Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni (East Rand) in South Africa were hit by a huge downpour of rain Wednesday afternoon 09 November 2016, leaving almost 200 homes washed away in Alexandra, motorists stranded, planes delayed at OR Tambo International Airport and a boundary wall at Joburg Zoo washed away. Emergency services are on the scene at various locations […]

The DA announced Wednesday that they have written to the President requesting that he suspend Shaun Abrahams as National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss as it’s “clear” he is “highly questionable and not fit for office”. The DA also said it plans to introduce a Constitutional Amendment Bill which would make the process for the appointment of […]

If President Jacob Zuma is recalled tomorrow, there will be no immediate general elections, and the African National Congress (ANC) will remain in power. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has set the record straight that it is not asking for a change of regime, but only the removal of the ruling party’s leader. The opposition party recommends that the […]

The South African Rand (ZAR) has taken over, from Mexico’s Peso as the world’s most political currency, according to Bloomberg. Now that the American election campaign has finished, the Rand is the currency most likely to have “the biggest politically driven price swings”. Bloomberg says the Rand is expected to be volatile over the following […]

Reuters) – Republican Donald Trump stunned the world on Tuesday by defeating heavily favoured Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the United States on a new, uncertain path. A wealthy real-estate developer and former reality TV host, Trump rode a wave of anger toward […]

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Polls began to close in the long and bitter race for the White House between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday, with last-minute opinion polls giving Clinton the edge in the final hours of the race. Polls in the Eastern time zones of Indiana and Kentucky were the […]

South Africans have been celebrating the ‘brilliance’ of former President Thabo Mbeki’s speech Tuesday night, delivered at the Sunday Times Business Top 100 Companies Awards (where Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was named Business Leader of the Year). In a speech in which Mbeki recalled his speeches from 1999 and 2006, he said South Africa has moved from […]

South Africa’s national rowing coach, Roger Barrow, has been selected as one of the finalists for the prestigious 2016 World Rowing Coach of the Year awards, it was announced Tuesday. Barrow has often been praised for “performing miracles” – at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, he was instrumental in getting five South African boats into […]

LONDON – Prince Harry has issued a rare statement, in which he confirms recent media reports that he is dating American actress Meghan Markle, while condemning those reporters who have overstepped the line, as well as the “outright sexism and racism” of some social media trolls and website commenters. The British Prince said his activist and actress girlfriend, most […]

EFF leader Julius Malema remains unapologetic for his racist comments yesterday, posting a tweet today saying “We want our Land now” and sharing a shocking video that appears to show a white farmer pushing a black worker into a coffin. On Monday, Malema told a crowd of hundreds of EFF followers in Newcastle that the land […]

A rhino poacher in KwaZulu-Natal was shot dead whilst poaching rhino in South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park on Thursday. iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority confirmed that on the evening of Thursday 3rd November, game rangers monitoring a group of four rhino on the Eastern Shores section of the Park, intercepted two men. According to a statement, issued on behalf of the […]

The Motion of No Confidence (in the President) debate will go ahead in Parliament on Thursday, according to the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA said, in breaking news this evening in South Africa, that the secretary of the National Assembly has confirmed the debate will take place on Thursday 10 November 2016. “ANC MPs will […]

Dolphins diving in and out of the water Monday afternoon at Fish Hoek in the Western Cape, South Africa, were having such a good time – putting on a spectacular display – that one of them unfortunately beached itself. NIGEL RILEY captured the action… “It is not often one sees this, let alone captures it,” says Nigel. “The dolphins […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Africa’s biggest pension fund, Public Investment Corporation, has sought approval from South Africa’s central bank to raise its stake in Barclays Africa <BGAJ.J>, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Barclays Africa’s parent, Barclays Plc <BARC.L>, wants to reduce its holding to below 20 percent, which would make it an […]

GAUTENG – The Presidency has lodged a complaint with the Office of the Public Protector (PP) regarding the leaking of an audio recording of the discussions between President Jacob Zuma and former PP, Advocate Thuli Madonsela. Zuma had initially claimed, on 25 October, that he never met with Madonsela, but was caught out when the […]

NEWCASTLE – EFF leader Julius Malema did not hold back on his feelings for white people today, saying no white person rightfully owns any land in South Africa and hinting that if the land is not given to black people, they may call for ‘slaughter’. Addressing hundreds of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Malema said: “We are not […]

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – Kagiso Rabada claimed his fourth five-wicket haul – all in the current calendar year – to bowl the Proteas to their third successive Perth Test victory over Australia at the WACA on Monday. The winning margin for South Africa was 177 runs with almost a full session to spare following victories by […]

ROME – A huge ‘wedge’ tornado and strong storms hit part of Italy, including Rome, on Sunday 7 November 2016 causing at least two fatalities and leaving the Colosseum under water, according to reports in local media. The tornado was filmed in Cesano, a commune about 27km north of the centre of Rome. (Watch below.) A […]

Following the release of the Public Protector’s “State of Capture” report earlier this week, many South Africans from different walks of life have united in their rejection of what the DA refers to as “corruption and plunder by Jacob Zuma and his ruling mafia”. Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane lashed out at Zuma and the […]

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to Ireland who beat the All Blacks on Saturday for the first time in history. In 111 years, the Irish team has tried and tried… but secured no wins over New Zealand… until this weekend when they beat the world champions at the top of their game 40-29 in a historic Test […]

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma made light Saturday morning of the uncertain future that hangs over his head, saying “I’m not scared to go to prison”. Zuma was referring to allegations of his wrongdoings in the Public Protector’s recently released State Capture Report, which calls for a Judicial Inquiry. Thousands took to the streets of Pretoria […]

LONDON – South Africa drew today against the Barbarians at London’s Wembley Stadium, 31-all, in a 10 try thriller! South Africa recovered from being 31-19 down with just nine minutes left on the clock… to draw with the Baa-Baa’s (whose Taqele Naiyaravoro, from Australia, was outstanding!). Both South African centres Francois Venter and Rohan Janse van […]

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JP Duminy and Dean Elgar set up a dominant position for the Proteas, both scoring the fifth centuries of their respective Test careers as they left Australia with the prospect of having to make a record runs chase for victory at the end of the third day of the first Test at the WACA. […]

As dam levels drop – with the Vaal Dam running dangerously close to empty – and the drought in South Africa dragging on… you’d be forgiven for mistaking some of these photos by RONEL ERLANK SLABBERT for a beach or a desert. (Scroll down for Vaal Dam update.) In fact, these are the scenes along the road […]

Michael Bublé and his wife, Argentinian actress Luisana Lopilato, have confirmed that their three-year-old son Noah has been diagnosed with cancer. In a message posted on his official Facebook page, the Canadian singer – who is very popular in South Africa – says: “We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah who is currently […]