If you’ve ever wondered just what the border ‘wall’ looks like between South Africa and Zimbabwe… here’s a video from former Proteas player Pat Symcox. Symcox, who is holidaying in Limpopo, was shocked to discover the state of the SA / Zimbabwe border post… saying: “Today…I witnessed a national disgrace…” Watch below. Pat Symcox reveals […]

Tennis superstar Roger Federer beat John Isner in a sold-out exhibition match –  Match for Africa – on Saturday evening in Seattle, USA… raising over $2-million in the process. The event was held to raise funds for his foundation – the Roger Federer Foundation which supports children’s charities in South Africa, Switzerland and other countries in […]

The most beautiful kind acts are naturally those that are done anonymously, without the need to tell anybody else. And that’s what happened earlier this month in South Africa when a grieving daughter reached out to help someone else in need. Nobody else would ever have known about it… except for the fact that inspirational speaker […]

To commemorate the 23rd anniversary of Freedom Day (27 April) in South Africa, CNN put together a fabulous spread of 23 Beautiful Reasons to Visit South Africa. The writers said that despite the country’s “checkered” history, its “natural wonders have never been less than glorious”… “blessed with treasures” from surf-ravaged beaches to big game safari […]

Not everyone in South Africa is buying the ‘coup plotter’ story… with many saying it’s a ploy from supporters of President Jacob Zuma to divert attention from the real issues facing the nation. Others – like former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor – believe the motives are even darker. According to special police unit, the Hawks, Elvis […]

A 14-year-old male teenager from Port Elizabeth has survived a shark attack in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, late Saturday afternoon. NSRI said in a statement on their website that NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated at 17h07 on Saturday 29 April, following reports that a person had been bitten by a shark at The Waves… […]

The South African Police Services (SAPS) paid tribute this week to Warrant Officer Rudolph Johannes Pretorius as he bids farewell to the SAPS after 43 years of excellent service as dog handler and effecting 35,000 arrests! Warrant Officer Pretorious joined the SAPS family shortly after he completed his matric in 1973. He always had a passion […]

The Royal Palace of Monaco has released two videos showcasing Princess Charlene‘s trip back home to South Africa. Watch below. Charlene (nee Wittstock) visited the South African branch of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. Speaking at a cocktail party organised in aid of water safety and drowning prevention, Charlene pointed out that “here in […]

Popular South African band Freshlyground released their new video yesterday… deliberately… on Freedom Day. It’s powerful, provocative and holds no punches in addressing President Jacob Zuma. It’s called “Banana Republic”. Apart from the lyrics – “All your people dying in freedom / Suffering a profound lack of leading / Are you even there when we call? […]

Ndileka Mandela, granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela, says she supports nationwide calls for the current president – Jacob Zuma – to resign and step down. “If the people are calling for that, yes, he should listen to the people and then step down,” she says in an interview with Al Jazeera English’s current […]

For many South Africans yesterday, celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of Freedom Day felt like a day of commiseration more than celebration… Sarah Avis said on SAPeople’s Facebook page: “I don’t know about anybody else, but I don’t feel that any of this is freedom. Nothing that is taking place in South Africa right now resembles freedom […]

Heineken beer’s “World’s Apart” experiment – and advert – is going viral… and even though it’s not South African, it applies as much to people in SA as around the world, to people who have opposing views. The ad asks whether two strangers with opposing views can prove there’s more that unites than divides us… […]

South Africa’s Gift Ngoepe made a dashing debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday evening… with all eyes on him as he made history, becoming the first athlete born in Africa to record a hit in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game. And for the 27-year-old from Randburg, it was about more than just his own incredible personal […]

Meet three of the dogs playing a crucial role in saving rhino and elephant in Africa. Their dog trainer from the UK (a former military dog handler), says: “It’s animals saving animals. Humans have been trying to do it, and we’ve failed. So let’s put the animals on… and let’s have animals helping animals.” The three […]

PRETORIA – The Hawks have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly plotting to assassinate top government officials. The man, who is the founder of the Anti-State Capture Death Squad Alliance, was arrested in Midrand on Wednesday by undercover coup plot snipers, as he was in the process of explaining to alliance donors how the assassination of […]

There’s a video going viral of a talented South African musician Christiaan Jacobsz. It was actually filmed four years ago in May 2013 when he was still at school… BUT the good news is that Christiaan is still making incredible musics… and will be uploading an updated video within the next week or so! The […]

Now here’s a view of South Africa we don’t often see… sideways! European Space Station (ESA) pilot Thomas Pesquet tweeted this photo Thursday morning, 27 April 2017, to say Happy Freedom Day to South Africa. Along with the SA flag, Thomas said: “Side view! This is us flying around South Africa, on our way from […]

PRETORIA – The Minister of Energy has reacted to the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on South Africa’s controversial nuclear agreements today. The Court has set aside the agreements – signed by government with vendor countries – declaring them “unlawful and unconstitutional”. These deals were with Russia, the United States and South Korea. The Minister of Energy, Mmamoloko Kubayi, […]

There’s been an “intense storm” over Cape Town today… with lightning, hail and “LOTS” of very welcome rain, according to locals. Radio station KFM captured a brilliant flash of lightning – watch below. Capetonian Johanna Adams said: “Thank you Lord. Our prayers. The hail was as big as marbles, if not bigger. This was on my lawn:” […]

Several Freedom Day gatherings are also being organised by South Africans abroad to stand in solidarity with those back home for Freedom Day (although not all are scheduled for 27 April)… and those South African expats (and locals) who don’t have an event happening near them are asked to send in a photo with a […]

South Africans will gather together again tomorrow in several cities around the country to stand and march in solidarity, imploring President Jacob Zuma to step down… or for the ANC to recall the controversial president. Below are some of the planned Freedom Day Rallies (for 27 April 2017): CAPE TOWN Cape Town City Hall, Grand […]

Congratulations to South African expat Gift Ngoepe who has just become the first South African baseball player to be called to the Major League! His friend, University of Ghana baseball player, Daniel Yaw Atiemo posted the exciting news on Facebook Wednesday morning, saying: “CONGRATULATIONS. My friend Gift Ngoepe got called up to the major league […]

South African Airways cabin crew have gone ahead with a peaceful strike, demanding better food. As one of the placards says: “Keep the Chicken, This is Serious Beef.” Passengers due to fly today are advised to contact SAA on 011 978 1111 or 0861 606 606 or your nearest ‘Town Office’ for flight updates, rescheduling or […]

South African non-governmental association Arrive Alive has shared this brilliant “Guide to safe driving on safari/driving in the nature reserve”. For more detailed tips on driving on safari, please visit their website here. Watch Guide to Safe Safari Driving And yes – it’s an Asian elephant – at a park in Thailand; but the video […]

A beach jogger who was mauled by two pit bulls on Tinley Manor Beach on Monday morning is still in hospital in a serious condition, according to local media reports. The dog attack was first tweeted by IPSS Medical Rescue just after 08h30am Monday. It appears the 33-year-old man was jogging when the dogs attacked him. […]