In typical South African style, many locals have taken to social media this evening to make fun of the news that South Africa is to get a Minister of Electricity, a new role which sounds like it belongs in comedian John Cleese’s Ministry of Silly Walks. After announcing that loadshedding has been declared a national […]

Load shedding has been declared a National State of Disaster in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday evening (although many South Africans were unable to watch the address… because they were suffering Stage 4 load-shedding or planned power cuts). Ramaphosa said:the national state […]

Due to heavy rains in and around the southern part of Kruger National Park (KNP) several roads have been closed. South African National Parks (SANParks) advises guests to not use any gravel roads and to stay on the tar. Guests are further advised to not travel on any roads which have been closed and not […]

The DA in the Western Cape says it has noted the appointment of Megan Taplin as the new park manager of Table Mountain National Park, and will be keenly observing her response to the challenges faced at this iconic attraction. “Managing and preserving one of the natural wonders of the world, and one of Africa’s main […]

A paramedic whose video went viral earlier this week, after she appeared on Sky news discussing the devastating life and death impact of loadshedding, has posted another video message to TikTok that is equally powerful. The first video by Medic Nix, MD of HealthTraining.co.za, was addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of “doing f*ck […]

Thousands of swimmers are headed to Midmar Dam this weekend for what is expected to be a massive celebration of 50 years of the aQuellé Midmar Mile from 9-12 February. Past winners, founders and those who have been part of the remarkable history of the iconic race, which was started by a handful of swimmers […]

It’s been seven months since the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) announced it would be retiring Charley, the elephant held captive at Pretoria National Zoological Gardens (NZG). Charley has become a household name in SA with many conservationists urging authorities to let him retire and spend his final years, finally, with some level of […]

Best-selling author, illustrator and motivational speaker, Trevor Romain was recently back home in South Africa (from Austin, Texas, where he is based). Here the Random Kak creator pays tribute to a rugby ‘God’ from school who changed his school life and put a stop to ruthless school bullies… Last week I drove past the scene […]

An Irish nurse, Valerie C, who spent time in South Africa over three decades ago is desperately searching for a family who she has kept in her heart all these years. Here is her story… “I appreciate that this is a bit of a long shot, but thought that I would give it a try. […]

A final blow has been dealt to the Department of Tourism’s Tourism Equity Fund which used black economic empowerment (BEE) as a criteria for granting relief. The department had appealed against the Supreme Court of Appeal’s 2021 ruling that the criteria was unlawful. Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, the then Minister of Tourism, introduced the Equity Fund in 2020 […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the appointment of the new Park Manager for Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), Cape Town born and bred, Megan Taplin. Megan has an undergraduate and Honours equivalent certification from the University of Stellenbosch, majoring in Nature Conservation and Zoology. She also holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Science […]

Proud South African Andrew Henwood has posted spectacular photos of a spot in SA that looks like an island paradise. “Hands down, best kite foil session in most incredible conditions. Super special moments. So stoked,” Andrew said when he shared them on social media, adding: “Name the spot…” Social media users have guessed all kinds […]

South African parliamentarians were horrified by the cruelty NSPCA inspectors have to witness on lion breeding farms. Warning: this report contains graphic images. By DON PINNOCK – Conservation Action Trust. It was a briefing to Parliament’s Environment Portfolio Committee on captive lions. But, as NSPCA senior inspector Douglas Wolhuter began explaining the images he was […]

International cricketer and MI Cape Town captain, Rashid Khan, has praised Cricket South Africa’s awesome hosting of the popular SA20 tournament which saw crowds return to cricket in South Africa. He says he “absolutely loved” his experience in SA. Responding to the crowd turnout and the level of competition in SA20, Rashid says he is […]

Gift of the Givers, South African’s awesome humanitarian organisation, has already responded to the devastating earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria in the early hours of Monday morning, 6 February 2023, leaving at least 1,400 people dead and thousands more injured. The organisation says: “Our staff in #Syria ?? and #Turkey awoke to a terrifying […]

A South African paramedic, who appeared on a Sky news segment about loadshedding (planned power cuts) in SA, has created a hard-hitting TikTok video that hits the nail on the head, according to many South Africans. In the video, addressed to “Dear Cyril Ramaphosa” Medic Nix does not hold back, revealing how difficult the job […]

A major 7.8 magnitude tremor in southern Turkey and northern Syria has killed at least 660 people, and devastated the region. The death toll from the quake in the area is expected to rise. UPDATE 15h00 SA time: The latest death toll is reportedly at least 1,400 and rising. South Africa’s Gift of the Givers […]

South Africa’s very own Zakes Bantwini won his first Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance during last night’s 65th Grammy Awards. The award came for “Bayethe”, his magnetic collaboration with Wouter Kellerman and Nomcebo Zikode. After winning the Grammy, Zakes shared how he met Wouter at the SAMAs: “I think the beautiful story is […]

Trevor Noah delivered another brilliant Grammy Gala evening in Los Angeles last night, Sunday 5 February, including poking fun at Prince Harry and his frost-bitten crown jewels (which he had written about in his memoir ‘Spare’). Whilst introducing British presenter and fellow comedian James Corden, who has been based in LA the last few years, […]

South Africa’s famous ‘flute painter’ or flautist, Wouter Kellerman has won a Grammy Award for his collaboration with musician Zakes Bantwini and singer Nomcebo Zikode. The three won the Best global music performance category for Bayethe, at the glamorous gala in Los Angeles on Sunday night, 5 February 2023. Kellerman announced on social media: “We […]

The rugby world is abuzz with the phenomenal performance by South African expat Duhan van der Merwe, scoring one of the greatest Twickenham tries ever on Saturday and then adding a match-winner five minutes before from time to help Scotland secure an amazing 29-23 win over England in the Calcutta Cup. Van der Merwe was […]

If you’re looking for an adventure this weekend, or on your next holiday to South Africa… head to Mossel Bay for a ride on their exciting zipline – the world’s longest over-ocean zipline! As you can see from the epic photos on this page, by Coulson Art Photography, it’s the perfect bucket list item for […]

Multi-award winning singer Nomcebo Zikode – most famous for Jerusalema – has enjoyed an incredible couple of years that’ve seen her elevated to global superstar status. Her powerful voice in international super-hit ‘Jerusalema’ mesmerised audiences around the world. But it’s for a very different track that Nomcebo is poised to win one of her greatest […]

Well known South African teacher Pamela Kantor has reached out on social media for help in assisting a young girl who is in her class this year. Beautiful little Livhu has crept right into Pamela’s heart… Livhu was born at just 28 weeks old, and subsequently suffers chronic lung disease. She’s also asthmatic, amongst other […]

By now you’ve probably seen the ‘only in South Africa’ video – ‘A Baboon Bit My Bum’. (If not, watch below.) It was first posted in 2021, but has recently been going viral again. What you may have missed is the Ozzy Man Review version which is hilarious. “Here’s me voice in an African tale […]