Nando’s does it again… delivering an advert poking fun at the politics of the day – namely the State Capture Report that was released by the Public Protector today. The South African peri peri chicken restaurant chain killed a few ‘birds’ with one stone with this ad: referencing Adv Thuli Madonsela’s very long 355-page State Capture Report, South […]

Whoops. Nando’s usually gets it right on the mark… poking fun at politicians when things are heated in the country, but today’s banner seems a day or two late, and we were all hungry for a Nando’s ad that targeted those featured in the State Capture Report. One Nando’s fan, Tebogo Mabena, said: “Nando’s picking […]

JOHANNESBURG – South Africans have been gripped by revelations in the State Capture Report… that reveals heroes and villains, and uncovers certain irregularities. The document compiled by Adv Thuli Madonsela, and released today by the office of the Public Protector, is a whopping 355 pages long… prompting one Twitter user (Culprit) to say: “355 pages?… […]

Check out this video uploaded by iTen Entertainment, which they say is “proudly brought to you by ‘JZ’ aka Jacob Zuma ?” The video refers to last week’s incident in which South African President Jacob Zuma (74) fell asleep during Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan‘s mid-term budget review at the National Assembly. Watch Video: When I […]

JOHANNESBURG – The CEO of the Public Protector’s office, Advocate Louisa Zondo, has resigned Wednesday due to personal and health reasons. The announcement has come amidst much publicity – and court hearings – over the State Capture Report, compiled by former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela, regarding the Gupta Family influence over South African state matters. Her resignation […]

PRETORIA – President Jacob Zuma has withdrawn his application to interdict the State Capture Report, and opposition parties have immediately called for the release of the report… which contains investigations into the alleged ‘state capture’ of South Africa by the Gupta Family. In a surprise move this morning at the High Court in Pretoria, Zuma’s advocate Anthea […]

PRETORIA – Tshwane has closed down for the potentially historical marches today to save South Africa, with music in the air and a heavy police presence on the ground. The Save South Africa campaign kicked off with a beautiful rendition of the country’s national anthem in church… #SaveSouthAfrica officially starts with the national anthem #StateCapture pic.twitter.com/V7LeDvIa7P […]

A South African swimmer caused a stir at Malawi’s Kamuzu International Airport when he insisted on flying in his speedo (in SA colours nogal!). Malawi News posted photos of the swimmer on social media, saying “a South African man who smoked Malawian Hemp at Cape Maclear wants to Fly back to South Africa naked.” In fact he was […]

Scroll through the photos that say it all as South Africans in several parts of the country continue to suffer through one of SA’s worst droughts in over 30 years; and then watch Heinz Winckler’s special video prayer for spiritual and physical rain for our country… From Namaqualand: Hester SophiaEsta Marais: “It’s very hot and dry here in Namakwaland, but […]

CCTV footage has captured the frightening scene as a couple cooling off in a pool in Kariba, Zimbabwe, were attacked by a crocodile Thursday evening. The video uploader, Zimbo88, says the crocodile stalked and attacked them in a private residence swimming pool. Zimbo88 explains the drought has caused Lake Kariba water levels to drop dangerously low and […]

Patrick Lambie will captain South Africa in their international match against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee confirmed on Monday. Adriaan Strauss, who has led the Springboks in all of their nine Tests so far this year, will be rested for the Barbarians match. Coetzee will name the […]

Watch below as the North Gauteng High Court hears South African President Jacob Zuma’s application to interdict the Public Protector’s State Capture report. Zuma’s legal team will argue why they believe the report – which was compiled by former Public Protector Adv Thuli Madonsela – should not be made public. Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane and […]

Look at your view. Then look at this. Look at your view. Then look at this. Kalk Bay at its most spectacular! The video, by photographer and student Hloniphizwe Coleman, is another entry in the #BreakTheNet contest, currently running in South Africa. Hloniphizwe is based in Cape Town, and says “over the past two years capturing […]

Enjoy a page of exquisite photos by RIA VILJOEN of the purple-lined avenues in Pretoria as the trees blossom, and their fallen petals carpet the streets… plus take a drive through Joburg with ALI RAZA at the bottom of the page. “Some pictures are with the early morning sunbeams, others after the rain, others in the […]

Adv Shaun Abrahams has dropped controversial criminal charges against South Africa’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, causing the Rand to strengthen… but the march in support of Gordhan will still go ahead on 2 November. The Rand, which had dropped after the NPA issued the summons on 11 October, strengthened again today improving by 1.46%, and trading […]

When it’s heatwave time, it’s time to bring out  this awesome ‘You Know It’s Hot in South Africa’ list. It was actually first created in Australia, but has proved just as popular in the USA and South Africa… You Know It’s Hot in South Africa When… You let your dog drive so you can hang YOUR head out […]

South African-born Canadian-American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is revolutionising the way we ‘roof’ our houses in the future, with fantastic new solar-powered roof tiles, launched Friday by his electric car company Tesla. And they’ll be perfect in South Africa – not only for the sun… but in handling the heavy hail storms like those that Musk […]

A small-town South African theatre student, who describes himself on Pinterest as a “big dreamer”, has uploaded an awesome cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Tougher than the Rest”. Elandré Schwartz posted the video a couple of days ago and it’s already had over 120,000 views on Facebook. Watch below. Elandré wrote: “Dankie Bruce. #springsteen #afrikaans #USA […]

A British family would like to track down a South African couple to say thank you for their generous gesture that’s left them feeling moved and emotional, during a year in which – unknown to the SA couple – they have battled cancer. On Wednesday evening, Andy Heather posted a message on Facebook saying: “Please […]

PRETORIA – In a major crackdown on crime, the Western Cape police discovered an arms cache at premises in Valhalla Park, Bishop Lavis, on Friday. Although police investigators and experts are still busy on the scene, the South African Police Services (SAPS) confirmed that so far over 250 firearms, ammunition and an undisclosed amount of cash […]

South African comedian Kevin Fraser, who now lives in Australia, still definitely has his eye on his homeland. This week one of his videos has been going viral – ‘Honorable Teletubby’. The video – which he uploaded on 6 October – is a mash-up of the DA’s John Steenhuisen referring to an Economic Freedom Fighter member as a […]

Here’s proof that Minister Pravin Gordhan was right in Parliament this week when he quoted a traditional Pedi saying: “Lions that fail to work as a team will struggle to bring down even a limping buffalo.” Watch below as a buffalo, that is overpowered by several lions, manages to escape in MalaMala Game Reserve… because the […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) announced Friday that they will strongly oppose the more than R1.18-billion of “wasteful expenditure” they have identified in Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s adjusted budget, which was presented in Parliament this week. Shadow Minister of Finance David Maynier says the “SHOCKING levels of wasteful expenditure” are “simply wrong”. Maynier reveals the government’s budget includes: […]

An alleged “hostage drama” at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has gripped South Africa. It has been claimed that Vlok Symington, SARS deputy director of law, was held against his will from leaving a boardroom at the SARS head office, by the Hawks and a bodyguard to SARS commissioner Tom Moyane… as they tried to get […]

A coordinated campaign today from the ANC – including walkouts and the smashing of glass jugs – during the council meetings of Nelson Mandela Bay, Johannesburg and Tshwane – has undermined democracy and exposed the ANC’s “true colours as a party of lawlessness”, according to James Selfe, Shadow Minister of Correctional Services. The violent altercations – […]