In one week Florence Mudzivo’s life has changed radically for the better… thanks to knocking on the right door (and to hard work, perseverance and the kindness of South Africans!). The 53-year-old Zimbabwean widow sadly lost her husband in 2011 and was left alone to single-handedly provide for her four children and one grandchild. With […]

To celebrate the long-awaited for rain falling down in Cape Town, South Africa, this morning… here are 3 of the best cover versions of Toto’s classic ‘Rain Down in Africa’. 1. Watch Video: Africa – Angel City Chorale Using a unique intro – the kind that will make you want to rub your hands together! […]

Only five African cities feature in the top 100 rankings in regards to quality of living, according to Mercer’s 19th Quality of Living ranking… and three of those are in South Africa! Five Africa cities managed to remain in the top 100 rankings in regards to quality of living, with Port Louis in Mauritius topping the […]

It’s official. New BBC research – which included South African participants – reveals that watching nature programmes makes you happier! BBC Earth, the BBC’s global factual brand, has today published findings of an international study titled The Real Happiness Project showing nature programming’s direct impact on the mood and wellbeing of its viewers. The research […]

PRETORIA – The Department of Water and Sanitation has officially lifted water restrictions in Gauteng. The department announced on Monday that it has published in a government gazette the lifting of water restrictions in Gauteng. The department said that the lifting of the water restrictions follows the recent rains that flowed into the Integrated Vaal River […]

The Springbok Sevens may not have won the rugby sevens tournament in Vancouver over the weekend… but they won hearts, and made South Africans proud! Local Canadian media has reported the awesome good deed they performed on their way to the first day of matches, when they saw two women who had broken down on the […]

If there’s one video that’s making South Africans say “This is why I love this country”- it’s this… classic footage of an officer “directing traffic South African style”. The video was uploaded to Facebook on Saturday by Murray Kernick, and has already been viewed over 369,000 times… with one of the most popular comments being: “See, this […]

At least 500 children, possibly many more, have reportedly been left homeless and without any possessions after a huge fire ravaged Mandela Park, in the Imizamo Yethu informal settlement, on Friday night and Saturday… but thanks to the efforts of some Capetonian teenagers, the children will hopefully soon have clothes, shoes and stationery. The teens accompanied their […]

It’s easy to complain when things go wrong… but sometimes we forget just what our police force goes through, risking their lives to keep us safe. For instance, this weekend the Durban police worked tirelessly to successfully find a one-month-old missing baby… in what turned out to be a “false claim of crime” (in the […]

The famous Cape Town Cycle Tour, formally known as the Cape Argus, has been cancelled today due to extreme weather conditions caused by the equally famous ‘Cape Doctor’… but fortunately, yesterday’s stricken fire victims will benefit. After starting this year’s event, the race’s official Twitter page posted an urgent update saying: “Due to extreme weather […]

South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Thulani Zwane has confirmed that the missing Durban baby has thankfully been found. Speaking to East Coast Radio (ECR) just after 04h00 Sunday morning, Zwane said: “I can confirm that the one-month-old baby, who was missing, has been found… and she is still alive.” (Listen here.) He said: “We managed to […]

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk spoke with the premier of South Australia on Saturday after the South African-raised tech entrepreneur offered to install $25 million of battery storage within 100 days to prevent recurring blackouts that have disrupted the state. The proposal follows a string of power outages, including a blackout that […]

Port Alfred-based mother, Linda Culverwell, became one of the happiest moms on the planet  today when she received a call from her son in Abu Dhabi letting her know that he and his girlfriend have been released from prison, and all charges dropped. Linda told local media: “I screamed his name! I was busy with a blood […]

In a coincidentally well-timed documentary, tonight’s broadcast of Schofield’s South African Adventure in the UK (ITV 20h00), shows well known British presenter Phillip Schofield, and his wife Stephanie, on safari in South Africa tagging a rhino called Themba at a local game reserve as part of a programme to protect the species. As the whole […]

The Joburg skyline (or at least hints of it) can be viewed from hundreds of places around the city. In this wonderful photo essay, JAMES BALL of the Heritage Portal highlights some of the spots that provide such an exceptional view and experience that they must be shared. City enthusiasts will be aware of these and […]

South African stand-up paddle boarder Chris Bertish has successfully completed his incredible record-breaking journey – alone – across the Atlantic. His wife was there to greet him… with a South Africa flag of course! (See video below.) The 42-year-old paddled into English Harbour, Antigua, on Thursday after his epic 93-day solo trip across the ocean. In […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s BT has appointed Jan du Plessis, chairman of miner Rio Tinto as its next chairman, taking over from Mike Rake who has led the telecoms group for 10 years. BT said on Thursday that du Plessis would join its board as a non-executive director on June 1, and become chairman on […]

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – National leaders may have been the ones to sign the Paris Agreement to combat climate change – but when it comes to putting the deal into effect, “it is cities that drive most of the change”, says Cape Town’s mayor Patricia de Lille. Since taking charge of South Africa’s second […]

To celebrate International Women’s Day today, Lisa Ashton – founder of the Winnia Mabaso Foundation in Gauteng – has sent a special message from the UK for a group of “extraordinary South African women making the world a better place”. The WMF helps those in need from children to Grannies. Lisa said: “Today I am thinking […]

This is one of those scenes that’s been filmed several times – when a large snake makes its way into a motorcar’s engine… but no matter how many times you view it, it never makes it less awesome! Terri Noscov, who appears to be from Australia, uploaded this video back in 2014… but it is still […]

Brand South Africa is in Australia on a “charm offensive” to woo South African expats living ‘down under’ – who are apparently the most negative about SA – to rather fly the flag for South Africa and become ambassadors for their former homeland… Brand SA – which is responsible for promoting a positive reputation for […]

Trevor Noah is on the latest cover of Time magazine… making South Africans around the world feel very, very proud! Johan Eybers from Gauteng took a photo that went viral on Facebook, saying “Wow! This is historical. Trevor is one of a handful South Africans that made the front page of Time. Making us proud!” Wits […]

‘Oom‘ (Uncle) Angus Buchan has announced the venue for the National Day of Prayer being organised in Bloemfontein on 22 April 2017. The massively popular evangelical pastor aims to attract 1 million people to the event, at which calls will be made to God to “bring justice, peace and hope to our beloved South Africa” in […]

There’s a happy hippo (or he seems that way) that hangs out at the High Bridge, in Komatipoort, every afternoon and watches the traffic go by. Or so claim a few residents from Komatipoort in South Africa. Here’s the photo that’s gone viral, apparently taken by local Louw Pretorius: Ngwenya Marketing first posted the pic, […]

Award-winning South African journalist Jonathan Ancer posted a heartfelt message on Facebook late Sunday night, after his 8-year-old daughter – Rachel – was admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital earlier in the afternoon to prepare for a bone marrow transplant, and start chemotherapy today. Jonathan pointed out it is “auspicious” that she was admitted now, during Bone […]