The famous Cape Town Cycle Tour, formally known as the Cape Argus, has been cancelled today due to extreme weather conditions caused by the equally famous ‘Cape Doctor’… but fortunately, yesterday’s stricken fire victims will benefit. After starting this year’s event, the race’s official Twitter page posted an urgent update saying: “Due to extreme weather […]

While most wildlife conservationists are calling for the South African government to reveal more frequent updates on the number of rhino poached in South Africa, it appears that SA National Parks (SANParks) disagrees that this would be useful. In fact, SANParks believes rhino poaching statistics can send the wrong message. At a stakeholder seminar at the Nombolo […]

Approximately 2,400 people have been left destitute after the huge fire which raged through Mandela Park in Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay Valley, South Africa. The fire, which began late Friday night, caused at least two deaths, with many reports (including a tweet from the Democratic Alliance) putting the number of fatalities at nine. Firefighters […]

KWAZULU-NATAL – The South African Police Service (SAPS) says that contrary to rumours, baby Siwaphiwe Mbambo is still MISSING. A newborn baby that was tragically found abandoned, is NOT Siwaphiwe. SAPS said a reward of up to R250,000 is being offered to anyone who can provide useful information that can lead to the recovery of […]

A fire that started around midnight (unconfirmed) in Imizamo Yethu Informal Settlement, Hout Bay, has destroyed hundreds of homes and left thousands homeless… writes Western Cape photographer JUSTIN SULLIVAN. In an update on Facebook Justin said City Fire and 2 helicopters are currently still bringing the blaze under control. “The scenes this morning were chaotic and […]

South African firefighters have been battling since the early hours of this morning to put out a huge fire in Mandela Park in Imizamo Yethu informal settlement, greater Hout Bay Valley, Western Cape. There have reportedly been two fatalities. Witnesses describe terrible scenes as residents rush to escape and save their lives, running with whatever personal […]

This has to be the most popular video being shared on social media today… because almost every parent can relate! That moment when you’re trying to act professional on Skype, and your children wander in… It happened to Professor Robert Kelly, who was being interviewed live on BBC News about South Korea. “I think one of […]

The South African Police Services (SAPS) says the cars used to commit the armed robbery at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday night were bogus police cars. The two cars were found abandoned in Mamelodi, east of Pretoria, on Wednesday. “The vehicle found abandoned in Mamelodi proved to be one with fake police markings. When […]

A one-month-old baby girl – Simphiwe – is missing in South Africa after her mother’s vehicle was hijacked in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, earlier on Friday. According to the South African Police Services (SAPS), the stolen car has since been found abandoned south of Durban, in Montclair… but the baby was not found inside. SAPS said: “A one month old baby is still missing […]

Metered taxi drivers in South Africa blocked the R24 highway to the airport Friday morning in a protest to demand that Uber be regulated. The strategically positioned go-slow protest began at around 04h30 between Edenvale and OR Tambo International Airport, creating traffic chaos and severely affecting passengers wanting to make their way to the airport to […]

It’s not even full moon… and distressing reports have come in that as many as thirteen rhino have been poached in South Africa during the past 24 hours. (Update Friday 08h00 SA Time: the rhino poaching figure has been updated from eight to 13.) Captured in Africa (CIA) CEO, Drew Abrahamson, tweeted early Thursday evening: “ALARMING REPORTS from […]

The world has been mourning the news this week that one of Africa’s few remaining iconic Big Tuskers, Satao II, was killed by poachers in Kenya.  Wildlife conservationist and keen photographer Dex Kotze spent a week in Tsavo in August 2016, where he captured several hauntingly beautiful photos of the male elephant. “I saw Satao II […]

The results are in for Best Country in the World… and although many locals and foreigners living in South Africa LOVE it, unfortunately this is one list that South Africa doesn’t feature high in. In fact SA comes in at 38th position, trailing behind countries like South Korea (23), Russia (27), Brazil (28) and Israel […]

Conservationists are asking the public to make their voice heard by signing a petition for CITES to help assist in stopping the South African government from allowing the national and international trade in rhino horn. Megan Carr from Rhinos in Africa said: “South Africa is reaching yet another critical turning point in its turbulent history” as the risk of […]

South African Airways (SAA) has confirmed that the armed robbery, of an alleged R24-million, took place in the cargo area and not on the plane as was previously reported. Speaking to local media, SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali said: “The robbery took place in the restricted section of the cargo area of the airport where cargo […]

This is one of those scenes that’s been filmed several times – when a large snake makes its way into a motorcar’s engine… but no matter how many times you view it, it never makes it less awesome! Terri Noscov, who appears to be from Australia, uploaded this video back in 2014… but it is still […]

An armed robbery took place at O.R. Tambo International Airport Tuesday evening, with reports indicating that R24-million was allegedly stolen from a plane. UPDATE: Bogus South African Police Cars Used for OR Tambo Airport Heist plus details of the armed robbery. In a statement this evening, Airports Company South Africa’s O.R. Tambo International Airport confirmed […]

Tropical cyclone Enawo has struck Madagascar, bringing strong winds of 210 km/hour, heavy rain and high seas. Described as a Category 4 Cyclone/Hurricane, Enawo is the most powerful storm to hit Madagascar in at least 13 years. Cyclone Enawo threatens to bring chaos to the capital. The north of the island, which lies 400 km […]

The desperation, greed and – quite honestly – repulsiveness of poachers has just got even worse. Recently poachers shocked and horrified the world when they stooped so low as to kill two young rhino (as well as attacking the staff) at a rhino orphanage in South Africa. And now they have crossed another line – this […]

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Britain on Monday urged Kenya to restore law and order in the north of the country after a British rancher – born in South Africa – was shot dead there. Numerous attacks have taken place in drought-stricken Laikipia region in recent months as armed cattle herders searching for scarce grazing have driven […]

Karen Trendler, from Fundimvelo Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage (FTTRO) in South Africa, has graciously asked for respect and sensitivity during this tough period as the team recovers from the traumatic attack at the orphanage a couple of weeks ago. Karen thanked the investigating teams and officers for their “ongoing commitment to the investigations into the […]

Former domestic worker Beauty Qamata lost her legs to diabetes… Beauty Qamata, 72, lost her legs to diabetes three years ago. She spends her days immobile, alone in her shack near Mdantsane, with no running water, no electricity and no toilet. The former domestic worker sits on her bed in her shack in Bacawa informal settlement. […]

Award-winning South African journalist Jonathan Ancer posted a heartfelt message on Facebook late Sunday night, after his 8-year-old daughter – Rachel – was admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital earlier in the afternoon to prepare for a bone marrow transplant, and start chemotherapy today. Jonathan pointed out it is “auspicious” that she was admitted now, during Bone […]

Award-winning filmmakers and conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert, who have devoted their lives to saving endangered animals, have been charged by a buffalo. Last night Dereck sent thanks through their Twitter and Facebook pages for the phenomenal support. Admin for the Dereck and Beverly Big Cat Conservation page said: “Beverly is stable and Dereck is with […]

Staff at South Africa’s Social Security Agency (SASSA) continue to behave in a manner many are calling “arrogant” as they attempt to deflect attention from the Social Grants scandal… and blame it on the media. This morning SASSA spokesperon Lumka Oliphant refused to speak English during a radio interview with Xolani Gwala on 702… even though […]