Today – 05 December 2016 – marks the third anniversary since the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela. To honour his life and the extraordinary influence he had over his beloved country and the entire world, here are 10 photos, 9 quotes and 1 Video we love… SEE Also 10 Famous Nelson Mandela Quotes 9 Nelson […]

Hout Bay Civic Association has responded swiftly to a racist comment made by Vanessa Hartley on social media. Roscoe Jacobs, secretary of the Hout Bay Civic Association, tweeted from the local police station Monday morning to confirm he was laying charges against her. Vanessa, a national sales manager for a security consultant firm, wrote on […]

Congratulations to South Africa’s Jordy Smith for claiming victory at the Vans World Cup at Sunset Beach in Hawaii. This is a first for the professional surfer from Durban. (Watch the highlights below). The Vans World Cup of Surfing is one of the events that makes up the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, a prestigious surfing competition that takes place […]

Gauteng Weather service has issued warnings of heavy rain, hail and possible flooding in Joburg and Pretoria late Monday into Tuesday. Johannesburg and surrounding areas were hit by devastating floods on 10 November which left at least six people dead. Police confirmed two days ago that DNA results of the body found on the banks of the […]

It was SO hot today in Gauteng that even the ostriches took to the water. Although the big winged birds can’t fly, they can swim… but it’s a rare and special occurrence. RIA VILJOEN caught the magical scene at Moreleta Nature Reserve as the ostriches – and their chicks – took a dip to cool […]

If you’re looking for a two-bedroomed penthouse in New York to rent, South African expat Candice Swanepoel’s apartment is available… The Victoria’s Secret supermodel – and South African super-mom – has decided to move out of the East Village apartment in favour of something a little larger, following the birth of her son Anacã (with Brazilian […]

A new video documentary exposes the sewage crisis in Cape Town’s beautiful ocean, which is increasing as the population grows. (Watch below.) Every day, millions of litres of untreated waste-water is being discharged from the famous and fabulous Camps Bay region into South Africa’s marine reserve… Well known local marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon first brought the […]

ELDORADO PARK – South Africa’s Transport Minister has blamed men’s infidelity for so many men perishing on SA’s roads. “Men are the most people who die on our roads because of their unfaithful behaviours by having multiple partners,” said Minister Dipuo Peters. “They always rushing from partner to another,” she explained. The Minister made the observation at the […]

PRETORIA – Motorists in South Africa are getting an early Christmas present in the form of a petrol price decrease, set to be introduced on Wednesday. Petrol price will drop by 20 cents, diesel by 32 cents while paraffin will decrease by 28 cents. According to the Department of Energy, the main reasons for the […]

PRETORIA – Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says black pupils at Pretoria High School for Girls were victims of racism and the school’s hair policy was enforced without sensitivity. The DA has welcomed Lesufi’s “even-handed” handling of the incident, and the school’s response to abide by the recommendations. After investigation into issues, MEC Lesufi said the […]

During Oprah Winfrey’s whirlwind trip to South Africa, she received a standing ovation after inspiring a gathering of young South African women at an event hosted by the US Embassy on Friday.  The US Embassy described it as a “day to remember” for the youngsters who were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the global media leader […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been praised Saturday evening for making a major breakthrough in the Thabazimbi farm murder which took place yesterday on Spitskop Small Holding in Limpopo. The police launched a “massive manhunt” following the murder of 54-year-old Bertie Cilliers, and called on the public for any information. Late Saturday afternoon SAPS reported in […]

The ‘Afrikaans Vertaal Grappie’ joke is old but it’s classic. This video was uploaded in 2013. The original joke was first posted on the internet in 2007, but even then it had been around for donkeys’ years! This week it’s been going viral again. It’s what happens when you try to translate directly from one […]

The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday scored a well-deserving 26-14 win over Olympic Games Rugby Sevens champions, Fiji, to win the Emirates Dubai Sevens tournament, the first of ten in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Spearheaded by 11 tries from World Rugby’s Sevens Player of the Year, Seabelo Senatla, the Blitzboks showed great attacking […]

Anyone who’s had twins knows that the legendary Terrible Two’s seriously means double trouble when you have twins. From these beautiful photos it seems Princess Charlene and Prince Albert still have their toddlers under control… but all could change after next weekend when Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques turn two on 10 December. Here’s a look at […]

The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday advanced to the Cup semifinals of the Emirates Dubai Sevens tournament with a six try romp over New Zealand, beating the Kiwis 40-0 in their quarterfinals clash. It was a fine defensive effort by the Blitzboks that laid the foundation for this win. The South Africans kept New Zealand […]

South Africa braced itself for the worst, with the Rand weakening against the dollar this morning in anticipation of Standard and Poor’s (S&P’s) rating… BUT junk status has been averted! The global ratings service has instead maintained an investment grade sovereign credit rating, with a negative outlook, for South Africa. The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomed the […]

Formula One (F1) World Champion Nico Rosberg announced today that he will stop racing in Formula One with immediate effect. Nico wrote a detailed explanation and farewell to all his fans on Facebook (see below). He reached his ultimate dream in Abu Dhabi last Sunday when he became the first German to win an F1 championship […]

Unaccompanied minors travelling from France will be obliged to travel with written authorisation from 15 January 2017, in a move similar to that introduced by South Africa last year. The decree stipulates that all unaccompanied minors (under 18) travelling from France must have written permission to leave the country signed by one of their parents, or by […]

Andrew Sachs of Fawlty Towers fame passed away last week at the age of 86, in a care home, after suffering from a secret four-year battle with dementia, it has been announced. His wife Melody, whom he married 56 years ago, made the announcement Thursday saying: “My heart has been broken every day for a long […]

Tomi Lahren has risen to fame and notoriety in America and around the world for her outspoken comments on everything from liberalism and feminism to the Black Lives Matter movement. The Daily Beast calls her a “right wing ranter” and yesterday the BBC profiled the 24-year-old under the heading “The young Republican who’s bigger than Trump […]

The Springboks returned to South Africa this week after an overseas tour in which they drew against the Barbarians and then lost to England, Italy and Wales. Both coach Allister Coetzee and skipper Adriaan Strauss expressed their deep disappointment at the outcome of the tour – but it is the words of Bok wing Bryan Habana […]

South Africans have taken to Twitter today to tease (and taunt) President Jacob Zuma, who – after a year in which he’s ducked and dived controversy and allegations of corruption (from his Nkandla house to his ties with the Gupta’s) – still “whinges” that it’s all a plot from outsiders to oust him. The hashtag […]

There’s a post going viral on Facebook at the moment that says: “Here’s what happens when you don’t know who you are messing with.” Along with the caption are two pictures of a buffalo picking on a baby elephant… And two photos of an adult elephant appearing to retaliate by throwing the buffalo high in […]

When that super pod of humpback whales cruised into Cape Town this weekend, THOMAS PRYOR grabbed his surf ski and headed out for an unforgettable experience paddling with the whales. Here’s his story… Sunday Brunch Buffet with Whales in the Western Cape… by Thomas Pryor I had managed to see the whales off Sea Point on Saturday. I was with […]