An attack by a 29-year-old suspect in New York has left at least eight people dead and 12 injured. The man, who drove a truck onto a cycling path and mowed down pedestrians and cyclists for several blocks before hitting a school bus and coming to a stop, was shot at by police and has […]

South Africa would deliver a “triple win” Rugby World Cup in 2023, pledged SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux on Tuesday after World Rugby announced that South Africa was the preferred candidate after a rigorous assessment of the competing bids. South Africa was named in preference to fellow bidders France and Ireland as the candidate best […]

South Africans have long complained that the world turns a blind eye to the murders taking place in South Africa, but the united show of solidarity during yesterday’s #BlackMonday marches and gatherings did succeed in getting the world’s attention. See below. However, the brandishing of the old apartheid-era flag by a handful of racist supporters […]

In a reply to a Parliamentary Question it has been revealed that 2,027 guns were stolen from South African Police Service (SAPS) armouries in the last four years. Dianne Kohler Barnard, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Police, likened the theft to the SAPS “fuelling the illegal arms trade”. She said: “Thousands of SAPS firearms have […]

Photos have emerged of some racist South Africans at today’s #BlackMonday events… wearing and waving the old apartheid-era flag. However some of the shocking photos being shared on social media – of a white couple wearing the flag, and of the new flag being burnt – were from years ago, but sadly had the desired […]

Although some racists tried to hijack or sabotage #BlackMonday, for many South Africans – of all races – Monday 30 October 2017 was an important day for  standing up, united, against all crime, committed against all races, in their beloved land – South Africa. From farmworkers in South Africa: https://www.facebook.com/stephan.j.malan/videos/1744502975569431/ From South African expat in […]

ER24 has confirmed that three people were left injured this morning, two seriously, at around 10h40 following a 13-vehicle collision on the N4, approximately 5km outside of Middleburg in Mpumalanga, where a #BlackMonday go-slow was being held. Once treated on the scene, the patients were transported to a nearby hospital in Middelburg for further treatment. […]

Less than a week after the murder of farmer Joubert Conradie, his widow Marlene, together with their son and daughter, joined mourners in an incredible gathering in Klapmuts this morning. Stellenbosch photographer Zel Athena Archer captured these heartbreaking photos of the crowds in Klapmuts today, on #BlackMonday. The #BlackMonday initiative – to wear black in memory […]

South Africans are standing up – in black – to crime… as seen in these photos and videos from #BlackMonday, as citizens mourn together – wearing black – in memory of all those who have died in violent crimes, including farmers. The suggestion to wear black today was made by a devastated farm manager on […]

South Africans are preparing to wear black on Monday 30 October 2017 in memory of farmers, farm workers and victims of violent crime who have been murdered in the country. The proposal to wear black on Monday came from a heartbroken Western Cape farm manager, whose video went viral after the brutal killing of farmer […]

Controversial Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr has posted a video “SOS to the World” from South Africa. The singer says it is a short video in English for the eyes and ears of overseas viewers. Hofmeyr says: “I appeal now to our 800,000 expats … to relay this cry for help and to not forget us […]

The Presidency has issued a statement rejecting the allegations in the Sunday Times on Sunday 29 October 2017, claiming wrongdoing by South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma in relation to undeclared funds. The claims are made in investigative journalist Jacques Pauw’s new book “The President’s Keepers” (out today), of which the newspaper has serialised excerpts. The […]

In her own #MeToo admission, Vytjie Mentor alleges in her new book “No Holy Cows” that she was assaulted by South African President Jacob Zuma. The ex-MP, who has previously spoken out about Zuma and his relationship with the Gupta Family, alleges that during a meeting he “suddenly shoved his hand in between my thighs” […]

Another concerned South African citizen, Tebogo Van Der Berg, has recorded a video regarding the farm murders in the country. He has a proposal… Posting on Facebook from Tembisa (a township north of Kempton Park, in Gauteng), Tebogo says: “Let’s help Stop Farm Murders.” Tebogo says he is heartbroken that the men who work to […]

South African chef Chantel Dartnall has been named the BEST Lady Chef in the World at the international 2017 Best Chef Awards in Warsaw, Poland! Chantel – who is the chef at Restaurant Mosaic in Elandsfontein, Pretoria – said it was an “incredible moment” and thanked “each and every one of the incredible people in […]

A devastated Western Cape farm manager’s message, from the seat of his bakkie after a sleepless night in which a friend was murdered, went viral on Tuesday. The heartbroken South African urged ALL South Africans to wear black on Monday 30 October 2017… to mourn all the farmers and victims of violent crime who have […]

Theo Jackson (30) and Willem Oosthuizen (29) have been sentenced to 19 and 16 years imprisonment respectively, five of which are suspended, after they were found guilty of attempted murder, kidnapping, intimidation and defeating the ends of justice, in the #CoffinAssault case which made headlines around the world. A video of the two forcing Rethabile […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is today – Friday 27 October 2017 – holding a silent protest at Gauteng Premier David Makhura’s office in solidarity with all victims of sexual abuse and violence in Gauteng’s schools. The DA said: “We stand in solidarity with all victims of sexual abuse and violence in Gauteng’s schools as we […]

The 1995 World Cup Springbok rugby team has appealed to the South African Rugby Union (SARU) for a moment of silence for all victims of farm murders and violent crimes in South Africa, to be held before Saturday’s Currie Cup final between the Sharks and the Western Province at Kings Park stadium in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. […]

The video of a crazy wonderful British adventurer in South Africa has gone viral… and it’s not surprising when you see why – the adventurer, Tom Morgan (38) from Bristol, used 100 helium balloons to hoist himself 4,238m into the air and fly 25km across an area north of Johannesburg! It turns out, if you […]

TV soap stars from ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’, who are currently on a promo trip to South Africa, have removed photos they had shared of themselves petting lion cubs and other bred captive animals. Animal conservationists had been shocked by the photos which showed the stars – Heather Tom, Karla Mosley and Jacob Young […]

A devastated farm manager has filmed a heartbreaking video in his vehicle, calling on his friends to share a message urging all South Africans to wear black on Monday 30 October 2017… to mourn all the farmers who have died so far this year, including his friend Joubert Conradie (seen in the pic below) who […]

Two of South Africa’s top AIDS researchers – Professors Salim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim – will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service from the Institute for Human Virology (IHV) in America for their awesome contributions to the global AIDS response. The Institute is currently hosting its 19th Annual International Meeting of Top Medical […]

Uber South Africa has spoken out on the alleged incident of an Uber passenger (or ‘rider’ as they are called by the app) being violently attacked and stabbed three times in the face in Sandton, South Africa, by an alleged taxi driver as he climbed into an Uber vehicle. Uber has urged the government to […]

Check out the trailer for Hollywood movie star Ethan Hawke’s latest movie – ’24 Hours to Live’ – filmed in South Africa. The action-packed movie is a fast-paced thriller about a career assassin (Hawke) who is given a chance at redemption after his employer temporarily brings him back to life… after being killed on the […]