ($510 million) in potential revenue and 31,000 jobs were cut since January 2018 because of the severe drought ravaging parts of South Africa, according to a survey of farmers. The figures were released by Agri SA on […]

The impact of Kenya’s recent terrorist attack will be felt greatly by its tourism industry. Terrorism, and insecurity generally, is largely responsible for the sector’s poor performance over the last decade. Between 2011 and 2017, there were on average 60 attacks each year carried out by different groups, each varying in magnitude. Over half of […]

A massive but simple telescope is being made from wire mesh, PVC and telephone poles. A new telescope that is being constructed in the Karoo will have one aim: to look at the cosmic dawn and find the first ever signals of the birth of the first stars in the universe. Nobody has yet detected […]

Last year, South Africa’s Kearsney College Choir scooped gold at the World Choir Games with the below exciting performance in the Scenic Pop category. The 5-minute video at the time went viral, earning over 132,000 views on Facebook. Here – for your enjoyment – is the full performance of almost 14 minutes, uploaded to YouTube […]

National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole has condemned the attack on three police officers in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday morning. In a statement, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said the officers, who are members of the Nongoma Visible Policing unit, were ambushed while responding to business robberies at two filling stations. “On arrival at […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, ahead of the launch of the report on the Future of Work produced by the International Labour Organisation’s Global Commission on the Future of Work, as well as the World Economic Forum (WEF). The President is in Geneva for the launch of the much anticipated […]

One of the world’s biggest classical stars Andrea Bocelli has confirmed two South African tour dates in 2019… and that his son Matteo will join him on stage so South Africans can witness that beautiful duet between father and son that went viral last year – Fall On Me. (Watch video below.) Bocelli says he […]

There are many things for which I wish I could take up a national podium and make a public service announcement (PSA) to white South Africans. But since I do not have that as yet, let me just put it in writing… writes Lovelyn Nwadeyi, founder and director of L & N Advisors. PSA 1: […]

AfriForum was victorious in the Northern Gauteng High Court on Monday against alleged illegal land invaders and the South African Police Service (SAPS). The victory follows an urgent application to force the SAPS to remove land invaders who had apparently illegally occupied land in the De Wildt area in the North West. AfriForum said in […]

“My school years were fantastic, I will never forget them,” says Austin Ockhuys. “Many people said I wouldn’t make it. They thought I would be a dropout. But I proved them wrong.” Ockhuys matriculated from Westbank Secondary School in Malmesbury with a bachelor’s pass and wants to be a primary school teacher. “I can see […]

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has extended her condolences and those of the department to the family and friends of Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo. Kumalo, 71, was a former Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations. He reportedly died peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday. Sisulu said Kumalo has left […]

Public hearings into allegations of impropriety at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) get underway in Tshwane this morning. Announced in October 2018 by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry is investigating allegations of impropriety following reports of poor governance and precarious investment processes. The PIC is the only investment management company in South […]

Coming Up on Carte Blanche this week on Sunday 20 Jan in South Africa, and available to stream from Tues 22 Jan for South Africans abroad. (Take advantage of the 14-day Free Trial). From Matric to University The 2018 national matric pass rate of 78% made for some great headlines, but experts contend that the standards for a Grade 12 […]

The recent horrific fire that tore through Wupperthal, destroying much of the historical village near Clanwilliam, devastating over 60 shops and homes, and tragically leaving at least 200 people homeless… left the Cape West Coast community desperate for assistance and in dire need of the basic essentials. Fortunately South Africans have stepped up to help […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the anti-apartheid activist and journalist Hugh Lewin, describing him as a valiant soldier who fought fearlessly for human rights and justice. The acclaimed author, who was 79-years-old, passed away at his home on Wednesday. Lewin worked as a journalist at the Natal Witness, Drum Magazine and the Golden […]

One of the rarest antelope species in Southern Africa is thriving in the unexpected setting of a Somerset West wine estate. Vergelegen, which hosts 100,000 local and international visitors annually, has welcomed nine newborns to its growing bontebok herd this summer. There are currently 50 bonteboks on the 319-year-old estate, which was acquired by Anglo […]

A High School learner in South Africa is being hailed a hero for braving the smoke and flames that ripped through Hermanus… to save 33 tortoises. Instead of fleeing for his life, Corne Uys not only thought of them… but says he wishes he could have done more. In a message that’s gone viral, Butterfly […]

A new South African drama TV series has been picked up to be distributed internationally. The whodunnit series – The Girl from St Agnes – revolves around a prestigious all-girls boarding school in the KZN Midlands… where the only saint is in the name. Watch trailer below. The eight-part series premieres on Showmax on 31 […]

Brand South Africa says it has noted the areas of concern expressed in the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report, which indicates that South Africa’s real GDP growth will expand by 1.3% in 2019. “While the South African GDP outlook has seen a downward revision, this happens in a global context where the World Bank […]

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is hosting its second Downward-Facing-Adopt-A-Dog yoga event this coming Saturday the 19th of January. Yoga lovers and dog lovers alike are invited to join this one of a kind yoga class with homeless dogs. The class will be held in the beautiful outdoor setting of De Waal Park under the shady trees. […]

South Africa has been recognised as a leading player in the space science sector. The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has been selected by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to become the designated regional provider of space weather information to the entire aviation sector using African airspace! This means that every aircraft flying […]

The Waterberg region of South Africa boasts the third largest population of rhino in the country, most of which are owned by private individuals who receive no financial support in the global fight against rhino poaching… writes René de Klerk for Safari News. Local Waterberg reserve owners Tessa and Ant Baber started Save the Waterberg Rhino (STWR) in […]

As South Africa heads for the polls in a few months time in its sixth democratic election, political party electioneering has begun in earnest. President Cyril Ramaphosa kick started the governing African National Congress’s (ANC’s) election campaign in his January 8th Statement celebrating 107 years since the birth of the liberation movement. This campaign continued […]