South African rugby legend Siya Kolisi has teamed up with SA Tourism UK to produce an advert that showcases the very best of South Africa. And whilst it’s aimed at the Brits, it’s very likely to lure many SA expats home for the holidays! The spectacular ad features everything from safaris to surfing, sunrises to […]

It might have been because of Covid that Mthobeli Ndaleni returned to South Africa, but thanks in part to the exceptional experience he received abroad – cooking for America’s basketball and golfing royalty – Ndaleni’s career has taken off back home. The South African chef worked alongside US celebrity, Chef Francisco, earning his ‘stars and […]

South Africans living in or near Edinburgh, Scotland, are in for a treat as popular South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout will be performing in the legendary city from Wednesday 2 August until 27 August. After touching down in the Scottish capital this week, Schalk said: “Lekker EDINBURGH ??????? I’ve come from the country where we […]

South African movie ‘Beyond the Light Barrier’ made its premiere in North America this weekend… and scooped one of the top prizes at an international film festival in Canada – Best Foreign Documentary. Renowned SA actor and playwright Paul Slabolepszy broke the news with a celebratory photo on social media, saying: ”Isn’t this just wild […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco dazzled on Saturday night, 29 July, at the 74th Gala of the Monaco Red Cross. Royal fans noted that it was the former South African Olympic swimmer’s first public outing in a month, and many commented on how elegant and radiant she appeared. The annual Red Cross event was held this […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) today celebrated and honoured its rangers at World Ranger Day celebrations across all its 21 national parks. Speaking at the anchor event for the World Ranger Day celebration held at the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park, Eastern Cape, SANParks Board Chairperson, Pam Yako said, this is a […]

Cape Town International Convention Centre was packed with cheering local fans as South Africa crushed Sri Lanka 87-32 at the Netball World Cup 2023 on Saturday. Taking to the court in brightly coloured Ndebele-inspired dresses the South African starting line-up looked a little different from the one that beat Wales a day earlier. Elmeré van […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded what he calls a “most successful” meeting in Russia between leaders from Africa and Russia. Ramaphosa was in Russia to discuss the two countries’ bilateral relationship, particularly regarding energy, industry and agriculture. A video snippet from Ramaphosa’s speech to President Vladimir Putin at Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg has […]

The Springboks outlasted a fast-finishing Argentina by 22-21 at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday to finish the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on a high, but Bok coach Jacques Nienaber will be the first to admit that it was a rusty effort. The Springboks held a 15-6 lead at the break and outscored the […]

Popular swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker has made history as the FIRST South African woman to win a world title at the World Aquatics Championships! Schoenmaker scooped Gold in the 200m breaststroke, adding it to her 100m silver, in Fukuoka, Japan, on Friday. The 26-year-old Olympic champion had been fastest through the semifinals of the event and […]

NSRI are appealing to South Africans to be cautious this weekend with cold fronts forecast by SAWS (SA Weather Service) which are predicted to impact the coastline and inland water ways. “We are appealing to shoreline anglers, boaters, commercial seafarers, and coastal hikers to be aware of rough sea conditions and the impact of forecast […]

SARAFINA! which was digitally remastered in a special partnership with IMAX, will be premiered in IMAX format in South Africa on 8 and 10 August 2023 followed by a full commercial release in 28 cinemas across the country on 11 August. This is the first-ever South African film to be formatted in IMAX which is […]

Air Belgium is doubling its special discount for South African travellers from 10% to 20% as part of its Last Call for Summer campaign. As South Africa experiences some of its coldest temperatures, Air Belgium is inviting South Africans to escape the chill and soak up some European sun. This offer, valid for sales until […]

A 10–year-old girl has been praised for taking the time to rescue a small puppy she noticed on the pavement in Khayelitsha, South Africa, while walking home from school. While others would have walked right past “this young child picked the puppy up and walked all the way to Mdzananda to get it help”, says […]

Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has sadly passed away at the age of 56. She was reportedly found at a London home. The Nothing Compares 2 U singer released 10 studio albums during her career, but her biggest success came from the 1990 hit which was a massive number one around the world, and featured a […]

South African National Parks and, more specifically, the Arid Region have announced “with pleasure” that a once in a lifetime 4×4 flower route, as well as hiking trail, has been opened at |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. SANParks said in a statement today (Wed 26 July ’23): “This route will take you meandering through the beautiful flowers […]

Popular South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker has added another accolade to her prolific haul, claiming the silver medal in the 100m breaststroke at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan on Tuesday. It was an exciting race with the 26-year-old star reaching the 50m mark in fourth place… but storming back into podium contention in […]

  South Africans were delighted last week when 27,000 readers of the Telegraph voted SA the greatest country on Earth, and Cape Town the best city in the world to visit. But while as South Africans we know all about our country’s appeal – from wildlife to culture, breathtaking mountain ranges to beautiful beaches – […]

South Africa is facing an extreme winter-weather horror, featuring heavy rains, floods, snowfall and even landspout tornados. During a weather disaster, it is important to remember that what effects humans, can also effects our pets, and as pet owners we have the responsibility to keep our fur-family safe. Animal protection organisation Humane Society International/Africa shares […]

Cape Town-based SAOTA and ARRCC, along with Poliform, have collaborated for a spectacular exhibition – LIGHT SPACE LIFE – at the prestigious Venice Biennale called Time Space Existence. This exhibition in Italy is hosted by the European Cultural Centre from May 20 to November 26, 2023. The three brands say their collaboration is a natural […]

The travel, tourism and hospitality industry on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal is reeling from an ongoing water crisis as municipal authorities struggle to provide a reliable water supply. According to residents’ reports, the South Coast has experienced shocking water shortages over the last 18 months, with only 107 out of 255 days having access […]

South African video creator and YouTube star Josh Pieters, and his British mate Archie Manners, have just pranked one of the most unpopular groups in the UK, Just Stop Oil. The protest group, which was founded early last year, is on a mission to stop oil BUT while their disruptive tactics may create headlines, they’re […]

South African athlete Wayde van Niekerk keeps on flying… despite airline cancellations and delays! The 31-year old remains undefeated in 2023 as he triumphed in the 400m event at the London Diamond League athletics meet on Sunday. But he almost didn’t make it, when a delayed flight meant he arrived late at Heathrow Airport and […]

A total of 7457 patients picked up an infection in Gauteng public hospitals last year, mostly due to poor infection control measures. “These figures were revealed by Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko in a written reply to my questions in the Gauteng Legislature,” says Jack Bloom – DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health. […]

eSwatini actor Richard E Grant has paid tribute to his mother in a raw and honest video posted on Twitter. The 66-year-old, who studied at the University of Cape Town, described the video-message as “complicated gratitude to my Mother, who died (yesterday) morning at the age of 93, for giving me the Gift of Life”. […]