South African safari guide Mark Montgomery escaped the jaws of death when a huge 12-foot crocodile grabbed his hand and dragged him off a river bank and into the murky depths. Mark, 52, was leading a group of hikers in the Kruger National Park in South Africa a couple of weeks ago when they stopped […]

A disturbing video showing a male captive-bred lion being shot with a crossbow, before finally being killed by multiple bullets fired by the Professional Hunters (PHs) with a rifle, has been used to promote discounted “canned” hunts in South Africa ahead of the phase out of the industry. The video will be upsetting for many […]

Irish detectives are scheduled to fly to South Africa in 10 days’ time to escort double murder suspect Ruth Lawrence back to Dublin to face trial. Fugitive Ruth, 42, has already spent six-and-a-half months behind bars in a South African jail after her dramatic arrest following nine years on the run. The high-profile prisoner will […]

South African athlete Akani Simbini has been named as one of four Africans on the Diamond League start list! Akani Simbine forms part of a star-studded lineup set to compete in the 100m event at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco. The South African speedster will line up next to Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya, Machmour […]

The assertion by US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, that war materials and ammunition were loaded onto sanctioned Russian ship, Lady R, which departed South Africa’s naval base in Simon’s Town in December 2022, is a “chilling and deeply troubling confirmation that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government are actively involved in the Russian Federation’s […]

The Cannes Film Festival (16 to 27 May), announced today that South African film SARAFINA! has been selected for the 2023 Official Selection in the Cannes Classics category. The Cannes Classics section recognizes films which are deemed to be works of quality which have contributed to the evolution of motion picture arts and encouraged the […]

Two hero brothers dramatically saved the life of a terrified trucker who had been clinging for over six hours to the cab of his stricken petrol tanker, which was stuck in a raging crocodile-infested river. Watch video below. Brave chopper pilot Taru Carr-Hartley, 22, and kid brother and crewman Roan, 20 – who are both […]

Protea Hotels have launched an Orlando Pirates F.C. themed hotel room, making it the first of its kind in Africa! Located at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Johannesburg Melrose Arch, the themed rooms offer an immersive experience for football enthusiasts and die-hard fans of the club. Designed by renowned local interior designer, […]

The missing 26-year-old South African in Bangkok, Thailand – Ruan Swanepoel – has sadly been found deceased. His family thanked everyone who tried to help find him, since he went missing in February. Ruan’s family said in a statement that “we have found Ruan. Unfortunately he is no longer with us.” No further details were […]

Cape Town and the Western Cape have achieved a fantastic cruise tourism season – breaking records for the period between October 2022 and May 2023. The cruises have come from high-spend source markets including the USA, Germany, and the UK. According to Wesgro – which has powered the Cruise Cape Town initiative – the record-high season […]

South African expat Chanel Simmonds, who now lives in the USA, has won one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the US. Chanel was crowned women’s single champion at the 121st Ojai Tennis Tournament in California on Sunday (30 April). Chanel – who lives in Redmond in Washington – said on Instagram: “Enjoyed every moment […]

South Africa’s RMB National Rowing Squad has started their international season with a fantastic performance at the first Rowing World Cup, held in Zagreb, Croatia – winning silver and bronze. The Men’s Four and Women’s Double Scull both secured medals, with the Men’s Four rowing a particularly impressive race. The Men’s Four – comprised of […]

While South Africans are already struggling to cope with 8-10 hours of blackouts a day, as imposed by the current Stage 6, protocols are being finalised for dealing with Stage 9 load-shedding and beyond! The DA says this news is “nothing short of horrifying”. What would Stage 8 and Stage 9 load-shedding look like? Stage […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Dutch anti-apartheid activist and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) fighter, Klaas de Jonge. De Jonge passed away on Friday, 5 May 2023, at the age of 85 following an extended illness. “President Ramaphosa extends his condolences to the family, friends and comrades of […]

A baby monkey in Durban has captured the hearts of South Africans after local community activist and humanitarian Pete Graham rescued it from certain death. In fact, Pete thought the little monkey was dead when he found it lying in the middle of the road… Writing on his Facebook page Pete’s Post, Pete said: “This […]

JEFFREYS BAY – A surfer is in a stable condition following a shark attack in Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, today (Wednesday 3 May). The Cape Town man, believed to be around 50-years-old, was bitten while surfing at Supertubes. Fortunately a bystander raised the alarm at around 17h30. The bystander requested, and […]

Two South Africans have been hailed as Good Samaritans by US media for rescuing a couple of women from a sinking car in Hawaii. Luckily for the women, a Cape Town NSRI Hout Bay rescue swimmer, on a holiday to Hawaii, and his South African friend, living abroad in Hawaii, as well as a fellow […]

A safari park ranger trying to coax a bull elephant back (through a gate it had opened) to the safety of the reserve was horrifically trampled and tusked to death in a frenzied attack in South Africa yesterday. Elephant handler Kabelo Mashao, 36, was on park patrol at the upmarket Inverdoorn Private Nature Reserve when […]

Tourists to South Africa were taken by surprise when a couple of baboons jumped into their car! Watch the video, sent in by Agi Orfanos, below. The incident took place in the Cape Point Nature Reserve at the Cape of Good Hope, a popular tourist spot as it is the most south western point of […]

Thousands of children in rural South Africa are set to learn how to ride and maintain bicycles, thanks to an innovative partnership between organisations from the UK and South Africa which will establish a specialist cycle hub. Since 2016, the University of Leeds and the Bambisanani Partnership have devised and delivered a Cycling to Success […]

A man, believed to be around 40-years-old, has survived a shark attack in Mdumbi, Transkei. The attack took place around 14h00 on Monday (1 May). The man had been free diving. Bruce Sandman, NSRI Headquarters Operations Manager, said NSRI Mdumbi lifeguards and NSRI Headquarters lifeguard instructors, who were fortunately in the area conducting lifeguard training, responded. […]

A mine in Lesotho has announced the discovery of a spectacular and history-making 108 carat pink diamond. According to the Lesotho Minister of Natural Resources it is “one of the most significant diamonds found to date in Lesotho”. Storm Mountain Diamonds’ CEO said it is “exceptionally rare” and that history has been made as it’s […]

British newspapers have reported that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are “in talks with Netflix” to film a documentary in South Africa. The doc would highlight their humanitarian efforts in the country, and include the couple helping to build new homes for locals. Netflix and the couple’s Archewell Foundation have collaborated before on […]

South Africa’s foreign minister Dr Naledi Pandor welcomed home the remaining group of South Africans who were evacuated from conflict-stricken Sudan. Speaking at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, the Minister expressed delight at the return of the citizens. “We thought that it is important that the people of South Africa see that all the […]

Two adorable and much loved Scottish Terrier dogs need urgent help to return safely to South African from Sudan. Amanda-Leigh Robinson says in her latest update (posted Sunday morning) that their human dad, Adam, has finally managed to get his “two furry family members to safety” after a nightmare few days. However they are currently in […]