Seventy-three more people have died from COVID-19 in South Africa, according to the new figures from the SA Health Department. Of the new fatalities, 32 are from the Eastern Cape, 23 from Free State, 11 from the Western Cape and seven from Gauteng. According to the Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, 15 lost their lives […]

The Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday issued a warrant of arrest for fugitive couple, Shepard Bushiri and his wife, Mary, after they contravened their bail conditions in South Africa last week. The two had failed to present themselves at the police station to confirm that they are still in the country, as per their bail […]

South Africa’s Department of Basic Education (DBE) confirmed it will investigate circumstances around a leaked Mathematics Paper 2 “fully and thoroughly”. The department said, using its examination protocol, it will identify the learners that may have had access to the leaked maths paper, and depending on the outcome of its investigation, affected schools may be […]

“Little Amal”, a 3.5-metre tall giant puppet representing an eight-year-old Syrian refugee, will embark on an epic 8,000km journey across Europe next year to highlight the plight of young refugees. Although her travels are a continent away, her journey started in South Africa with the Handspring Puppet Company, in Muizenberg, Cape Town. As part of The […]

Australian venture capitalist Mark Caruso is facing criminal charges in his home country of assault and aggravated home burglary. An attempt to keep details of his court appearances secret by means of a suppression order has failed. In Australia such an order makes it a serious offence to publish or otherwise reveal any details about […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has urged the Ethics Committee to urgently probe EFF MP Nazier Paulsen’s “series of very offensive and derogatory posts about the Coloured community on his social media”. The DA said it condemns in the strongest terms the comments made by Paulsen on Facebook, where he refers to Coloured people as “brown […]

Western Cape musician and entertainer David Scott, aka The Kiffness, has posted a video exploring the parallels between Germany’s Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and the EFF’s Julius Malema in their rise to power. “Is it fair to compare Malema to Hitler?” The Kiffness tweeted, after the Democratic Alliance (DA) tweeted last Monday (9 Nov): “The […]

South Africa’s Health Minister, Dr Zwelini Mkhize, says the country is witnessing COVID-19 cluster outbreaks and needs to guard against a possible resurgence. The Minister called for vigilance during a COVID-19 briefing, which outlined South Africa’s health response to the pandemic and its readiness to deal with a possible resurgence. “We are identifying cluster outbreaks. […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended Banyana Banyana and Bafana Bafana for their victories in two successive days in Africa’s premier soccer contests. “Our women’s and men’s national teams have brought great pride and joy to football supporters across our nation. “Friday the 13th was a day of good fortune for our men’s team. […]

The South African government says it has initiated an extradition process in an attempt to retrieve Malawian ‘Prophet’ Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri, who were arrested in October for alleged fraud and money laundering worth R102 million. The couple was out on bail when Bushiri announced that they had fled to Malawi because […]

Around the world, people will be watching tonight’s new season of the popular Netflix series, The Crown… and most are waiting in anticipation to see the actress who plays Princess Diana. Her name is Emma Corrin, and she is the daughter of a South African expat who still (like many expats) shares close ties with […]

In the midst of rumours that SA Idols judge Somizi has split with Mohale Mhlongo-Motaung, Somizi on Sunday morning posted a video of a romantic strawberry and champagne brunch beside the swimming pool. And this is who he was enjoying the brunch with: A little later today (Sunday 15 Nov), Somizi also posted this video […]

Malawian Prophet Shepherd Bushiri (37) claims he and his wife, Mary (39), had to escape SA for their safety, and to request the Malawi government’s assistance in ensuring they receive a fair trial in South Africa. He has also issued five demands he wishes the SA government to meet, before he and his wife will […]

Ford South Africa has launched a major renewable energy programme that will see the company become  energy self-sufficient by 2024, and which will include one the largest solar carports in the world. Ockert Berry, VP Operations at Ford South Africa, said Project Blue Oval has begun with solar panel installations – valued at R135-million – […]

If he didn’t do it, why did he run? For almost a decade, murder accused Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren evaded capture. Now he’s been extradited back from Brazil to face the music. Back from Brazil – Fugitive Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren Extradited In 2014, Carte Blanche told the story of the cold-blooded killing of his […]

ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule claims he is innocent and thus welcomes the upcoming court case as a chance to prove that the 21 charges against him – of corruption, theft, money laundering and fraud – are fabricated by people with an agenda. Magashule appeared at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court today after the Directorate for Priority […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africa’s Hindu community well as they observe the religious festival of Deepavali. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Deepavali commences on the 14th of November 2020. President Ramaphosa said the observance of Deepavali in South Africa had deep historical roots dating back to the arrival of Indian indentured […]

Residential robberies are on the increase as criminals in South Africa try to make up for lost time during Lockdown, Police Minister Bheke Cele said on Friday, as he released the Quarter Two crime statistics (July to September) of the 2020 / 2021 financial year. With the festive season on the horizon, Cele said criminals […]

South Africa’s National Deputy Commissioner of the Police Service Bonang Mgwenya has been dismissed from her position following an internal disciplinary hearing this week, which found her guilty of allegations of criminal involvement. Mgwenya last month briefly appeared before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court after she was arrested by the Investigating Directorate on criminal charges […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is no place for religious intolerance in South Africa. Responding to an oral question in the National Assembly on Thursday, regarding rumours that extremist groups, alleged to be adherents of Islam, were on the rise in certain parts of South Africa – sentiments which have been seen to be Islamophobic, […]

We are delighted to announce that the Democratic Alliance (DA) and DA Abroad, in conjunction with SAPeople, today submitted petitions to Parliament with over 15,000 signatures calling for South African citizens living abroad to receive their citizenship and travel documents timeously, and for urgent assistance to those currently unable to apply to renew their passports. […]

Unemployment in South Africa has soared to 30.8% in the last three months, the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the third quarter of 2020 has revealed. The survey also revealed that it was mainly men who worked in most industries able to continue work during Lockdown, and that working from home was more prevalent […]

Travel experts have welcomed the announcement by South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa that tourists from all countries will be welcomed to SA’s sunny shores with an amendment to the Alert Level 1 lockdown rule that had certain high risk countries placed on a banned ‘red list’. Addressing the nation on Wednesday evening, the President said: […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa proudly announced on Wednesday evening that a local South African company has entered into a preliminary agreement with multinational firm Johnson & Johnson, as one of the companies to manufacture and package its candidate COVID-19 vaccine. “In recognition of the country’s manufacturing capability, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world, […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa tonight extended the National State of Disaster to 15 December 2020, and announced a Resurgence Plan with interventions to curb the further spread of Covid-19 infections, expressing concern at the lax behaviour of some South Africans as the pandemic continues to grip the country and world. His announcement unleashed an […]