South Africa needs a Marshall Plan for building treatment and prevention capacity, not “ineffective gimmicks and outright lies”, says John Steenhuisen, Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA). “Tonight we saw a president so determined to avoid taking responsibility, that he now seeks to blame the very citizens he has failed to protect,” said Steenhuisen in […]

Level three restrictions will stay in place said a sombre President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address to the South African public, live on television, on Sunday evening. The President also announced that the sale, dispensing and distribution of alcohol is suspended with immediate effect (which will free up hospital beds for the increasing number of […]

Stage 2 loadshedding is set to continue until 22:00 on Sunday night (so some will miss President Ramaphosa’s address to the nation), and will then resume at 09:00 tomorrow Monday morning, Eskom said in a statement on Sunday evening. The power utility said that despite its best efforts to return additional generation units to service, […]

As Covid-19 infections rise rapidly in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on Sunday evening, 12 July 2020, at 20h00. Watch live below. With 264,184 positive cases, South Africa has now entered the dubious list of Top 10 countries in the World with the most cases (although this is not […]

The South African Weather Service has warned that an intense Cold Front will make landfall in the Western Cape on early Monday morning, 13 July 2020. “Large waves, gale force to strong gale force winds (65-100km/h) are expected with flooding possible in the SW Cape. The marine and coastal communities should take extreme precaution,” said […]

The late AmaRharhabe Queen Noloyiso Sandile has been revered as a proud traditionalist who embraced modern leadership and championed the empowerment of women. Delivering the eulogy on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said the queen understood that traditional and modern leadership are not mutually exclusive, but mutually reinforcing. “The empowerment […]

Two men arrested for collecting and recycling waste during lockdown in Tshwane were released from Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre at about 5pm on Tuesday after spending three months in prison. Justice Shabangu and George Mphotshe, were arrested on 7 April for continuing to work under lockdown level five restrictions which stated that everyone should stay […]

Snow started falling in the early hours of this morning at Semonkong Lodge and continued falling until around midday on Saturday as the cold front made landfall in Lesotho. The lodge is expecting approximately 10cm of snow! The current temperature is 0 degrees Celsius, which is a lot warmer than the higher points in Lesotho. […]

At least five people died and 30 people were arrested during a hostage situation at the International Pentecost Holiness Church at Zuurbekom, on the West Rand, earlier today. The South African Police said hostage negotiators were still on the scene and that they had seized more than 25 firearms. Further details were not given about […]

M-Net’s newly acquired British shows will be right up your alley: including The Chase and Love Island S6 (yes, the one filmed in Cape Town – it begins airing in early August), with classics Coronation Street and Emmerdale both coming to M-Net City later this year. While you’re waiting for them to kick off, check […]

As South Africa battles the COVID-19 pandemic, law enforcement officials are battling to bring criminals – who are brazenly land grabbing and then selling that land – to book. This week Carte Blanche investigates this and more. You can watch the show on Sunday 12 July in South Africa on DStv Now or stream it […]

South Africa’s most adorable ‘chatterbox’ – six-year-old Taylor Morrison from Durban – is back with more gems of wisdom for South Africans. Watch her latest video below. Taylor has been entertaining her older brother and family – and the nation – since she was just two, with her video outbursts telling it like it is. […]

The new Charlize Theron movie, “The Old Guard,” on Netflix from today is already getting rave reviews around the world. Watch The Old Guard trailer starring Charlize Theron: Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Greg Rucka (who also wrote the movie script) and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (“Love & Basketball”), “The Old Guard” is […]

As the first of two storms made landfall in Cape Town late on Friday, dozens of informal settlement residents were left with waterlogged homes, causing damage to furniture items and other belongings. In Khunqu informal settlements in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, resident Ntomboxolo Mpolweni said they reported the flooding to their PR councillor to no avail. […]

An investigation by Jean le Roux for an international group that exposes disinformation online has unmasked a councillor for the Economic Freedom Fighters as the person behind the racist Twitter account of @TracyZille, which he apparently used to steer Internet traffic to three sites for monetary gain. He was named as Anthony Matumba of the […]

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, today sent wishes for a speedy recovery to both his fellow premiers who have also been diagnosed positive for COVID-19, David Makhura of Gauteng and Job Mokgoro of North West. “I am sending my wishes for a speedy recovery to Premiers David Makhura of Gauteng and Job Mokgoro of North […]

Due to an increase in plant breakdowns, Eskom has begun implementing Stage 2 load shedding since midday on Friday. “The load shedding has been caused by an increase in plant breakdowns exceeding 3000MW of capacity. While five generation units were taken off the grid last and this morning, a breakdown at the Matimba power station […]

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has confirmed he is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. In a brief statement issued on Friday in South Africa, the Premier said he on Wednesday began experiencing mild symptoms. “On Thursday, I decided to self-quarantine and test for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure. Today, Friday 10 July 2020, I received […]

Stories of war and tales of the law; Celtic druids and German sailors; traitors and patriots. Horror movies, a wrestling comedy and a local movie about Sophiatown. Here are the highlights of what’s new to stream on Showmax in July.   International Series Britannia S1 & S2 In 43 AD, the Roman Army – determined […]

Former Capetonian Stelio Savante, is an actor/producer who has been living in the USA for over 30 years where he has now accumulated over 125 film and television roles, and close to 100 theatre roles in his career. But it is Savante’s three new projects – releasing very soon – that have been making headlines […]

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has called for strong and immediate action to be taken against individuals, who are preventing people from being moved into their new homes in the City of Cape Town. This follows reports that a group from Cape Town informal settlements has been demanding job opportunities. Demands from […]

The ANC government of the Eastern Cape’s “delusional” project to put 100 1920s-style scooters on the roads to deal with COVID-19, launched with much fanfare last month, is under investigation. The so-called Scooter Scandal, or Scootergate, was launched by Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize in June, who said, “These multi-purpose units are extremely versatile and […]

As a massive cold front descends on South Africa from the Atlantic, a number of severe weather alerts have been issued for Friday by the SA Weather Service, including flooding, snow and fire, in different parts of the country. The service said that heavy rain could lead to flooding over the western and southwestern parts […]

The population of South Africa stands at 59.6 million, according to Stats South Africa, with more than a quarter of it in Gauteng. StatsSA said that in the period 2016 – 2021, Gauteng and Western Cape showed the largest inflow of migrants, 1,553,162 and 468,568, respectively. StatsSA said Gauteng has about 15.5 million people (26 […]

Eskom has warned residents of possible load shedding in South Africa on Thursday evening, which is also likely to persist throughout the weekend as demand for electricity peaks during a cold front. The power utility has since urged the public to reduce electricity usage. “While Eskom is working hard to return generating units to service, […]