Adele’s One Night Only special is beyond spectacular… but making it even more romantic is a surprise engagement. As M-Net said on Monday night, when the special aired exclusively on its channel (DStv channel 101), it was the best proposal ever. M-Net tweeted: “‘Will you marry me?’ ‘In real life?’ ‘Yes, in real life!’ Best. […]

Kiwi Marc Jacobs celebrated his 32nd birthday in style yesterday when he beat three-time champion Kevin Langeree and rookie Stig Hoefnagel in an action-packed final to secure the Red Bull King of the Air 2021 title in Cape Town, South Africa. Traditionally run in a weather window from late January to early February, the big-air […]

As promised, Gift of the Givers has activated an emergency response to provide relief to victims of a flash flood in the Southern Cape today, Monday 22 November 2021. The humanitarian organisation will be escorted into the flooded areas by the South African Police Service (SAPS) who have partnered with them to facilitate relief efforts. […]

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says it has noted concerns about the forthcoming seismic survey to be conducted by Shell and Impact Africa Limited off the coast of South Africa… but that it’s the wrong department to be addressing these concerns to. Shell’s seismic survey in search of oil or gas deposits […]

Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) government is back in the hands of the ANC, following its inaugural sitting of Council on Monday. According to the DA, which was the biggest party in Council, this is against the wishes of the residents who “rejected the ANC at the ballot box”, and is due to eight smaller parties […]

The Gift of the Givers says its teams are preparing for a “full intervention” as parts of the Southern Cape – including George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn and surrounding areas – are facing severe flooding after a flash flood. The Western Cape’s Premier Alan Winde says: “The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre is supporting the response […]

Almost as quickly as the infamous Rassie Erasmus video critique of Australian referee Nic Berry went viral, after South Africa lost to the Lions in Cape Town in July, another video is going viral today after the Springboks’ 26-27 loss to England at Twickenham yesterday. The critique was uploaded today by TASanalytics (Track All Sports […]

A young South African – Eliyahu David Kay – who recently immigrated to Israel and was engaged to be married, was tragically killed today on his way to pray when a Hamas gunman went on a shooting spree in Jerusalem’s Old City. At least three other people were injured, believed to be another civilian and […]

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said his team was ready to give everything against England at Twickenham… and he kept his word. South Africa gave their all, but in a match that was sheer agony to watch… England was ultimately victorious, winning by just one point: 27-26. The Springboks tweeted: “? It’s all over at Twickenham. […]

As England host our World Champion Springboks this weekend, World Rugby has posted this video to look back on the last time these two sides met in a Rugby World Cup – which is also the last Rugby World Cup match that was played. South Africa came away with their third world title after an […]

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Silvermine Dam is again closed until further notice, due to a drowning which sadly occurred earlier today, Saturday 20 November 2021. Silvermine Dam is in the central section of Table Mountain National Park (TMNP). UPDATE 18H00: TMNP has confirmed that the body of a “26-year-old male […]

Henry Cock has set a new world record after running 133 Consecutive Half Marathons in 133 days! That’s 2,800 km! And on the penultimate day, his fund raising reached the incredible R1-million mark… although he would like to raise R4-million. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s (SADAG) suicide line will be the worthy recipients […]

MONACO (Reuters) – Princess Charlene of Monaco’s two young children held up drawings from a palace balcony during celebrations to mark the principality’s national holiday on Friday, telling their unwell mother that they missed her… writes Eric Gaillard. Charlene (nee Wittstock), a former Olympian, has halted her public duties while she convalesces in a secret location […]

South African cricket legend AB de Villiers announced today that he is retiring from cricket. In a humble statement, posted on social media, AB said: ”It has been an incredible journey, but I have decided to retire from all cricket. ”Ever since the back yard matches with my older brothers, I have played the game […]

South African spectators who will be at Twickenham tomorrow for the Springboks’ match against England are being encouraged to wear a Rassie Erasmus face mask during the singing of the national anthem, to show their support for the man who coached the Springboks to the 2019 Rugby World Cup title. The call on social media […]

In the wake of a terrifying trend in South Africa for crime syndicates to kidnap school children and demand multi-million rand ransom payments for their safe return, the government has issued some guidelines, under the heading “Let Us Protect Our Children!” Over the last few years, South Africa has become a ‘hot spot’ for kidnappings, […]

As reports have surfaced that a £2.5-million ransom (R50-million) was paid for the release of the four Moti brothers – whose kidnapping on 20 October had gripped the country – a Carte Blanche investigation this Sunday reveals that kidnappings-for-ransom are big business in South Africa, and frighteningly on the rise… with an average of 18 […]

(Reuters) – South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been found guilty of misconduct by an independent committee for his hour-long video critique of the match officials during the British & Irish Lions series, but will appeal the verdict. The Independent Misconduct Committee has decided that Erasmus, who coached the Springboks to the 2019 […]

South African rugby legend Jannie du Plessis and his wife Ronel Malherbe du Plessis have tragically lost their 10-month-old son to a drowning incident at their home in Krugersdorp, near Johannesburg. The little baby boy, who had been baptized on Sunday, reportedly drowned in the family swimming pool yesterday (Tuesday 16 November). It was Jannie’s […]

Popular South African singer and songwriter Theuns Jordaan, has sadly passed away at the age of 50, after a battle with cancer. Condolences have been pouring in from South Africans nationwide, with many saying he’ll leave a huge gap in Afrikaans music. AfriForum’s Ernst Roets said: “Rus in vrede, Theuns Jordaan. Dankie vir jou ongelooflike […]

On Sunday 21 November 2021, 26 cyclists from Johannesburg, will take part in the 947 Ride Joburg Pedaling for a purpose. The group aims to support the South African Bone Marrow Registry in raising funds for the organisation’s Patient Assistance Programme. To date, the SABMR has helped save the lives of 550 patients with life-threatening […]

Eskom chief executive Andre de Ruyter has announced that the power utility will implement Stage 2 load shedding from 2pm this afternoon, Wed 17 November… until Saturday. The announcement about the power cuts came during a media briefing in which de Ruyter had begun by assuring the nation that the power utility was doing all […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a four-day national period of mourning, and that the National Flag be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for the late former Deputy President FW de Klerk. The former Deputy President passed away on Thursday, 11 November 2021, after an extended illness suffering from a form of cancer. […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco will be temporarily withdrawing from public duties, in order to fully recover from her recent illness which she picked up in South Africa. The former South African Olympic swimmer was held up in SA for many months this year after suffering an unspecified ear, nose and throat (ENT) ailment which prevented […]

Justin Bieber today announced new dates for his much-anticipated Justice World Tour, including 28 September, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa and 1 October, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa. Taking place from May 2022 through to March 2023, Bieber will tour five continents, travelling to over 20 countries and playing more than 90 dates, with […]