While some of the group of South Africans who were stranded in Changchun, China – after being scammed by a travel agent – have returned home to their delighted families, the Government has announced it will be launching a ‘Travel Smart’ campaign to avoid similar mishaps in the future. As exposed by Carte Blanche, 51 […]

Urgent help is sought to find a missing Capetonian woman, Diane Nelson, who has not been seen since early Saturday evening, 23 June 2018. Friends and patients of the popular Claremont clinical psychologist have posted photos of Diane, begging South Africans to “please look at her picture… just in case. Please share.” Rachel Smith, whose […]

Tourists from around South Africa, and the world (including stars like Mariah Carey), have for years made their way to Mooiberge strawberry farms in the Western Cape… where visitors can pick the fruit from the fields and enjoy the scenic landscape. It’s a day’s outing for many that leaves a lifetime of good memories. But […]

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has urged African Americans to visit Africa. He says the experience for him, during the filming of the blockbuster, was “life-changing”. Coogler was speaking at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, where Black Panther won Best Movie (and South Africa’s Sjava won BET Viewers’ Choice for […]

Most of the young South Africans who became trapped in a nightmare in China will be flying home to their relieved parents this week… although two will remain for questioning. Just a week ago the plight of the 51 youngsters was featured on Carte Blanche  – in an investigation which revealed how they had been hired […]

Martizburg College in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, this week honoured its longest standing member of staff, Joseph Hlela… by naming a walkway after him, at the prestigious South African school. The school said Joseph was employed by College from 1950 to 1999, with a short one-year break in 1988 when he took retirement. “His 49 years of service […]

About 50 eager, young South Africans are trapped in China after their dream trip of working and earning money abroad teaching English turned into a nightmare. They currently have no job, no work permit and no money to return home. According to an investigation aired by Carte Blanche on Sunday evening (and available to expats on Showmax), […]

The Test Kitchen (TTK) in Cape Town, South Africa, has been named not only Africa’s best restaurant but one of the top 50 best restaurants in the world in the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018 list, known as the ‘Oscars’ of the fine dining world. The awards were announced at a ceremony last night […]

As former South African and ANC president, Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, turns 76 today (18 June 2018), it seems a perfect opportunity to listen again to his mesmerising tribute to Africa, “I Am An African”. Mbeki delivered his eloquent speech poem in Cape Town on 8 May 1996, on the passing of the new Constitution of South […]

South Africans are praying today for Constable Kwela from the Shongweni K9 Unit, who was shot multiple times by unknown assailants on Friday evening in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The Durban police officer was returning home to KwaNdengezi from work on Friday at around 22h00, when the assailants opened fire on his vehicle. According to KZN’s Acting […]

South Africans paid tribute this weekend to former Springbok wing Sydney ‘Syd’ Nomis who sadly passed away from a heart attack on Saturday morning. Nomis was known as a gentleman and a legend in rugby circles, where he held the record – until 2001 – for the most consecutive matches (25) played for the Springboks. […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah‘s Father’s Day message has split fans… but been warmly welcomed by single mothers around the world. On Sunday – where Father’s Day is celebrated in South Africa and the United States (where the famous SA expat now lives) – Trevor ignored his father, and said: “‪Happy Father’s Day to my […]

The Comrades Marathon has deleted its previous statement on Facebook regarding the granting of a medal to amputee athlete Xolani Luvuno on Sunday, and says the statement was an error. In the earlier statement – which was so warmly received by South Africans who had been inspired by Xolani’s epic 90km achievement on crutches – […]

In May last year South Africans were blown away by the courage and determination of Xolani Luvuno… who completed the 42.2km annual Wally Hayward marathon in Gauteng on one leg and crutches. Today he completed the Comrades Marathon!!! (Phew, tears!) Xolani lost a leg about eight years ago after suffering bone marrow cancer. Today he […]

South African referee Craig Joubert has refereed Test matches, Super Rugby, the Rugby World Cup… and on Sunday he finished his 200th match on the World Rugby Sevens Series… and ended his career as a referee. Craig has hung up his boots to become a full-time mentor and coach to Seven Series referees. Here he […]

Gauteng Weather’s Twitter page has uploaded rare footage of a meteor seen flashing through South African skies on Saturday evening, in the North West province. (Watch below.) Gauteng Weather said: “MUST SEE: Amazing video footage of meteor between Sanieshof and Mareetsanie in the North West on Saturday | Suburban Control Centre.” Witnesses in Pretoria said […]

The ‘Ramadaan Angels’ in South Africa were at it again a couple of nights ago… having an iftaar (breaking of the fast) in Cape Town’s poverty-stricken Parkwood estate, which was in the news most of last week due to protests by the local community. While many were too scared to enter the community, a few […]

South African YouTube sensation Caspar Lee has been praised for his latest video, posted yesterday, which shines a light on young people living with Tourette Syndrome. Caspar, who revealed in 2013 that he grew up with Tourette’s, interviews a few young kids about their experiences (although there’s one – Thomas in the purple shirt – […]

Four animals have tragically died, after being cruelly poisoned with Temik (known as Two Step) at a predator park in South Africa. Jugomaro Predator Sanctuary in Vaalwater, said: “Our beautiful cats have been poisoned… Elvis [a white lion], Kai [a tiger], Taariq, Hercules. We are beyond heartbroken. Feels like our lives have just been broken […]

Binny Bags is one of South Africa’s many beautiful small businesses which is starting to flourish abroad. And it’s beautiful, not only because the bags are gorgeous, but because the story behind it – of family and friendship – is wonderful too. Megan Beswick – who happens to be cricketer David Miller’s (proud) aunt – […]

The African National Congress (ANC) said in a statement Wednesday that it condemns the escalation of murders in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) again this week. Violent crime in the province claimed the lives of two more people yesterday, while another one is fighting for his life, in separate incidents. The ANC said as a “leader of the […]

Renowned South African photographer Justin Sullivan has been shortlisted in two categories for the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest – Top News/Single and My Planet/Series. Justin says he feels very “honoured” and that “the hundreds of hours I’ve put in to be on the front lines of many topical issues in South Africa has […]

South Africa has done it again! For the 36th time (!) South Africa has won Gold at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in London, UK. And if you look at this picture below – you can see why! (Phew, tears of pride and joy!) That’s 36 times in the 43 years that […]

Two brave heroes saved the life of Barberton school teacher Kobus Genis last night, as his home was ravaged by fire. His grateful daughter says she will never be able to thank them enough. Barberton Bliss & News reported that Genis had been overcome by the smoke and unable to walk. Fortunately for him, a […]

South African expat, comedian and US TV host Trevor Noah has come a long way… and last night – playing his first ever UK arena show – he truly felt it, performing at the O2 Arena in London. Trevor said today: “When I performed my first solo show in London I had 150 amazing people […]