Cape Town extreme open water swimmer and motivational speaker Ryan Stramrood (46) has broken a World Record for a False Bay Crossing, completing the 33km swim solo in just 8 hours and 39 minutes on Thursday 18 March. More than 25 people have attempted the gruelling swim – across shark-infested waters – but Ryan is […]

The South African Military Ombud Lt Gen (Ret) Vusumuzi Masondo on Thursday sent his condolences to the families of two Reserve Force pilots who lost their lives whilst attempting to land a Patchen Explorer light aircraft at Air Force Base Swartkop in Centurion, Tshwane. The accident occurred during the scheduled General Flying Day on Wednesday […]

As South Africans set off for holiday destinations in Mpumalanga over the long weekend, the Tshwane Metro Police Department warned motorists travelling along the N4 between Pretoria and Emalahleni, near Bronkhorstspruit, to be aware of armed gangs placing spikes and rocks on the highway, forcing cars to stop. Rob You Deaf  Tonight – Sunday 21 […]

South Africa’s theatre fraternity has reacted with heartbreak to the announcement that Cape Town’s famous Fugard Theatre has closed its doors for good. Named after the playwright Athol Fugard, the theatre was established in 2010 and produced many landmark productions – such as the musicals King Kong (2017) and Kat and the Kings (2012). Actress […]

Overseas spectators will not be allowed entry into Japan to attend the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, or the Paralympic Games. The announcement was made today following a virtual meeting of the Olympic and Paralympic Committees with the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, and Tokyo and Japan governments. The  reason they said was because of the “prevailing […]

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Six lions have been killed in Uganda by suspected poisoning. The Uganda Wildlife Authority said in a statement that it is “saddened” to announce the death of the lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lion carcasses were found yesterday evening in the Ishasha sector, which is well known for its tree-climbing […]

Lloyd Harris is playing the biggest match of his career at the Dubai Tennis Championships this afternoon, Saturday 20 March. He is facing world No 42, Russian player Aslan Karatsev, on centre court for the title… which would be his first ATP title! The South African earned his seventh win in as many days on […]

A South African expat living in the UK, who was paralysed three years ago after falling out of a tree, now has dreams of competing in the Paralympics and was “super stoked” to be featured by the BBC this week. Xander Van Der Poll has managed to find a way to focus on the positive… […]

This is pure magic! A gold sky and an emerald ocean at sunset… against the backdrop of Cape Town’s magnificent Table Mountain, in South Africa. Watch to the end to see the most magical moment – when a kite surfer takes off in the strong winds… and appears to almost effortlessly fly over Table Mountain! […]

Following much publicity and outrage, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is to withdraw its – allegedly unlawful – eviction order against Ivan Cloete; and restore his full farming rights to the Colenso farm in Darling, Western Cape. Cloete will now be allocated Colenso farm, which is the farm that he […]

With some (but not all) countries in the European Union temporarily suspending the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a precautionary measure – based on reports of rare blood coagulation disorders (blood clots) in some people who had received the vaccine – the World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the following statement. “Vaccination against […]

The State Attorney says Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel does not intend opposing a High Court application seeking to amend a regulation of the Lotteries Act. The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has been using a regulation of the Lotteries Act to justify not making information about grant recipients public. Several organisations are going to court to […]

South African tennis player Lloyd Harris continued his dream week by becoming the first qualifier to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships semi-finals. World No 81 (although not for much longer!) Harris advanced to his first ATP 500 semi-final with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 victory over former World No 4 Kei Nishikori in 1hr 37min. Having […]

South African tennis player Lloyd Harris is continuing his dream run at the ATP Tour’s Dubai Championships. He has reached the quarter-finals with a straight sets win over Serbian Filip Krajinovic, 7-6 (5), 6-4. The 24-year-old came into the tournament as a qualifier but has reached the quarter-finals where he will face Japan veteran Kei […]

South Africa’s COVID-19 cases have increased to 1 532 497 after 1 531 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus on Wednesday. Meanwhile, 74 more people succumbed to the infectious disease, which brings the death toll to 51 634. Of the latest fatalities, 38 are from Gauteng, 15 from the Free State, seven from Mpumalanga, six from […]

John Joseph Pombe Magufuli was a man who deftly played the long political game. He was nevertheless a puzzle both to Tanzanians and the world… writes Aikande Clement Kwayu, University of Wisconsin-Madison. When he first entered the presidency in 2015, he gained worldwide acclaim for his no-nonsense approach to fighting corruption and imprudent government spending. […]

Tanzanian President John Magufuli has died at the age of 61 at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, according to his vice president who announced it on state television on Wednesday. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences and “deep sadness” for the passing of President John Pombe Magufuli. President Ramaphosa said: “South Africa is […]

To the untrained eye, the scrubby vegetation in the centre of the track at the Kenilworth racecourse looks like nothing to get excited about, yet this 52-hectare patch of land may be the most valuable real estate in the City of Cape Town in terms of biodiversity. Relative to size – or pound-for-pound as they […]

The body of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu will be interred, referred to as ukutshala in isiZulu (meaning planting), on Wednesday at midnight. The Monarch will be planted in accordance with all customs and traditions befitting the King. According to the royal family, regiments called Amabutho, will be part of the planting ceremony tonight. The King’s […]

South Africans around the world are so proud of ‘My Octopus Teacher’, the SA documentary that has been officially nominated for an Oscar in the Best Documentary Feature category. Below is one of the best tributes we’ve seen about the underwater film that features the unlikely and touching friendship between a human and an octopus. […]

South Africa’s Department of Correctional Services has vowed to take “strong action” against one of its officials for allegedly having intimate relations with an inmate. The department said it is appalled by a video doing the rounds on social media, depicting sexual activity between the official and a prisoner at Ncome Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. The […]

  Watch below as South African comedian Trevor Noah blushes bright red when legendary US comedian Eddie Murphy says a certain word… not once, but twice! Trevor, host of The Daily Show, was interviewing the American star about his latest movie – ‘Coming 2 America’ – which is currently showing on Amazon Prime. The film […]

The suspects in two long-standing rhino poaching trials in the Mhala Regional Court have finally been successfully prosecuted. The South African National Parks (SANParks) today, 17 March 2021, commended the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Mpumalanga for the successful prosecution. In February 2021, three accused suspects – who were arrested back in August 2018 – […]

The National Assembly today voted to establish a parliamentary inquiry into Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office, in effect initiating removal proceedings against South Africa’s Public Protector. The motion was voted for by 275 Members of Parliament, while 40 MPs voted against. Welcoming the news, Natasha Mazzone, DA Chief Whip, said: “We are pleased that […]

Trucks transporting 100 donkeys for the donkey skin trade were intercepted last Monday evening near Mooiriver, after almost 18 months of inactivity, according to the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA). The NSPCA said it was alerted to the trucks and immediately contacted the Mooi River SPCA and local South African Police Service (SAPS) who assisted […]