South African wannabe Everest climber, Ryan Sean Davy, is back in the USA after being arrested in Nepal for trying to climb Mount Everest without the $11,000 permit. The authorities kindly allowed him to return home without paying the hefty $22,000 fine (until recently he was living out of a van to save for this summit)… but […]

Here’s an incredible close-up view of a collection of South Africa’s insects at the Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal… with some of them as exquisite as the flowers upon which they sit. Photos taken by PETER DE GROOT yesterday morning. Peter said: “Something a little different, the smaller things in life seen early Saturday on a cloudy […]

South Africa’s Sunday Times has published a series of “explosive e-mails” which reveal how much President Jacob Zuma’s “close friends the Guptas run South Africa”. On the eve of publishing the emails (on Sunday), the newspaper claimed they would reveal major state capture by the Gupta family (brothers Atul, Tony and Ajay). The emails allegedly show the […]

It’s drizzled today in the Western Cape. In some places it even rain rained. But it’s still not enough. Not nearly enough. And so locals – Capetonians particularly – are being begged, bribed and cajoled into saving more water. They’ve heard every recommendation now – from using shower water to flush the loo, to bathing […]

Two South African wines have been awarded the coveted ‘Platinum – Best in Show’ awards at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards: Paul Cluver Wines’ Seven Flags Chardonnay (2016) and Klein Constantia’s Vin de Constance (2013). An elated Paul Cluver Wines said on Thursday: “It is with enormous excitement and pride that we announce – and on no […]

Just when you think poachers can’t be more depraved… they cross another boundary. According to local reports, a rhino cow and her calf were slaughtered in an attack in the middle of the night on the auction holding pens (bomas) at the ‘Home of the White Rhino’, trapped and unable to run away into the […]

This is a video to watch every morning when you get up. Turn it Up. And you’ll want to exercise AND party! (And you’ll probably also want to move to Cape Town, South Africa!) The footage was filmed on Thursday morning at 07h30… when a group of hikers on Lion’s Head got into some great music… and […]

Due to exceptional public demand and SOLD OUT shows in the first phase of the World tour, Johnny Clegg has added additional South African and #London shows to his Final Journey World Tour, according to his management team. There will now be a second show at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on Friday 30th […]

When things get bad in South Africa, people get funny. And the Cape Town water crisis, that is currently gripping the city, continues is no exception. After authorities have tried everything from educating, fining and even naming and shaming to try and get some reluctant residents on board to truly save water… two locals are trying […]

Two South African cities have earned places in a Top 26 List of Major Cities with the Highest Quality of Life in the World. They are Cape Town and Johannesburg. The list, compiled by Deutsche Bank, forms part of their annual Mapping the World’s Prices report… which for the first time this year includes a […]

Minister of Police in South Africa, Fikile Mbalula, has confirmed that six of the “thugs” in a video filmed in Limpopo, which went viral, have been arrested. In a tweet, the Minister said five firearms have been recovered. He then added the hashtag #wanyaTsotsi. Watch the video here: https://twitter.com/MbalulaFikile/status/867791545579307008 Since taking office, after the controversial […]

DA Leader Mmusi Maimane, a Constitutional Office Bearer of South Africa, has this evening been “forcefully prevented from entering the Republic of Zambia, by Zambian Police who boarded his arriving SAA flight upon touchdown”, according to a statement from the DA. The DA Leader was arriving in Zambia, on Africa Day, to attend and observe […]

Speaking at Joubert Park today to commemorate Africa Day, Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) Commander in Chief, Julius Malema, said this world was meant to be ruled by women. Speaking against women and child abuse – of which several cases have recently rocked South Africa – Malema said: “Women are the most peaceful, understanding people. If […]

City Manager Moeketsi Mosola posted a message on Facebook Thursday announcing “A Miracle Happened in the Tshwane City Council Chambers Today”. He said the miracle is that a R30-billion budget was passed by ALL political parties represented in council. Mosola wrote: “A balanced and Pro-Poor Budget supported by All Parties. As Our Democracy matures our […]

South Africa’s Proteas were unfortunately unable to build on the foundation laid by Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis… and succumbed to a 72-run defeat to England in the first of three ODIs at Headingley on Wednesday. The task was always going to be difficult after England posted a total of 339/6 but the Proteas […]

The Mayor of Ditsobotla, Daniel Buthelezi, is being held hostage in Lichtenburg by protestors; and a fire is raging through municipal offices, allegedly caused by petrol bombs thrown into the building by unhappy residents… who have been protesting about poor service delivery in the North West area. According to several tweets from the area, a Service Delivery […]

A keen – and kind – Bloemfontein runner, Theuns Potgieter, has shown just what the legendary Comrades Marathon is all about. Comradery. The spirit of unity and helping each other. On Saturday Theuns posted a message looking for somebody who needed a running watch, because he had a spare one. He wrote: “I have a […]

One of South Africa’s first female car spinners – Stacey Lee May – has been featured on the New York Times’ website, in its Daily 360 video section. Twenty-year-old Stacey has been competing for three years and, contrary to how the rest of us would probably feel, she says: “When I’m spinning, I feel calm, like […]

Warren Whiteley only found out on Monday evening that he was to be appointed as the next Springbok captain, so he is understandably excited about the very big responsibility that comes with this important role. Springbok coach Allister Coetzee named Whiteley, who has captained the Lions in more than 50 Super Rugby matches, as national captain […]

A South African expat and former student from Durban High School (DHS), in KwaZulu-Natal, tragically passed away last week in France, whilst rescuing the lives of others. Lorenzo Rodrigues had been living in Nimes, France, with his wife and daughter, and worked in the French Foreign Legion. DHS posted a message on its Facebook page Monday […]

Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan did not hold back today in accusing the Eskom board members of “abusing” the power utility. Speaking in parliament during Public Enterprise Minister Lynne Brown’s ‘explanation’ on the Brian Molefe reinstatement fiasco (did he retire, resign, take long leave… or maternity leave?!)… Gordhan slated the board. He said: “The public is becoming […]

South Africa has won Gold again at the famous Chelsea Flower Show in London… AND scooped the prestigious President’s Award, which goes to the President’s favourite exhibit at the show! The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) team at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show were jumping for joy this morning when they […]

Sir Roger Moore’s family has announced that the former James Bond actor, Unicef Ambassador and Author has passed away at the age of 89. In a statement, his children – Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian – said: “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce our loving father, Sir Roger Moore, has passed away today […]

A delighted Trevor Noah took to social media last night to announce that Microsoft Founder Bill Gates had reviewed his book. The internationally successful South African comedian, who now lives in New York, wrote: “Bill Gates just reviewed my book!!! ‬‪Started from Windows 3.1 now we here.” Writing for Time magazine, Gates wrote how he […]

The Kruger National Park (KNP)’s Emerging Tuskers Committee said it is proud to announce the names of twelve new emerging tuskers; thanks to the submission of elephant footage from guests to the Tuskers Project. See photos and descriptions below… which will make it quite exciting for safari visitors to the legendary South African reserve to find […]