If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot Jean Tresfon flying overhead.

The Outlier website has released its monthly grocery basket comparison for July 2023 – with several changes from previous months.

One of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions, Boulders Beach, has been named as one of the ’50 Best Beaches in the World’.

South Africa beat Uganda in a thrilling pool match at the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town, but missed out on the semi-finals.

A new study has found that Cape Town’s Table Mountain is the fifth most popular natural wonder of the world.

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has expressed immense pride in Banyana Banyana, South Africa’s national women’s football team, for progressing to the Round of 16 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place in Australia and New Zealand. In a memorable match on Wednesday, Banyana Banyana beat Italy 3 – 2 in Wellington, […]

Banyana Banyana were finally able to get one over the line in World Cup football, after a hard fought 3-2 win over Italy on Wednesday morning. READ | GOOD RIDDANCE? KGAOGELO SEKGOTA’S KAZIER CHIEFS STATS MAKE FOR PAINFUL READING It was not a good start for Banyana Banyana, after conceding a penalty to Italy within the […]

South African rugby legend Siya Kolisi has teamed up with SA Tourism UK to produce an advert that showcases the very best of South Africa. And whilst it’s aimed at the Brits, it’s very likely to lure many SA expats home for the holidays! The spectacular ad features everything from safaris to surfing, sunrises to […]

Banyana Banyana came from a goal down to beat Italy 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup match. A win for South Africa saw them qualify for the round of 16 for the first time. ALSO READ: Desiree Ellis says Banyana have a plan to ‘hurt’ Italy Banyana came into the match knowing that nothing but a win will […]

It might have been because of Covid that Mthobeli Ndaleni returned to South Africa, but thanks in part to the exceptional experience he received abroad – cooking for America’s basketball and golfing royalty – Ndaleni’s career has taken off back home. The South African chef worked alongside US celebrity, Chef Francisco, earning his ‘stars and […]

Kabelo Chabalala (32) of Pankop in Mpumalanga is helping fight gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) by mentoring boys. Chabalala started the Young Men Movement (YMM) in 2016 to provide guidance to young boys, especially those who do not have the support of a father, as they navigate life. ALSO READ: Women’s Day: R141 million pledged for GBVF […]

Bongi Mbonambi will captain the Springboks for the first time on Saturday when he leads a new-look combination against Argentina, with the abrasive hooker set to skipper the side despite many thinking Lukhanyo Am was the likely choice. Mbonambi – who will earn his 60th Test cap this weekend – takes over the captain’s responsibilities in the […]

The African National Congress (ANC), which governs South Africa, finally held its postponed Western Cape provincial elective congress in June. This was after painstaking years of electing branch and regional executives. The new executive is the first elected ANC Western Cape provincial executive in six years. These are among the first essential steps the ANC […]

Agricultural training is helping residents of the mining town to earn an income and improve their quality of life. Residents of the mining town of Marikana in North West are earning an income and gaining skills, thanks to the Social Employment Fund (SEF) programme. The Mineworkers Development Agency’s (MDA) Agri-Hub forged a partnership with, Sibanye-Stillwater and Rand […]

South Africans living in or near Edinburgh, Scotland, are in for a treat as popular South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout will be performing in the legendary city from Wednesday 2 August until 27 August. After touching down in the Scottish capital this week, Schalk said: “Lekker EDINBURGH ??????? I’ve come from the country where we […]

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has appointed a brand new skipper for South Africa’s World Cup warm-up Test against Argentina on Saturday and his choice may come as a surprise to some. With all of regular captain Siya Kolisi and his deputies Duane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard and Eben Etzebeth all unavailable for selection for this week’s […]

‘Love & Hip-Hop SA‘ won the esteemed title of Best International Show at the National Reality TV Awards 2023. ALSO READ: Mzansi Magic launches reality show ‘Imboni Yama Tekisi’   MZANSI REALITY TV Bursting onto the scene earlier this year, ‘Love & Hip-Hop SA‘ immediately captured the hearts of the local audience with its riveting combination of […]

TOURISM IN THE WESTERN CAPE IS LOOKING UP Tourist arrivals via air to Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) in the first six months of 2023 has greatly exceeding pre-pandemic levels. According to the Western Cape Government’s official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency, Wesgro’s monthly tourism report, international two-way passengers remained strong between January and […]

South African movie ‘Beyond the Light Barrier’ made its premiere in North America this weekend… and scooped one of the top prizes at an international film festival in Canada – Best Foreign Documentary. Renowned SA actor and playwright Paul Slabolepszy broke the news with a celebratory photo on social media, saying: ”Isn’t this just wild […]

Fed-up community members from W Section in Khayelitsha, Cape Town have rolled up their sleeves to clean up uncollected rubbish strewn across their streets. The group of about 100 residents gathered at the weekend and split into smaller groups to clean up discarded plastics, rotting food and even human waste. The volunteers claim the contractor […]

The torrential rain this past weekend has seen Cape Town’s dam levels reach 100,8%. Last year this time, dam levels were 75,4%. With dam levels increasing, there may be questions crossing residents’ minds about what this means for water use and resilience. ‘While we certainly welcome the healthy dam levels, we cannot allow this to […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco dazzled on Saturday night, 29 July, at the 74th Gala of the Monaco Red Cross. Royal fans noted that it was the former South African Olympic swimmer’s first public outing in a month, and many commented on how elegant and radiant she appeared. The annual Red Cross event was held this […]

Despite a somewhat dismal performance by the Springboks over the weekend, friends of family of Duane Vermeulen are full of praise for the rugby star, who is set to retire after the Rugby World Cup. The star athlete – known by his nickname “Thor” – has revealed his plans to hang up his boots soon. […]

Yep, it’s that beautiful time of year again, when wildflowers come out in their thousands to deck the landscape in blazing colours! If you’re looking for spots to view the wild blooms this year, here are four you must visit… WILDFLOWERS IN THE WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK The Postberg Nature Reserve within the West Coast National […]

South Africa is a country known for its stunning landscapes and diverse flora. If you’re interested in seeing wildflowers, there are many places you should consider visiting to witness these incredible blooms during the spring and early summer months, typically from August to October. Here are seven you should check out: NAMAQUALAND, NORTHERN CAPE Wildflowers in […]