Guests on holiday at Giant’s Castle in the Drakensberg, South Africa, were treated to a spectacular ‘clash of the Titans’ scene this weekend as Cape Vultures and Bearded Vultures rushed in to eat, and to chase off a jackal trying to get in on the mountain action. Check out the spectacular photos by Paul Labuschagne, […]

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are rumoured to be in talks about a move to Africa after the imminent birth of their baby. According to the UK’s Sunday Times, a “formal plan” is being drawn up to move the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan) overseas to work. Those involved in the […]

MAPUTO – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will grant Mozambique a $118.2 million credit facility to help it rebuild infrastructure after a devastating cyclone that killed hundreds of people and flattened whole villages, the lender said on Friday. The IMF said in a statement that this will be a zero-interest, 10-year loan. More than 1,000 […]

AMSTERDAM – Just as visitors to the Western Cape and Northern Cape of South Africa are treated to fields of wild flowers in South Africa’s springtime, so too are expats in the Netherlands treated to spring flower fields around the nation as the country’s famous tulips burst into bloom at this time of year… painting […]

Both the male and female winners of Saturday’s Two Oceans Marathon in the Western Cape were proud South Africans, made all the more special by it being the 50th marathon. Two Oceans said “the best smile in running today” came from defending champ and Ultra queen, Gerda Steyn in the female section. The reigning males […]

South Africa’s national cricket team is loaded with match-winners and, with a little bit of luck, can end their World Cup agony at this year’s 50-over tournament in England, fast bowler Dale Steyn has said. See the full squad at bottom of page. South Africa’s World Cup adventures have ended prematurely in unfortunate circumstances on […]

Here’s that moment when country singer and The Voice coach Blake Shelton saved South African expat Selkii, using his one and only vote to keep her as a contestant in America’s version of The Voice. Selkii said afterwards: “I thought I would be going home today! But Blake believes in me and I’m going to […]

The ruling ANC party has congratulated South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and record-breaking athlete Caster Semenya for being named amongst TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2019. The ANC said: “We are a proud nation.” The annual prestigious list, published by the international magazine, includes TIME’s “most influential pioneers, leaders, titans, artists and icons […]

For undecided South African voters, Capetonian resident Faried Swartz has created a brilliant version of ‘Do Re Mi’ (from the Sound of Music). Watch below as he “starts at the very beginning” and charts everything that’s happened since we voted for democracy and the ANC… ANC… Faried says the reaction to his video has been […]

BackaBuddy – a proudly South African donations-based crowdfunding platform – has raised over R100 million rand with contributions from over 125,800 generous donors! The milestone was reached on Wednesday afternoon, 17 April 2019. With this incredible feat accomplished, and 6832 campaigns launched on BackaBuddy, South Africans have once again showcased their generosity while demonstrating the […]

Things got a little hectic for South African expat and singer Selkii this week in America, as she competes in the US version of The Voice… but fortunately she’s survived to continue being a fantastic ambassador for South Africa! During the live Cross Battles on Monday evening, Selki – who is in Blake Shelton’s team […]

Brand South Africa has announced the appointment of Thulisile Manzini as the new Acting Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. Manzini is tasked with marketing a positive brand image for South Africa domestically and internationally. Her appointment comes amidst a number of organisational challenges, amongst which is the suspension of Kingsley Makhubela as CEO, who […]

University of Johannesburg (UJ) official Nomsa Mahlangu has been recognised for her contribution to varsity sport by being elected president of the Federation of African University Sports. The senior director of sport at UJ, Mahlangu won the election with a big majority when it was held in Entebbe, Uganda, last month. “There were four of […]

JOHANNESBURG – South African police have intercepted 167 rhino horns believed to be destined for Southeast Asia, in one of the biggest such hauls ever in the country. Two suspects, aged 57 and 61, were arrested with the horns on Saturday, police said on Sunday. They had been tipped off about the suspects’ vehicle. “The […]

British singer-songwriter Sam Smith had the time of his life last night in South Africa, singing and dancing with staff and girls from an orphanage in Johannesburg, before going on stage at the TicketPro Dome. The staff and girls from the Winnie Mabaso Foundation – which supports vulnerable and orphaned children in South Africa, particularly […]

Professional golfer Tiger Woods won the Masters on Sunday, his first major in 11 years, in what is being hailed as one of the greatest and unexpected comebacks ever in sports history. And Nike immediately launched the perfect ad reminding viewers to never stop chasing your crazy dream. Tiger’s 15th major win at the age […]

At 24 Andile Mkandla has graduated from Stellenbosch University (SU) with the world at his feet, and it’s thanks to his own hard work, perseverance and the kindness of strangers who made sure this young South African never gave up. He invited them all to his graduation… It’s an amazing achievement for a guy who […]

Here’s what’s coming up on Carte Blanche‎ on (Sunday 14 April 2019)  in South Africa and from Tuesday (16 April) for South Africans living abroad. Stream it here if you’re overseas, or watch on the DStv Now app if you’re in SA (or some other countries on the continent). Xolani Luvuno Inspiring South Africans Xolani […]

This week The New York Times featured one of the Karoo’s (and South Africa’s) greatest secrets – Prince Albert, an 18th century village they describe as “an oasis of sorts, a dusty Afrikaans dorp, or farming village” that’s like suddenly “spying the Emerald City after a long trek on the Yellow Brick Road”.   Before […]

Inexplicable, mysterious and supernatural phenomena are all under the spotlight in new TV series Die Spreeus which kicked off this week, telling legendary stories from different cultures in South Africa – from the Ghost of Uniondale to the Tokoloshe. And if you miss the kykNET broadcast (20:00 every Tuesday), you can catch up immediately on […]

American icon Oprah Winfrey was South African expat Trevor Noah’s special guest on the Daily Show in the USA last night (available to DStv subscribers this evening at 21h30). The show got off to a great start with Oprah surprising Trevor in his make-up chair beforehand, and Oprah discovering her favourite bottle of tequila waiting […]

South African expat Selkii is having a blast on America’s The Voice, and being a fantastic representative of her home country, with her talent and gratitude on full display to the USA. Watch below to see who wins as Selkii performs ‘Head Above Water’ with fellow contestant Cecily Hennigan. The duo, both in country singer […]

The World Travel Market Africa, which is currently being held in South Africa, is the only travel show of its kind on the African continent, and the City of Cape Town says it is proud to be the host city for the 6th time. Last year upwards of 5 800 industry professionals from over 70 […]

KHARTOUM – Sudanese President Omar Hassan Bashir, who weathered multiple armed rebellions, economic crises and attempts by the West to make him a pariah, was forced to step down by the military on Thursday after popular protests. Bashir, who seized power in a bloodless coup in 1989, was at the presidential residence under “heavy guard”, […]

WASHINGTON – Using a global network of telescopes to see “the unseeable,” an international scientific team on Wednesday announced a milestone in astrophysics – the first-ever photo of a black hole – in an achievement that validated a pillar of science put forward by Albert Einstein more than a century ago. Black holes are monstrous […]