South African mother Meryl Knox has bravely paid tribute to her 40-year-old son Adrian Nel who was tragically killed by insurgents in Palma, Mozambique, during an attack on the town. Speaking from her home in Zinkwazi, north of Durban, Meryl told Sky News her son was a contractor building an accommodation camp in Palma, and […]

At least one South African has been killed in Mozambique holiday resort town, Palma, after a terrifying terrorist attack; and other SA expats are still missing. The South African government confirmed it has reinforced its Mission in Mozambique in the wake of attacks. The attack began on Wednesday when Islamist Militants attacked the town including […]

After a week-long search, the body of a missing man was sadly discovered early this morning, Saturday 27 March 2021. The 69-year-old’s body was found floating in the dam, which lies within the Central Section of Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) in Cape Town, South Africa. SANParks TMNP Park Manager, Frans van Rooyen, said: “The discovery […]

“South Africa has squandered the opportunity to protect half a million of its most vulnerable citizens”… By Michael Cherry A group of eminent South African physicians has published an article in the South African Medical Journal that is highly critical of the government reselling AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccines to the African Union (AU). They include one […]

South Africa’s COVID-19 death toll has increased by 163 deaths on Thursday, which brings the tally to 52 535 since the outbreak. According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, 71 fatalities occurred in Limpopo, 37 in the North West, 24 in Gauteng and 16 in the Northern Cape. Three provinces recorded single-digit deaths, nine of which […]

The Western Cape’s popular Silvermine Dam, in the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), is currently closed to the public while a search is ongoing for a male hiker who went missing on Sunday, 21 March 2021. SANParks TMNP advised the public in a statement on Thursday that the dam – the most popular destination for […]

Since Thursday, over 130 workers have been on strike at a Spar distribution centre in Perseverance, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). They are demanding an 8.1% pay rise; the employer is offering 3%…. By Joseph Chirume 134 workers are on a protected strike at a Spar distribution centre in Gqeberha. Workers demanded an 8.1% increase while the […]

The South African Military Ombud Lt Gen (Ret) Vusumuzi Masondo on Thursday sent his condolences to the families of two Reserve Force pilots who lost their lives whilst attempting to land a Patchen Explorer light aircraft at Air Force Base Swartkop in Centurion, Tshwane. The accident occurred during the scheduled General Flying Day on Wednesday […]

South Africa’s theatre fraternity has reacted with heartbreak to the announcement that Cape Town’s famous Fugard Theatre has closed its doors for good. Named after the playwright Athol Fugard, the theatre was established in 2010 and produced many landmark productions – such as the musicals King Kong (2017) and Kat and the Kings (2012). Actress […]

Overseas spectators will not be allowed entry into Japan to attend the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, or the Paralympic Games. The announcement was made today following a virtual meeting of the Olympic and Paralympic Committees with the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, and Tokyo and Japan governments. The  reason they said was because of the “prevailing […]

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Six lions have been killed in Uganda by suspected poisoning. The Uganda Wildlife Authority said in a statement that it is “saddened” to announce the death of the lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lion carcasses were found yesterday evening in the Ishasha sector, which is well known for its tree-climbing […]

The State Attorney says Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel does not intend opposing a High Court application seeking to amend a regulation of the Lotteries Act. The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has been using a regulation of the Lotteries Act to justify not making information about grant recipients public. Several organisations are going to court to […]

Tanzanian President John Magufuli has died at the age of 61 at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, according to his vice president who announced it on state television on Wednesday. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences and “deep sadness” for the passing of President John Pombe Magufuli. President Ramaphosa said: “South Africa is […]

South Africa’s Department of Correctional Services has vowed to take “strong action” against one of its officials for allegedly having intimate relations with an inmate. The department said it is appalled by a video doing the rounds on social media, depicting sexual activity between the official and a prisoner at Ncome Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. The […]

Trucks transporting 100 donkeys for the donkey skin trade were intercepted last Monday evening near Mooiriver, after almost 18 months of inactivity, according to the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA). The NSPCA said it was alerted to the trucks and immediately contacted the Mooi River SPCA and local South African Police Service (SAPS) who assisted […]

In December 2020, the Democratic Alliance (DA) revealed damning evidence related to a “Mystery Project” in Louis Trichardt to which South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission (NLC) had given R5.5 million. Things just got a little murkier, according to the DA. “We discovered that Uprising Youth Development (UYD), the recipient of this funding, was allegedly aligned […]

The beautiful stone pub has underground passages where mine workers used to train… by Kimberly Mutandiro Albert and Hettie Rogers run and live at the historic Grutte Bush Pub, which has been going for about 20 years, but now they face eviction. The pub is on Marievale military base land and the army wants them […]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has denied shooting and wounding a person during the ongoing student protests in Johannesburg on Monday. In a statement, SAPS spokesperson Vishnu Naidoo said police had taken note of a video circulating and reports of a female that was “shot” during protests in Braamfontein. “The SAPS can report that […]

The orphaned elephant calf, Fenya, who captured the hearts of locals in Hoedspruit, South Africa, and social media users worldwide with her brave battle to survive – after falling victim to snaring – has tragically passed away, leaving the team who valiantly tried to save her absolutely gutted. Watch a tribute video to Fenya below. […]

Stage 2 load shedding in South Africa is set to continue until 5am on Wednesday, Eskom has announced. However many Cape Town residents are doing it a little easier as the City of Cape Town has pledged to “protect its customers as far as possible”. Cape Town is implementing Stage 1 in many areas of […]

Repairs at the Genevafontein site in George, South Africa – where an SUV was swallowed by a sinkhole on Saturday – have been delayed following heavy rains. George Municipality said in a statement on Sunday evening that the rain and stormwater have caused a small mudslide into the work site. The Municipality said: “It has […]

Masizame Junior Primary School in Centane near Butterworth, Eastern Cape, has one broken toilet for girls and teachers. The boys have no toilet at all. Masizame Junior Primary School in Centane near Butterworth has 175 learners and one broken toilet. Several grades have to share a classsroom. When the wind blows too hard, classes are […]

Popular South African actor Menzi Ngubane has sadly passed away at the age of 56. No official statement appears to have been released yet, but his passing has been confirmed by Mzansi Magic. Mzansi Magic tweeted: “Today we join the nation in mourning the loss of a true titan of the industry. An unforgettable and […]

Perhaps it is fitting that the portraits of the “Big 5” animals are featured on South Africa’s banknotes because there is a price on their heads, as well as a price on their severed tails, feet, horns, and other dismembered body parts… writes Ingrid Newkirk, president and founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of […]

Some funeral parlour owners in Cape Town are pleading with the Mozambican authorities to release their colleague who was arrested while transporting a body last month… writes Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik. The owner of a Cape Town funeral parlour was detained in Mozambique last month. The reason for his arrest is unclear, but a colleague who spoke to […]