Phoenix, Durban, came to a standstill on Thursday as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) marched to protest the killing of 36 people during the July unrest. Despite Covid-19 pandemic regulations, which were ignored, about 20 buses transported EFF party members from different parts of Durban to Phoenix. Demonstrators in the party’s red regalia sang struggle […]

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that former South African President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to an outside hospital for medical observation. The DCS said in a statement on Friday: “As a former President, the healthcare needs of Mr Zuma require the involvement of the South African Military Health Services. This has […]

South Africa has recorded 13 263 new COVID-19 cases overnight. This increase represents a 22.3% positivity rate. As per the National Department of Health, a further 423 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 73 415 to date. A total of 15 031 457 tests have been conducted in both public and […]

The quarantine price for South Africans wishing to visit the UK is about to be increased by around 30%… with a family of four (including two teenage children) likely to have to pay over R130,000 in total for the 11 night hotel quarantine. For a single adult, the price is being hiked to over £200 […]

This has to be a joke! A vlogger, speaking English and Russian, has posted a video in which he complains about the passionate attitude in which South Africans are eating ‘Russians’. Of course we all know that Russians are the name given by South Africans to a certain type of sausage (find out why below)… […]

Police Minister Bheki Cele said at a press briefing in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) today, that the calamity in Phoenix – known locally as the ‘Phoenix Massacre’ – which claimed 36 lives, was precipitated by “racist vigilantism, as communities sought to protect themselves and their properties from looters”. During the unrest two weeks ago, Cele said Phoenix […]

Deputy President David Mabuza’s name has been trending on Twitter today as South Africans call for more transparency on Mabuza’s health, after he took what was meant to only be a few days’ leave in June for a medical appointment in Russia. According to some reports he is due home this week, over a month later. […]

Consumers will have to fork out an additional 91 cents for a litre of fuel as of Wednesday. This as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced that both grades of 95 (ULP and LRP) and 93 (ULP and LRP) will increase by 91 cents. This means that a litre of 95 ULP […]

Following World Rugby’s announcement that Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby will face a misconduct hearing, the organisation said in a statement that it has “noted the charges brought by World Rugby and will respond through the designated channels”. SA Rugby said it will issue no further comment until the process is complete. While the Springboks […]

Wayde van Niekerk has expressed his extreme disappointment at exiting the men’s 400m at the semi-final stage at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics… writes Gary Lemke in Tokyo. Van Niekerk said in the immediate aftermath: “Obviously I’m very disappointed with the run. I expected more from myself, but it didn’t work out how I’d like it […]

DA Chief Whip and MP Natasha Mazzone will be hosting a special online event, on Wednesday, for South Africans abroad… to update them on the situation back home. In a press release, the DA Abroad said: “We were all shocked at the images and stories that started to stream through social media channels following Jacob […]

Four-hundredths of a second, how quick is that? Literally the blink of an eye? And that’s what separated Akani Simbine from winning a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics… writes GARY LEMKE in Tokyo. Afterwards, Simbine took to social media and tweeted:  “4th place. Probably one of the worst places to finish in a race. […]

Minister of Environment Barbara Creecy today released the latest rhino poaching statistics for South Africa, whilst also paying tribute to SANParks’ rangers, including those rangers who tragically died over the past year. Minister Creecy said: “Today on World Ranger Day, we want to pay tribute to our rangers for the incredible work they do each […]

Award-winning Botswana actor and producer Shona Ferguson – born Aaron Arthur Ferguson – has sadly passed away at the age of 47. The dual Botswana / South African citizen had apparently been admitted to hospital in Johannesburg over a week ago, suffering Covid-19 complications. He reportedly underwent heart surgery at Milpark Private Hospital, and was […]

There are calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, who is currently on ‘Special Leave’. The calls follow revelations from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) that Mkhize repeatedly pressured the Health Director​ General, Malebona Matsoso, to approve the irregular R150-million Digital Vibes contract. In an affidavit to the Special Tribunal […]

A 3.5 earthquake has been felt in Boksburg on Friday morning. The tremors occurred at around 06h34 this morning. While a lot of residents reported hearing a “low rumble” and that their belongings “shook”, there appeared to be no damage. A Boksburg resident told Volcano Discovery it lasted for about 3 seconds. “It was intense. […]

Saudi Arabian citizens who travel to South Africa, or transit through the country, will face a three-year travel ban, the Saudi government is reported to have announced on Tuesday. The ban will apply to anyone who travels to a country on Saudi Arabia’s ‘red list’. The Saudi ‘Red List’ countries currently include SA, Afghanistan, Argentina, […]

“I can’t remember when last I felt warm. It has been really cold of late and most of the time l lie awake at night staring at the sky,” says Hennie Dippenaar, who is homeless and sleeps under a tree on Ermelo Road, Strubenvale, in Springs, Gauteng. “My frozen feet are my worst enemy. Nothing […]

Ten suspects were on Monday remanded in custody for their alleged role in the recent unrest in greater Durban. The suspects, who appeared before the Verulam Magistrate’s Court, face charges ranging from murder, attempted murder, malicious damage to property, possession of stolen goods, as well as unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Spokesperson for the […]

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South African authorities said on Friday around 1,600 chemicals were stored at a warehouse of India’s UPL Ltd when it was razed during violent looting in KwaZulu-Natal last week, causing potentially harmful air emissions and a greenish-tinged effluent to seep into Umhlanga’s protected lagoon. The warehouse was one of hundreds of […]

Well known South African legal journalist Karyn Maughan has tweeted a message from hospital, asking for prayers as she battles Covid-19. Karyn, who currently reports for News24, wrote at around 17h00 on Friday: “I have tested positive for Covid 19. Hope that the vaccine will protect me from the worst of this. Am in hospital. […]

This follows an announcement by Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, that the death toll related to the unrest has risen to 337 in the two provinces. Briefing media in Pretoria on Thursday, Ntshavheni said the revision of the death toll, which stood at 276 on Wednesday, comes after people who were injured subsequently […]

Negotiations between rival taxi bodies in Western Cape have reached a deadlock yet again this week. Western Cape Transport MEC Daylin Mitchell and national transport minister Fikile Mbalula have been mediating peace talks between rival taxi bosses. Both CATA and CODETA claim ownership of the route between Paarl and Bellville. Since the start of this […]

MPUMALANGA – Two wildlife trafficking suspects, who were arrested in Nelspruit (Mbombela) whilst transporting 19 rhino horns in two bakkies, have appeared in court today and have been named by the SA Police Service (SAPS). According to SAPS, the accused are Schalk (Abraham) Steyn (48) and Johannes Groenewald (53). The Lowvelder said the men are […]

Eskom says it strongly condemns the continuous vandalism and theft of their equipment that is taking place across Gauteng, with no less than three incidents just this week. “There has been an increase in incidents of vandalism and theft of our equipment resulting in the loss of revenue and increased replacement costs for Eskom,” the […]