President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on developments in South Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at 7.30pm this evening, Tuesday 30 March 2021. The address follows meetings in recent days of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC), the President’s Coordinating Council (PCC) and Cabinet. “As South Africa rolls out its national COVID-19 vaccination […]

It’s no secret that South Africans are wild about our wild flowers… and this video helps show why. It features the incandescent Candelabra Lily ‘secretly’ in full flower around Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape. It also features well known South African – and international – landscape artist and designer – Leon Kluge (also known as […]

Following reports on Monday that doctors can now prescribe compounded Ivermectin in South Africa to patients, SAHPRA (SA health Products Regulatory Authority) has refuted the claims. AfriForum announced in a press statement yesterday that it and Dr George Coetzee had successfully obtained a settlement with SAHPRA determining that a medicine containing Ivermectin as an active […]

The South African High Commission in Maputo says it has accounted for the 43 South Africans affected by the recent shocking attacks in Palma, northern Mozambique. Meanwhile, Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Naledi Pandor, has expressed her deepest condolences to the family of a South African man, Adrian Nel, who lost his […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Organised Crime Detectives have arrested the 30-year-old wife of the late Leon Brits, following an investigation into his murder which took place on 7 October 2020. Brits’ wife was arrested this morning at their house in Marchand, Kakamas in the Northern Cape. The SAPS said that she will […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that South Africa has secured 30 million Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, 220 million jabs which will leave the Aspen Pharmacare’s production line will be spread throughout the African continent. The President made the announcement when he and his Deputy, David Mabuza, visited the Aspen Pharmacare sterile […]

A drone video taken at popular Cape Town surf spot Kogel Bay – between Gordon’s Bay and Rooi Els – shows at least 10 or 11 bronze whaler sharks enjoying the water where the surfers usually hang out. Watch below. The video was shot by local professional bodyboarder Iain Campbell, who says that it “was […]

In a partnership that can best be described as aiming for the stars, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) and Netflix, have agreed to explore joint opportunities that will benefit both organizations to showcase stories made in South Africa, and watched by the world. The agreement will allow for exploration and collaboration on projects both in […]

A total of 24 256 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, with 965 new cases identified, representing a 4% positivity rate. Meanwhile, a further 15 COVID-19 related deaths were reported on Sunday, bringing the tally to 52 663 to date. Of the latest fatalities, six are from KwaZulu-Natal, four from Mpumalanga, three […]

The DA will write to President Cyril Ramaphosa to request an urgent Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into alleged Covid-19 corruption at the National Arts Council (NAC) regarding the distribution of aid for individuals and companies during the pandemic. There have been numerous complaints and allegations regarding the NAC’s conduct during the past year, which […]

South African mother Meryl Knox has bravely paid tribute to her 40-year-old son Adrian Nel who was tragically killed by insurgents in Palma, Mozambique, during an attack on the town. Speaking from her home in Zinkwazi, north of Durban, Meryl told Sky News her son was a contractor building an accommodation camp in Palma, and […]

As travel restrictions remain in place globally for anyone who tests COVID-19 positive, a black market in fake negative test results is flourishing, including in South Africa where criminals are seeking to profit from people’s desperation to resume normal life amid the pandemic. Tonight on Carte Blanche, the current affairs show investigates a local supplier […]

At least one South African has been killed in Mozambique holiday resort town, Palma, after a terrifying terrorist attack; and other SA expats are still missing. The South African government confirmed it has reinforced its Mission in Mozambique in the wake of attacks. The attack began on Wednesday when Islamist Militants attacked the town including […]

A new South African record has been set at the Giant Pumpkin Festival 2021 in Heidelberg. The honour goes to a pumpkin grown by Willem le Grange in Ruiterbos, outside Mossel Bay on the Garden Route. The monster pumpkin was yesterday evening officially declared the new record holder, as Afrishore confirmed it had a weight […]

After a week-long search, the body of a missing man was sadly discovered early this morning, Saturday 27 March 2021. The 69-year-old’s body was found floating in the dam, which lies within the Central Section of Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) in Cape Town, South Africa. SANParks TMNP Park Manager, Frans van Rooyen, said: “The discovery […]

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s move to KwaZulu-Natal got off to a great start last night when he scored a try in his debut for the Sharks. Wearing the number 6 jersey, Kolisi helped ensure his new team’s 45-12 win in the Kick-off Pools match over the Bulls at a very wet and slippery Kings Park […]

Al Jazeera news channel has described the container ship, Ever Given, that’s currently blocking the Suez Canal, as being like a ‘beached whale’. The ship’s predicament has created an insane traffic jam and sent shockwaves through global trade as officials have stopped all ships entering the channel… with the salvage company revealing that it could […]

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has welcomed the announcement that Her Majesty Queen Mantfombi Dlamini will act as regent of the Zulu nation during the interregnum (the time before an official successor is named). UPDATE 29 April 2021: Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu has sadly died at the age of 65. AmaZulu Prime Minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, […]

“South Africa has squandered the opportunity to protect half a million of its most vulnerable citizens”… By Michael Cherry A group of eminent South African physicians has published an article in the South African Medical Journal that is highly critical of the government reselling AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccines to the African Union (AU). They include one […]

South Africa’s COVID-19 death toll has increased by 163 deaths on Thursday, which brings the tally to 52 535 since the outbreak. According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, 71 fatalities occurred in Limpopo, 37 in the North West, 24 in Gauteng and 16 in the Northern Cape. Three provinces recorded single-digit deaths, nine of which […]

While the iconic great white shark is without a doubt the most recognisable in False Bay in the Western Cape of South Africa, it might surprise you that more than 20 different shark species have been seen in the region. Bringing awareness to the 13 lesser-known species that are commonly found on these shores, a […]

The South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has invested about R18.9 million in the development of two nanosatellites, a move that will increase maritime domain awareness in South Africa. According to DSI, this is the first initiative in the country, which seeks to provide communication services to the maritime industry. The funding was […]

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) announced today that it will investigate the Democratic Alliance’s complaint against the management of Stellenbosch University (SU), led by rector and vice-chancellor Wim de Villiers, following alleged human rights violations against Afrikaans-speaking students. The SAHRC will investigate whether the university language policy’s prohibition on the use of Afrikaans […]

The South African Health Department has confirmed that Professor Salim Abdool Karim has stepped down from the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) on COVID-19, with effect from 23 March 2021. His resignation is exactly one year since he chaired the committee. Abdool Karim led a team of top scientists, who have been of support to the […]

The Western Cape’s popular Silvermine Dam, in the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), is currently closed to the public while a search is ongoing for a male hiker who went missing on Sunday, 21 March 2021. SANParks TMNP advised the public in a statement on Thursday that the dam – the most popular destination for […]