The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, has confirmed that through collaborative efforts with private laboratories and the NGS-SA members, a new COVID-19 variant, B.1.1.529, has been detected in South Africa. Unfortunately it appears to have over 30 mutations (Delta only had two) and there are concerns […]

For a limited time, Showmax is offering a 2-for-1 deal on all packages, including Showmax Pro. Buy one month of Showmax and get a second month on the house. Get the deal. The mobile-only version of Showmax starts at R39 per month, which means you can watch the latest and greatest movies, series, kids’ shows […]

A South African expat is calling on South Africans around the world (in SA too!) to please send her school in Spain a postcard. Retha Sánchez, who hails from Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape, says she’s a “Saffa in need of some help” and is appealing to “the most international community in the world”. Retha […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa has asked Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer to delay delivery of COVID-19 vaccines because the country now has too much stock, health ministry officials said, as vaccine hesitancy slows an inoculation campaign. By Promit Mukherjee. About 35% of South Africans are fully vaccinated, higher than in most other African nations, […]

Tennis legend Roger Federer has delighted South African fans with photos of himself showing Springbok rugby Captain Siya Kolisi around Zurich, Switzerland. Kolisi has stopped off in Switzerland on his way back to South Africa from the UK, where the Springboks played their final matches of the season, beating Wales and Scotland before falling to […]

South Africa’s award-winning flutist Wouter Kellerman has been nominated for yet another Grammy Award, this time in the Best New Age Album category. The ultra-talented ‘flute painter’ (watch the beautiful Desert Moon video below!) announced the fabulous news on Wednesday morning South African time: “Wow, just received a GRAMMY®️ nomination for ‘Pangaea’ with David Arkenstone […]

South African DJ Black Coffee says he has “no words” after being nominated last night for a 2022 Grammy award. Black Coffee was nominated in the Best Dance/Electronic Album category. His latest album – Subconsciously – will compete for the most prestigious award in the music world, against albums from Ten City, Sylvan Esso, Marshmello, […]

Bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Kenya is expected to elevate to the level of a strategic partnership following an official State Visit to South Africa by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. President Cyril Ramaphosa – together with President Kenyatta – addressed the media at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, saying the cooperation “would signify the […]

The Democratic Alliance’s Randall Williams was elected as Executive Mayor of Tshwane unopposed on Tuesday. Williams said: “I would like to thank Tshwane residents for strengthening our country’s democracy. I accept the role of Executive Mayor with deep gratitude and humility, and I am encouraged by the faith that has been placed in me to […]

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned social media reports blaming the death of five children in South Africa, after they consumed noodles, to “tampering” on the part of foreign nationals. The SAHRC’s comments come following the tragic death of the five children in two separate incidents, at least a week apart, in […]

The Democratic Alliance says it remains steadfast in its commitment to change in eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), despite yesterday’s chaotic Council meeting which was stormed by ANC supporters. The meeting on Monday had elected a Speaker and the Executive Committee before it ran into trouble, according to the DA. “The ANC had clearly realised that […]

  Zolani Matthews was hired in March 2021 at the age of 64 to be the first Group CEO in nearly six years at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) despite having no rail experience. Just eight months later, he has been suspended by the board. In a cryptically worded announcement on Friday 19 November, […]

A family in Tafelsig Mitchells Plain risked everything this weekend to save their beloved pet dog, Fiebie, according to news shared by the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa. The Gentles family watched in horror, on Saturday, as their home – and several adjacent homes – burnt to the ground. The fire left 19 adults […]

The following speech was delivered by the new DA Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor, Tania Campbell, during her acceptance speech at the Ekurhuleni Inaugural Council meeting. Watch video below. Speaker, fellow councillors and residents of Ekurhuleni, I am humbled by the faith and trust placed in me as the Mayor of our great city, Ekurhuleni. It is […]

The DA’s Dr Mpho Phalatse has been elected the Mayor of Johannesburg, after ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba pulled out of the mayoral race leaving just Dr Phalatse and the ANC’s Mpho Moerane. Mashaba said he was putting country first, politics last. “The election of both Dr Phalatse and Cllr Vasco Da Gama (as Council Speaker) […]

Adele’s One Night Only special is beyond spectacular… but making it even more romantic is a surprise engagement. As M-Net said on Monday night, when the special aired exclusively on its channel (DStv channel 101), it was the best proposal ever. M-Net tweeted: “‘Will you marry me?’ ‘In real life?’ ‘Yes, in real life!’ Best. […]

Kiwi Marc Jacobs celebrated his 32nd birthday in style yesterday when he beat three-time champion Kevin Langeree and rookie Stig Hoefnagel in an action-packed final to secure the Red Bull King of the Air 2021 title in Cape Town, South Africa. Traditionally run in a weather window from late January to early February, the big-air […]

As promised, Gift of the Givers has activated an emergency response to provide relief to victims of a flash flood in the Southern Cape today, Monday 22 November 2021. The humanitarian organisation will be escorted into the flooded areas by the South African Police Service (SAPS) who have partnered with them to facilitate relief efforts. […]

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says it has noted concerns about the forthcoming seismic survey to be conducted by Shell and Impact Africa Limited off the coast of South Africa… but that it’s the wrong department to be addressing these concerns to. Shell’s seismic survey in search of oil or gas deposits […]

Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) government is back in the hands of the ANC, following its inaugural sitting of Council on Monday. According to the DA, which was the biggest party in Council, this is against the wishes of the residents who “rejected the ANC at the ballot box”, and is due to eight smaller parties […]

The Gift of the Givers says its teams are preparing for a “full intervention” as parts of the Southern Cape – including George, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn and surrounding areas – are facing severe flooding after a flash flood. The Western Cape’s Premier Alan Winde says: “The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre is supporting the response […]

From 25 November until 9 December 2021, Showmax, the streaming service that bundles the best of African and international entertainment with live sport from SuperSport, is offering new and existing subscribers a Black Friday 2-for-1 deal. Customers will pay for one month of Showmax and receive an additional month at no extra cost. The offer is available across all packages including Showmax, Showmax Mobile, Showmax Pro […]

As the Johannesburg metro council meets today to swear in councillors and to elect a Mayor and Speaker, Helen Zille has explained in a statement why those urging the DA to support a multi-party minority coalition are misguided in her opinion. The coalition would include backing Action SA’s Herman Mashaba as mayor. Mashaba, who yesterday […]

Two German nationals are expected to appear in a South African court on Monday for the alleged illegal trade and possession of reptiles and controlled substances (drugs). “The men were nabbed while illegally catching and trading in reptiles, including Armadillo Girdled lizards which are a threatened and protected species, geckos and tortoises in the Northern […]

Almost as quickly as the infamous Rassie Erasmus video critique of Australian referee Nic Berry went viral, after South Africa lost to the Lions in Cape Town in July, another video is going viral today after the Springboks’ 26-27 loss to England at Twickenham yesterday. The critique was uploaded today by TASanalytics (Track All Sports […]