A one-month-old baby girl – Simphiwe – is missing in South Africa after her mother’s vehicle was hijacked in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, earlier on Friday. According to the South African Police Services (SAPS), the stolen car has since been found abandoned south of Durban, in Montclair… but the baby was not found inside. SAPS said: “A one month old baby is still missing […]

Metered taxi drivers in South Africa blocked the R24 highway to the airport Friday morning in a protest to demand that Uber be regulated. The strategically positioned go-slow protest began at around 04h30 between Edenvale and OR Tambo International Airport, creating traffic chaos and severely affecting passengers wanting to make their way to the airport to […]

It’s not even full moon… and distressing reports have come in that as many as thirteen rhino have been poached in South Africa during the past 24 hours. (Update Friday 08h00 SA Time: the rhino poaching figure has been updated from eight to 13.) Captured in Africa (CIA) CEO, Drew Abrahamson, tweeted early Thursday evening: “ALARMING REPORTS from […]

South African stand-up paddle boarder Chris Bertish has successfully completed his incredible record-breaking journey – alone – across the Atlantic. His wife was there to greet him… with a South Africa flag of course! (See video below.) The 42-year-old paddled into English Harbour, Antigua, on Thursday after his epic 93-day solo trip across the ocean. In […]

The world has been mourning the news this week that one of Africa’s few remaining iconic Big Tuskers, Satao II, was killed by poachers in Kenya.  Wildlife conservationist and keen photographer Dex Kotze spent a week in Tsavo in August 2016, where he captured several hauntingly beautiful photos of the male elephant. “I saw Satao II […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s BT has appointed Jan du Plessis, chairman of miner Rio Tinto as its next chairman, taking over from Mike Rake who has led the telecoms group for 10 years. BT said on Thursday that du Plessis would join its board as a non-executive director on June 1, and become chairman on […]

As news came this morning that South Africa has started the process to revoke its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), it has been reported that local authorities have been summoned by the ICC to appear at the Hague on 7 April 2017. The call to appear in the Hague-based court follows South Africa’s […]

To celebrate International Women’s Day today, Lisa Ashton – founder of the Winnia Mabaso Foundation in Gauteng – has sent a special message from the UK for a group of “extraordinary South African women making the world a better place”. The WMF helps those in need from children to Grannies. Lisa said: “Today I am thinking […]

South African Airways (SAA) has confirmed that the armed robbery, of an alleged R24-million, took place in the cargo area and not on the plane as was previously reported. Speaking to local media, SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali said: “The robbery took place in the restricted section of the cargo area of the airport where cargo […]

An armed robbery took place at O.R. Tambo International Airport Tuesday evening, with reports indicating that R24-million was allegedly stolen from a plane. UPDATE: Bogus South African Police Cars Used for OR Tambo Airport Heist plus details of the armed robbery. In a statement this evening, Airports Company South Africa’s O.R. Tambo International Airport confirmed […]

The Pretoria High Court today granted a request from AfriForum (a largely Afrikaans civil rights group) to bar Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema from encouraging and inciting land grabs in South Africa. Just days ago, he discussed his position on Land, Parliament and EFF policies in an exclusive interview with South Africa’s national […]

Tropical cyclone Enawo has struck Madagascar, bringing strong winds of 210 km/hour, heavy rain and high seas. Described as a Category 4 Cyclone/Hurricane, Enawo is the most powerful storm to hit Madagascar in at least 13 years. Cyclone Enawo threatens to bring chaos to the capital. The north of the island, which lies 400 km […]

The desperation, greed and – quite honestly – repulsiveness of poachers has just got even worse. Recently poachers shocked and horrified the world when they stooped so low as to kill two young rhino (as well as attacking the staff) at a rhino orphanage in South Africa. And now they have crossed another line – this […]

Brand South Africa is in Australia on a “charm offensive” to woo South African expats living ‘down under’ – who are apparently the most negative about SA – to rather fly the flag for South Africa and become ambassadors for their former homeland… Brand SA – which is responsible for promoting a positive reputation for […]

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Britain on Monday urged Kenya to restore law and order in the north of the country after a British rancher – born in South Africa – was shot dead there. Numerous attacks have taken place in drought-stricken Laikipia region in recent months as armed cattle herders searching for scarce grazing have driven […]

‘Oom‘ (Uncle) Angus Buchan has announced the venue for the National Day of Prayer being organised in Bloemfontein on 22 April 2017. The massively popular evangelical pastor aims to attract 1 million people to the event, at which calls will be made to God to “bring justice, peace and hope to our beloved South Africa” in […]

Award-winning South African journalist Jonathan Ancer posted a heartfelt message on Facebook late Sunday night, after his 8-year-old daughter – Rachel – was admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital earlier in the afternoon to prepare for a bone marrow transplant, and start chemotherapy today. Jonathan pointed out it is “auspicious” that she was admitted now, during Bone […]

Award-winning filmmakers and conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert, who have devoted their lives to saving endangered animals, have been charged by a buffalo. Last night Dereck sent thanks through their Twitter and Facebook pages for the phenomenal support. Admin for the Dereck and Beverly Big Cat Conservation page said: “Beverly is stable and Dereck is with […]

Staff at South Africa’s Social Security Agency (SASSA) continue to behave in a manner many are calling “arrogant” as they attempt to deflect attention from the Social Grants scandal… and blame it on the media. This morning SASSA spokesperon Lumka Oliphant refused to speak English during a radio interview with Xolani Gwala on 702… even though […]

The Blitzboks powered their way to a 19-12 win over archrivals Fiji to clinch the USA Sevens title in Las Vegas on Monday. The Blitzboks have now won four tournaments out of five this World Rugby Seven Series, and extended their already considerable advantage at the summit of the standings to 24 points. Just as […]

Following a solid downpour of rain, one of the small dams on the Sabie River – in South Africa’s Kruger National Park – burst Saturday night, leading to one bridge being washed away and the Lower Sabie low water bridge flooding on Sunday morning! Jacqueline Abington was on the S30 (Salitjie Road) when the dam burst. She described it as […]

Famed French boulangerie and patisserie Paul has officially opened its first branch in South Africa today. Most South Africans who’ve travelled will be aware of the chain which has outlets at many airports around the world and is present in over 35 countries. South Africa’s first branch opened its doors in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on […]

Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir led a lethal bowling display by the Proteas that laid the foundation for a fine, 3-2 series win over New Zealand with a six-wicket triumph in the fifth One-Day International (ODI) Auckland on Saturday. In what has been a see-saw sequence of matches, South Africa gave the host little chance […]

South Africans in Gauteng and the Free State prayed for rain… and it bucketed down. Next, they are being called on to pray for the nation… for peace and an end to crime. The National Day of Prayer is being organised by ‘Oom‘ (Uncle) Angus Buchan, who is wildly popular amongst the Christian community in […]

South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced today that it will cut back on overseas representation. In a statement on SARugby’s official website, it said only overseas-based Springboks with more than 30 Test caps will be eligible for selection in future, following a decision by the Executive Council of SA Rugby in Cape Town on Friday. […]