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 […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of international singer, actor, cultural and civil rights activist, Harold George ‘Harry’ Belafonte, who died yesterday (Wednesday 26 April). Belafonte was also an esteemed member of the National Order of the Companion of OR Tambo. President Ramaphosa said Belafonte’s passing, on the eve […]

The South African Navy (SAN) is on a nationwide search for divers who play an integral role in naval operations. The SAN is visiting all nine provinces to recruit strong swimmers for the maritime service, according to DefenceWeb. SAN said in a statement: « This is not a recruitment drive. It is a specific search for […]

Robben Island Museum (RIM) has been nominated in the category “Leading Tourist Attraction” in the 30th Annual World Travel Awards… and needs South Africans’ votes to ensure it wins! The awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence in the global travel and tourism industry. RIM CEO Abigail Tulare says the Robben Island Museum « is so much […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) K9 #SearchAndRescue Unit has been honoured with an appreciation order from Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following SAPS’ outstanding efforts after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria earlier this year. Brigadier Vimla Moodley, representing the SAPS K9 Unit, flew to Turkey / Türkiye to receive the order yesterday (25 […]

Locals explained their concerns regarding the prize that winners from Trevor Noah’s new comedy show ‘LOL: Last One Laughing’ will get. Trevor Noah will be returning to work in South Africa in 2024. Image via Twitter @_YurMajesty/ @Am_Blujay South African comedian Trevor Noah’s upcoming show LOL: Last One Laughing is set to launch on Amazon’s Prime Video […]

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their latest addition – an exciting, skillful midfielder will be playing in Naturena next season. Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane drills his men at training. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed their latest addition – an exciting, skillful midfielder will be playing in Naturena next season. MUST SEE: INSIDE PITSO […]

He might be best known for making audiences laugh with his comedy shows, but Schalk Bezuidenhout has a deep love for lawn bowling. Yes, bowls. And he’s pretty good; he even received an award recently. ALSO READ: Music Moguls: The top five wealthiest music stars in SA INSIDE SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT’S LOVE OF BOWLS Schalk Bezuidenhout is […]

The first episode of the SA spin-off series, I’m a Celebrity South Africa, left fans in shock as the former royal butler of Princess Diana and “scream king,” Paul Burrell, was ‘bitten’ by a snake, The Sun reports. ALSO READ: Who are the five wealthiest musicians in the world? PAUL BURRELL ‘BITTEN’ BY SNAKE ON FIRST EPISODE OF ‘I’M A CELEBRITY SA’ […]

Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of electricity and water resources. This comes as the country battles load shedding, and alternative means are being made to ensure business continuity. Tourism Minister Patricia de […]

Telkom has a gaming experience for you at Comic Con Cape Town whether you are a casual or already have a seat in professional gaming. Telkom vs Gaming will have a presence at the sold-out Comic Con. Photo: supplied Telkom has a gaming experience for you at Comic Con Cape Town whether you are a […]

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, confirmed on Tuesday that South Africans who were stranded in Sudan have now safely crossed into Egypt after a 72-hour ceasefire was agreed. “We evacuated not only South Africans,” Pandor said, speaking on the sidelines of the Finland State Visit at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. According […]

Eye-catching new jerseys for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana have reportedly been unveiled ahead of an official launch this week. Bafana Bafana earned qualification for the 2023 AFCON. Photo: Twitter @BafanaBafana Eye-catching new jerseys for Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana have reportedly been unveiled ahead of an official launch later this week. According to iDiski Times, […]

The recent arrival of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) presidential entourage, in the Eastern Cape, inspired many people… writes Godfrey Sigwela. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane welcomed his valuable guests at Bulembu Airport without any problems. It appears that he had a solid strategic plan. He did not violate any of the Home Affairs department regulations… […]

A cute little baby hippo who was recently rescued needs to be adopted, and whoever the lucky person is who adopts her… you’ll get the privilege of naming her too! Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, a non-profit rehabilitation centre for native South African wildlife, got a call out for the baby hippo who was stuck in […]

Springbok veteran Willie le Roux seems to have posted a farewell message to his Japan club, and his next move will be watched with interest. Willie le Roux. Image: SA Rugby Willie le Roux has enjoyed an extensive and illustrious career in Japan, having plied his trade for Toyota Verblitz since 2019. However, it now […]

Watch news in a minute for a summary of NMU security guard graduates while working 12-hours per day story. Ntombovuyo Happy Ntshangase, 38, who works a 12-hour shift per day at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU). Image: Pixabay NEWS IN A MINUTE: Listen or watch the full versions of the ‘‘NMU security guard graduates while working […]

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and KFC concluded the 2022/23 KFC Mini-Cricket season at the Soweto Cricket Oval (Elkar) in Soweto on Saturday. ‘Back to our Roots” was the theme of this season’s close out campaign. The theme recognises the significance of Soweto as the base from which the Mini-Cricket programme was kick-started in 1982, which […]

Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Here are the details… Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been named South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site. Photo: @RockjumperTours / twitter Another Site for SA in Mpumalanga South Africa now proudly boasts 29 Ramsar sites, after Mpumalanga’s Middelpunt Nature Reserve was recently […]

Relive the most savage moments as Siya and Rachel Kolisi troll each other in this hilarious celebrity couple Q&A. Rachel and Siya Kolisi troll each other in hilarious celebrity couple Q&A. Photo: Screenshot. Siya and Rachel Kolisi know how to troll each other. Relive their most savage moments in the latest instalment of ‘Kolisis getting […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed  President Sauli Niinistö of Finland on a State Visit to South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre in Tswane today. The State Visit is the first by a Finnish President to the country in more than twenty years, however, NiinistO visited South Africa in December 2013 to attend the funeral of […]

Six months after his departure from the Daily Show, comedian Trevor Noah returned to South Africa to partner with KFC to launch their national breakfast promotion, posing the question to Mzansi: where did breakfast Chicken go? The 90-second TV advertisement (watch below), featuring Trevor as the protagonist, spearheaded the campaign and exposed just how far […]