Two school children have been filmed discussing their thoughts on South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma, his controversial R246-million Nkandla homestead and his political opponent Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The video was uploaded by YouTube user Nhau Indaba yesterday and has already attracted over 10,000 views. One viewer, David Lekomanyane said “This […]

An American, who lives in South Africa, has uploaded a video of his “crazy elephant encounter” to YouTube and to the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park facebook page. See above or below. “When we go to the bush, the animals come to us. That’s our style,” Monte Fuller says in the video. In his video caption, Monte – […]

Eskom has managed to keep the country loadshed-free for over 26 days…and the future looks bright. The next anticipated loadshedding – known as blackouts outside of South Africa – should only be well after the summer months. Speaking in Cape Town, Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says the work of the ‘war room’ set up to […]

In the wake of the Luister video posted last week highlighting alleged inequalities of language and race at Stellenbosch University, and the subsequent clash between Elsenburg Agricultural College students and members of the Open Stellenbosch (OS) movement this week, there has been a flood of talk amongst the students about what’s being demanded and who […]

Sunsets, yachts and fabulous flowers…just a few things that make Langebaan one of the most beautiful spots to visit in South Africa. If you’re in the Western Cape area this weekend, the flowers are in full bloom! And if you’re not…we hope you enjoy these fabulous flower photos instead. Taken by John Cronje on Wednesday (2 […]

The go-ahead has been given for the Springboks to leave South Africa on 11 September to take part in the Rugby World Cup (RWC), as planned. However a South African judge did say that “transformation is grinding very slowly”. An application by small political party Agency for New Agenda (ANA) to bar the Boks from playing […]

The Daily Show has uploaded another teaser video in the lead up to South African comedian Trevor Noah’s debut as host of the popular American television show, this time reassuring viewers that it will still be the same show they’ve always loved. The award-winning Comedy Central show posted the short video skit on Facebook and described […]

Durban is ready to inspire! The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) made the announcement in Auckland, New Zealand this morning that Durban will – as expected – be host to the Commonwealth Games in July 2022…making South Africa the first country in Africa to host the Games! Durban became the only city bidding for the Games […]

Check out the opening of the game between South Africa’s Amawheelaboys and New Zealand Roller Blacks at the Sasol All Star Wheelchair Basketball Series in Johannesburg on Friday! After a great rendition of the Haka by the Roller Blacks, the South Africans responded with the “Shaka”! And the team spirit has been on fire ever since, with […]

Congratulations to Sunette Viljoen! This afternoon she won the Bronze Medal in the IAAF World Championships Women’s Javelin Throw Final with a throw of 65.79. The gold went to Kathrina Molitor of German (67.69) with Lu Huihui of China (66.13) claiming silver. A delighted Sunette said afterwards (see video below) that she is feeling “very, very happy, […]

It seems Prince Harry’s trip to Africa has not only been great for conservation…it’s been a fantastic moment of freedom for him. In an article in Britain’s ‘Mail on Sunday’ today, the Prince is quoted as insisting on sleeping under the African sky rather than in a tent, saying: “I’ve come all the way to Africa to be […]

If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do this weekend…here’s a video to inspire you to move away from the screen and get up and get out! As Bryn North – who filmed the video – says, when the weekend arrives there’s nothing better than packing your bags for a quick road trip to explore […]

In the same 24 hours that Leon Schuster’s “Schuks! Pay Back the Money!” comedy was released in theatres in South Africa, the local comedian had some ‘important’ advice for the newly selected Springbok Rugby Team as they head off overseas… Schuster, together with Jonathan from Radio Raps, put together some tips on rugby, the English […]

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has announced the names of the 31 men who will carry South Africa’s hopes and dreams to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in England next month. Meyer’s name trended highly on Twitter today as South African fans waited eagerly for the announcement of the 2015 Springbok squad. And finally, here it […]

According to a survey by an international website InterNations, South Africa rates as one of the Top 20 best countries in the world to raise a family…but there is a caveat! Over 14,000 foreign expats from different countries around the world took part in the survey – rating the new countries they are currently residing in. While South […]

A South African mother of two has become Africa’s first black female naval combat commander. Lieutenant Commander Zimasa Mabela makes history as she takes over as captain of a combat class vessel in South Africa’s Navy, replacing Captain Brian Short after his two-year stint on the ship, SAS Umhloti. In a ceremony to celebrate her new position, […]

The Mediterranean may be a playground for the rich and famous on their fabulous super-yachts…but nothing beats the sight of an ocean being used as a playground by its own wild and wonderful inhabitants. And there’s one place you’re guaranteed to witness this – Umdloti Beach, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)…South Africa. The ocean here, on KZN’s North Coast, is […]

South Africa’s Anaso Jobodwana has won a brilliant bronze medal in the men’s 200 metre athletics in Beijing, China. It’s the second medal for South Africa at the 2015 IAAF World Championships after Wayde van Niekerk’s sensational gold win in the 400m yesterday that made all kinds of new records. (See here for more.) The double […]

South Africans in Europe recently enjoyed a get-together in Belgium… Where they had a weekend of sharing stories and experiences of life abroad, and indulging in all their favourite South African dishes. They even made their own boerewors! And had a lekker braai. All the ladies were there… And the ‘manne‘ of course! And the next generation […]

Congratulations to South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk for clinching an awesome 400 metre gold today at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing…and running the race in the fastest time in the world for the past eight years! The 23-year-old’s performance was so spectacular – finishing in 43.48 seconds making him the fastest non-American in history – […]

South African professional footballer Siphiwe Tshabalala has done it again…scoring a goal that may go down as the greatest football goal of the year in the world! Watch the video below (or large version above). It’s already attracted almost a quarter of a million views on YouTube since SuperSport uploaded it on Monday. And it was […]

Less than a week ago, safari company Camp Hwange was celebrating the “cat bonanza” they had been enjoying lately. Sadly this turned to tragedy yesterday morning when one of their professional guides was mauled to death by a male lion while out on a walking safari. The attack took place at Hwange Park in northwestern […]

Brett Louw has been diving off South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) coastline for almost 30 years, but on Sunday he had his closest encounter with a great white shark ever…and has the photo to prove it! “It is very seldom I am lost for words,” said Brett, owner of Agulhas House and Dive Centre in Umkomaas. “But […]

A grandfather who was raised in South Africa was awarded France’s highest honour yesterday, 24 August, when French President Francois Hollande presented him and three other men with the Legion d’Honneur in recognition of their bravery on Friday evening when they overcame a heavily armed man on a train between Amsterdam and Paris. Sixty-two year […]

Self-taught photographer Brendon Wainwright has created another exquisite video of Cape Town…a timelapse consisting of over 6,000 images (!) showing the Mother City off from every possible angle and breathtaking viewpoint. One YouTube user described the three-and-a-half minute video, which was uploaded on Sunday,, as a “superbly crafted piece of work”. It’s set to music by Stefan […]