A South African expat‘s photo has gone viral around the world… after she snapped a shot of her husband casually mowing the lawn while a gigantic tornado appeared to be heading his way. Cecilia Wessels, who now lives in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada, told a local radio station she wasn’t actually taking the photo of her […]

Fish Hoek is the seaside town with the “HUGE heart”, according to photographer ROBYN GWILT, as locals from around the Far South Peninsular gathered in their hundreds this evening, in a show of solidarity with the parents of murdered Stellenbosch University Student, Hannah Cornelius. Watch video at top or bottom of page… “This town and the residents of […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco and her husband Prince Albert have starred in a Channel Four documentary, which was filmed on the eve of the Monaco Grand Prix. Watch below. With helicopter and super yacht scenes straight out of a Bond movie, the film showcases the luxury lifestyle and unique beauty of Monte Carlo. “It’s very beautiful here,” says […]

Here’s an incredible close-up view of a collection of South Africa’s insects at the Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal… with some of them as exquisite as the flowers upon which they sit. Photos taken by PETER DE GROOT yesterday morning. Peter said: “Something a little different, the smaller things in life seen early Saturday on a cloudy […]

Another glorious day at one of South Africa’s best kept secrets – Morgan Bay on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape. Morgan Bay Tourism posted these photos two days ago as locals shared the surf with a visiting pod of dolphins. The pics were taken by GARETH YEARSLEY, who specialises in photos in and around […]

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 […]

Staff at Bambelela Wildlife Care And Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation centre in Bela Bela, Limpopo, came across a rare sighting on their way home from a monkey release site a couple of days ago – two black mamba snakes (Dendroaspis polylepis) were locked in battle, their bodies entwined, as each tried to pin his rival’s head down. […]

“I am desperate and I know you…. yes YOU… the good people of South Africa, will reach out and help!!!” says Caroline van Saasen, founder of Water Shortage South Africa (WASSA). “These photos are not old… and they are not from the Northwest Province…. “They are from a farm 50km from Pofadder…. “These farmers are […]

The perilous state of Cape Town’s water supply is starkly visible… [This is part one of a GroundUp special series on Cape Town’s water crisis.] There are six major dams in Cape Town: Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenbras Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëvlei, and Wemmershoek. These hold 99.6% of the city’s water capacity, with eight smaller dams, mostly […]

The strong winds and rains that have been pelting KwaZulu-Natal have brought big swell for surfers… and artists. Durban photographer Craig ‘O’ Pix has been chronicling the growing surf each day, from Saturday… through to today. Saturday: And then these wild pictures of Durban surf on Sunday morning: “Braving the Elements”: Monday, Craig says: “Got so […]

Snow has continued falling in parts of South Africa this weekend… allowing at least one holidaying couple – Marius and Christine – to enjoy the perfect ‘honeymoon’ weekend in Sani Pass… snowed in! (See pics below.) For some travellers it’s been less exciting… as the inclement snowy and icy conditions led to road closures in the Drakensberg – between […]

As predicted, parts of South Africa and Lesotho have received their first snowfall of the season as a cold front moves across the country. Snow Report SA has uploaded the following pictures: LESOTHO “First snow photo of today is from Afriski Mountain Resort in the Lesotho Maluti Mountains.” EASTERN CAPE – TIFFINDELL The first view of […]

These photos show the transformation of a field just outside Bloemfontein over the weekend… a field that was filled with up to or over a million people (according to the organisers), gathered together to pray for their beloved South Africa… On the eve of National Day of Prayer… an empty field awaits… 1,300 hectares had […]

The 2016/2017 Fire Season took its toll on the Western Cape in South Africa – 17,000 fires were reported and damage is estimated to have exceeded R500 million with 142 fatalities. To try and prevent this tragedy recurring next year, a new project is being launched… “I’m excited to announce the launch of the Before the Burn […]

Lungile Gongqa became the first Capetonian to win the annual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in 44 years, racing to victory in the Mother City on Saturday in a time of 03:09:43. It was an exciting close call between the South African and Warinyane Lebopo, from Lesotho, in the last few kilometres of the 56 km race. In third […]

Tens of thousands of marchers – some estimate over 100,000 – made their way peacefully to the Union Buildings in Pretoria today. CAROL ALLAIS was there to capture most of the photos on this page, from a remarkable day that will go down in history… In a show of unity – seldom seen anywhere in […]

The below photo by Peter Greenwall has gone viral, capturing the incredible spirit of unity being experienced in South Africa right now. Many said “where else in the world” (although to be fair to the world, this type of unity is seen in many places!). The lady on the right – or hippie as she calls herself- […]

South Africans are heeding the call to fly the flag for South Africa – at home and at work – during this time of protests, showing their unity and solidarity regardless of colour or political leaning, in a push to get the ANC to replace Jacob Zuma with a President they feel cares more about […]

Here are more stunning photos and videos – taken by KEVIN VAN BLERK – of the incredible turnout on Friday in the Mother City for the #FreedomFriday #ZumaMustFall marches, including one video that truly shows just how strong the wind (and the spirit of the nation) was in Cape Town… WATCH VIDEOS: South African flags flying […]

South African expats in London, UK, gathered at South Africa House in Trafalgar Square today – Saturday 8 April 2017 – to stand in solidarity with those back home, who marched yesterday. Here are just some of the photos and video from what has been an awesome display of unity this week – between South Africans […]

Here’s one of the many powerful photos from the protests against the leadership of President Jacob Zuma on Friday 7 April 2017 in South Africa… It depicts a woman, moved to protest, by a president that no longer seems to be taking care of his countrymen and women. The simple placard says: “Mr Zuma When will […]

Thousands of South Africans took to the streets today (07/04/17), calling for their current President Jacob Zuma to step down. The streets outside Parliament in Cape Town were flooded with national flags, thought provoking signs and cheering adults & children. It was a magnificent sight to see people stand in solidarity so passionately. It is […]

The scenes in South Africa – and abroad – on Friday 7 April 2017 are powerful, heartbreaking (that it’s come to this) and inspiring… as South Africans of all colours and political leanings stand together peacefully in solidarity, to beg the ruling ANC party to remove their leader, Jacob Zuma, as President of the country […]

Demonstrations outside Union Buildings and National Treasury in support of axed Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan Axed Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan takes to the stage to address protesters and supporters outside the National Treasury. Photo: Ihsaan Haffejee During a press conference held at the Treasury in Pretoria on Friday, axed Minister of Finance Pravin […]

As the warehouse fire in Durban continues to rage, with more than 100 firefighters on the scene, eThekwini Municipality has issued an official update and tips for residents, particularly as chemicals are burning in this fire. The fire – at a container warehouse in Durban Harbour – has been blazing since this morning, with flames fanned […]