City Manager Moeketsi Mosola posted a message on Facebook Thursday announcing “A Miracle Happened in the Tshwane City Council Chambers Today”. He said the miracle is that a R30-billion budget was passed by ALL political parties represented in council. Mosola wrote: “A balanced and Pro-Poor Budget supported by All Parties. As Our Democracy matures our […]

The Mayor of Ditsobotla, Daniel Buthelezi, is being held hostage in Lichtenburg by protestors; and a fire is raging through municipal offices, allegedly caused by petrol bombs thrown into the building by unhappy residents… who have been protesting about poor service delivery in the North West area. According to several tweets from the area, a Service Delivery […]

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – British police on Tuesday identified the suicide bomber who killed 22 people, including children, in an attack on a crowded concert hall in Manchester, and said they were trying to establish whether he had acted alone or with help from others. The man suspected of carrying out Britain’s deadliest bombing in […]

A South African expat and former student from Durban High School (DHS), in KwaZulu-Natal, tragically passed away last week in France, whilst rescuing the lives of others. Lorenzo Rodrigues had been living in Nimes, France, with his wife and daughter, and worked in the French Foreign Legion. DHS posted a message on its Facebook page Monday […]

Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan did not hold back today in accusing the Eskom board members of “abusing” the power utility. Speaking in parliament during Public Enterprise Minister Lynne Brown’s ‘explanation’ on the Brian Molefe reinstatement fiasco (did he retire, resign, take long leave… or maternity leave?!)… Gordhan slated the board. He said: “The public is becoming […]

Sir Roger Moore’s family has announced that the former James Bond actor, Unicef Ambassador and Author has passed away at the age of 89. In a statement, his children – Deborah, Geoffrey and Christian – said: “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce our loving father, Sir Roger Moore, has passed away today […]

In a male-dominated profession, a former Walter Sisulu University graduate – Dr Ncumisa Jilata – has defied the odds to become the youngest qualified neurosurgeon in Africa! And it all started with passion and intrigue… Mthatha-born Jilata, 29, is among the new batch of fellows for the Council of Neurosurgeons of South Africa, following their graduation […]

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – At least 22 people were killed and 59 wounded in an explosion at the end of a concert by U.S. singer Ariana Grande in the English city of Manchester on Monday, in what two U.S. officials said was a suspected suicide bombing. Prime Minister Theresa May said the incident was being treated […]

The Kruger National Park (KNP)’s Emerging Tuskers Committee said it is proud to announce the names of twelve new emerging tuskers; thanks to the submission of elephant footage from guests to the Tuskers Project. See photos and descriptions below… which will make it quite exciting for safari visitors to the legendary South African reserve to find […]

South African music lost one of its sweetest and most talented drummers yesterday. Tributes have been pouring in for former Watershed drummer, Tulsa Pittaway, who was killed in a car crash in South Africa on Sunday. His former bandmates wrote: “To Tulsa: Our memories of you will remain vivid. Here’s to band mates, tour buddies, […]

CAPE TOWN – Premier Helen Zille has officially declared the Western Cape a disaster area in response to the current drought crisis – the worst since 1904. “The disaster declaration will accelerate the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre’s Project “Avoiding Day Zero”, the Province’s strategy to ensure that taps do not run dry,” said Premier […]

It’s out with the polar bear pictures and in with more varied images that represent climate change around the globe as it impacts on humans… as new research shows that the polar bear photos are no longer representative enough of the crisis facing all corners of the planet. According to research by Climate Outreach, while […]

The search for a 13-year-old girl, Kitso Mothibe, who had been reported missing in South Africa, has been found alive at Park Station at the weekend, according to the SA Police Service (SAPS). “A search for a 13-year-old girl, reported missing at the Johannesburg Central police station, has been discontinued after she was found by her […]

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and Gift of the Givers will build a house for the parents of the late Coligny teenager who died following an alleged assault for an apparent theft from a sunflower field… which will hopefully be the start of building bridges between the divided community. The 16-year-old, Matlhamola Jonas Mosweu, was buried on 7 […]

Captured in Africa Foundation (CIAF) founder, Drew Abrahamson, has issued an urgent appeal for a young lion on the loose in Limpopo to be sent to a safe reserve. Late Sunday night, Drew said: “A young male Lion has left the safety of a reserve in Limpopo close to Phalaborwa. Apparently from Letaba Ranch, he has […]

Watch what happens when Philip Snyman and his band of Springbok Rugby Sevens brothers arrive in South Africa… and no-one has turned up to welcome home the newly crowned World Rugby Sevens Series champions. Check out awesome video, compiled by the Blitzboks, at the bottom of the page. #BlitzBOOM The Springbok Sevens team was crowned World […]

Well known South African trophy hunter and father of five, Theunis Botha, was killed on Friday afternoon when a fatally wounded elephant fell on him, crushing him to death. The news was confirmed by Africa Big Hunt booking agent yesterday. They said it was “with great sadness we confirm that fellow professional hunter, outfitter and […]

In a shocking and astonishing move, three men who are prime suspects in 99 rhino poaching cases – dating back to 2009 – have been released on just R15,000 bail in South Africa. Filmmaker Bonné de Bod said: “While filming numerous rhino cases for STROOP [the rhino poaching documentary], this was a “no-brainer”. “Three men – […]

An anti-poaching team, on the hunt for poachers, were fortunately in the right place at the right time to rescue a teenage girl who had been abducted and raped in Zimbabwe. Damien Mander, founder of the International Anti Poaching Foundation (IAPF), reported the incident on facebook. He said the IAPF’s Victoria Falls ranger team were […]

Durban’s children – and its adults – are being poisoned by toxic industrial pollution, according to an explosive exposé on Al Jazeera (AJ). According to an AJ programme which was aired this week, people living along the coast, in South Durban, have complained for years about the effects of toxic industrial pollution. But now they are […]

(Reuters) – Pippa Middleton, younger sister of Kate, Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, was married in a small English country church on Saturday surrounded by royals and celebrities but those hoping for a dash of Hollywood were left in the cold. The event had been at risk of being overshadowed by the most high-profile appearance yet […]

South African men turned up today in Tshwane, to stand up for women. To march against abusive men. To say “Not in My Name”. The men – young and old – were joined in the march to the Union Building in Pretoria by Government Communication officials, a wide range of political parties, and celebrities like Cassper […]

Congratulations to Dr Ian Little of South Africa’s Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), who won an international Whitley Award in London this week. The Awards are popularly known as the Green Oscars as they are presented to individuals who’ve achieved excellent results in nature conservation. Through EWT, Ian works with farmers and tribal leaders in South Africa to protect […]

The City of Cape Town’s Transport and Urban Development Authority (TDA) received the International Public Transport Strategy Award at the UITP World Summit in Montreal, Canada this week. The summit draws mobility professionals from all over the world, and the UITP awards recognise successful projects that are implemented around the world which place public transport at […]

Kruger National Park (KNP) Management has cautioned visitors to South Africa’s wildlife park to take precautionary measures against Malaria before visiting the Park, due to recent heavy rain. The Kruger Park said in a media release that although the Park is classified as a low risk area, it is situated in a malaria area… and, “due […]