Final innings for Basil D’Oliveira
A celebrated batsman and an accomplished bowler, South African-born all-rounder Basil D'Oliveira passed away in England, his adopted country for over four decades.
He died...
World Leaders praise Mandela
by Mary Alexander
Leaders across the world extended birthday wishes to former South African president Nelson Mandela on 18 July.
US President Barack Obama:
US President...
Your South African Shout Out…#1 Security Guard Lesiba
So there are LOTS of wonderful South Africans who do some pretty awesome things, many of which go unnoticed or which we have no...
Brave South African Expat becomes Fiji’s Newest Hero
South African expat, Major General Bernadus Groenewald, is making headlines in Fiji, Australia and New Zealand with his bravery.
Groenewald, who happens to be the...
WATCH VIDEOS: Pilot’s ‘Textbook’ Emergency Landing in South Africa + More
A pilot in South Africa managed to execute a textbook emergency landing on Thursday at Lanseria International Airport. And it was all caught on film...
South Africa – To Stay or To Go?
I didn’t want to write this blog. Because it seems like whenever South Africans get into the discussion of whether to stay or whether...
As Xenophobia Abates, Exhibit Recalls Tragic War
The photographic exhibit ‘On the Frontline’ couldn’t be more timely. With the xenophobic attacks on nationals from other African countries barely off the front...
South Africa Wins Silver at Famous Flower Show…with a Little Global...
Against all odds, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI-Kirstenbosch) was yesterday awarded a Silver Gilt at the Chelsea Flower Show for what is...
Load Shedding in South Africa: Surviving in the Dark
Ever since the South African power supplier, Eskom, has been struggling to cope with its capacity, regular blackouts have become a part of South...
South African Petrol Attendant Brings A Smile to Social Media
Meet Lennox, the latest South African to be turned into an overnight sensation on social media thanks to a fellow citizen appreciating his kind...
