NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Many Indians are delighted at the prospect of Rishi Sunak becoming the first person of Indian origin to become British prime minister, just as Hindus across the world celebrate Diwali. By Krishna N. Das Sunak was set to take the top job after his rivals Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt withdrew […]

The municipality may have to forfeit the conditional grant due to underspending. By Daniel Steyn The Amathole District Municipality (ADM) risks losing a R493-million conditional grant because it has failed to spend the first R100-million portion. The Municipal Infrastructure Grant was allocated to the municipality in July by the National Treasury. A large section of […]

A teacher at Pretoria High School for Girls has united South Africans across the nation as a video of her dancing, and having fun, has gone viral around the world. The school’s English teacher – Mrs Bullock – can be seen nailing the TikTok challenge with her dance to Salary Salary by Robot Boii. The […]

Representatives from several prominent organisations in South Africa gathered together on Monday morning to support a march in Roedtan, Limpopo, organised by the District Agricultural Union in Potgietersrus to condemn farm murders. The march in Roedtan follows the murder of Nicky Janse van Rensburg (35) earlier this month. Five suspects had entered the farm at around […]

South African actor Eric Nobbs has sadly passed away at the age of 68. According to Saartjie Klipkop, Nobbs died earlier today (Sunday 23 October) from a suspected heart attack. Nobbs began his career in 1978, and starred in several productions including Boetie Gaan Border Toe, Ma-Plotters, Lui Maar Op Belinda (Season 1 and 2, […]

South African teen swimmer Matthew Sates has begun the FINA World Cup season exactly where he left off last year when Matt was crowned overall winner. FINA said on Sunday night: “?? Matthew Sates restarts the World Cup season from where he left last year… WINNING ALL! With 58.3 points (Matt) is the rankings leader of […]

President Ramaphosa has welcomed the decision by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) countries to focus on price stabilization in their management of oil production. Rising oil prices contribute to higher fuel costs in South Africa, which exerts further pressure on small businesses, consumers and households, said […]

REUTERS: Pope Francis today prayed for Ethiopia ahead of peace talks to be held in South Africa, following increased fighting in the Tigray region. The Pope told those gathered in St Peter’s Square for his weekly Angelus prayer: “I follow with concern about the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia. Once again, I heartily reiterate that violence […]

Eskom announced just before midday on Sunday, that at noon it would be implementing Stage 4 loadshedding… through until 05:00 on Monday and for the following couple of days, due to breakdowns of several generating units. Stage 3 loadshedding will be implemented from 05:00 on Monday until 16:00, thereafter increasing to Stage 4 until 05:00 […]

CAPE TOWN – South Africa’s Miss Wheelchair Tamelyn Bock jetted off to Mexico this weekend to compete in the Miss Wheelchair World pageant on 29 October. Tamelyn was crowned Miss Wheelchair South Africa in August last year. She hails from a small town in the Northern Cape, Nababeep, north of Springbok. She says: “I am […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation tonight to provide details on his response to the State Capture Report recommendations, and what steps are being taken against the perpetrators of state capture and to prevent such a take-over occurring again. The President yesterday advised the Speaker of the National Assembly Ms Nosiviwe Maphisa-Nqakula […]

In a news conference at a Sandton hotel on Saturday (22 October), former President Jacob Zuma lashed out at current South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Zuma said “your president has committed treason” but everyone remains silent. “No president should conduct private business while in office. It’s not allowed,” he said. Zuma said Ramaphosa is abusing […]

Below is an Open Letter to Julius Malema, written by Natasha Mazzone MP – DA Shadow Minister of State Security and National Security Advisor to the Leader of the Official Opposition… Dear Julius I’m writing to you because I never get to see you in Parliament. I hope you are well and a little less angry […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Cryptocurrency financial companies in South Africa will need to apply for a licence between June 1 and Nov. 20, 2023, in order to operate legally, the country’s financial conduct regulator said on Thursday. By Rachel Savage A declaration on Wednesday that crypto assets are financial products does not mean that they are […]

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned just six weeks after she was appointed. The 47-year-old was brought down by her controversial economic programme which sent shockwaves through the markets and divided her Conservative Party. Within minutes of her announcement, in Downing Street, the pound had rallied. According to Reuters, “the pound was last up […]

The NSPCA has obtained a warrant of arrest for a so-called comedian on Tik Tok who was seen brutally slapping and terrorising four donkeys in a poor attempt at humour. The NSPCA was alerted to the actor/musician’s shocking content and, with nothing but his nickname, managed to find and rescue the donkeys after an intensive […]

A toddler has been horrifically crushed to death and her mother critically injured when a giraffe, believed to be protecting its calf, attacked them in a safari park in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The tragedy took place at Kuleni Game Park where the baby girl’s mom reportedly works as a tour guide, while her husband works […]

Today is the final day for South Africans around the world (and your friends!) to vote for Table Mountain and its Aerial Cableway to be winners at the World Travel Awards. And if you do vote, YOU could win a prize too! Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain has been nominated in the World’s Leading Cable […]

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is set to race in Cape Town, South Africa for the first time on 25 February 2023, following approval at the FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting yesterday. Cape Town joins Hyderabad, India, and Sao Paulo, Brazil, as new cities scheduled to hold races in Season 9 of […]

The NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute) has won the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Award for the organisation’s innovative Survival Swimming Centres which are able to offer free swimming lessons to disadvantaged children in safe water.. “It’s an amazing win for the NSRI, especially being at the Southern Point of Africa to be up against […]

The decomposed bodies of six women, four of whom were identified as sex workers, were recently discovered at a panel beating factory in Johannesburg. A 20-year-old man has been charged with six counts of murder. The case highlights, again, the risks of sex work for women in South Africa. By Amanda Gouws, Stellenbosch University. It […]

Two women in South Africa were separately and uncharacteristically attacked by a seal on Fish Hoek Beach, just over three weeks ago. One was on holiday from Johannesburg, the other a local Capetonian. Neither one provoked the seal. But both have suffered not just physical injuries, but emotional wounds as well… from social media attacks […]

Everyone needs a laugh these days, and here’s the trailer for the perfect TV series to deliver – Tali’s Joburg Diary, the hilarious third instalment of the first ever Showmax Original – named SA’s Best Comedy for two seasons in a row at the SAFTAs. Showmax just dropped the trailer – showing Tali trying to […]

Stage 4 loadshedding – South Africa’s word for planned power outages – was implemented early this morning, while most South Africans were still asleep. For Capetonians, fortunately, only Stage 2 was implemented. This will change to Stage 3 at 16:00, followed by Stage 4 overnight from 22h00. Eskom said the load shedding was implemented at […]

Scientific breakthroughs can happen in the strangest ways and places. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin because of mould growing on a Petri dish left out while he was on holiday. Chinese monks in the 9th century wanted to make a potion for immortality: instead, they discovered gunpowder. By Charles Helm, Nelson Mandela University and Jan Carlo […]