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 […]

For the first time in SA television history, an exclusive food series will explore the work and world of South Africa’s first Michelin-star chef, Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen and chart his journey from growing up on a farm in Mpumalanga to opening a restaurant in the capital of the culinary world on the French Riviera. […]

The Annual South African Crime Statistics released today by Police Minister Fikile Mbalula in Parliament are devastating. The stats for the past year in South Africa – from 1 April 2016 to 30 March 2017 – show that violent and organised crimes have tragically continued to increase, and there are now an average of 52 […]

Conservationists have been shocked and horrified by photos posted to Instagram by stars of TV soap, ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’, that show the CBS celebrities petting captive bred lions and cheetahs in South Africa. Paul Tully, from Captured in Africa Foundation, says: “This is another shocking example of lack of research and outright naivety […]

A South African couple from Richard’s Bay, living in New Zealand, is facing the might of the law there… after two of their children were taken into state care amid misguided accusations of child abuse. Human Rights Advocate, Sue O’Callaghan, is calling for an urgent review of the case which she has labelled as ‘one […]

During the past three weeks a whopping 36 suspects – between the ages of 22 and 40 – have been arrested for crimes related to rhino poaching in South Africa. It’s great news… but it’s not enough yet. Just yesterday Pilanesberg discovered more freshly poached rhino carcasses – including one cow with her full-term baby… […]

A young 22-year-old foreman and game hunter, Kyle Stols, was murdered on the Hatari Game Farm outside Jagersfontein, Free State, on Sunday 22 October 2017. According to reports, Kyle was shot and killed on the game breeding farm by four suspects. He was allegedly armed at the time, but the suspects ran way without stealing […]

Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga says he is hoping to sell the multi-million rand official mayoral residence in order to build at least 40 or 50 houses for the poor. Msimanga invited journalists on a tour of the controversial Pretoria mayoral mansion which the DA hopes to sell for approximately R5-million. The DA-led Tshwane Council voted […]

Public Protector (PP) Busisiwe Mkhwebane has decided to launch an investigation into the funding of a trip to Dubai, taken by Fikile Mbalula, former Minister of Sport and Recreation, and his family. The investigation follows a request made by civil rights watchdog AfriForum, after allegations were made by an EWN investigation that Sedgars Sport, a sporting […]

South Africans have been going crazy over a new list, published internationally, that places the Afrikaans South African accent at the TOP of all Sexiest Accents in the World… and the key to a foreigner’s heart. The list of the Top 50 Countries in the World Ranked by Sexiness of their Accents was compiled by […]

The world famous Namaqualand daisies draw thousands of tourists every year, but they are under threat from phosphate mines in the area… Elandsfontein Phosphate Mine In 2016 current affairs programme Carte Blanche showed how the controversial Elandsfontein Phosphate Mine was granted a mining license, even though the Department of Mineral Resources had rejected the application […]

Following outrage across the world, including in his own country, the appointment of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador for the World Health Organisation (WHO) has been revoked. Mugabe’s appointment as Goodwill Ambassador on NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases) for Africa was announced just days ago at the WHO Global Conference on NCDs in Uruguay. […]

Springbok rugby legend Percy Montgomery has shown his true sportsmanship by donating half of a recent victory cheque to the SA Children’s Home in Gardens, Cape Town… and the other to Lifesaving South Africa’s drowning prevention program, Watersmart. The 43-year-old retired Springbok won the R20,000 cheque when he competed in the recent Lifesaving SA National […]

As you drive into Beaufort West, the largest town in the Great Karoo in South Africa, you’ll pass a sign at the entrance that announces that the dam is only 5% full. And they can’t use that 5%. As the drought which has gripped parts of South Africa has dragged on, the longest in over […]

They say dogs are a man’s best friend. But in South Africa, this Anatolian Shepherd dog is becoming a baby rhino’s best friend… and protector. The dog, named David, has been introduced to baby rhinoceros Esme at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC). The young rhino calf was adopted by HESC a few days ago […]

It sounds like an oxymoron for President Robert Mugabe’s detractors, and at first sight appears to be fake news… but Zimbabwe’s President has indeed been appointed to serve as Goodwill Ambassador on NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases) for Africa. The announcement was made at the WHO Global Conference on NCDs – being held in Montevideo, Uruguay – […]

Public Prosecutions boss, Adv Shaun Abrahams, has confirmed that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has started its preparation towards the 783 charges against South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma… and that the evidence is ready, and the witness list is to be finalised by 30 November 2017. According to DA leader Mmusi Maimane, the NPA National […]

At least 94 people have now died, and 1,153 have been infected, in the latest alarming outbreak of plague in Madagascar. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has labelled the spread “highly challenging”… although there is some good news – it has fortunately not spread to the Seychelles as had been suspected. WHO said in a […]

Well known South African radio personality Kate Turkington was one of the lucky few to be on the inaugural flight of Airlink to one of the most remote islands on earth – St Helena, famous for the Boer prisoners-of-war and for being the place of Napolean’s exile and death. Here Kate shares her photos and […]

The Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba, has officially announced that South African Airways (SAA) Chairperson Dudu Myeni will no longer serve as a board member, along with five others… but questions linger over her departure. Gigaba announced the Cabinet-approved six new members in a statement today. The new Chairperson will be Johannes Bhekumuzi Magwaza. The […]

Tourists visiting South Africa have been told to rest assured that they can safely enjoy their holidays, thanks to a new R52.7 million tourism monitor campaign… which will also give jobs to unemployed youth. Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa launched the pilot Tourism Safety Monitors Programme in Gauteng on Tuesday. The programme places youth aged 18-35 in […]