South African National Parks today, 25 May 2022, welcomed yet another heavy sentence handed down to three rhino poachers by the Skukuza Regional Court on Tuesday, 24 May 2022. Isaac Zitha 41, Oscar Ndlovu 38, Richard Mkhombo 39, – all South African – were convicted by the court on twelve charges related to rhino poaching. […]

The Democratic Alliance has called on Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, to address the ongoing nightmare of accessing Home Affairs services at South African missions abroad. In a parliamentary budget vote debate on Tuesday, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Adrian Roos, labelled the 18 to 24 month turnaround time to process ID […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco has revealed to local media that she is feeling better although her health is still “fragile”. The 44-year-old South African expat last night attended the fashion awards at the Monte Carlo Fashion Week (of which she is a patron), with her 7-year-old daughter Princess Gabriella. Princess Charlene posted a loving mother-daughter […]

Huge blockbuster TOP GUN MAVERICK opens in South African cinemas nationwide on Friday, 27th May 2022. It’s been called the ‘perfect blockbuster’, the action takes you inside the cockpit of fighter planes with enough  power and pizazz to blast away all memories of the pandemic… and cruise back into the unbeatable experience of watching movies […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco has delighted royal fans with a beautiful photo of herself and her daughter, Princess Gabriella, dressed for a fabulous night out at the Monte-Carlo Fashion Week. The annual fashion week is held under the ‘high patronage’ of HSH Princess Charlene of Monaco. This year it runs from 23 to 27 May, […]

(Reuters) – Double Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya offered to show her vagina to athletics officials when she was 18 to prove she was female, the South African middle-distance runner said in an interview with HBO’s Real Sports that will air on Tuesday (early morning Wednesday SA time). Semenya, now 31, burst onto the […]

At a small event held at Father’s House Church in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) on Thursday afternoon, two young learners were surprised with some exciting news that could change the course of their future for the better. Norman Msaka (from Swartkops Primary) and Shaun Johansson (from Parsons Hill Primary) were informed, via a live Zoom session, […]

Russia’s ‘brutal war’ on Ukraine must stop as soon as possible, Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz said today – Tuesday 24 May – during his official visit to South Africa. With host, President Cyril Ramaphosa, besides him, the German leader said he looked forward to discussions with SA’s President about some of the huge issues facing […]

eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, has called upon residents to be patient as the municipality works speedily to restore key services, following heavy rains over the weekend. However many residents say they are fed up and that much of the damage has been a result of an inept municipality and lazy street cleaners. One resident […]

South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has disputed reports alleging that the department has facilitated the repatriation of hundreds of ISIS fighters. This follows media reports indicating that hundreds of former ISIS fighters have been repatriated to South Africa through a “secret operation” carried out since 2019. DIRCO spokesperson, Clayson Monyela, said […]

Although 15 countries have collectively reported more than 140 monkeypox cases, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed that there are currently no cases of the virus in South Africa. In a statement on Monday, the NICD reported that on 13 May 2022, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was notified of two laboratory-confirmed […]

Education department says it will consider disciplinary steps after receiving the outcome of the criminal trial from the National Prosecuting Authority. By Marecia Damons In 2017 a teacher at a Cape Town high school sexually assaulted a learner. After an investigation, the education department decided not to charge him. But a bit more than a […]

The latest outbreak of monkeypox has, at the time of writing, reached 17 countries with 110 confirmed cases and a further 205 suspected cases. It’s a fast-moving story, so if you need to catch up on the latest, here are answers to some of the most pressing questions. By Ed Feil, University of Bath How […]

On May 18, 2022, Massachusetts, USA, health officials and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a single case of monkeypox in a patient who had recently traveled to Canada. Cases have also been reported in the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. By Rodney E. Rohde, Texas State University As of 21 May, […]

At 14 years old, Amy Martin began to experience weakness and difficulty moving the left side of her body. A neurologist confirmed a devastating diagnosis: Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma – a rare brain tumour affecting children. Amy’s inspiring story from a dreadful diagnosis to a PhD is featured on Carte Blanche tonight – you can watch on […]

Durbanites have had another sleepless night as torrential rain and subsequent floods are ravaging the region yet again, with more heavy showers expected through Sunday. The KZN residents were still recovering from the devastating floods in April, that claimed the lives of over 300 people. The South African Weather Service issued a flood warning for […]

(Reuters) – Ratings agency S&P revised  South Africa’s outlook to “positive” on Friday, saying it reflects favourable terms of trade and a path toward contained fiscal expenditure for the country. S&P upgraded its outlook from “stable”, and affirmed the “BB-/B” foreign currency as well as “BB/B” local currency ratings on South Africa. “Recent favourable terms […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his “warmest congratulations” to SABC news presenter Leanne Manas who was this week honoured as a Knight of the French National Order of Merit for her immense contribution to journalism, media and charitable causes. The South African president said: “We look forward to many more informative and inspirational mornings with you […]

One day in 2015, wearing his PT vest and shorts, a young man named Refentse Morake stood on the pavement outside his parents’ home in the suburb of Unitaspark in Vereeniging, the riverside town where a treaty was signed with the British Empire to end the Second Boer War in 1902… writes renowned SA writer Gus […]

International Tea Day (21 May) is a highlight on every tea lover’s calendar – no matter where in the world they find themselves… especially if they love South Africa’s Rooibos! According to the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) more consumers than ever are sampling Rooibos, but interestingly, every nation has its own distinct way of drinking […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Dripping with champagne, diamonds and catty dialogue, two made-in-Africa reality TV series have transfixed viewers on the continent, showcasing ritzy lifestyles that are a far cry from stereotypical images of African hardship. By Sisipho Skweyiya. On Netflix’s “Young, Famous & African”, a group of music and showbiz celebrities from around the continent […]

Western Cape resident Mark Meyer is thanking his guardian angels today for keeping him safe during a major multiple-vehicle pile-up on the N1, outside Cape Town, South Africa. Mark was driving on the N1, near the Plattekloof off-ramp, on Friday morning when he said a truck crashed into him from behind, triggering the mass collision […]

Vangelis, the Greek composer whose rousing electronic theme music for the Oscar-winning 1981 film “Chariots of Fire” became one of the most loved movie scores around the world – including in South Africa where it was very popular – has died at the age of 79. Quoting Horatio from Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, South African expat Elon […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has thanked his fellow half South-African, half-Swiss friend Roger Federer for an incredible trip to Switzerland, the land that his father comes from. Trevor, who is now based in New York where he is host of The Daily Show, said in a post on social media: “Switzerland ?? what a […]

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again increased the benchmark repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%. The decision was in line with a Reuters poll published last week. Reuters said “South Africa‘s central bank on Thursday increased its main lending rate by the largest margin in more than […]