ATHENS (Reuters) – As angry Greeks criticize their government’s response to the wildfire devastation, the story of how Stelios Kokkinelis saved his own home is being used as an example of how the authorities let down the people. Stelios had built his three-storey house, in a suburb north of Athens, when he returned home after […]

Former President Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial, which was scheduled to begin tomorrow, is now likely to be delayed again as the former president has been in hospital since Friday. Zuma’s Foundation said on Twitter that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has sent a joint letter to Hon. Judge Piet Koen, on behalf of all parties, […]

This is the most sobering report card yet on climate change and Earth’s future. Here’s what you need to know… Compiled by: Pep Canadell, CSIRO; Joelle Gergis, Australian National University; Malte Meinshausen, The University of Melbourne; Mark Hemer, CSIRO, and Michael Grose, CSIRO Earth has warmed 1.09℃ since pre-industrial times and many changes such as […]

Five members of the same family were tragically murdered over the weekend on a farm near Harrismith in the Free State, South Africa. The victims reportedly include a mother (41) and father (47) and their three children. The opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), says the “savage killing of five members of a family” took […]

Wadea Tape was born in Constantia in Cape Town, one of 13 children. At the age of seven, she and her family were removed from the area under the Group Areas Act. At primary school she started selling flowers with her mother in Rosebank, and 40 years later, aged 57, she is still selling flowers […]

KwaZulu-Natal photographer and videographer Kierran Allen has captured all sides of the tragic week in South Africa, where parts of KZN and Gauteng descended into chaos… destroying livelihoods and claiming the lives of at least 337 people. Watch the video below, commissioned by VICE World News, with footage filmed by Kierran, as well as his […]

The first day of applications for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant saw excessive web traffic slowdown the application process, the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) said on Friday. “This is a clear indication of the huge need for food aid among others, from distressed inhabitants of the country, and therefore the […]

If you’ve ever wondered what kind of music ostriches love, here’s your answer! Apparently it’s boere musiek that gets them moving and grooving. Western Cape resident Herman Labuschagne captured this mesmerising scene on video, of the ostriches bopping along to Resiesbaan Setties by Die Dagbrekers. Herman says: “The chicks dance when I play music. What can […]

The Springboks arrived in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday with their focus set firmly on the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. This comes after the Boks wrapped up their Castle Lager Lions Series campaign with a dramatic 19-16 victory in the final Test against the British & Irish Lions in […]

The Springboks’ motto of “not looking for excuses, but finding solutions” helped the team on their way to a 2-1 win in the Castle Lager Lions Series, Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Saturday after a pulsating 19-16 win in the decider at the Cape Town Stadium. Nienaber explained that despite the early setbacks […]

It was dejavu when Morné Steyn kicked a match-winning penalty goal two minutes from time to earn the Springboks a 19-16 win over the British & Irish Lions in their third and final Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, with the pivot’s kick ensuring a 2-1 win in the Castle Lager Lions Series. Twelve […]

A young cyclist was tragically killed in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, by a vehicle on Sunday morning during a ride with fellow cyclists. According to Ballito-based IPSS Medical Rescue, eleven cyclists in all were struck by a vehicle which had allegedly been overtaking several cars on a blind rise when it hit the group of cyclists. […]

Court rules that the land occupiers must get basic services on new land… By Tariro Washinyira. The Western Cape High Court has ordered that families living on the railway line in Langa be evicted and relocated. Basic services must be provided to the relocated residents. The Housing Development Agency is to set up emergency housing units. […]

It is no secret that police officers in South Africa, who are implicated in violent crimes, are rarely held accountable. On a Friday evening in December 2013, 15-year-old Damian Ahrendse was shot and killed near his mother’s house in Wesbank, on the Cape Flats. Because of  the failure of the South African Police Service (SAPS) […]

The South African High Court has delivered a devastating blow to thousands of South Africans who have inadvertently lost their SA citizenship since the late ‘90s. UPDATE 14 DEC 2021: DA to take Loss of SA citizenship plight to Supreme Court of Appeal How do South Africans lose their citizenship? Without knowing it, many South […]

A well-known male lion in Zimbabwe, named Mopane (or Mopani), is confirmed to have been killed by a hunter. Conservationists had petitioned over the last few years for Mopane to be protected from hunters. There has been an outcry today as Mopane’s pride, the Somadada Pride, are now apparently left unprotected and vulnerable. According to […]

Phoenix, Durban, came to a standstill on Thursday as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) marched to protest the killing of 36 people during the July unrest. Despite Covid-19 pandemic regulations, which were ignored, about 20 buses transported EFF party members from different parts of Durban to Phoenix. Demonstrators in the party’s red regalia sang struggle […]

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that former South African President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to an outside hospital for medical observation. The DCS said in a statement on Friday: “As a former President, the healthcare needs of Mr Zuma require the involvement of the South African Military Health Services. This has […]

It was inevitable! After a string of cat songs that have gone viral worldwide, The Kiffness – aka David Scott – has made the next “logical step” to release them all as an EP (Extended Play) called “Cat Jams”… and the best thing is, the legendary South African musician is donating half of the streaming […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday appointed the chair of Development Bank of South Africa Enoch Godongwana as finance minister, replacing Tito Mboweni who has asked to be excused from his position. The deputy health minister Joe Phaahla will head the health ministry, Ramaphosa said during a major cabinet reshuffle, that […]

South Africa has recorded 13 263 new COVID-19 cases overnight. This increase represents a 22.3% positivity rate. As per the National Department of Health, a further 423 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 73 415 to date. A total of 15 031 457 tests have been conducted in both public and […]

The quarantine price for South Africans wishing to visit the UK is about to be increased by around 30%… with a family of four (including two teenage children) likely to have to pay over R130,000 in total for the 11 night hotel quarantine. For a single adult, the price is being hiked to over £200 […]

This has to be a joke! A vlogger, speaking English and Russian, has posted a video in which he complains about the passionate attitude in which South Africans are eating ‘Russians’. Of course we all know that Russians are the name given by South Africans to a certain type of sausage (find out why below)… […]

Nederburg Wines is spending close to R1-million to encourage diners to return to their favourite licensed eateries in a campaign primarily designed to boost the beleaguered restaurant sector.   Working with around 150 restaurants nationwide, as part of its #TastesOfSouthAfrica campaign, the award-winning brand is giving away R600 000 in vouchers via selected retailers that can […]

The Electoral Commission (IEC) in South Africa announced on Wednesday that it will apply to the Constitutional Court for the municipal elections to be postponed from October 2021 to February 2022. According to SA rules, an election date had to be finalised before the IEC could request a postponement. Therefore, on legal advice, Governance Minister […]