Photos of a gemsbok with a thick spider web wrapped around its horns have caught the attention of social media users in Southern Africa, who haven’t yet been able to agree on how the web (or webs) got there. The photos were taken by Jess Isden in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana. Jess, a […]

Since Thursday, over 130 workers have been on strike at a Spar distribution centre in Perseverance, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). They are demanding an 8.1% pay rise; the employer is offering 3%…. By Joseph Chirume 134 workers are on a protected strike at a Spar distribution centre in Gqeberha. Workers demanded an 8.1% increase while the […]

JOHANNESBURG – The South Africa tourism industry has welcomed the official decision by SA Rugby and the British & Irish lions to proceed as planned with the Castle Lager Lions Series in SA, in the scheduled playing window this year… and says it eagerly awaits clarity on whether spectators will be permitted at stadiums for […]

The South African Home Affairs office at 15 Whitehall London is due to re-open on 29 March 2021, the SA High Commission in the UK has announced. This will come as welcome news to the many South Africans in the UK who have been desperate to renew their passports, knowing that the process can take […]

Jane Hozheri says they are making more money farming than in their previous jobs… By Tariro Washinyira   A Zimbabwean mother and daughter started a vegetable farm in Mfuleni after losing their business during the Covid-19 lockdown last year. They farm mostly green leaf vegetables popularly used in Zimbabwean dishes like covo, rapeseed and kale. […]

The South African Presidency confirmed on Wednesday that President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture next month. The President will give evidence in his capacity as President and former Deputy President of the Republic and as President and former Deputy President of the African National Congress […]

After Lloyd Harris‘ fantastic performance at the Dubai Championships, the South African tennis player has shot up the ATP Rankings from 81 to 52, and is now firmly SA’s top ranked tennis player. SA expat Kevin Anderson (34) has held that position for years, but has recently been plagued by injuries and forced to pull […]

Opera singer Masakhane Sotayisi from Mandela Park in Khayelitsha has taken his love for dogs and made it into a business. Professional pooch cleaning is something you might think is only available in wealthy leafy suburbia, but there’s a need for it in Khayelitsha. As Sotayisi explains, if he keeps the dogs in his street […]

Deputy President and Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council, David Mabuza, will on Wednesday deliver the keynote address at the World TB Day commemoration in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The event forms part of global World TB Day activities aimed at raising public awareness about tuberculosis and efforts made to prevent and treat the disease. […]

South Africa logged 85 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the tally to 52 196 since the outbreak, said Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize. Of the latest fatalities, 70 were reportedly from KwaZulu-Natal, seven from the Western Cape, five from Gauteng, two from Free State and one from the Eastern Cape. “We convey our condolences to the […]

Twelve-year-old Tiaan Hall has been a Springbok supporter since he was a baby, like the children of many South Africans now living abroad. Although Tiaan was born in Wales, he was dressed in Springbok gear as a baby, and is named after Springbok legend Tiaan Strauss. Despite only ever visiting SA, “he loves biltong and […]

South Africa has only administered 182 983 doses of Covid-19 vaccine, meaning we are hopelessly missing even our unambitious target of vaccinating 1 million healthcare workers by the end of March. By now we should have vaccinated 710 000, meaning we’re missing our unambitious target by 75%… writes John Steenhuisen MP – DA Federal Leader. […]

Tragically another white rhino cow and her calf were killed in South Africa over the weekend for their horns, but fortunately two rhino poaching suspects have been caught thanks to an incredible amount of team work. The incident took place at PP Maré Boerdery near Gravelotte in Limpopo. According to Hope for Wildlife Helicopter Services, […]

A Gauteng vet, Dr Clifford Bull, and his awesome team at Craig View Veterinary clinic in Boksburg, South Africa, have used a 3D printer to rebuild the fractured jaw of an over 30-year-old leopard tortoise. “It’s not every day a Vet is asked to assist a 30 year old pet, or to rebuild a patient’s […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has today launched a petition to “protect the right to mother tongue education” at Stellenbosch University (SU)… where the DA says the management’s “war” against mother tongue education has intensified over the past few weeks, with students at several residences being banned from speaking Afrikaans in their res rooms or on […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa claims that over the past year, the SA government, working in partnership with social partners and civil society, has given effect to the principle that human rights are not negotiable. “We have strived to meet our many obligations under the Constitution and the Bill of Rights that is the cornerstone of our […]

AfriForum has today filed a formal application to the Zondo Commission on State Capture in terms of which a ruling is requested to subpoena President Cyril Ramaphosa to appear before the commission. AfriForum said in a statement that it is specifically asking that the South African president be questioned about the ANC’s cadre deployment policy, […]

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… […]