South Africans have taken to Twitter today to tease (and taunt) President Jacob Zuma, who – after a year in which he’s ducked and dived controversy and allegations of corruption (from his Nkandla house to his ties with the Gupta’s) – still “whinges” that it’s all a plot from outsiders to oust him. The hashtag […]

South Africans have always loved their Rooibos tea, and now there’s even more reason to do so. According to research, Rooibos – which is unique to SA – offers untold health benefits including the potential to delay and prevent the onset and progression of type 2 diabetes (T2D). The T2D findings were announced during November’s World […]

A twenty-seven year old entrant in a South African YouTube-related competition has realised during the qualifying rounds, that there is something more important than winning this comp. – being part of a movement to create more love in South Africa. Pretoria-based Daniel Rademeyer (27) describes himself as “a musician, business owner, creative, videographer and photographer that Loves […]

When that super pod of humpback whales cruised into Cape Town this weekend, THOMAS PRYOR grabbed his surf ski and headed out for an unforgettable experience paddling with the whales. Here’s his story… Sunday Brunch Buffet with Whales in the Western Cape… by Thomas Pryor I had managed to see the whales off Sea Point on Saturday. I was with […]

The summer feeding aggregation of humpback whales has been taking place off our South African shores for a few weeks already, north of Dassen Island. On Friday the whales moved much further south and into the public eye… After a constant stream of calls and messages to keep me updated on their antics I’ve spent […]

Lately the world’s gone crazy with ‘Mannequin’ challenge videos – when large groups of humans freeze in position while being filmed – but this has to be one of the BEST! It was shot in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday afternoon at Camps Bay. Participants to the “craziest #mannequinchallenge” video were invited to “Bring your summer A-game. […]

A couple of visitors to a South African nature reserve felt “blessed” recently with the incredible once-in-a-lifetime viewing of a newborn baby elephant. Richard and Magdalene Deetlefs made the rare sighting whilst on safari in KwaZulu-Natal. They estimate the calf was just minutes old and filmed it “as it tries to find its bearing”. (It […]

In a wonderful annual tradition the matric pupils at Fish Hoek High School today started handing in their old school shoes as they finished their final exam. The eight-year-old tradition at the school sees students hand in their shoes that they will no longer need… to be donated to less fortunate school children. It’s an […]

South Africa’s legendary mainly-female anti-poaching team – the Black Mambas – are set to be immortalised on screen in a new Hollywood movie produced by actress Jessica Chastain. The IndieWire has reported that two-time Oscar nominee Jessica, more famous for her acting than producing, has teamed up with ‘The Walking Dead’ star Danai Gurira who will […]

South Africa’s Olympic gold medallists Wayde van Niekerk and Caster Semenya were the big winners at the South African Sports Awards Sunday night, with Wayde winning yet another car and a million rand (half of which will be given to charity). The two sports stars were praised for taking South African sports’ excellence to another level […]

Controversial TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has poked fun at South Africa’s controversial president in his new show, The Grand Tour (watch the full episode below). During the filming of the Joburg-based Episode 2, Clarkson delighted the local crowd with references to President Jacob Zuma’s well-documented difficulty with saying long numbers (“listen properly now”) and his […]

Australia may have clinched a seven-wicket win over the Proteas in the third Test match at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, but South Africa leaves victorious, having won the Series 2-1. South Africa’s Vernon Philander was named Player of the Series. Usman Khawaja was named Man of the Match for his first innings century. Philander restored […]

A large pod of migrating humpback whales were captured beautifully on a 4K drone video yesterday by videographer, vlogger and drone enthusiast KIERAN DONNELLY. Kieran caught the pod on film as they migrated south past Cape Town. He says there were at least 60 whales. “Shot this UNREAL video of a pod of humpbacks yesterday,” […]

PRETORIA – Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) announced that is has left South Africa’s government bond long and short term ratings of ‘Baa2/P-2’ unchanged with a negative outlook, two notches above sub-investment grade. There had been concern that Moody’s would downgrade South Africa to junk status which would increase borrowing costs and put foreign investors off. The South […]

The Doom jokes in South Africa have continued to spread a week after Limpopo Prophet (Detective) Lethebo Rabalago posted photos of himself spraying ill members of his congregation with the insecticide, claiming the spray would heal them. One South African has decided to use the can to spray out negativity in the country! Another joke shows a […]

Former Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Student Representative Council (SRC) president Hlomela Bucwa has once again broken ground, this time being recently sworn in as South Africa’s youngest member of parliament. (Update: Watch video of Hlomela Bucwa’s maiden parliamentary speech.) Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Hlomela – who was inaugurated as the University’s […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has been promoting his book “Born a Crime” in the UK this weekend. In the video below he speaks to interviewer Krishnan Guru-Murthy, from Channel 4, about his book, what the Trump presidency will mean for America and the world, and about growing up in South Africa as a mixed […]

You’ve lived in London for 10 years and you’ve finally decided to move back to South Africa with your young family to be closer to the grandparents. But what do you do with your lovingly painted, renovated and lived-in nest egg in London? The Accidental Landlord: The Keys To Letting Out Your Own Property With […]

Here’s a little premature Christmas Cheer from South Africa from South African YouTuber and dancer, Kelly KiKx. Kelly, who is taking part in a local SA YouTube-related competition says: “I have passion for making the world smile, laugh and enjoy the ups and downs of life!” Enjoy… Watch Premature Christmas Cheer from South Africa

Fitch ratings agency has affirmed South Africa’s credit rating at BBB- (a notch above sub-investment), but dropped the outlook from Stable to Negative. The government welcomed the news of the investment status being maintained, saying it “demonstrates the resilience of the country and its people” who had worked hard together to avert a downgrade to […]

South Africans in London will be able to see and listen to homegrown talent – and international star – Trevor Noah in conversation, at a rare one-night event in Westminster Central Hall, on Friday evening. And maybe he’ll discuss his Bar Mitzvah. The host of The Daily Show will be in conversation for the launch of his funny and […]

Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Jamba Ulengo and Uzair Cassiem will make their Springbok debuts against Wales in the Principality Stadium on Saturday, while a fourth uncapped player, Jean-Luc du Preez, has been included on the bench for the final match of the 2016 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour. Strongly-built inside centre Janse van Rensburg, who takes […]

The BBC has selected four fabulous South African women to appear on its ‘100 Women List for 2016’, which was announced this week. The list celebrates the most inspirational and influential women in the world for the year 2016. The four brilliant South African women are: Adv Thuli Madonsela It seems no inspirational list would […]

ADELAIDE – South Africa’s cricket captain Faf du Plessis wrote another chapter in his Adelaide Oval romance when he struck an invaluable unbeaten century – the sixth of his career – on the opening day of the Proteas historic first experience of day/night Test cricket on Thursday. Following his being charged for ball tampering on […]

The Department of Water and Sanitation says all dams and systems have benefitted from the good rains over the past week, and “a number of dams are above 100%”… although that happy news doesn’t apply to all, judging by the Department’s own stats. The Vaal Dam is thankfully rising, but some dams – particularly in the Western […]