There is finally hopeful news that Charlie, a popular bull elephant at Pretoria National Zoological Garden, could finally be retired and allowed to live out his remaining years enjoying the freedom he deserves. The EMS Foundation and Shambala Private Game Reserve have publicly announced a generous offer to fund the expertise required to guide and […]

After years of demand from vegan consumers, Swiss chocolatiers, Lindt, have used their signature skill and passion to craft a selection of luxurious, vegan chocolates… which is now available in South Africa where a demand for vegan options is steadily increasing. Lindt say they took their inspiration from traditional Lindt chocolate recipes and combined premium […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa joined learners in Qunu who were part of national and continental Mandela Day coding tournaments. There were around 70 sites across all nine provinces, as well as other African countries, with over 10,000 learners participating. The national event was organised by Tangible Africa, a partnership between Nelson Mandela University and […]

Humane Society International/Africa has advanced a unique community-based conservation project around Ithala Game Reserve to facilitate peaceful co-existence between elephant herds and local people. In collaboration with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, African Conservation Trust and the Bio-Diversity Conservation Foundation, the animal protection organisation is constructing an elephant-proof fence in the 290 km2 reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal […]

Below is the chilling moment, captured on film, where a Great White shark glides silently between three surfers in Jeffrey’s Bay who are blissfully unaware that death could be just a few feet away. The nine-foot-long shark made its shock appearance at the very same surfing championships where Australian surf legend Mick Fanning survived a […]

South African athlete Adrian Wildschutt has achieved a remarkable feat by surpassing the longstanding South African 5,000m record at Heusden-Zolder, Belgium. Clocking an impressive time of 13:02.46, Wildschutt shattered the previous record, which had stood unbroken for seven years. This accomplishment follows his recent achievement of breaking the 24-year-old South African 10,000m record, which had […]

Air Belgium today announced its new flight programme from Belgium to South Africa and Mauritius for the upcoming 2024 summer season. It’s great news for South Africans in Europe who’d like to head home for the Christmas holidays! Between March and October next year, the Belgian airline will be operating: 2 weekly frequencies (Wednesday and […]

Three terrrified female tourists, from the US, England and the Netherlands, were hijacked in South Africa by armed robbers who opened fire on their car, seriously wounding two of them. The gang fired at least four bullets to force the car off the road and hit two of the volunteers who were on their way […]

South African foodie Rany Jo recently returned from a fabulous food-discovery trip to Spain with a major realisation: South Africa’s local food, including its Asian offering, is far better than we realise! As she embarked on her return flight from Barcelona International Airport to Johannesburg, Gauteng, Rany wrote on social media: ”Heading home sweet home. […]

An adorable three-year-old’s smile has captured the hearts of South Africans everywhere. Little Lethukukhanya Mjaji, with her sunny smile, was photographed by her uncle, Lungisa Mjaji (26)… and the photos have gone viral, even inspiring artists to paint her! Lungisa, who grew up in KZN, says he is a commercial photography student at Tshwane University […]

A teenager was saved from rip currents in Ballito on Wednesday, 12 July, thanks in part to a pink buoy and a very kind Good Samaritan. Four teens had been enjoying the surf on boards when it appears they were threatened by rip currents, according to the NSRI. Three of the teenagers managed to get […]

Matthew Sledge, a 51-year-old resident of Kensington, Johannesburg, is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge at the upcoming Mandela Day Houghton 10km run on July 16th. This year’s event holds immense significance as it marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of the revered leader, Nelson Mandela. Driven by his unwavering enthusiasm to support the […]

South Africa has been named the Greatest Country on Earth by over 30,000 travel enthusiasts! Although South Africans have always known that (!), for the last ten years in a row New Zealand had won that accolade, with most tourists wanting to travel there. But now it’s SA’s turn to shine in the sun. The […]

When 12-year-old singer Niamh Beatrix Smith had to leave South Africa behind to move to Ireland four years ago, she found common ground in music – a sentiment made clear by her growing success abroad since the big move. Now the rising Wicklow star is handing the mic to Make-a-Wish Ireland with the launch of […]

Uber-talented South African artist Nicola Roos has just enjoyed a successful solo exhibition in Los Angeles, USA… leaving an indelible mark on the American art scene. The proud Curro Durbanville alumni’s fascinating artwork was on display at her exhibition – ‘A Taste of Salt’ – which was recently presented at the Simchowitz Art Gallery in Downtown […]

Several superstitious locals in Cape Town, South Africa, say they suspect the beach where a former Scottish rugby player was killed last week, in a tragic paragliding accident, is ‘cursed’. Their suspicion comes after two more deaths occurred at the beach within 48 hours of the Scotland international player, Greig Oliver, losing his life last […]

A stunning large, bright pink protea, called the Empress, is helping change lives in Sir Lowry’s Pass village. An unexpected sighting of the exquisite protea – which is normally exported abroad – led to a fundraising initiative at Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West… and it is the income from sales of these magnificent proteas […]

It’s SNOWING in Johannesburg today!!! The last time Johannesburg experienced this kind of snow was over 40 years ago – 11 September 1981. Watch the videos below, but first, here are some pictures from Petro du Pisani’s view at work in Rosebank… Gavin Kennedy, head of Solid Gold Podcasts says: « We have a light […]

At least 16 people, including three children, have been tragically killed by toxic gas leaking from a cylinder at an illegal gold mining operation at a township near Boksburg, east of Joburg, in South Africa. Rescuers feared there may be up to 24 dead with searches being carried out in up to a 100-metre radius […]

A woman who was swept off rocks into the ocean at Sea Point yesterday afternoon, has sadly passed away. The NSRI said her family were at her side. “From all of the emergency services Condolences are conveyed to family and friends of a Sea Point mom who sadly passed away in hospital during the early […]

An incredible sheet of fog settled over Cape Town, South Africa, yesterday. Western Cape photographer ROBYN GWILT had a bird’s eye view to capture these amazing photos and video… “I stopped at Silvermine, at the top of Ou Kaapse weg to take a look and photograph the scene,” says Robyn. “Sadly only had my mobile […]

An unidentified woman, who is believed to have been swept off rocks by waves in Sea Point, Cape Town, is in a critical condition in hospital after being rescued by the NSRI at least 500 metres from shore. The incident happened this afternoon at Rocklands Beach. NSRI Table Bay was alerted by the City of […]

A team of South African canoeing’s future stars, led by African Beach Games gold medallist Kwanda Mzolo, are preparing to take on the world in Auronzo, Italy, at the ICF Canoe Sprint Junior and Under 23 World Championships which begins on Wednesday. The team is made up of SA’s top junior and U23 girls and […]

A video of a shocking incident showing South African Police Services (SAPS) VIP protection officers appearing to assault motorists in Gauteng has gone viral and led to outraged calls for a speedy and thorough investigation into the officers’ conduct. Watch the video below. AfriForum is one of many demanding the investigation be “speedy”, and claims […]

The 58-year-old man who tragically died in a paragliding accident in Sea Point, South Africa, yesterday has been identified as former Scottish rugby scrum half Greig Oliver. Greig was in SA to support his son Jack, who was due to start on the bench this week as reserve scrum-half for Ireland Under 20s. Greig had […]