South Africa’s former Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, is in Germany this week to receive the prestigious German Africa prize in a ceremony in Berlin this evening. During her stay she has spoken out about South Africa, race, the ANC and President Jacob Zuma. In the last few days she’s been visiting German landmarks, conducting interviews […]

JOHANNESBURG – The Gupta Family has released a statement, through APO, regarding radio presenter and journalist Stephen Grootes’ allegation that “Ajay Gupta Lied”. In an article on EWN yesterday, Grootes described how he had been invited in February to conduct an interview at Saxonwold with the head of the Gupta Family, Ajay… which he was then not […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) walked out of Parliament today after Speaker Baleka Mbete threw one of their MPs, Denise Robinson, out of the House for saying “JZ 783″… which refers to the 783 charges of corruption against South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma. Mbete said Robinson was “casting aspersions” and ordered her to withdraw the statement or leave the […]

South Africans in Saudi Arabia are celebrating the long-awaited opening of Nando’s fast food restaurant in Riyadh. Yes, the “legend has landed in the Kingdom” (in the words of Nando’s). Sibongile Mdunge from Joburg, who has lived in Riyadh for a couple of years working for University Hospital, told SAPeople that the restaurant “Finally Opened” on […]

PRETORIA – American musician Mos Def just discovered that saying ‘sorry’ means being able to leave South Africa. After he apologised “unreservedly” for trying to use a World Passport, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) announced in a media briefing on Tuesday that the apology is accepted, the charges dropped, and he may now leave the country. The artist – whose […]

TOKYO (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake rocked northern Japan early on Tuesday, briefly disrupting cooling functions at a nuclear plant and generating a small tsunami that hit the same Fukushima region devastated by a 2011 quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. The magnitude 7.4 earthquake, which was felt in Tokyo, sent thousands of residents fleeing for […]

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has responded to calls by Australian media for a security guard travelling with the Proteas to be “sent home”, after he “aggressively manhandled” an Aussie news reporter in Adelaide (watch video below). CSA says the reporter “lunged” at Captain Faf du Plessis. The clash between the reporter and head of Proteas’ security – named in reports […]

After allegedly putting her life at risk on Friday evening, a Joburg resident, Pam Green, has come forth with details of the events that unfolded which have left her having sleepless nights. They do not put MTN South Africa in a good light… Pam from Second Chances, who describes herself on Facebook as “just an ordinary person […]

Following a comedy sketch on Saturday Night Live, in which Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin starred as American President Elect, Donald Trump, the two TV celebrities (Trump hosted ‘The Apprentice’) have exchanged terse tweets! The sketch revealed how difficult Trump may find it, once in the White House, to actually deliver on the many campaign promises he made […]

Headlines in South African media of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe having announced his retirement appear to be exaggerated. The 92-year-old did talk about retirement this weekend, and hinted that he one day would retire “properly”, but he did not declare any retirement date. Reports of his so-called retirement, and even his death, frequently make headlines. And […]

Pope Francis has extended the faculties of Catholic priests to have the power to forgive abortion. Writing in a new Apostolic Letter, the Pope said: “I can and must state that there is no sin that God’s mercy cannot reach and wipe away when it finds a repentant heart seeking to be reconciled with the Father.” In […]

A MountZion ‘prophet’ in Polokwane, South Africa, has proudly shared photos of himself spraying Doom on members of his congregation. The photos were first uploaded by the MountZion General Assembly (MZGA) official page, where it says “God is speaking today under the grace of prophet Lethebo Rabalago”. Rabalago – who apparently founded MZGA – then shared […]

Following the tragic ferry fire on Hartbeespoort Dam north of Pretoria in South Africa, the following message from Mamare Moiloa has gone viral: “Events in my hometown today confirmed my beliefs wrt (with regards to) what is called racism. “I can confirm that majority of ZAR population are not racists, whether white or non white. […]

Fire crews are battling #BanhoekFire flames through the night in Banhoek Valley, near Stellenbosch,South Africa. Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) posted a message just before midnight on Sunday saying their crew is safely down for the night. “Great job under tough conditions today. Good luck to the fire crews still out there tonight. Fresh crew departs […]

Lisa Ashton, the British founder of the Winnie Mabaso Foundation, was held up by gunmen at the foundation’s orphanage in south Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, after a six week stint in the country. On Sunday, after arriving back home in the UK, Lisa posted a message in which she thanked all the Winnie Mabaso volunteers, […]

The Presidency has responded to a tweet by Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba alleging that President Jacob Zuma’s convoy was involved in a fatal car accident on Friday 18 November 2016. (Please see Update below.) Mashaba’s tweet yesterday states: “I have just received the terrible news that President Zuma’s blue lights brigades killed a friend Solly Moutlana […]

South Africa’s Raven Klaasen (34) is through to the ATP World Tour Doubles Finals in London, with American partner Rajeev Ram. The two first-year pairings are through after surprising newly-crowned world No1 side Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares on Saturday. Next up for Klaasen and Ram are the in-form combo of Finland’s Henri Continent and Aussie […]

Four people tragically died on Saturday afternoon after a ferry boat on Hartbeespoort Dam (north of Pretoria) in North West, South Africa, caught fire. (Updated Sunday 11h30 SA Time.) The boat – which reportedly caters for lunch cruises and braais – was carrying about 200 passengers, according to SAMSA (SA Maritime Safety Authority) The cause of the fire is […]

South African Rugby (SARU) President Mark Alexander has issued a statement after the Springboks’ loss today to Italy, for the first time ever; and following the once great South African national rugby team’s loss to England last weekend, for the first time in a decade. His full statement appears below… Statement from SARU President Mark […]

The drought is over for Italy as they claim their first rugby win over the Springboks, in Florence today. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) tweeted: “Congratulations to @Federugby, who has beaten the #Springboks for the first time in 13 encounters between the two countries, winning 20-18.” Italy claimed the historic win over the South […]

Congratulations to South Africa’s former Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, who was named the Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2016 at a glittering event in Nairobi, Kenya, this week. Madonsela was nominated for her “notable work as South Africa’s Public Protector”. In accepting the prestigious award, South Africa’s popular advocate said: “Words cannot express the gratitude […]

On Monday a class of Year 10 learners in the Eastern Cape sat their exams outside, in the sun, because there are not enough classrooms at their school. The photo of the schoolchildren has begun to go viral since being shared by Vytjie Mentor, the former ANC member of parliament who alleged the Guptas offered her […]

President Jacob Zuma addressed an enthusiastic ANC Cadres Forum Friday in Pietermaritzburg, announcing – amongst other things – that he will volunteer for the ANC when his term of office ends, that the people who accuse him of stealing “are the ones who steal”, and that the West are unhappy with BRICS. Zuma admitted that the ANC […]

PRETORIA – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says decisive action is needed to steer the country from despair to hope, from a narrative of lack to a story of opportunity, from a chronicle of deprivation to a testament of prosperity. “We need greater collaboration among our social partners, capable leadership and a common vision. “We need a […]

Tomorrow,19 November, is World Toilet Day… and to celebrate here’s an old video from 2012 of glamorous South African actress Charlize Theron sitting on the loo! The Oscar winner made the joke video together with Funny or Die (watch below). But first, did you know: 1 in 3 people don’t have access to proper toilets Toilet Day […]