In a shocking and astonishing move, three men who are prime suspects in 99 rhino poaching cases – dating back to 2009 – have been released on just R15,000 bail in South Africa. Filmmaker Bonné de Bod said: “While filming numerous rhino cases for STROOP [the rhino poaching documentary], this was a “no-brainer”. “Three men – […]

An anti-poaching team, on the hunt for poachers, were fortunately in the right place at the right time to rescue a teenage girl who had been abducted and raped in Zimbabwe. Damien Mander, founder of the International Anti Poaching Foundation (IAPF), reported the incident on facebook. He said the IAPF’s Victoria Falls ranger team were […]

Durban’s children – and its adults – are being poisoned by toxic industrial pollution, according to an explosive exposé on Al Jazeera (AJ). According to an AJ programme which was aired this week, people living along the coast, in South Durban, have complained for years about the effects of toxic industrial pollution. But now they are […]

(Reuters) – Pippa Middleton, younger sister of Kate, Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, was married in a small English country church on Saturday surrounded by royals and celebrities but those hoping for a dash of Hollywood were left in the cold. The event had been at risk of being overshadowed by the most high-profile appearance yet […]

South African men turned up today in Tshwane, to stand up for women. To march against abusive men. To say “Not in My Name”. The men – young and old – were joined in the march to the Union Building in Pretoria by Government Communication officials, a wide range of political parties, and celebrities like Cassper […]

Congratulations to Dr Ian Little of South Africa’s Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), who won an international Whitley Award in London this week. The Awards are popularly known as the Green Oscars as they are presented to individuals who’ve achieved excellent results in nature conservation. Through EWT, Ian works with farmers and tribal leaders in South Africa to protect […]

The City of Cape Town’s Transport and Urban Development Authority (TDA) received the International Public Transport Strategy Award at the UITP World Summit in Montreal, Canada this week. The summit draws mobility professionals from all over the world, and the UITP awards recognise successful projects that are implemented around the world which place public transport at […]

Kruger National Park (KNP) Management has cautioned visitors to South Africa’s wildlife park to take precautionary measures against Malaria before visiting the Park, due to recent heavy rain. The Kruger Park said in a media release that although the Park is classified as a low risk area, it is situated in a malaria area… and, “due […]

Software developer Thobile Mabanga (Thoby) rocked Twitter yesterday with her heartfelt gratitude to her father… whose hard work and dedication has paid off to give her a better future. Thoby posted a photo of her graduation from Tshwane University of Technology, standing alongside her proud dad – whom she’d dressed up in her graduation gear […]

The body of Karabo Mokoena, who was allegedly murdered by her 27-year-old boyfriend Sandile Mantsoe, was laid to rest in Westpark Cemetry in South Africa today. The funeral service of the 22-year-old – whose charred remains were found in a shallow grave – was aired nationally… her death symbolic of what appears to be an increasing […]

A concerned local resident of Coligny, North West, had to be escorted away from EFF protestors on Friday, apparently for her own safety… after her courageous attempt at apology and reconciliation was not met that warmly by the marchers. Tension between white and black residents has been running high in the area since the alleged murder of […]

Now this is a joyful reunion! When one of the many pets that were rescued from the tragic Imizamo Yethu fire in March was reunited with her owner – this was her response! A very happy homecoming dog! NGO group, DARG (Domestic Animal Rescue Group) – which is based in Hout Bay, South Africa – said: “#IYfirerescue […]

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A speeding car plowed into pedestrians on a sidewalk in New York City’s busy Times Square on Thursday, killing one person and injuring a dozen, according to witnesses, and police said the incident did not appear to be an act of terrorism. A Reuters witness said one person was covered with […]

CAPE TOWN – President Jacob Zuma paid a visit Thursday afternoon, 18 May, to the family of the little three-year-old girl – Courtney Pieters – who was tragically found murdered and buried in a shallow grave in Elsies River, in Cape Town, South Africa. Just over 10 days ago, missing posters had gone up looking for the […]

Soon there’ll be no more braaivleis, rugby, sunny skies AND Chevrolet… as General Motors (GM) announced Thursday 18 May that it plans to sell its operations in South Africa. This, as well as its decision to stop selling cars in India, comes as the company decides to focus on fewer, more profitable markets. Last year […]

CAPE TOWN – The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says Operation Phakisa in the oceans economy has unlocked R7.3 billion in investments. The Minister said this when he tabled his department’s Budget Vote in the National Assembly on Wednesday. “Since its launch by President [Jacob] Zuma in July 2014, […]

On Tuesday, 17 May 2017, Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader Mmusi Maimane delivered what his party is calling “a landmark speech on the realignment of South African politics and the road to election 2019”. He delivered his vision for a post-ANC South Africa, and said: “I am prepared to work with all parties that share this […]

The perilous state of Cape Town’s water supply is starkly visible… [This is part one of a GroundUp special series on Cape Town’s water crisis.] There are six major dams in Cape Town: Berg River, Steenbras Lower, Steenbras Upper, Theewaterskloof, Voëvlei, and Wemmershoek. These hold 99.6% of the city’s water capacity, with eight smaller dams, mostly […]

Former South African Minister of Mineral Resources Ngoako Ramatlhodi claimed on Tuesday that Eskom’s CEO, Brian Molefe, and chairman Ben Ngubane, had tried to persuade him in 2015 to suspend Glencore’s mining licences… in an attempt to pressurise Glencore into selling a coal mine… and help the controversial Gupta Family take over the mine. Ramatlhodi told […]

Braam Malherbe and Wayne Robertson arrived in Cape Town on Monday morning to a superhero’s welcome… after rowing 6,700 km – from Cape to Rio – to help save the planet! And amongst those waiting to congratulate them was South Africa’s favourite chicken peri-peri chain, Nando’s! The world-famous extreme adventurer took on the epic journey as part […]

PRETORIA – Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has assured all South Africans that the police will do everything in their power to apprehend the killers of Mandla Hlatshwayo. (Please see update on Mandla Hlatshwayo’s murder here.) The Jozi fm DJ and former Generations actor was brutally killed in an armed robbery in the early hours of this […]

O. R. Tambo International Airport has issued the following statement concerning the horrific incident this afternoon – Monday 15 May 2017: “As O.R. Tambo International Airport Management, we have this afternoon been made aware of this very unfortunate and deeply concerning matter. “The incident took place off the R24, along Ring Road, which leads to […]

After the Springbok Sevens not only won the Paris Rugby Sevens Series this weekend – but achieved an unassailable lead so that South Africa will be crowned World Rugby Sevens Series Champions next week, when the series concludes in London – they were joined by Mr Mission Impossible himself – Tom Cruise. For many years, it had […]

Opposition party members marched arm in arm Monday morning from Mary Fitzgerald Square to the Constitutional Court where arguments are being heard today on whether a secret ballot should be conducted when Members of Parliament vote on a Motion of No Confidence against President Jacob Zuma. The EFF said: “The masses have come out in […]

Extreme conservationist Braam Malherbe, together with his rowing mate Wayne Robertson, completed their epic journey of 8,100 km from Cape Town – from which they set off on 7 February – to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil… where they arrived on Tuesday. On Monday 15 May they will arrive at Cape Town International Airport… and South Africans are invited […]