A 58-year-old man from Ireland has tragically died in South Africa after two tandem paragliders collided in Sea Point this afternoon (Monday 3 July). UPDATE: The tragic victim of the paragliding accident in Sea Point has been named as a former Scotland rugby player. According to the NSRI, it appears that the accident happened in […]

Corporate SA is being challenged to pit their will and wits against each other… in what will be a WIN for the underprivileged! In the spirit of ubuntu, Ladles of Love (which works to alleviate hunger and poverty) is reaching out to corporates with big hearts and powerful connections, inviting them to help set an […]

As South Africans are already aware, the 2024 election presents an unprecedented opportunity for the nation to elect a new government that could steer SA out of the multiple crises it faces. According to a joint statement by several opposition parties, for the very first time since 1994, the incumbent governing party – the ANC […]

A 9-year-old child was tragically washed off rocks at Sandy Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard, South Africa, yesterday afternoon (Sunday 2 July 2023). The young boy, from Hout Bay, was with friends and relatives when the tragic incident occurred, according to the NSRI. The group had gone to Sandy Bay, and while standing on a […]

With the rand taking a bit of a beating, South African travellers will be doing some serious soul-searching about their overseas holiday plans. But we’ve got great news for you! According to Antoinette Turner, GM Flight Centre South Africa, there are “plenty of countries where you can get great bang for your buck. Think affordable […]

It’s not just the birds and the bees, but lions are at it too in South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park… as evidenced by a video that is going viral on social media. A front-row scene of two lions mating was captured by Claudia Nieuwkamp in the Kruger earlier this year. Posting the frolicking footage […]

It’s been snowing down in Africa, with several parts of Southern Africa in for a weekend winter wonderland. In South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, snow has blanketed Barkly East and surrounding areas, whilst in Lesotho, a light sprinkling of snow has transformed the Semonkong Lodge (recently featured in award-winning doc ‘There is Power in our […]

The Western Cape will finally have a direct connection to South America, with South African Airways (SAA) announcing a direct, non-stop flight connecting Cape Town International Airport with São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) in São Paulo, Brazil. Sao Paulo was identified as the biggest unserved market with the fastest growth for Cape Town and the […]

A brilliant South African play – ÎLE – which won a Gold ovation award at SA’s National Arts Festival last year, is about to hit UK shores. The comedic coming-of-age story, which has been a great success on the SA theatre scene, will be at Riverside in London next week, as part of their BiteSize […]

Team SA athletes were welcomed back to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, after hauling in an incredible 49 medals at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany. The Special Olympics athletes triumphed across a range of sporting codes that saw them secure a medal haul of 22 gold, 20 silver, and 7 bronze. […]

We all want to help, but often we just don’t know how. Here’s an easy guide to ways you can make a difference on Nelson Mandela Day! Every year, on 18 July, South Africans have the chance to make a positive impact in their communities, by giving 67 minutes of their time to honour the […]

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is going to investigate concerns raised by runners in this year’s 96th Comrades Marathon, according to a press release posted by Runners’ Guide to Races in South Africa. The race, which was held on Sunday 11 June, has been criticised for the cut-off times at Pinetown and Sherwood which were […]

Young 27-year-old Siphokazi Booi’s burnt remains were found in a wheelie bin in September 2021… and finally, after several delays, the court trial is due to begin on Tuesday 27 June. Siphokazi was brutally murdered, dismembered, and set alight by her boyfriend. Her remains were found in the wheelie bin, burnt and dumped near the […]

A South African woman, Gabriella Nel, has become the youngest South African and youngest medical doctor in the world to summit Mount Everest. The 25-year-old’s former school, St Andrew’s School for Girls, proudly posted the announcement on Friday, saying “what an incredible achievement”. Gabriella says the summit was an “incredible experience” and not without its […]

The students at Fish Hoek High School are inspiring South Africans around the country,after they crocheted over 100 octopuses for a VERY good cause. The school posted a photo this week, after accepting a challenge from Fish Hoek Primary School to crochet 100 octopuses for premature babies at various hospitals! ”This is what 122 octopuses […]

The Swartland and Overstrand K-9 and Rural Safety Units are continuing to prove their worth in their respective municipal areas, according to the Western Cape government. Just yesterday – one person was arrested in Betty’s Bay for being in possession of a stolen vehicle (stolen 21 June), thanks to the Overstrand Units with the assistance […]

They call themselves the Betereinders, a play on the never-say-die Betereinders – the Afrikaans resistance campaign that held back the British Empire during the South African War in the early 1900s. But the Betereinders are on a different mission, quite literally dedicated to a better end for their country. They want to create a better […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has been signed as Spotify’s newest podcaster. His podcast – talking to some of the more fascinating people on the planet – is slated to begin later this year. The news comes hot on the heels of Spotify’s confirmation that they have cancelled their contract with Meghan Markle after she […]

A game reserve in Zululand, that is 74% owned by Community Trust Landowners, has unveiled its plans for a new ultra-luxury tented lodge on the banks of the White Umfolozi. The Madwaleni River Lodge, which will be launched in September 2023, features 12 luxury tents for a maximum of 24 guests. Located in the middle […]

Warrior Season 3 has been voted as June’s most anticipated series by Rotten Tomatoes’ fans. And whilst set in the ruthless world of late 19th Century San Francisco, the HBO series is filmed exclusively in Cape Town, South Africa where SA film crew members have been credited for their world-class professionalism. The large Chinatown sets […]

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One kicked off in Rome yesterday with the global premiere at one of the most iconic symbols of the eternal city – the historic Spanish Steps monument. Critics are hailing the movie as another winner from Tom Cruise – brilliant with phenomenal production… which makes us even more excited […]

Ultra-distance runner Gerda Steyn has shared some tips on what went into her record-breaking Comrades Marathon win last Sunday, when she smashed Frith van der Merwe’s 34-year-old ‘down’ record in a time of 5:44.54. Gerda took to social media to answer all the questions her fans have had. Her longest training run before the Comrades […]

Two tourists sadly lost their lives during a canoe outing in South Africa. The male and female holiday makers were on the Crocodile River, between the Lion Park and Hartbeespoort Dam, when the tragedy occurred on Sunday afternoon. The accident involved several canoes on the river and resulted in multiple casualties, according to the NSRI. […]

The taxi strike in QwaQwa in the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality in South Africa, has now entered its fourth day… with an alarking escalation in violence. Tragically, two lives have already been lost, and several others have been injured. The strike has also brought the local economy to a grinding halt. “While we respect everyone’s right […]

Amidst the catastrophic floods in the Cederberg, local residents have found a reason to smile… even laugh. “We’ve just survived a once-in-a-lifetime 100-year flood in our valley, and this braai grid on our guest farm was having none of it,” says Lauren Bradley from Enjo Nature Farm. “The Camp 3 braai grid did not abandon […]