People living in South Africa’s biggest city Johannesburg have been subject to pungent smells in the air similar to rotten eggsIt’s not the first time citizens have complained about the smell which is related to polluted air. We asked Rebecca Garland an expert in air quality and climate change to shed some light on what’s […]

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla is being called on to issue an immediate public apology to South Africans for his Department’s insults to those who opposed the draft health regulations relating to Covid-19. ‘Anti-progressive’, ‘instigating terrorism’ and ‘sabotage’ is how the Health Department officials called about 300 000 law-abiding SA citizens who exercised their democratic […]

PRETORIA – In light of the recent US$4 million scandal involving President Cyril Ramaphosa, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent a letter today urging the South African Revenue Service, the Financial Intelligence Centre, and the Financial Surveillance Department of the South African Reserve Bank to investigate Ramaphosa’s pigeon-racing financial dealings for any […]

Florida governor Ron DeSantis says he welcomes South African expat Elon Musk’s support, quipping « I welcome support from African-Americans. What can I say? » (Followed by a smirk.) Musk, who was born and brought up in South Africa, but moved to Canada and then the US after school, holds three nationalities – South African, […]

They are demanding that the Eastern Cape Department of Education commit to a date to safeguarding the school. By Mkhuseli Sizani. “The safety of our children comes first,” says Dikeledi Ngqola, deputy chairperson of the school governing body at Garrett Primary in Zwide, Gqeberha. Ngqola joined dozens of angry parents who shut down the school by […]

Khayelitsha residents shelter in churches after non-stop rain. Hundreds need blankets and food as they are cold and hungry. By Vincent Lali (See PHOTOS and VIDEO below.) Hundreds of people have abandoned their homes after heavy rains in Cape Town. Dozens of residents of RR section of Khayelitsha have taken refuge in local churches. Community […]

DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ryanair has dropped a requirement for South African passengers to prove their nationality before travelling by completing a test in Afrikaans, Chief Executive Michael O’Leary said after the policy drew a backlash amongst South Africans. The South African government said last week it was taken aback by the low cost carrier’s decision […]

The Department of Home Affairs has deported Lithuanian actress Ieva Andrejevaite after they say she sought to “abuse” South Africa’s refugee management regime, by fabricating a story of wanting to apply for asylum because of the war in Ukraine. According to the department, Andrejevaite arrived at Cape Town International Airport in a private jet, without […]

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis today (Sunday 12 June) apologised to the people of Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan because of having to cancel his July trip on the request of his doctors, due to a knee ailment. On Thursday, the Vatican had announced the trip was being postponed indefinitely, but the […]

Ferdinand Omanyala edged Team SA’s Akani Simbine to be crowned king of the men’s 100m at the African Athletics Championships in Mauritius. The 26-year-old Kenyan pipped his South African track rival by three-thousandths of a second crossing the line in 9.92, just ahead of Simbine who clocked in at 9.93. Henricho Bruintjies, also of Team […]

The infamous Guptas – a family on the run from the long arm of the law. Now, they could be just months away from extradition to South Africa. It was the scandal that broke a presidency, and rocked a nation to its core, starting with the landing of a private plane at the Waterkloof Air […]

While South Africa’s Deputy President David Mabuza stressed yesterday that law enforcement agencies should be allowed to investigate the robbery at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm without any interference, and Justice Minister Ronald Lamola reminded South Africans that the President, as a victim of crime, has a right to be treated fairly by the justice system… […]

(Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the country’s top anti-corruption official – Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane – to pave the way for an inquiry by a parliamentary group into her ability to hold office, the government said on Thursday. Public Protector Mkhwebane, a constitutionally mandated anti-corruption official, was appointed in 2016 by Ramaphosa’s […]

Comair’s business rescue practitioners have today (9 June 2022) lodged a court application to convert the business rescue proceedings into liquidation proceedings. One of the BRPs, Richard Ferguson, says with its two airline brands – British Airways (operated by Comair) and kulula.com, market share, modern aircraft fleet, experienced employees, sales and distributions channels Comair was […]

A video has been going viral on Twitter for the past 48 hours, showing a man – named as Jaco Swart – abusing his now estranged wife, Nicoleen Swart. The vicious way in which he kicks, punches and slaps her is horrific. It hurts to watch. Imagine how the staff felt witnessing this at work. […]

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has called for calm and vigilance after four cases of measles were detected in Gauteng, South Africa. These cases were found during routine surveillance activities aimed at responding to every suspected case of this vaccine-preventable disease. Four suspected cases of measles in Gauteng were detected in the last couple of […]

The DA says it has received a number of queries about Irish low-cost airline, Ryanair’s decision to quiz South African passport holders in Afrikaans before allowing them to board their aircraft headed for Britain. Those who fail the test (many because they can’t understand the general knowledge questions because they’re in Afrikaans) are not allowed […]

South African medical students who pursued degrees in Ukraine find themselves in limbo. By Tariro Washinyira Dozens of South African medical students who were studying at Ukrainian universities have returned to South Africa, because of the Russian invasion. They are battling now to get into local universities. Universities South Africa has explained that there are a […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs unit, working with the South African Police Service (SAPS), have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle rhino horn out of the country. (Sadly too late for the rhino themselves, slaughtered for their horn which is smuggled to countries like China and Vietnam where some people mistakenly believe they […]

The Gupta brothers – Atul and Rajesh Gupta – have been arrested in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The arrest of the notorious brothers – believed to be the puppeteers of South Africa’s State Capture – comes after Interpol (International Criminal Police Organisation) issued a Red Notice against the the two men in connection with […]

Ryanair confirmed on Monday (June 6) it is requiring South African passengers to prove their nationality before travelling by completing a test in Afrikaans, a language used by just 12% of SA’s population. Many of us – including me – would fail the test. It includes questions like “wat is Suid Afrika se amptelike geldeenheid“? […]

The President is facing a crisis of credibility and cannot hide behind procedural smokescreens to avoid presenting South Africans with the full truth around the money that was stolen from his farm (Phala Phala), and the subsequent cover-up… writes DA Leader John Steenhuisen. There is no aspect of any police or other investigation that prevents him […]

Security Agencies are investigating a death threat, sent to Director-General in the Presidency, Phindile Baleni, by mail last week. While the government has reiterated its commitment to fight corruption, even in the face of threats of violence, the decision to share the death threat letter and a bullet with the world has been questioned. The […]

Another day, another woman dead in South Africa. A furious family took matters into their own hands to find #JusticeForNamhla after the deadly shooting of the 35-year-old in the Eastern Cape went almost unnoticed. Namhla Mtwa (Singwa Namhla Mtwa) With police slow to act, Namhla Mtwa’s furious family took matters into their own hands. Upset […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco has tested positive for Covid-19, the Palace of Monaco has confirmed in a statement shared with People magazine yesterday (Saturday). The princess is isolating and will be unable to attend a couple of public engagements, after recently returning to public life. Last week she was seen at the Monaco Grand Prix, […]