The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on South Africans everywhere to please share the following message “far and wide”: “We need as many South Africans, REGARDLESS OF THE PARTY YOU VOTE FOR, to join us in our movement for change. “Next week Friday (7 April), we will hold a peaceful march to Luthuli House in […]

Many South Africans were celebrating today after the Western Cape High Court made a landmark ruling that it is an infringement to ban the use of dagga by adults in private homes. The court ruling allows for the private possession, cultivation and use of dagga at home in South Africa. The Court also ruled that Parliament must change […]

Nando’s legendary restaurant chain is as famous around the world (and especially in its home country of South Africa) for its hot chicken and even hotter adverts! And as the country is reeling from the Cabinet Reshuffle that took place late last night, Nando’s has done it again… with an advert that simply says: Sold […]

Many South Africans have voiced their support and gratitude to former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, and former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas, who were both fired last night by President Jacob Zuma… in the middle of the night, along with other cabinet ministers. Here are just some of the tributes from devastated South Africans who […]

PRETORIA – The swearing-in ceremony for the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers is due to take place this evening at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, in Pretoria, according to the Presidency. But not if the DA and many South Africans have their way! The DA has sought an urgent interdict, which was due to start at 14h30, to […]

Mmusi Maimane – Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) – addressed the media at OR Tambo Airport Friday morning. He said: “Last night’s decision by Jacob Zuma to fire Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, his Deputy, Mcebisi Jonas, and a host of Members of the Executive – replacing them with compromised and co-opted individuals – has […]

An elephant in the Kruger National Park (KNP) has tragically killed a female staff member, and seriously wounded another. In a statement today, the park confirmed an employee of South African National Parks (SANParks) based in the Kruger National Park (KNP) was trampled to death by an elephant and another sustained serious injuries. The tragic incident […]

South Africans have woken up across the land – after the ‘night of long knives’ – to shock and horror in discovering their President, Jacob Zuma, announced a Cabinet Reshuffle in the middle of the night. Of the many Ministers that have been fired or moved to new positions, speculation is that Zuma has fired Pravin Gordhan […]

Mmusi Maimane MP – Leader of the Democratic Alliance – has issued the following statement at half past 12 on Thursday night, following the late night cabinet reshuffle by South Africa’s President. “President Jacob Zuma’s decision to fire the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, and the Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebesi Jonas, should be a […]

Following President Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet Reshuffle on Thursday night, here is the official list of new ministers and their deputies. And as predicted, the Rand has fallen following his firing of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. In a statement issued after midnight, President Jacob Zuma said he made changes to the National Executive in order to improve efficiency […]

The Rand plummeted Thursday evening as rumours raged on social media that South Africa’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan had been ousted, and replaced by Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba. Update: the Cabinet Reshuffle rumours have been confirmed in a statement after midnight Thursday evening. This follows a week of intense speculation after President Jacob Zuma recalled Gordhan from an […]

As in many parts of the world, the friction between Uber drivers and metered taxi drivers continues in South Africa, with an Uber Taxi apparently set alight by metered taxi drivers on Sandton Driver, outside the Gautrain on Thursday afternoon. According to Intelligence Bureau SA (IBSA), the Fire Brigade attended the incident this afternoon in […]

EFF leader Julius Malema delivered a court application to the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein Thursday to order the Speaker of Parliament to institute impeachment or disciplinary proceedings against South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma. Malema also said the EFF will support any motion that calls for No Confidence in President Zuma, as submitted by the DA […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the next summer has an increased likelihood of the development of El Nino conditions, which are often associated with drought and water scarcity – as has been suffered recently in South Africa. SAWS’ Chief Forecaster, Dr Eugene Poolman, revealed the unwelcome news during his presentation to the National Disaster Management Advisory Forum […]

International Piano Day was celebrated on top of Table Mountain yesterday… with the grand gesture of a grand piano being taken up to the top of one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Piano Day is celebrated annually on the 88th day of the year, in honour of the 88 keys on a piano. Yesterday […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has decided to table a Motion of No Confidence in President Jacob Zuma – in terms of Section 102 of the Constitution – following his now confirmed intention to fire Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, and his Deputy, Mcebisi Jonas. Mmusi Maimane – Leader of the Democratic Alliance – said […]

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed it has been consulted regarding President Jacob Zuma’s alleged plan to implement a Cabinet reshuffle in the next few days… and, confirming rumours, said that the President is mainly gunning for Minister Pravin Gordhan and his Deputy, Mcebisi Jonas. He allegedly wishes to replace them. In a very interesting […]

In an exquisitely written message on Facebook, Professor Jonathan Jansen has paid tribute to not only the incredibly moving funeral of Ahmed Kathrada, but to the beautiful land in which the funeral took place… our beloved South Africa. The message has been shared by thousands on Facebook and countless more on Twitter. Jansen wrote: “Show me […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced the arrests of 13 suspected poachers – as well as the fatal wounding of another-  in the Kruger National Park (KNP) yesterday in three different operations. The arrests include two ‘insiders’ – a South African Police Services (SAPS) member and a SANParks Environmental Monitor. The arrests – on 28 […]

Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa says tourism is one of South Africa’s biggest success stories since the dawn of democracy, and that it continues to grow and provide a livelihood for many households. International tourism to South Africa has increased since last year (and looking at these photos, and the state of the Rand, it’s not […]

Former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe received a standing ovation at the funeral of his friend and ANC struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada, after his powerful speech in which he read excerpts from a public letter Kathrada penned to President Jacob Zuma a year ago this week. (Read Kgalema Motlanthe’s full speech at the bottom of […]

For the first time, the real life tragedy of the slaughter of rhino has become the focus of a major feature film – “Bloodline: Now or Never”. The trailer – featuring a ‘Rhino Rambo’ on a mission – is available to view below. The war on rhino poachers has a new eco-action hero – Gabriel. He’s a […]

The DA said it was shocked to learn of another farm attack that took place on the farm, Jakkelsdraai, outside Hertzogville, in the Tokologo Local Municipality, Free State, on Saturday night. International media have described the latest spate of attacks in SA as “almost unthinkable” in any other country. Leona Kleynhans MPL – DA Member in […]

President Jacob Zuma has postponed the start of today’s Cabinet meeting to later this afternoon to enable parliamentary members to attend the funeral of ANC struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada. The Presidency has also confirmed that “President Zuma will not attend the funeral and memorial service in compliance with the wishes of the family“. In a […]

A devastated Winnie Madikizela-Mandela said, after hearing news of the passing of former ANC struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada at the age of 87, that his death brings “finality to the chapter on the history of our struggle” and that “one, of course, has fears for our country…” Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife said “this is not just another loss of […]