PRETORIA – The #ProteaFire was blazing today in Centurion as South Africa’s national cricket team won the second Test match against New Zealand by 204 runs… and in the process clinched the two-match series by a 1-0 margin. Well known South African columnist and author Max du Preez welcomed the win as the “first good news this […]

The first platter from #ThePlatterProject has gone to Advocate Thuli Madonsela, South Africa’s beloved outgoing Public Protector. Here, the artist’s daughter – LEGH WILKINSON – describes her meeting with Madonsela who told her that her mom and family are an inspiration… First – some background: The Platter Project consists of beautifully painted plates that showcase South Africa’s wildlife… particularly […]

It’s been only 10 days since Bucketvision uploaded the video below of Cape Town to Facebook, and already it has received over 2.8 million views!!! The bucketlist app – which is currently focussed on Cape Town – posted the video together with a message claiming: “Cape Town, South Africa has been named the most BEAUTIFUL city […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s Treasury and state-owned Eskom clashed on Monday over a probe into coal contracts between the power utility and a company linked to the wealthy Gupta family that is accused of holding undue political sway over President Jacob Zuma. The row further scarred relations in a government rocked by a police […]

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT – Well-loved Hollywood actor Gene Wilder passed away on Sunday night at his home in Stamford at the age of 83, his family has announced. He had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Wilder starred in comedy masterpieces ‘The Producers’, ‘Blazing Saddles’ and ‘Young Frankenstein’, teamed up with comic legend Richard Pryor in four films, and […]

Although all South Africans in SA, regardless of age, can now finally order their fantastic new Smart ID cards; this does not yet apply to South Africans abroad, or those born abroad. The Department of Home Affairs told SAPeople that they are still clearing the backlog in SA, and until further notice South Africans overseas cannot […]

Yikes, this American child was NOT impressed when her parents took her on a safari holiday to South Africa. Listen to her commentary as a lion charges their car. Although no names are given for who the tourists were who filmed this scene, the brother wrote: “We were on a safari in Kruger Park when […]

An American tourist on holiday in South Africa had a once-in-a-lifetime experience when she came across a leopard in her shower! Tally Angle, from North Carolina, posted photos to a Kruger National Park group on Facebook of the leopard “lounging in our outdoor lodge shower” at Singita Ebony Lodge. Tally posted several amazing photos of the […]

PRETORIA – Panyaza Lesufi, MEC for Education in the Gauteng Province, responded Sunday night to a #StopRacismAtPretoriaGirlsHigh petition, and is expected to visit the school at 10am Monday morning to investigate the claims of racism which include allegations that black schoolgirls have been forced to straighten or relax their hair to comply with exam regulations. The […]

JOHANNESBURG – In what is becoming a conversation through the media, the Gupta Family has responded to statements made on Sunday by Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Minister, David Maynier… warning that this media narrative being metered out by Maynier “without any basis of wrong-doing” could put others off investing in South Africa. Following the Gupta Family […]

The town of Barberton in Mpumalanga was marching to the beat of magnificent military bands this weekend. (Watch videos below.) “Our ‘Freedom of the Town’ military parade was held here yesterday,” says Sheryn Nader, owner of Facebook page Barberton Bliss. “There were four different military groups marching, and it was amazing! Beautiful sounds…” The bands were […]

South African opposition parties, the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), have both welcomed the news that the Gupta family will exit their shareholding in all their businesses in SA by the end of 2016. The EFF said it welcomed the news “with caution”, whilst the DA said the family’s claim that […]

The owners of Sunland Farm in South Africa, home to one of the world’s most famous baobab trees, have a very pragmatic approach to the “breaking” news that one-third of their gentle giant’s trunk has crashed to the ground. Heather van Heerden says it’s simply “nature’s way of renovating”. Here’s the famous Sunland Baobab – […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan could be charged with graft as soon as this week, the City Press newspaper reported on Sunday, citing senior sources in the police, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the tax service.   The AFP news agency quoted an NPA spokesperson as saying “there is no […]

The Springboks’ 26-24 loss to Argentina’s Puma’s on Saturday in Salta is proof the Boks are in “free fall”, according to Supersport journalist Gavin Rich. In a hard-hitting piece, republished on SARugby’s website, Rich said “it is time to face reality… Since Allister Coetzee took charge of the Boks they’ve displayed no clear plan and assumed no […]

Spring is in the air, and if you haven’t visited yet – the West Coast National Park is alive with fields of wonderful wild flowers (and animals). Fabulous photos on this page, taken this week, are by NIGEL RILEY and ROBYN GWILT. Robyn says: “From the Canola fields last weekend to Dungeon’s on Wednesday, to the […]

Several media outlets, including Yahoo, have rallied to show support for South African actress Charlize Theron after she was criticised for being a “bad parent” by social media users. Her “sin” was having allowed her son Jackson to wear slip slops, a dress and a Princess Elsa hat (from hit movie ‘Frozen’)… which had a braid attached. […]

JOHANNESBURG – The Guptas – who are believed to have a close relationship with President Jacob Zuma – have announced their intention to sell shareholding in all South African businesses by the end of 2016. Following their earlier statement today about newspaper reports of alleged comments made by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, accusing the Gupta […]

JOHANNESBURG – In response to an article in News24 yesterday – headlined “Guptas are attacking me, Gordhan tells Treasury staff” – the Gupta Family has issued a statement expressing “deep disappointment”; and claiming they firmly believe in the rule of law and are happy to answer to any and all allegations made against them. The News24 article claimed that […]

A South African newlywed couple – Riaan and Vasti Manser – are making news in the USA where they have broken a record by rowing a kayak from California to Hawaii in 39 days… even though Riaan was injured during the first week when their boat – aptly named ‘OnHoneymoon’ – capsized. The 2,400 mile […]

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced it will unveil new visa regulations before the end of 2016. The legislative reform will aim to provide a balance between the competing interests of the tourism sector and the need to protect the country’s borders and prevent child trafficking. Stringent visa regulations were introduced to South Africa in 2014… resulting in an […]

Zimbabwe has reportedly suffered its worst protests in over two decades as a peaceful “mega demonstration” in the capital, Harare, against President Robert Mugabe’s long rule of 36 years turned violent. The protests came after new that the 92-year-old president plans to stand for re-election again. Mugabe warned there will be no ‘Arab Spring’. Opposition leader […]

Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss said he and his team-mates are looking forward to Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Salta against Argentina, but cautioned that it could be a tough outing if they don’t show an improvement on the field. The Boks beat the Pumas by 30-23 in Nelspruit last week, mainly courtesy of […]

Thousands of people across Africa yesterday had fun with the hashtag #IfAfricaWasASchool… to describe life on the continent. Some of their insights were so funny and spot on that they made global news, featuring on television news in Germany and in mainstream newspaper The Guardian in the UK, amongst many others. Here are 14 of the […]

Dungeons – the biggest wave spot in Africa, just outside Hout Bay in South Africa – delivered some sizable waves this week. Local photographers ROBYN GWILT and MANIE VAN DER HOVEN were there to capture the action. “The guys out there were having a great time,” says Manie. Dungeons is on the Cape Peninsula, about two kilometres out of Hout […]