The most beautiful kind acts are naturally those that are done anonymously, without the need to tell anybody else. And that’s what happened earlier this month in South Africa when a grieving daughter reached out to help someone else in need. Nobody else would ever have known about it… except for the fact that inspirational speaker […]

To commemorate the 23rd anniversary of Freedom Day (27 April) in South Africa, CNN put together a fabulous spread of 23 Beautiful Reasons to Visit South Africa. The writers said that despite the country’s “checkered” history, its “natural wonders have never been less than glorious”… “blessed with treasures” from surf-ravaged beaches to big game safari […]

The South African Police Services (SAPS) paid tribute this week to Warrant Officer Rudolph Johannes Pretorius as he bids farewell to the SAPS after 43 years of excellent service as dog handler and effecting 35,000 arrests! Warrant Officer Pretorious joined the SAPS family shortly after he completed his matric in 1973. He always had a passion […]

The Royal Palace of Monaco has released two videos showcasing Princess Charlene‘s trip back home to South Africa. Watch below. Charlene (nee Wittstock) visited the South African branch of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. Speaking at a cocktail party organised in aid of water safety and drowning prevention, Charlene pointed out that “here in […]

Popular South African band Freshlyground released their new video yesterday… deliberately… on Freedom Day. It’s powerful, provocative and holds no punches in addressing President Jacob Zuma. It’s called “Banana Republic”. Apart from the lyrics – “All your people dying in freedom / Suffering a profound lack of leading / Are you even there when we call? […]

For many South Africans yesterday, celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of Freedom Day felt like a day of commiseration more than celebration… Sarah Avis said on SAPeople’s Facebook page: “I don’t know about anybody else, but I don’t feel that any of this is freedom. Nothing that is taking place in South Africa right now resembles freedom […]

​What is it about the Kruger National Park that just seems to get under your skin? Wildlife journalist Brian Jackman summed it up perfectly when he said “Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is worst of all.” For me, it wasn’t until my third time in the country that the bug truly set […]

Heineken beer’s “World’s Apart” experiment – and advert – is going viral… and even though it’s not South African, it applies as much to people in SA as around the world, to people who have opposing views. The ad asks whether two strangers with opposing views can prove there’s more that unites than divides us… […]

South Africa’s Gift Ngoepe made a dashing debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday evening… with all eyes on him as he made history, becoming the first athlete born in Africa to record a hit in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game. And for the 27-year-old from Randburg, it was about more than just his own incredible personal […]

Meet three of the dogs playing a crucial role in saving rhino and elephant in Africa. Their dog trainer from the UK (a former military dog handler), says: “It’s animals saving animals. Humans have been trying to do it, and we’ve failed. So let’s put the animals on… and let’s have animals helping animals.” The three […]

There’s a video going viral of a talented South African musician Christiaan Jacobsz. It was actually filmed four years ago in May 2013 when he was still at school… BUT the good news is that Christiaan is still making incredible musics… and will be uploading an updated video within the next week or so! The […]

South Africa marks Freedom Day today – Thursday – chronicling a journey of 23 years since millions of its people voted for their government of choice on 27 April 1994. While major challenges remain, there is no doubt that South Africa has made significant progress in transforming from an apartheid state into a democratic one. With […]

Now here’s a view of South Africa we don’t often see… sideways! European Space Station (ESA) pilot Thomas Pesquet tweeted this photo Thursday morning, 27 April 2017, to say Happy Freedom Day to South Africa. Along with the SA flag, Thomas said: “Side view! This is us flying around South Africa, on our way from […]

Johnny Clegg is embarking on his final world tour – The Final Journey… after nearly 40 years enjoying one of music’s most remarkable careers. Below one of his biggest fans – whose life has been shaped by his music and anthropological background – pays tribute… In a statement Wednesday, it was revealed Johnny was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 […]

There’s been an “intense storm” over Cape Town today… with lightning, hail and “LOTS” of very welcome rain, according to locals. Radio station KFM captured a brilliant flash of lightning – watch below. Capetonian Johanna Adams said: “Thank you Lord. Our prayers. The hail was as big as marbles, if not bigger. This was on my lawn:” […]

Congratulations to South African expat Gift Ngoepe who has just become the first South African baseball player to be called to the Major League! His friend, University of Ghana baseball player, Daniel Yaw Atiemo posted the exciting news on Facebook Wednesday morning, saying: “CONGRATULATIONS. My friend Gift Ngoepe got called up to the major league […]

South African non-governmental association Arrive Alive has shared this brilliant “Guide to safe driving on safari/driving in the nature reserve”. For more detailed tips on driving on safari, please visit their website here. Watch Guide to Safe Safari Driving And yes – it’s an Asian elephant – at a park in Thailand; but the video […]

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Like many guys using the Tinder dating app, Sudan loves the outdoors and travels widely. The catch: he’s the world’s last male white northern rhino and desperately needs to mate. “I don’t mean to be too forward, but the fate of my species literally depends on me,” reads his profile. “I perform […]

The “Office des Timbres” (Office of Stamps) of Monaco has celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation by releasing two special stamps for sale. The two stamps are copies of photos of former South African Olympic swimmer, H.S.H. Princess Charlene, in action for Her Foundation. The photo on the 0,71€ face value […]

Some residents frantically run out in satin nighties determined to stop the truck so they can empty their bin for the week… Nontsingiselo Mfazwe and Phumeza Matshotyana are among the very few women working on the garbage trucks that service Khayelitsha, Nyanga, Crossroads, Gugulethu and Belhar – a job that requires you to be quick […]

Three years ago, South African teenager Veronica Venter started passing out randomly. She would just faint, fall and be out for a while. These episodes are still ongoing. She can hear everything going on around her when it happens, but she cannot respond. Just like a heart attack. And when she recovers her legs are often […]

PRETORIA – To commemorate  World Penguin Day, here’s a collection on this page of fantastic photos from Southern African John Dickens… who is currently working as a zoological field assistant (with leopard seals and fur seals) on Bird Island, South Georgia. John was born in Zimbabwe and moved to South Africa in 2004 where he studied at […]

These photos show the transformation of a field just outside Bloemfontein over the weekend… a field that was filled with up to or over a million people (according to the organisers), gathered together to pray for their beloved South Africa… On the eve of National Day of Prayer… an empty field awaits… 1,300 hectares had […]

Meet the woman who is uncovering the truth behind the illegal rhino horn trade, like you’ve never seen it before… Bonné de Bod, an award-winning television presenter and filmmaker shares what she has learned on her three-year long investigation unveiling the dark truths behind the rhino horn trade. Bonné shares her incredible story detailing the ups […]

It’s been a fantastic day of running for over 135 South Africans – as well as 40,000 other participants! – in the London Marathon today, Sunday 23 April 2017. Here’s a collection of photos from a beautiful, sunny day in the UK… as well as the unofficial results for South African competitors (scroll down). The 25.2 mile marathon […]