Joost van der Westhuizen’s J9 Foundation has announced that a Public Memorial Service will be held in Gauteng, South Africa, on Friday. (Update, 10 Feb: Watch the moving tributes for Joost from Amor Vittone, Sumari Botha, PJ Powers, SA Sports Minister and more at Joost’s Public Memorial.) In a message on Facebook, J9 said: “A […]

Joost van der Westhuizen’s estranged wife, Amor Vittone, posted a heartfelt message Monday afternoon for her “first love”, the former Springbok legend who died today – at the age of 45 – after a long and brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). She said: “Dis met n seer en swaar hart, dat ons afskeid geneem […]

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Joost van der Westhuizen has passed away. He died at the age of 45. His J9 Foundation announced at about 14h25, Monday afternoon: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Joost. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loved […]

Five suspects arrested for human trafficking were set to appear before the Newcastle Magistrate’s Court this morning. The five, aged between 18 and 35, were arrested on Friday after the Hawks rescued 72 foreigners, who were allegedly trafficked from Swaziland and Lesotho. The foreign nationals were labour exploited in one of the factories in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. […]

Several South Africans have rejoiced at news that United States President, Donald Trump, has signed a visa-free travel policy for South Africans wishing to enter the USA. However, it is FAKE news, and identical articles were published on the same fake news site, making identical claims for the Caribbean and Asia. The article, entitled “Donald […]

After stumbling against England at the Sydney Sevens Tournament in Australia yesterday, South Africa took sweet revenge in the Finals Sunday to beat England 29-14… and scoop the Springbok Sevens’ THIRD 2016/2017 World Rugby Sevens title. Reporting for SASCOC, Mark Etheridge said “the Blitzboks blasted into the final of the Sydney Sevens tournament on Sunday […]

Former Springbok rugby player Joost van der Westhuizen remains in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at hospital in a critical but stable condition, according to his J9 Foundation. UPDATE: Joost van der Westhuizen has sadly died at the age of 45. “He is responding well to his loved ones and putting up an incredible fight. He […]

South African rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen remains in a “stable but critical condition”, according to the latest official update from his J9 Foundation facebook page. [UPDATE 6 Feb: Joost van der Westhuizen has sadly passed away at the age of 45.] Despite the rumours and media reports claiming he has passed away, his J9 […]

The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday lost to England 21-15 in their final pool A match of the Sydney Sevens… BUT (phew!) remains on track for a third World Rugby Sevens Series tournament title. South Africa will face USA in the Allianz Stadium on Sunday in one of the four Cup quarterfinals to be played […]

Beloved South African rugby player Joost van der Westhuizen has been rushed to hospital in critical condition. He is still alive, despite rumours on social media. [UPDATE 6 Feb: Joost van der Westhuizen has sadly passed away at the age of 45.] His foundation – the J9 Foundation – said on Facebook minutes ago: “Joost is still […]

The Kruger National Park has listened to its customers and done a u-turn on its sudden announcement yesterday to close the Lower Sabie tented camp on 13 February… after it caused outrage for visitors who had already booked their holidays, and could not get hold of the Park as advised to change their plans. The Park […]

Two large fires have been raging in Du Toits Kloof, Western Cape, since yesterday… with reports that some farming communities in the area have had to evacuate. JUSTIN SULLIVAN captured these photos of the rapidly spreading wildfire, and the firemen who worked bravely through the night to fight the flames as they burnt across the Du Toitskloof Pass, […]

A multitude of South African organisations and special people came together selflessly to create an unforgettable day on 28 January for a young boy and his family, who inspire and remind them of “what life is truly about”. Natascha Pienaar, social media marketing at the SA Council for Business Women, tells the story on facebook (grab […]

South Africa’s Minister of Science and Technology, Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, has been chosen by the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to receive the 2016 Award for Science Diplomacy… for using science and technology to support development in SA and sub-Saharan Africa. Pandor (63) is being honoured by AAAS not only for integrating science […]

South African expat Roelof Botha has been promoted to become a ‘steward’ of one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture capitalist firms – Sequoia, famous for investing in companies like Apple, PayPal and WhatsApp. Botha is already well known for not only being the grandson of South Africa’s former Foreign Minister ‘Pik’ Botha (and son of […]

When South African expat Phumeza Gogela passed away in the UK on Christmas Eve, just a week after her 35th birthday and at 25 weeks pregnant, South Africans in the UK rallied to support her newborn baby Phumeza Esther (who was in a critical condition) and help her family find closure by having her body […]

 As Miss South Africa Ntandoyenkosi (Ntando) Kunene jetted back into South Africa – from the Miss Universe contest in the Philippines (which was won by Miss France – see below) – the 12 finalists in the next Miss South Africa competition were announced at a glamorous event in Johannesburg Wednesday evening. The winner will be crowned […]

Faf du Plessis and David Miller scored centuries apiece to set the Proteas up for a 121-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second Momentum ODI at Kingsmead  in Durban, South Africa, on Wednesday. This gives the SA national team a 2-0 lead in the series, leading into the third match at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday. […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for the resignation of Gauteng Premier David Makhura after the “horrifying deaths of at least 94 mental health patients”, as revealed by Health Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba in a report released Wednesday. Jack Bloom, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health, said in a statement Thursday that the Premier “should have acted […]

After Gerrie Nel’s announcement that he has quit the NPA (National Prosecuting Authority) to head up a Private Prosecutions Unit at AfriForum, South Africa’s top State Prosecutor playfully made fun of himself on the Complimentary Breakfast Show Wednesday morning – with a Law & Order parody video “putting it” to South Africa… watch below. AfriForum’s Private Prosecutions […]

A visibly distressed South African woman, Gail Freathy, has been ordered to leave the UK after her and her husband Paul’s personal income did not show they were earning enough. In fact the couple was earning a lot more than the minimum requirement of £18,600 for those on a spousal visa, but they had chosen […]

The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has congratulated former Public Protector Adv Thuli Madonsela on being selected as the recipient of the 3rd Commonwealth Law Conference Rule of Law Award. Adv Madonsela said: “Words cannot express the honour and gratitude I feel about receiving the Rule of Law Award. Thanks.” Madonsela will fly to Australia […]

WESTERN CAPE – A pair of alleged criminals involved in wildlife poaching were caught in Houtbay, South Africa, after being naive enough to try to claim back a bag filled with processed rhino horn and ivory which they’d inadvertently left at a restaurant! The two Chinese Nationals are expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate‘s Court on […]

South African Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom said he was deeply saddened and disturbed when he heard of the fatal robbery at the popular Sakhumzi restaurant in Soweto at the weekend; and Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba paid the restaurant a visit today.  A manager died on Saturday night after an attempted robbery at the popular […]

After the shock announcement that Gerrie Nel – who became world famous during the Oscar Pistorius trials – has quit the NPA (National Prosecuting Authority), the top State Prosecutor has confirmed he is joining civil-rights group AfriForum… and Twitter is abuzz with rumours that he will go after President Jacob Zuma. Nel will head up the […]