The Otter Protection Group in the Western Cape has called for international help in finding the culprits behind the death of two seals in Hout Bay Harbour. The Group asked on Facebook: “Why do people do this to defenceless animals?” They said that so far there has been no response from the Hout Bay Harbour […]

Extreme explorer, Cipla Foundation trustee and ambassador, David Grier and fellow extreme athlete, Andrew Stuart have passed the half-way mark of their gruelling 70-day, 4,200 kilometre journey across the Great Wall of China. This challenge is a feat that Grier already completed in 2006 when he became one of the first people in history to run the […]

British Airways is adding some extra sparkle to customers’ journeys ahead of Prince Harry’s marriage to American TV star Meghan Markle. To celebrate the Royal wedding this Saturday, 19 May 2018, the BA93 to Toronto – the city where their relationship took off – will be operated by an all-star crew of only Meghan and Harry’s. The […]

While there has been a slight increase in dam levels thanks to recent rainfalls in the Western Cape, South Africa, the City of Cape Town has cautioned that water usage has also increased. “Although there has been a slight increase in dam levels of 0.5% to an overall level of 21.4% as a result of […]

Recent actions by US President Donald Trump’s administration are severely straining relations with South Africa’s new government led by President Cyril Ramaphosa. And relations between the two governments are likely to worsen. The first blow was last month’s threat by Trump’s UN Ambassador Nikki Haley that countries unwilling to tow the US line would be […]

This Sunday’s episode of Carte Blanche is packed with all the latest hot topics in South Africa – De Lille vs The DA, Protea Glen Land Grabs, Murder By Appointment and Being Transgender. South Africans abroad can watch this show (and many more) by subscribing to Showmax International, where this episode will be available to stream from Tuesday 15 […]

An elephant calf that has been in the care of the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) in South Africa for the past 16 months, has been successfully introduced to the resident Jabulani herd. The introduction took place in early April 2018, and the great news is that the calf will remain with the herd going forward! In November […]

Mogalakwena Municipality’s Council has agreed to purchase a brand new vehicle for its Mayor, Andrina Matsemela, that will apparently cost R1 million… despite the poverty-stricken municipality’s huge service delivery shortcomings, claim the DA. Korny Dekker, DA Councillor in Mogalakwena, said the DA has unambiguously opposed this decision, which was taken during a special council meeting yesterday. The Mayor’s existing […]

At just 8 weeks of age, little Zorg was adopted by Lindi Theron from Brackenfell… and both their lives changed forever. “He changed my life. The bond I have with him is completely different to that of a “normal” dog, he’s a shelter dog and we have a very special bond,” says Lindi. The pup, […]

Lithemba Magajana has fortunately found a sponsor to the African Judo Cadet Championship. Lithemba Magajana, a grade 10 learner at Gamble Street High School in Uitenhage and ranked number one in the Cadet Division by Judo South Africa, flew on Monday to take part in the African Judo Cadet Championship. The event runs until today, […]

The South African Cabinet has extended well wishes to the Muslim community as they begin fasting for the holy month of Ramadan next week. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, as they spend time deepening their spirituality. Ramadan in 2018 will begin on the evening of May 15 and will end on the […]

The deadline for written submissions on the proposed review of Section 25 of the Constitution – in order to allow for land expropriation without compensation – has been extended by two weeks until 15 June 2018. This extension will make the period for written submissions a total of 60 days given to the public to make […]

The DA has declared that “we have not and will not offer to keep Patricia de Lille on as Mayor of the City of Cape Town”. In a media statement on Thursday, Natasha Mazzone – Deputy Chairperson of Federal Council – clarified: “We have offered to agree, in order to prevent any further unnecessary legal delays, […]

South Africa’s founding President Nelson Mandela was on this day, 24 years ago, inaugurated as Head of State. (Watch Madiba’s speech below.) Mandela took the Oath of Office as the first President of a democratic dispensation at a ceremony held at the Union Buildings. The day followed the historic 27 April 1994 elections, which saw […]

The celebrities on stage at the Comedy Central Roast of Somizi roast panel had over 5.5 million followers on Twitter, so it’s no surprise the Roast trended there. And South Africans have been talking about it all day today – with comedic surprises like Kurt Darren and some roasting from and to former Police Minister […]

Murder cases have increased in three out of four police districts in eastern Johannesburg, rising 30% from 136 murders to 177 murders in the last year. The most affected areas are Yeoville, Jeppe, Sandringham and Cleveland. According to Jack Bloom, DA Johannesburg East Constituency Head, these figures from April-February (2016-17) to April-February (2017-2018) were revealed […]

Durbanites are to finally get their own non-stop direct flight to London, after years of the schlep and time wasted having to stop off in Johannesburg on the way. British Airways has announced it will begin flying three times weekly direct from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to Durban, starting on 29 October 2018. The service will […]

This week’s episode of Carte Blanche explores a revolutionary drug discovery in South Africa, the power of hope, an imminent water shortage in Gauteng and Transnet pension funds. The show is available to South Africans abroad from Tuesday 08 May 2018 if you subscribe to Showmax. The Silver Bullet A revolutionary drug discovery by scientists […]