The Chief in Commander, Julius Malema, of the South African Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will be sworn in as a member of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), together with four other SA Members of Parliament (MPs). The swearing in of the five will take place during the Opening Ceremony of the 6th Ordinary Session of […]

Meet South Africa’s version of the Kardashian family! Capetonian Bonita Ross uploaded this video a few months ago to Elsies River – My Hometown V2.0 Facebook page, a group celebrating and sharing everything going on in Elsies River (a suburb of Cape Town). Bonita said: “Our very own Kaapdashians!” WATCH South Africa’s Kaapdashians https://www.facebook.com/bonita.ross.14/videos/10213904461069747/

South African Football champions, Mamelodi Sundowns will take on the Spanish champions, FC Barcelona at First National Bank (FNB) Stadium on May 16. Sundowns announced on their twitter account on Friday night that they will be hosting Barcelona. This is not the first time Sundowns will be playing against Barcelona – the two teams went […]

Six black rhino have been relocated from the Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, to Chad… in an effort to reintroduce the rhino to the Central African country, where rhino had become locally extinct because of poachers. South Africa’s Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa, was present to witness the […]

Caster Semenya showed she’s not bothered by the latest rumpus surrounding testosterone levels in female athletes, as she raced to an imperious world-leading time in the women’s 1500-metre event in Friday’s IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, writes MARK ETHERIDGE. Semenya was almost contemptuous of her competition as she raced to a personal best and […]

When Khaya Mbanga was hijacked at gunpoint 10 days ago in Johannesburg, South Africa, he was grateful to escape with his life… and never thought he would see the car again. But fortunately, with some smart thinking from his wife and the use of modern technology, the car has been located! Mbanga was hijacked last […]

South Africa’s Jordy Smith (Durban) is captaining the World Team in the World Surf League’s (WSL) groundbreaking inaugural Founders’ Cup of Surfing this weekend in the USA. Taking place at the WSL Surf Ranch in Lemoore, 200 kilometres from the California coastline, the 5,000-strong capacity crowds are expected to watch USA, Brazil, Australia, Europe and […]

Missing 13-month-old child Eden Laird, who disappeared on Wednesday together with his nanny – after she took him for a walk in Brackendowns, Alberton, South Africa – has been found… and rescued alive, thanks to a collaborative effort by security and law enforcement officers in SA, and a social media campaign led by Pink Ladies. […]

Just a few days after retiring from politics, former African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament, Makhosi Khoza has been appointed as the head of the South African Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). The organisation announced on Friday that Khoza will be an executive director and head of its local government programme. Khoza says she is […]

On the south east coast of South Africa, along the Elephant Coast, there is a campground called Mabibi. It is the ideal escape, hours from civilisation, across the semi-tropical coastline… writes Annie DuPre-Reynolds. Disclaimer: if you dislike finding sand in your clothing for weeks to come, stay away. Mabibi is not glamping. It is rugged, wild and […]

I know it isn’t prudent to declare one’s love on Facebook, but I simply cannot keep it in… writes Viv Vermaak. I have been in love only a few times in my life. Truly, madly, deeply in love, so this is a special occasion. Mostly, the love was fleeting. Only two of those loves have […]

The clean-up in South Africa continues as Minister of Public Enterprise, Pravin Gordhan has officially announced the resignation of Transnet chairwoman Linda Mabaso and two other non-executive directors, Vusi Nkonyane and Yasmin Forbes. Gordhan said late Thursday that Mabaso resigned with immediate effect ahead of a shareholder meeting on Friday with board directors. Gordhan said […]

Sani Mountain Lodge in Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, received its first snowfall today… and it all began with a rainbow. The resort – which is situated on the border between SA and Lesotho, and boasts the Highest Pub in Africa – posted a few photos of the rainbow on Thursday morning, saying: “Today we […]

Fridays will never be the same again. Yaaasss Darlings, the reality TV show, Being Bonang Season 2 will be hitting the screens this week. Bonang Matheba affectionately known as Queen B in South Africa, tweeted that her show was demanded back on screen by many people. “Back by popular demand.” BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Season […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah says he has “officially fired” Michelle Wolf, the controversial comedian who had US politicians not laughing in the aisles at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner last weekend. Using President Donald Trump’s catchphrase, from Trump’s ‘The Apprentice’ reality TV days, Noah said: “You’re Fired!” But it was tongue-in-cheek. Wolf had […]

South African Police Service (SAPS) officers have reached into their hearts and wallets to make a dream come true for a young 21-year-old cancer victim from Helenvale. The youngster – who matriculated from Chapman High School – has always dreamed of attending his matric farewell… When SAPS Gelvandale heard of his plight and financial situation, […]

Government will next week brief the media on developments around the centenary of South Africa’s founding President Nelson Mandela. The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC), appointed to manage the centenary, is scheduled to brief the nation on plans around the centenary on Tuesday. The year 2018 marks 100 years since the birth of Madiba and is commemorated […]

Last year the South African National Treasury proposed to double-tax SA expats living and working abroad for a period of longer than 183 days. The huge outcry that arose resulted in the National Treasury changing a certain aspect of the draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, making the first R1 million of foreign remuneration exempt for […]

Two South African women – Makoma Lekalakala and Liziwe Mcdaid – have won the most prestigious environmental award in the world… for taking on the State, and stopping a proposed nuclear deal in its tracks. The winners of the international Goldman Prize were announced on 23 April 2018. Tonight, current affairs programme Carte Blanche will profile […]

It’s just another day in paradise… in Scottburgh. Watch as one of the locals channels Phil Collins… in Afrikaans! Guy Chadwick – who has recently opened Scotty’s Collectors Den – captured the video this week and said: “Phil Collins at his best – Live at my shop – amazing!! Real Africa interpreted.” The new curiosity […]

St John’s Diocesan School for Girls in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, is known as “small school, big heart”… and they proved it with this fantastic video to celebrate Freedom Day, 27 April 2018. Everyone in the school – from the youngest learner to the oldest, and including all staff, took part in this wonderful […]

Thanks to a concerted effort by caring South Africans – both those who donated and those who collaborated in the field – a baby rhino… lost and alone in the wild, was tracked down and saved yesterday from certain death. The call for urgent donations to help search for the baby rhino went out yesterday […]

Earlier this month a brand new Afrikaans sitcom, MENSE MENSE, made its debut on kykNET (and is available for South African expats to watch on Showmax International). It includes not only a star-studded cast, but also boasts a beautiful theme song by popular South African singer and songwriter, Len Muller, which everyone is talking about! The song – […]

Heavy rainfall in the past month (and even some good rain over Cape Town last night) has brought relief in most parts of South Africa, according to the Department of Water and Sanitation. In its weekly report yesterday, the Department said that the average dam levels have increased from 80.6% last week to 81.8% this […]

Now this is unbeatable South African service! SA expat Kate Whalley-Hands experienced a unique and truly South African moment on board an international flight  this week, as she headed home. In a post on facebook Wednesday evening, Kate – who lives in Canada according to her facebook page – shared these glorious photos of South […]