Tragically, the rhino named ‘Hope’ – which made headlines around the world after surviving a brutal poaching attack in April 2015 – has passed away. Wildlife film-maker Adrian Steirn said: “Devastating news. Hope has died. She endured so many operations and so much pain that part of me is relieved that her pain is finally over. “She […]

It’s fire season again in South Africa with Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) warning residents and tourists to Greater Cape Town that the forecast for tomorrow is in the ‘Very Dangerous’ range. After a tough 2015/2016 season, photographer JUSTIN SULLIVAN has created a photographic tribute to the teams that keep us safe… “I would like to take […]

American singer Bob Dylan – who recently became the first songwriter to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature – will unfortunately not be picking up in the award in person. The Swedish Academy said in a statement today: “Yesterday evening the Swedish Academy received a personal letter from Bob Dylan, in which he explained that […]

There’s something up with the employees at South African Airways (SAA). While one South African passenger was left fuming after the treatment she received from SAA staff, it’s been revealed that several SAA staff members don’t actually exist at all! SAA Chairperson Dudu Myeni admitted to a parliamentary committee Wednesday that the airline has uncovered employees […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has compared SA’s President Jacob Zuma with America’s soon to be President Donald Trump, saying: “When you look at Zuma and Trump, it seems like they’re brothers from another mother.” Speaking on his The Daily Show on Tuesday night, Trevor noted the frightening similarities between Trump and South Africa’s “charismatic, anti-establishment president”; both […]

The two men who appeared in the shocking #CoffinAssault video, attempting to push another man into a coffin, are to appear in court on Wednesday in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa. UPDATE: Please see update at bottom of article. The 20-second video – with the men threatening to throw a snake into the coffin and burn him […]

Eben Etzebeth will not be considered for the Springboks’ Test match against Italy on Saturday in Florence following the concussion he suffered against England, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has announced. The Springbok lock left the field in the first half after a head collision in the weekend’s Test against England at Twickenham. Coetzee confirmed that no […]

More extreme weather conditions hit South Africa today with a tornado that swept through Grootvlei in Mpumalanga Tuesday afternoon, spinning near Eskom’s power station in the area. Local farmers spotted the tornado near Heidelberg, and it has been officially confirmed by South Africa Weather Service. The weather service tweeted: “AWS can confirm that from radar images that […]

Today in Kalk Bay! The swells caused by the Super Moon swept in and NIGEL RILEY was there to capture the action… The world is currently witnessing the biggest, brightest super moon in 68 years, which brings more extreme Spring High and Low Tides. These photos were taken at approximately 16:00. NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute) in […]

Significant 2.5 metre tsunami waves which hit New Zealand after Sunday night’s magnitude 7.5 earthquake (or earthquakes) have eased, and the Tsunami Warning has been lifted, although residents and tourists are still urged to remain vigilant and keep away from beaches. New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key has confirmed that there have been two fatalities following […]

(I wonder, can anyone anywhere be considered an outsider given the implications of the election results for the world at large?) The ongoing protests and occasional riot against Donald Trump’s election are growing tiresome. Imagine for a moment the reaction had Clinton won and Trump’s supporters staged protests or, God forbid, riots. This election confirms the […]

New Zealand’s South Island has been hit by a two-metre high tsunami, two hours after a powerful earthquake which struck just after midnight Sunday. Authorities warn that smaller but “very dangerous” waves are hitting the shores near Wellington at the moment with larger waves of up to 5 metres expected. Officials say the tsunami activity may […]

South Africa’s Minister of State Security, David Mahlobo, has been implicated in an investigative documentary into rhino poaching in South Africa. Members of the Chinese President’s delegation also allegedly went on an illegal spending spree in South Africa to buy ivory and rhino horn and smuggled the products back to China, according to revelations to be […]

England beat the Springboks in their first win over the Boks since 2006, in a final score of 37-21 at London’s legendary Twickenham stadium on Saturday. Fans watching from South Africa were devastated calling for a change of coach and urging South African Rugby Union (SARU) to realise that they’re playing with the nation’s pride. […]

Cricket South Africa today charged former Proteas player and former Highveld Lions captain Alviro Petersen with several breaches of its Anti-Corruption Code for Personnel (“the Code”). The charges against Petersen follow the lengthy and ongoing investigation by CSA’s Anti-Corruption Unit and the previous findings and bans imposed on Gulam Bodi, Jean Symes, Pumelela Matshikwe, Ethy […]

Gauteng Premier David Makhura intends to declare parts of Gauteng ‘disaster areas’, following the recent violent and fatal flash floods in Joburg and the East Rand which have left at least six people dead in South Africa. Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni experienced their worst flash floods in decades on Wednesday – after experiencing a long drought – causing […]

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Leonard Cohen, rock music’s man of letters whose songs fused religious imagery with themes of redemption and sexual desire, earning him critical and popular acclaim, has died at age 82, a statement on his Facebook page said. “It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard […]

GAUTENG – Airports Company South Africa has confirmed in the past hour that O.R. Tambo International Airport is experiencing delays on inbound and outbound flights due to adverse weather conditions and low visibility. Passengers are advised to avoid parking in the lower basement parking, which was first flooded yesterday, and should make use of alternative […]

GAUTENG – Johannesburg, South Africa, is experiencing another heavy downpour and one fatality has already been reported, following yesterday’s massive storm in Gauteng which flooded roads in Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport and the East Rand causing devastating damage to the region, and leaving six dead and hundreds homeless. According to Netcare911 there has already been one fatality during […]

GAUTENG – The City of Johannesburg says it is working around the clock to help communities that were affected by the flash floods – leaving hundreds homeless – in South Africa Wednesday 09 November 2016, whilst the possible threat of more heavy rainfall with hail and strong winds is forecast for this afternoon. A young child is still […]

Two truck drivers on the flooded roads of Johannesburg yesterday, 09 November 2016, have been hailed for their heroism, after it emerged that they rescued 20 people from their submerged cars during Wednesday’s massive storm which wreaked havoc on the city of Jozi, leaving at least six dead and many in hospital. A Joburg resident has also […]

Heroes are starting to emerge from the devastating flash flood that hit Johannesburg 09 November 2016, leaving at least six confirmed fatalities. It wasn’t only those in vehicles who were affected by the flooding, but even people at home in Joburg, especially in low lying areas. Netcare911 praised a paramedic this evening who rescued a family and an elderly […]

In what has perhaps been the worst flash flood in living memory in Johannesburg, South Africa, at least one fatality has been reported and an alleged 100 cars have been washed away. (See update below.) Netcare911 paramedics reported Wednesday evening that search and rescue operations are underway in Joburg after the heavy flooding today, Wednesday 9 […]

Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni (East Rand) in South Africa were hit by a huge downpour of rain Wednesday afternoon 09 November 2016, leaving almost 200 homes washed away in Alexandra, motorists stranded, planes delayed at OR Tambo International Airport and a boundary wall at Joburg Zoo washed away. Emergency services are on the scene at various locations […]

The South African Rand (ZAR) has taken over, from Mexico’s Peso as the world’s most political currency, according to Bloomberg. Now that the American election campaign has finished, the Rand is the currency most likely to have “the biggest politically driven price swings”. Bloomberg says the Rand is expected to be volatile over the following […]