A fire in the mountains above Villiersdorp has entered into its third day… with an estimated 2,500 hectares burned so far, writes Western Cape photographer Justin Sullivan. Most of the veld is 11 years old and has been burning on multiple flanks. Approximately 60 firefighters and their management have been on the line each day, […]

The DA said in a statement, issued Sunday, that it “strongly condemns the violence and vandalism” of H&M retail stores in Johannesburg by EFF (Economic Freedom Fighter) supporters over a “racist advert”. DA National Spokesperson and Deputy Chairperson, Refiloe Nt’sekhe, said: “While we fully agree that racism is oppressive and has no place in a democratic […]

Hikers have been cautioned to take care on hiking trails in Cape Town following an attack on a group of nine people on Saturday 13 January 2018… which left at least five injured, according to Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR). The incident occurred in the mountains above Kalk Bay on Saturday. Capetonian resident, and avid […]

Following the outcry on Monday 8 January 2018 – mainly in the USA – over an H&M advert for a sweater which was deemed racist, the company initially issued a short apology for “offending people” with the picture which showed a young black boy modelling the hooded top. The top was emblazoned with the words […]

The African National Congress (ANC) has declared 2018 as “100 Years of Nelson Mandela: The year of renewal, unity and jobs”. This will see the African National Congress (ANC) holding celebrations to pay tribute to the former President, who would have turned 100 years this year had he lived. Mandela passed away on 5 December […]

Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) went on the rampage on Saturday in malls in Gauteng, South Africa, trashing and shutting down shops in a protest against H&M and its “coolest monkey” sweater advert… which has been creating an international outcry since Monday 8 January 2018. It’s reported that rubber bullets were used at […]

The Dallas Safari Club (DSC), which hosts a large annual hunting convention in the United States, has formally announced its position on South Africa’s controversial captive bred lion hunting industry. DSC said: “After a thorough analysis and deliberation, the Board of Dallas Safari Club has concluded that the practice of captive bred lion hunting is not […]

After South African comedian Trevor Noah recorded his reaction to President Donald Trump’s alleged remarks about not wanting immigrants from “sh*thole countries” in Africa (watch it here), watch what he said between the scenes to the audience. The Daily Show host commended Trump for at least being “blatant” about it, and wondered just how Norway […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has weighed in on Donald Trump’s reported remarks about “sh*thole countries” in Africa. The South African expat, who hosts The Daily Show in New York, replaced the Korean segment he was going to broadcast with his views on Trump’s alleged words instead. The US President’s comments were reported by the Washington […]

Port Elizabeth resident, Julie Morgan, has been left fuming with the way in which a South African bank has dealt with fraudulent activity on her father’s bank accounts… and judging by the comments left on a post she wrote on social media, his is not a unique case. Julie’s post has been shared on Facebook […]

Following US President Donald Trump’s alleged controversial comments that America doesn’t need any more immigrants from “shith*le” African countries or Haiti, the Government of Botswana has issued a statement and social media users in Africa have taken to Twitter to post #mysh*thole photos for the President’s perusal… Meanwhile the American President has denied he made […]

US President Donald Trump apparently believes most countries in Africa are “shithole countries”. He appears to think the same of Haiti and El Salvador. According to reports in US media, Trump made the comment during a meeting with a group of senators at the White House. They were discussing immigration and changes to the visa […]

Soft-spoken 30-year-old William Mayere from Zimbabwe sells his colourful 3D paintings on Vincent Road in East London. I love using my hands, says William Mayere… Mayere lies under the tree to shelter from the sun, jumping up when a car stops next to his paintings. He has been in South Africa for eight years. He […]

KWAZULU-NATAL: Durban North police are appealing to members of the community to please assist in locating the man in the following identikit pictures. Police believe that he can assist in locating missing person, Siam Lee (20). Lee was last seen leaving her workplace in Margaret Mayton Road, Durban North on 4 January 2018 at about […]

Exciting news as America’s Comedy Central (CC) has announced that South African comedian, Loyiso Madinga, will be joining Trevor Noah‘s popular TV Show, The Daily Show… from South Africa. CC said that Madinga has been selected by Noah (who is Executive Producer, Writer and Host) to be the new Africa correspondent in a new segment […]

Six buildings were reportedly deliberately burnt down in Rustenburg overnight when a gang of at least 50 people went on the rampage. South African police are calling for residents of the North West town to please come forward with any information that could lead to arrests. According to witnesses on social media, the houses and […]

Two British tourists, on holiday in South Africa, have praised the SA Police Services (SAPS) officers for the efficient and professional manner in which they were treated after being traumatically robbed on the Port Elizabeth beachfront. A good Samaritan, who chased after the suspect, was unfortunately shot and wounded during the pursuit… but the suspect […]

An independent board of inquiry will be established to investigate the circumstances that led to the collision of a Shosholoza Meyl train and the trailer of an articulated truck in the Free State earlier this month. “We are in agreement [with the Minister of Transport] that a board of inquiry needs to be established in […]

Ethiopia has announced a ban on the adoption of children by foreigners. The African country had become a go-to destination for thousands of families abroad – as well as the occasional celebrity like Angelina Jolie – wishing to adopt a child. There has been a dark cloud hovering over adoption in the country since 2013, […]

Kagiso Rabada has become the number-one ranked bowler in the ICC Test Player Rankings after helping South Africa’s Proteas to an exciting 72 run victory over India in the first Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday. Proteas Captain, Faf du Plessis, tweeted a congratulatory message on Wednesday afternoon, alongside a photo of him […]

Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille has issued a statement in response to the DA Cape Metro Executive’s announcement Wednesday morning that it has resolved to recommend that she be removed as the Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town. De Lille alleges the announcement is not representative of the City of Cape Town […]

President Jacob Zuma has appointed a Commission of Inquiry to probe allegations of State capture, and has climbed down from his initial stance that the Inquiry should investigate everyone except him… acknowledging that he too will face inquiry. He announced in a statement yesterday that Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng has selected Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Mnyamezeli […]

A caring Noordhoek resident, with a heart of gold, has been making secret hospital visits to an Egyptian tourist, who was viciously attacked on Noordhoek Beach in South Africa on Saturday night. Local Neighbourhood Watch member, Penny van Zyl, thanked the anonymous Noordhoek woman from the bottom of her heart. “She takes him fruit, snacks, […]

Several South Africans thought their wish had come true on Tuesday when a ‘news’ website published an article titled “Breaking News: South African Jacob Zuma steps down”. But it’s a hoax and not true. The site claimed that Zuma had announced his resignation on Tuesday morning in a 10-minute emotionally-charged speech broadcast on television; and […]

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has tweeted her way back into an argument over the legacy left by colonialism. Her latest tweets were triggered by an opinion piece in the Guardian on Friday, titled ‘Colonialism can work – just look at Singapore’. Journalist William Saunderson-Meyer tagged Zille, and rather than ignoring the post, Zille replied: […]