Government has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2023. This day is set aside across the globe to realise and raise the importance of press freedom. This year’s commemoration takes place under the theme: “Freedom of expression as a driver for all […]

Springbok front-rower Ntuthuko Mchunu has agreed to a contract extension with the Durban-based Sharks for the next two years. Springbok front-rower Ntuthuko Mchunu has agreed to a contract extension with the Durban-based Sharks for the next two years. Photo: @Springboks website Springbok front-rower Ntuthuko Mchunu has agreed to a contract extension with the Durban-based Sharks. WATCH | Carpool Karaoke with […]

Tourists to South Africa were taken by surprise when a couple of baboons jumped into their car! Watch the video, sent in by Agi Orfanos, below. The incident took place in the Cape Point Nature Reserve at the Cape of Good Hope, a popular tourist spot as it is the most south western point of […]

National Treasury on Tuesday, 2 May gazetted the design specifications for South Africa’s new coins, which will enter circulation later in 2023. ALSO READ | This is how much a ticket costs for Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates Nedbank Cup semi-final The gazette amends schedule 2 of the South African Reserve Bank Act, 1989, which deals […]

Activism involves speaking up for minorities and the voiceless. Queer activist Hlengiwe Buthelezi speaks to us about the challenges of it all. Queer Activist Hlengiwe Buthelezi. Images via Instagram: @Hlegs55 Queer liberation in Africa is still a dream. That’s why we need the bravery of LGBTIQIA+ activists to keep trying to fight against those who […]

Thousands of children in rural South Africa are set to learn how to ride and maintain bicycles, thanks to an innovative partnership between organisations from the UK and South Africa which will establish a specialist cycle hub. Since 2016, the University of Leeds and the Bambisanani Partnership have devised and delivered a Cycling to Success […]

The National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) welcomed the rains that fell in the Western Cape catchments over the weekend and earlier this week, and the Berg River Catchment area saw a notable increase in dam levels. INDIVIDUAL DAMS REMAIN STABLE, BUT BERG RIVER CATCHMENT AREA SHOWS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE The DWS spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa, said […]

Entries to Miss South Africa (Miss SA) are officially open, and this time the beauty pageant is making history with its new, all-inclusive entry requirements. After announcing that married women can compete in the national competition, organisers have gone a step further with more. ALSO READ: Amy Kleinhans-Curd: 5 Facts of Former Miss SA and ‘RHOWL’ […]

Finally, Lucky Dube’s daughter Nkulee Dube detailed her father’s murder when he was shot dead while sitting beside him. It’s already 15 years since the singer lost his life in 2007, leaving the whole world in pain. Lucky had established himself as one of the finest reggae artists of all time alongside greats like Bob Marley. […]

In recent years Mzansi has been trying to connect the dots about Mzekezeke. Many have been wondering who Mzekezeke is. The celebrated Kwaito singer had his name thrust into the limelight in the early 2000s and wowed South Africa with some smash hits. However, despite his newfound fame, little is known about him – apart from […]

A mine in Lesotho has announced the discovery of a spectacular and history-making 108 carat pink diamond. According to the Lesotho Minister of Natural Resources it is “one of the most significant diamonds found to date in Lesotho”. Storm Mountain Diamonds’ CEO said it is “exceptionally rare” and that history has been made as it’s […]

British newspapers have reported that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are “in talks with Netflix” to film a documentary in South Africa. The doc would highlight their humanitarian efforts in the country, and include the couple helping to build new homes for locals. Netflix and the couple’s Archewell Foundation have collaborated before on […]

South Africa’s foreign minister Dr Naledi Pandor welcomed home the remaining group of South Africans who were evacuated from conflict-stricken Sudan. Speaking at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday, the Minister expressed delight at the return of the citizens. “We thought that it is important that the people of South Africa see that all the […]

South African expat and international entrepreneur Elon Musk joined US talk show host Bill Maher on Friday for a spirited Real Time interview. Watch the 20-minute conversation below. During the interview Musk talks about ‘woke mind virus’, argues that he’s a moderate and not a conservative (with proof being he’s done so much to help […]

South Africa win both games on the opening day of the Rugby Seven’s Challenger Series as they aim to nab a spot on the international circuit The Springbok Women’s Sevens team celebrating their win. Image via Instagram @worldrugby7s Having won the first leg of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, the South African Women are […]

Mamelodi Sundowns will be hoping their fans turn out in their droves to support them in their quest to reach the CAF Champions League semis. Mamelodi Sundowns will be hoping their fans turn out in their droves to support them in their quest to reach the CAF Champions League semis. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana Mamelodi Sundowns are […]

I love South Africa. I tried to leave once. I managed 10 months… writes Tammy Southby, the woman behind the best new South African blog on the block – Sunshine Simplicities. We lived abroad in a beautiful, Victorian house in Chislehurst, Kent. One day a lady overheard my accent in the store. She commented that […]

The good news just keeps on coming for the Springboks, with the latest being that Cheslin Kolbe is back in action following an injury scare. Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe. Photo: Getty Images. Springboks wing Cheslin Kolbe has been fast-tracked into Toulon’s starting lineup after regaining full fitness following an injury scare. LIVE UPDATES: SPRINGBOKS’ ROAD TO […]

Tshepiso Motau, a final-year Industrial Design student at the University of Johannesburg, has won the Furniture Design Competition.

The City is preparing to introduce its no-cost property homeownership transfer program, aimed at unlocking various opportunities for eligible beneficiaries. This initiative will enable City tenants to become owners of their rental units, among other benefits. An allocation of R38 million has been dedicated to driving this program over the next three years, with the goal of […]

On the pavement between small businesses in the busy street of Lerotholi Avenue in Langa is a large statue of a woman, made out of grass, stone, mud and clay. Inside, is Langa’s first art gallery, 16 on Lerotholi. The statue is by artist Angus Taylor. The gallery, founded by four young people from Langa, officially […]

Just 45 minutes a day in a “Whistle Stop School” is helping primary school learners in Makhanda beat South Africa’s alarming literacy statistics. A partnership between an education organisation and a primary school in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, is showing dramatic results in teaching children to read. The “Whistle Stop School” run by community organisation GADRA […]

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed the death of one of South Africa’s cheetahs that were relocated to India as part of an initiative to expand the cheetah meta-population and to reintroduce cheetahs to a former range state. “The department confirms the mortality of one of the 12 cheetahs that […]

South African sailer Kirsten Neuschäfer has WON the Golden Globe race around the world, making history as the first woman sailor to win single-handed race around the world! Golden Globe Race said: « Kirsten Neuschäfer (39) / South Africa / Cape George 36 – “MINNEHAHA” officially became the first woman to win a round the […]

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says freedom cannot be meaningful when the broader society faces a slew of social ills, including unemployment and inequality. Addressing the 2023 Freedom Day celebrations in Klerksdorp, North West, the President said many more gains stand to be realised to give true meaning to the concept of freedom. “Freedom cannot […]