COVID-19 continues to rise in South Africa, with 13 105 new cases, representing a 26% positivity rate. Meanwhile, 755 more people died due to COVID-19 related complications on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 34 334 to date. Gauteng, which has become SA’s Coronavirus Epicentre once again, recorded the highest number of Covid deaths in […]

In his address to the nation on Monday night, President Ramaphosa claimed that his government has been working on vaccine acquisition for six months, which would have been since July last year. Yet there is much evidence to suggest this is simply not the truth… writes Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader John Steenhuisen. We cannot fully […]

20,000 people have been arrested and/or fined in South Africa for breaking Lockdown regulations, leading Police Minister Bheki Cele to urge South Africans to please adhere to the adjusted Covid-19 lockdown regulations which include the mandatory wearing of masks in public and beaches being off limits. In a statement, Cele noted with great concern the […]

The Gauteng Provincial Government is gearing up for the worst-case scenario as the second wave of COVID-19 infections rears its ugly head in the province. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Premier David Makhura said Gauteng is now the second most affected province in the country in terms of active Coronavirus cases after KwaZulu-Natal. The province […]

South Africans in the UK loved last week’s safari episode of ‘South Africa with Gregg Wallace’, and tonight’s episode is sure to delight homesick South Africans again… watching Gregg make Koeksisters, savour boboti and taste the best of SA’s wine. The show – showcasing Cape Town’s stunning Table Mountain, colourful Bo-Kaap and fabulous Franschhoek is […]

A South African family was surprised to discover a pride of lions has made itself at home on their patio near Hoedspruit! Although probably not as surprised as the comfortable lions were when they spotted the human intruders! Watch the video below to see the moment the lions scatter when they see the humans enter. […]

As South Africa battles the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the country will remain on Adjusted Alert Level 3 Lockdown. The country has been on Adjusted Lockdown Alert Level 3 since December 29, when the resurgence in infections started. Addressing the nation on Monday, President Ramaphosa said it was […]

The minstrel museum may finally be opening in Cape Town seven years after the National Lotteries Commission awarded a multimillion-rand grant to establish the facility. The new Cape Town Museum and Restaurant awning only recently replaced one for the Pensyl Sporting Club. Photo: Raymond Joseph The “Carnival Heritage Museum” to celebrate Cape Town’s rich minstrel […]

Yes, there’s a ‘family meeting’ in South Africa tonight! President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on developments in SA’s Covid-19 response at 20h00 this evening, Monday 11 January 2021. South Africans have been waiting and wondering when the President would next address the nation, following meetings in recent days of the National Coronavirus Command […]

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has called on the public to disregard conspiracy theories linking the deployment of Fifth-Generation (5G) technologies and infrastructure to the spread of the novel Coronavirus. In a statement issued on Monday, the authority said this narrative should be ignored as it was aimed at bringing instability and […]

Responding to a plea for prayers, and inspired by a video of people praying outside a hospital in Mitchell’s Plain in Cape Town, a local group across the country in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, is also lifting spirits with prayer outside hospitals in their area… and encourages others to do the same around the country. It helps […]

The South African government has expressed sadness at the passing of Dolly Mokgatle, the Executive Director and co-founder of Peotona Group Holdings. An established business leader, Mokgatle held various leadership positions within several of South Africa’s state-owned enterprises and the private sector. She was recognised for her notable contributions towards the empowerment of women. “This […]

As of today, 10 January 2021, the total number of confirmed COVID19 cases in South Africa is 1 231 597, the total number of deaths is 33 163 and the total number of recoveries is 966 368. SA Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said a cumulative total of 7 183 893 tests have now been […]

Tonight on Carte Blanche, presenter Macfarlane Moleli asks: “As we face a second wave, and confirmed COVID-19 infections and deaths are rising, government finds itself in a race to roll out a vaccine. But will government be able to provide the vaccine to enough people before 2021 comes to a close?” You can watch the […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition that appear to be from a vintage collection, with many social media users suggesting the items should be placed in a museum. SAPS said in a statement that a team of experienced investigators was assembled to probe the discovery which was […]

A Port Elizabeth brewery which can’t make beer right now because of current Lockdown regulations, is instead setting up a soup kitchen again to help feed hungry people during the second coronavirus wave in South Africa. Richmond Hill Brewing Co announced at the end of December: “We would love to start our SOUP KITCHEN up […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has reportedly bought a fabulous mansion in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, for a whopping $27.5-million. (In dollars to rands, that’s over R420-million!) The LA home boasts its own private gym, six bedrooms, a private home theatre, and an infinity pool with sweeping views of the city, Santa Monica mountains and the […]

All non-professional football in South Africa has been suspended by the SA Football Association (SAFA) in the wake of the sharply rising Covid-19 cases in the country. The suspension includes training sessions, courses, workshops and all matches. The decision will be reviewed by SAFA by 31 January 2021. SAFA said in a statement: “This extraordinary […]

A second year intern at Groote Schuur Hospital has shared a post on Heroes of Groote Schuur Facebook page that sheds some light on what health workers are going through right now in South Africa as the country battles its second coronavirus wave. Dr Zane Stenning explains how, along with others, he was transferred from […]

As opinions in SA are divided over 85-year-old South African golf legend Gary Player’s acceptance of President Donald Trump’s Presidential Medal of Freedom yesterday, just a day after violent riots at Capitol Hill where four people died, South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy weighed in on Friday afternoon with the following thread on Twitter. Reddy […]

Four suspects have been shot dead, and two rifles and a pistol have been recovered, by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) following a foiled “cross-pavement robbery” at a filling station in the Bram Fischer area in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. SAPS said in a statement that an intelligence-driven multidisciplinary team – consisting […]

South African golf legend Gary Player (85) yesterday controversially accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump, despite calls to refuse it, including from his own son Marc. Player – a nine-time Major champion – was meant to receive the award in March but it was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Even […]

Healthcare workers will be first in line for inoculation after South Africa secured 1.5 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine which will be rolled out this month. According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, the country will receive one million doses of the vaccine in January, while the rest of the batch will arrive […]

With many businesses expected to reopen on Monday following the festive season break, the Department of Employment and Labour has called for the observation of health and safety measures that will not expose employees to COVID-19. In a statement, the department’s Director-General (DG), Thobile Lamati, said it is crucial that industries, businesses and entities, both […]

South Africa has recorded over 20 000 new COVID-19 cases two days in a row, the latest statistics reveal. The total number of cases now stand at 1 170 590 after 20 999 people were confirmed to have contracted  Coronavirus on Thursday, which is  836 fewer infections compared to the previous day. “Regrettably, we report 441 new […]