Many South Africans were celebrating today after the Western Cape High Court made a landmark ruling that it is an infringement to ban the use of dagga by adults in private homes. The court ruling allows for the private possession, cultivation and use of dagga at home in South Africa. The Court also ruled that Parliament must change […]

Nando’s legendary restaurant chain is as famous around the world (and especially in its home country of South Africa) for its hot chicken and even hotter adverts! And as the country is reeling from the Cabinet Reshuffle that took place late last night, Nando’s has done it again… with an advert that simply says: Sold […]

Many South Africans have voiced their support and gratitude to former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, and former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas, who were both fired last night by President Jacob Zuma… in the middle of the night, along with other cabinet ministers. Here are just some of the tributes from devastated South Africans who […]

International Piano Day was celebrated on top of Table Mountain yesterday… with the grand gesture of a grand piano being taken up to the top of one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Piano Day is celebrated annually on the 88th day of the year, in honour of the 88 keys on a piano. Yesterday […]

In an exquisitely written message on Facebook, Professor Jonathan Jansen has paid tribute to not only the incredibly moving funeral of Ahmed Kathrada, but to the beautiful land in which the funeral took place… our beloved South Africa. The message has been shared by thousands on Facebook and countless more on Twitter. Jansen wrote: “Show me […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced the arrests of 13 suspected poachers – as well as the fatal wounding of another-  in the Kruger National Park (KNP) yesterday in three different operations. The arrests include two ‘insiders’ – a South African Police Services (SAPS) member and a SANParks Environmental Monitor. The arrests – on 28 […]

Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa says tourism is one of South Africa’s biggest success stories since the dawn of democracy, and that it continues to grow and provide a livelihood for many households. International tourism to South Africa has increased since last year (and looking at these photos, and the state of the Rand, it’s not […]

Former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe received a standing ovation at the funeral of his friend and ANC struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada, after his powerful speech in which he read excerpts from a public letter Kathrada penned to President Jacob Zuma a year ago this week. (Read Kgalema Motlanthe’s full speech at the bottom of […]

For the first time, the real life tragedy of the slaughter of rhino has become the focus of a major feature film – “Bloodline: Now or Never”. The trailer – featuring a ‘Rhino Rambo’ on a mission – is available to view below. The war on rhino poachers has a new eco-action hero – Gabriel. He’s a […]

Fortitude. This is the most important characteristic one needs when becoming an immigrant. It’s that special resolve you develop to survive, to make distances between those you love feel closer, and to find joy… writes LAUREN BRADLEY, South African expat in the UK. It’s also, in my view, an outlook on life. You can see misery […]

Major Nandi Zama has just flown into the history books by becoming the first black woman commander (the equivalent of a civilian captain) to fly the C-130 military cargo plane. And she’s only 31. According to the Sowetan Live, Nandi made her maiden journey on Friday 24 March 2017 when she flew the C-130 from the […]

Twenty-one year old Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was crowned Miss South Africa 2017 at a gala event at Sun City on Sunday evening.  (UPDATE 27 November 2017: South Africa’s Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has been crowned Miss Universe!) Here are 10 things you should know about Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters… She hails from Sedgefield in the Western Cape. She’s a B.Com […]

Congratulations to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters who has been crowned Miss South Africa 2017 at Sun City Sunday evening. “She’s 21, she’s graceful and she is your new Miss South Africa,” said the official Miss South Africa facebook page. Demi-Leigh hails from Sedgefield in the Western Cape. According to her facebook page, she is a B.Com Business Management and […]

Three South African yachtsmen are finally back on dry land, after being stuck at sea for a week on a wrecked boat in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The men had set out a month ago on a voyage from Durban to Wellington… but hit bad weather a week ago. A 35-foot swell and gusts of […]

PRETORIA – 18-year-old Ontlametse Phalatse has ticked off one of her goals on her wish list: meeting the President of the country. The bubbly teenager, who has captured the hearts of South Africans and well-wishers the world over, celebrates a major milestone in the life of a teenager today – Saturday, 25 March. Turning 18 is a big […]

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has never had a good relationship with numbers, and it tripped him up again during his Human Rights Day address in King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape earlier this week. President Zuma was talking about the Early Childhood Development Programme which ensures that even poor and working class children get […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah just engaged in an awesome conversation with ‘Uganda’ (tweeps on Twitter) that’s ended with him promising to visit their country as soon as he can. It began when he denied rumours from a media outlet that he would be headlining Uganda’s first ever International Music and Culture Week in November… […]

The artwork of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, mounted on the side of the Civic Centre in Cape Town’s CBD is now complete. Cape Town Mayor, Patricia de Lille, made the exciting announcement on Twitter Friday, saying: “The artwork of our Arch is complete!” In a statement last week De Lille said the new installation would honour Tutu […]

Never shy to step into hot topics that affect real South Africans, here’s Nando’s latest advert as another controversial week in South Africa comes to an end. (See the Spur Incident here.) The teaser, from Nando’s, says: “Whether you’re a Xoliswa van der Merwe or a Susan Dlamini, South Africans like to #MixItUp.” Watch to […]

Former Springbok fly-half Joel Stransky is on the road to recovery after his horrific injuries in the Cape Epic mountain bike race. He posted a photo today from the race saying how “cool” it was to be there “watching friends come in”. He was discharged this morning. Stransky (49) has kept fans updated with photos […]

Eish. We thought South Africans loved to braai… but there’s a video of a mega barbecue in Uruguay going viral that shows these South Americans have the same passion as us! The video was taken at the annual “Festival de la Carne” in Pando, Uruguay. Watch below. The caption basically means (according to Google!) ‘The Day […]

South African cuisine takes centre stage at a restaurant in London. Situated near Buckingham Palace, bbar serves everything from boerewors to bunny chow. A hop and a skip away from Buckingham Palace in London lies bbar, a cocktail bar and restaurant offering an array of South African dishes. Think bobotie springrolls, biltong, chakalaka, boerewors and […]

Angélique van der Merwe captured this beautiful footage of six Cape Clawless Otters venturing onto the shore at Onrus Beach yesterday morning at around 07h00. She came upon the special sighting whilst out on a morning stroll. Angélique (Lelulu on Instagram) said: “I stumbled upon them. I have seen one at night at the lagoon […]

A baby girl from the Ivory Coast has been successfully separated from her parasitic twin in what her surgeons are calling a ‘medical miracle’. Ten-month-old baby Dominique was born with an undeveloped parasitic conjoined twin that caused her to be born with four legs and two spines. Doctors say it is an exceedingly rare condition. A press […]

It’s not often that Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa gets lightning… but when it does, it’s DAZZLING… JON KERRIN – from Where The Light Is: Photography by Jon Kerrin – captured this photo in Simon’s Town: “Mother Nature treated Cape Town to a spectacular light show last night!!!” he says. LEONARD HEIN captured this photo, and announced: […]