The DA says it has has once again felt the need to step in and assist stranded South African residents abroad, and those who have to travel abroad from South Africa. Using the channels afforded to the DA in Parliament, the Department of Internal Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and […]

What are the most popular sports in South Africa? Though they have a deep connection with many, three stand out in particular.  South Africa loves its sports. No matter where you go, it is not difficult to find people enjoying the greatest sports out there. What are the most popular sports in South Africa? Let’s […]

A PET scan machine used for diagnosing cancer patients at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital has been out of action for more than three weeks because of broken air-conditioning that causes it to overheat. This was revealed today by Gauteng Health MEC Nomathemba Mokgethi in an oral reply to DA questions at a sitting of […]

As the countdown begins to Shell’s seismic survey off the east coast of South Africa, conservationists are up in arms and trying to beat the clock in efforts to stop Shell from following through with this operation. Shell announced their plans to commence seismic surveys along the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast, an area renowned for […]

South Africans will be paying more at the pumps from Wednesday when fuel prices are expected to increase. According to the Mineral Resources and Energy Department, the price of petrol (both 93 and 95) will go up by 81c per litre, while the price of diesel 0.05% will increase by 72c and diesel 0.005% sulphur […]

South African Airways has cancelled all of its flights to and from Mauritius following the imposition of a travel ban on South Africa by the Mauritian government. Restrictions were also placed on at least five other Southern African countries after the Omicron variant was identified by South African scientists last week. SAA interim CEO Thomas […]

South Africa has reported 2 858 new COVID-19 cases, according to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) figures. This was 362 fewer infections logged than the previous day. According to the data, this takes the total number of registered cases involving COVID-19 to 2 961 406 since the outbreak. Gauteng remains the hardest-hit province […]

The DA is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to ensure that the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NSP-GBVF) is implemented as a matter of urgency. The call comes after the DA learnt that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has yet to create a specific crime category for gender-based violence and femicide […]

While the majority of South Africa is focusing on Women and Children during these 16 days of activism against GBV, Fikile Cele and Youandi Gilain will be focusing on boys and men this year. “We have failed to stand up for our boys and men who also suffer abuse and mental health issues, we cannot […]

We all need some good news in South Africa, and this Sunday on Carte Blanche, the show will be celebrating Capetonian Chris Bertish. Chris is the ultimate waterman. From surfing death-defying waves to paddling solo 4500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, he has set several world-first paddle records. And he has an exciting – and […]

SA Rugby and Rassie Erasmus, SA Director of Rugby, said in a statement yesterday – 25 November – that they “wish to apologise to the match officials appointed to the first Test of the Springboks’ Series against the British & Irish Lions.” In a statement on SA Rugby announcing the about-turn, they said: “We also […]

The South African government says it has noted the announcement by the United Kingdom (UK) to temporarily ban all flights from the Southern parts of Africa, including South Africa, from entering the UK due to the detection of a new Coronavirus variant, B.1.1.529. South Africa confirmed on Thursday that it has detected the new Coronavirus […]

With the help of corporates, volunteers and the public, Ladles of Love smashed their target and made a staggering 57,140 sandwiches in less than eight hours at the Jetty 2 in the V&A Waterfront. All of this was done to raise food and funds for beneficiaries around the Cape Peninsula which they supply bulk food […]

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned social media reports blaming the death of five children in South Africa, after they consumed noodles, to “tampering” on the part of foreign nationals. The SAHRC’s comments come following the tragic death of the five children in two separate incidents, at least a week apart, in […]

The Democratic Alliance says it remains steadfast in its commitment to change in eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), despite yesterday’s chaotic Council meeting which was stormed by ANC supporters. The meeting on Monday had elected a Speaker and the Executive Committee before it ran into trouble, according to the DA. “The ANC had clearly realised that […]

From 25 November until 9 December 2021, Showmax, the streaming service that bundles the best of African and international entertainment with live sport from SuperSport, is offering new and existing subscribers a Black Friday 2-for-1 deal. Customers will pay for one month of Showmax and receive an additional month at no extra cost. The offer is available across all packages including Showmax, Showmax Mobile, Showmax Pro […]

As the Johannesburg metro council meets today to swear in councillors and to elect a Mayor and Speaker, Helen Zille has explained in a statement why those urging the DA to support a multi-party minority coalition are misguided in her opinion. The coalition would include backing Action SA’s Herman Mashaba as mayor. Mashaba, who yesterday […]

Two German nationals are expected to appear in a South African court on Monday for the alleged illegal trade and possession of reptiles and controlled substances (drugs). “The men were nabbed while illegally catching and trading in reptiles, including Armadillo Girdled lizards which are a threatened and protected species, geckos and tortoises in the Northern […]

You can watch Carte Blanche today – Sunday 21 November – in South Africa on DStv Now or stream it overseas in most countries from 23 November if you’re abroad. Here’s this week’s offerings: Sports in a Bubble   Playing for a national team like the Springboks or the Proteas means constantly performing in a high-pressure environment, […]

AfriForum says developments in the Brendin Horner murder case are “very concerning”, and that it may consider private prosecution of the accused men after they were acquitted by the state today. The brutal farm murder (in which the 21-year-old had been tortured and tied to a pole in the Paul Roux district in the Free […]

An elderly farmer is recovering in hospital after a near-fatal attack on his farm in Boston – near Howick – in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Midlands, South Africa, on Wednesday afternoon. It’s reported that the 63-year-old man suffered stab wounds during the attack. This brings the total number of farm attacks in the province to four […]

The newly launched African Nature-Based Tourism Platform is seven months into its first year of a three-year project phase connecting funders to beneficiaries in 11 countries. The platform is an innovative collaboration to channel vital COVID-19 relief and recovery funding to communities and small and medium enterprises involved in nature-based tourism in Africa. Africa witnessed […]

A petrol attendant from King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape, is inspiring South Africans nationwide because while he was filling up their tanks with fuel… Siphenkosi Nqoro was also studying part-time, and has successfully gained for himself a Law degree from Fort Hare University. WATCH Petrol attendant gets law degree in the Eastern Cape […]

Two groups of children in De Rust, at the gateway to South Africa’s Klein Karoo, have completed a major mural art project over three days that’s transformed their neighbourhoods and lifted their spirits. One nine-year old girl from Blomnek said: “This was my most special experience ever. I did not know that I could create […]

South African Airways (SAA) says there are no “reasonable prospects” of Mango Airlines succeeding if it takes to the skies again this December. Mango, which is a subsidiary of SAA and is government-owned, is currently undergoing business rescue after it was grounded in July following years of financial instability. “[T]here are no reasonable prospects of […]