National champion and record-holder Akani Simbine became the first South African to win a Diamond League 100-metre sprint when he beat an impressive field in Doha, Qatar on Friday evening. Simbine once again dipped under the 10-second barrier, clocking 9.99sec in a field that included Olympic medallists Justin Gatlin and Andre de Grasse. However, neither […]

Vegenoegd Wine Estate in South Africa believes that although dogs may be a man’s best friend, ducks are a man’s “best assistant”. At Vergenoegd their “highly skilled” team of Indian Runner Ducks serve a double purpose – not only do they keep the farm free from pests and snails and therefore help keep the farm’s use chemicals in the vines to […]

At the launch of #ORTamboFridays in Ivory Park, Midrand, African National Congress (ANC) members chanted “Save Us Cyril” as they waited for Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to address them. During the address, Ramaphos said “we must fight for the ANC of integrity, the ANC of respect, the ANC of good behaviour”. He said “our veterans […]

DURBAN – A new initiative launched by government and the private sector in Durban today will aim to connect millions of South Africans to the internet over the next two years. And… according to the telecommunication experts data will fall once more people connect. Dubbed, Internet for All, the initiative was launched at the World […]

Despite some occasional – and brief – showers and one fairly exciting storm, Cape Town continues to be gripped by drought conditions… with the City of Cape Town declaring the water situation “critical” earlier this week. Dam levels are now at 22.8% for storage levels… and with the last 10% of a dam’s water mostly […]

Join Cape Town Tourism as they explore the beautiful beachfront neighbourhood of Blouberg, meet the interesting people who have a special love for this area and see why you should visit Blouberg if you never have! This video forms part of the “Love Cape Town Neighbourhood Series” and features Tony Enderli – open water swimmer, Bongani […]

Stuart Baxter is the new Bafana Bafana national football coach. Supersport United FC and the South African Football Association (SAFA) have agreed terms on the release of Baxter from SuperSport United to Bafana Bafana at the end of the current PSL season. Baxter will be officially unveiled as the head coach of Bafana Bafana by […]

South Africa’s Minister of Police, Mbalula Fikile, has defended President Jacob Zuma against calls for him to step down, in an interview with BBC Hardtalk. Speaking to Hardtalk’s Stephen Sackur via satellite, Fikile discussed divisions within the African National Congress (ANC) and President Zuma. The interview is due to air on BBC World on 5 and […]

The North Gauteng High Court ruled today that President Jacob Zuma must provide the reasons and record of his decision to axe Pravin Gordhan and Mcebisi Jonas, on 31 March 2017. The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it is elated by the order. “This is a victory not only for the DA but for all South […]

DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) – South Africa is close to spinning a state-owned bank out of its postal service that will lend to the country’s poor and distribute welfare grants, in a bid to loosen the grip of private sector banks. Financial services, the largest sector of the South African economy at 20 percent of […]

Since we’ve moved to South Africa, we’ve made some great South African friends. And American friends. And German friends. But that’s it (step up your game, rest of the world). Anyway, one of our American friends had some extra tickets to a rugby game in Pretoria and invited us to come with her (thanks, Louise!). […]

LONDON (Reuters) – There is no cause for alarm about the welfare of Queen Elizabeth or her husband Prince Philip after all senior royal staff were summoned to a meeting at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, a well-placed source told Reuters. The Daily Mail newspaper had reported that senior aides from across the country had been […]

The two canine members of Addo Elephant National Park’s (AENP) ranger corps are now equally protected from life-threatening situations, like their human counterparts, thanks to the donation of bullet proof vests. An integrated risk solutions company, Quemic, donated the vests as well as two trauma/first aid kits specifically for the dogs… plus dog food for […]

The Constitutional Court has announced a date for the hearing on whether a Secret Ballot should be allowed in Parliament for voting in the Motion of No Confidence in President Jacob Zuma. The date is Monday 15 May 2017, at 10h00. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) called it “a date with history” and EFF leader Julius Malema tweeted […]

We all have that one friend who’s a little bit of a geek. Just a little uncool. And it turns out, so do giraffes! A Canadian living in South Africa, Phil Maloney, captured a very enthusiastic giraffe having a very geeky moment on video on Monday in the Kruger National Park… watch below. Phil’s wife, three-year-old daughter […]

PRETORIA – Despite the recent rains, the water levels remain critical for the City of Cape Town. Dam levels are now at 22.8% for storage levels, which is 0.6% down from a week ago. With the last 10% of a dam’s water mostly not being useable, dam levels are effectively at 12.3%, the City said on […]

For all those who have been asking – the Johnny Clegg ‘Final Journey World Tour’ tickets go on sale in London today. As reported last week, Johnny Clegg is embarking on his final world tour – The Final Journey – which begins 1 July in South Africa. He will be performing in London at Eventim Apollo on 19 August. Tickets […]

As announced by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation last month, several foundations will convene on Friday to hold their inaugural dialogue: “Why does South Africa need a National Dialogue? A Call to the Nation.” It will be the first time in history that three former South African presidents – Thabo Mbeki, FW De Klerk and Kgalema Motlanthe […]

Johnny Clegg fans in Australia and New Zealand are invited to join a facebook page to help convince the iconic musician that a trip Down Under should be included in his Final Tour… after Clegg announced last week that he would be performing his last tour before going into retirement. South African expat Craig Barker, who now lives […]

Unsuspecting foreign tourists to the Kruger National Park in South Africa were a little surprised when an angry hippo decided to attack their car! Giggling a little hysterically, they were lucky enough to get away from the hippo which could have wreaked serious damage on their car and opened it like “a can of beans”. […]

The security guard that was shot and wounded in the Nyanga Junction hostage standoff on Monday 1 May in Cape Town, has tragically succumbed to his injuries in hospital this morning. The South African Police Service (SAPS) made the announcement at 11h00 on Tuesday. Yesterday National Police Acting Commissioner Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane had thanked […]

ANC leaders – including the President of South Africa – were booed at Cosatu May Day rallies in Bloemfontein, Durban and Polokwane on Monday. Watch videos below. President Jacob Zuma was forced to leave the rally in Bloemfontein, where he had been due to address workers, after they turned on him… heckling and singing anti-Zuma songs. […]

The Fundimvelo Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage, which has rescued so many orphaned rhino… but which experienced a brutal poaching attack in February, has made the heartbreaking decision to close down. In a statement today, Thula Thula said the following: The late night attack had resulted in an assault on staff and the tragic loss of two […]

Unexpected turbulence has caused multiple injuries – some serious – on a flight between Moscow and Bangkok, and is making headlines around the world… as a reminder to air travellers to always buckle up when seated on a plane. At least 27 passengers were injured on the Aeroflot aircraft about 40 minutes before landing. They were immediately […]

While most of us have every excuse in the book for why we can’t take a jog… let alone compete in a marathon… here’s a man who wouldn’t let any excuse stop him from competing in yesterday’s 42.2km annual Wally Hayward marathon in Gauteng. And it’s thanks to his incredible spirit… and the amazing kindness of a stranger […]