Extreme explorer, Cipla Foundation trustee and ambassador, David Grier and fellow extreme athlete, Andrew Stuart have passed the half-way mark of their gruelling 70-day, 4,200 kilometre journey across the Great Wall of China. This challenge is a feat that Grier already completed in 2006 when he became one of the first people in history to run the […]

As a speech scientist, I never thought I’d see so much excitement on social media about one tiny little word. You heard it say what? Roman Stetsyk/Shutterstock.com The clip, which went viral after being posted on Reddit, is polarizing listeners who hear a computer voice say either “Laurel” or “Yanny.” @AlexWelke tweeted, “This is the […]

British Airways is adding some extra sparkle to customers’ journeys ahead of Prince Harry’s marriage to American TV star Meghan Markle. To celebrate the Royal wedding this Saturday, 19 May 2018, the BA93 to Toronto – the city where their relationship took off – will be operated by an all-star crew of only Meghan and Harry’s. The […]

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says the department is looking at the possibility of reviewing legislation with a view of phasing out harmful plastic products like straws. Briefing the media ahead of participating in the department’s Budget Vote debate on Wednesday afternoon, the Minister said the possible review would look at plastic products that are […]

The atmosphere at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg tonight was electric as SA’s champions Mamelodi Sundowns took on the mighty Spanish giants, Barcelona (one of the best football teams in the world)… in a friendly match to honour Nelson Mandela, forming part of the Mandela Centenary celebrations. FC Barcelona arrived at OR Tambo International Airport […]

Contrary to the “kill or be killed” headlines about ITV’s ‘On Assignment’ programme, which aired on Monday night and “annoyed” several South African viewers… a full viewing of the episode shows it was a little more balanced, and a lot more positive than the SA critics (who maybe only watched the trailer) had given it […]

The Australian tour to South Africa in 2018 was the most intense and personal test series ever played between these cricketing giants. Five weeks. Four tests. Two Nations. One hell of a story. It saw tempers rage on and off the pitch with players on both sides having a go at each other at the crease […]

Remember back in 2015 when everyone was fighting over ‘The Dress’… and whether it was gold and white or black and blue? Well here now is an audio tape that is causing the same division in the social media world. Some swear the automated voice is saying ‘Yanny’ (or Jannie!) and others swear it’s ‘Laurel’. […]

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says its new Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) project will help integrate all systems, inside and outside government, to offer a single source for biometric authentication for South African citizens. The Minister was speaking at the launch of the new system at the Taj Hotel in Cape Town this morning, […]

South African expat living abroad? Here’s what you need to think about before you start the process of encashing your retirement annuity and moving your proceeds abroad. When it comes to your South African retirement annuities, all is not lost simply because you’ve moved to another part of the globe. Tax law amendments made in […]

An all-round performance by the bowlers and batters led by Laura Wolvaardt (70*) saw the Momentum Proteas beat Bangladesh by six wickets and achieve their Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women’s ODI series whitewash target when they met at Mangaung Oval on Monday. It is the first time that the hosts have accomplished such a feat […]

A former nurse from Soweto, Thato Maketekete, has opened a new South African shop in Ontario, Canada – with all the best SA goodies to cure the homesick blues! Mrs Balls chutney, Bakers Biscuits, Ouma rusks, bush tea, Maizena, Tastic, ProNutro, ProVita, Ingrams cream, Lux soap, biltong, boerewors, African clothes, shoes and jewellery. You name […]

Some of the best mothers aren’t just human. Or superhuman! They’re wild and wonderful. According to photographer Angela Gorman, who captured these photos in Mpumalanga, South Africa, this mother leopard has accomplished the rare feat of raising three cubs. Usually leopards only raise one to adulthood. But that’s not all… “She is doubly amazing,” says […]

During his 16 year professional surfing career, Durban’s Shaun Tomson broke records – the first sportsman to win 19 major professional surf events, as well as the youngest – and the oldest! – to ever win a surf title! BUT nothing was as great as a trip he did to South Africa last year… “I […]

South Africans across the world are celebrating Mother’s Day today. While some are spending special time with their moms, others are missing them from abroad… or celebrating the effort and sacrifices their mothers made for them before they sadly passed away. (Watch a video below celebrating Champion Moms that’ll give you goosebumps.) Wendy Mothata took […]

A new study on second language learning has recently taken the media by storm. A range of headlines – from the BBC to the Daily Mail and The Guardian – all trumpeted the depressing message that it’s impossible to become fluent in a foreign language after around age ten. All of these reports dramatically misrepresented […]

An elephant calf that has been in the care of the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) in South Africa for the past 16 months, has been successfully introduced to the resident Jabulani herd. The introduction took place in early April 2018, and the great news is that the calf will remain with the herd going forward! In November […]

At just 8 weeks of age, little Zorg was adopted by Lindi Theron from Brackenfell… and both their lives changed forever. “He changed my life. The bond I have with him is completely different to that of a “normal” dog, he’s a shelter dog and we have a very special bond,” says Lindi. The pup, […]

Lithemba Magajana has fortunately found a sponsor to the African Judo Cadet Championship. Lithemba Magajana, a grade 10 learner at Gamble Street High School in Uitenhage and ranked number one in the Cadet Division by Judo South Africa, flew on Monday to take part in the African Judo Cadet Championship. The event runs until today, […]

South African Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the department has made a proposal to global clothing retailer H&M to consider buying goods from local suppliers. “Last year, H&M, the world’s second largest clothing retailer, marketed a sweatshirt with offensive language. “When we engaged H&M in the weeks that followed, we noted that they imported […]

Former South African Western Cape Police Commissioner Arno Lamoer has been sentenced to six years in prison for corruption. Lamoer appeared in the Western Cape High Court in Cape Town on Thursday where he was handed an eight year sentence, two of which were suspended. The police commissioner was found guilty of corruption in February […]

Blood Lions, the explosive documentary that’s attracted global attention since it premiered in 2015, is now available to South Africans worldwide, by subscribing to Showmax. The film blows the lid on what many consider a shameful industry in South Africa, with SA’s own Lion Whisperer Kevin Richardson urging everyone to see the film for themselves. […]

South Africa’s founding President Nelson Mandela was on this day, 24 years ago, inaugurated as Head of State. (Watch Madiba’s speech below.) Mandela took the Oath of Office as the first President of a democratic dispensation at a ceremony held at the Union Buildings. The day followed the historic 27 April 1994 elections, which saw […]

Twenty people are reported dead, and at least 39 have been hospitalised after a dam in Kenya broke its banks last night, following heavy rain in the area. According to reports, the breach – which occurred in Solai, about 190km north-west of Nairobi – caused “huge destruction”, flooding nearby villages. Homes were swept away leaving […]

LEPHALALE – Wealthy Limpopo game farmer and illegal rhino poacher – Freitas Antonio Xavier (57) – has been sentenced by the Lephalale Regional Court to a R1-million fine or 10 years imprisonment. The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba, said he is “elated” by the sentence […]