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 […]

Kruger National Park is a veritable wildlife mecca, with tourists coming from near and far to catch a glimpse of the incredible animal and birdlife that thrive in their natural habitat. While game drives are a popular choice for many, there are a few more unusual ways to enjoy the unbeatable wildlife experiences at the park. […]

Cape Town International Convention Centre was packed with cheering local fans as South Africa crushed Sri Lanka 87-32 at the Netball World Cup 2023 on Saturday. Taking to the court in brightly coloured Ndebele-inspired dresses the South African starting line-up looked a little different from the one that beat Wales a day earlier. Elmeré van […]

The Springboks outlasted a fast-finishing Argentina by 22-21 at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday to finish the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on a high, but Bok coach Jacques Nienaber will be the first to admit that it was a rusty effort. The Springboks held a 15-6 lead at the break and outscored the […]

The netballing and sporting world’s attention is on Cape Town as the Mother City hosts Africa’s first-ever Netball World Cup at the CTICC. Friday’s centre pass set in motion what-promises-to-be an exciting tournament until 6 August 2023. Cape Town is currently in the grips of netball fever with exciting on court action and ‘gees’ in […]

Popular swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker has made history as the FIRST South African woman to win a world title at the World Aquatics Championships! Schoenmaker scooped Gold in the 200m breaststroke, adding it to her 100m silver, in Fukuoka, Japan, on Friday. The 26-year-old Olympic champion had been fastest through the semifinals of the event and […]

SARAFINA! which was digitally remastered in a special partnership with IMAX, will be premiered in IMAX format in South Africa on 8 and 10 August 2023 followed by a full commercial release in 28 cinemas across the country on 11 August. This is the first-ever South African film to be formatted in IMAX which is […]

The Netball World Cup was first held in 1963. It’s the largest women’s sporting event on the planet – and for the first time it’s being hosted in Africa. Four African teams have made the final 16 of the 2023 tournament, which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from July 28 until 6 August. […]

The Gautrain has announced the provision of a free bus service for ticket holders attending the Springboks Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, 29 July 2023. Gautrain Management Agency Chief Operating Officer, Tshepo Kgobe, said the provision of free bus service to rugby fans this weekend, follows a […]

Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi ‘SMS’ Lorch will be sentenced on Friday, 28 July after he was found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Gauteng. The case relates to a complaint laid with the Midrand police by his ex-girlfriend in September 2020, that resulted in his […]

Out of the criticism put on Kaizer Chiefs, the club looks dedicated to starting the season on its highest note… writes Godfrey Sigwela. The glamour boys’ staff at Naturena seem to be having sleepless nights fixing all the holes from their previous haunting PSL 23/24 season. Having managed to bring back their longtime technical sponsorship in […]

Air Belgium is doubling its special discount for South African travellers from 10% to 20% as part of its Last Call for Summer campaign. As South Africa experiences some of its coldest temperatures, Air Belgium is inviting South Africans to escape the chill and soak up some European sun. This offer, valid for sales until […]

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK’S ‘FIRESIDE STORIES’ Virtual Reality (VR) is coming to Kruger National Park, with the launch of a new VR video series highlighting the beauty of the Kruger region. As per Tourism Update, ‘Fireside Stories – KRUGER360’ will be launched by digital marketing agency, Platypus Digital and is aimed at an international audience. Platypus Digital […]

A youth-owned agricultural cooperative is helping to end poverty and unemployment in Marapyane, in Mpumalanga, by producing grain and vegetables. Bakgatla Grain Project is a youth initiative with six members who want to improve the lives of Marapyane residents, especially women and youth who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. ALSO READ: Making farming fashionable “We plant maize […]

A 29-year-old Masters in Chemistry graduate and former bursary holder from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken it upon himself to become a torchbearer for young professionals who want to join the sector to help find lasting solutions to the country’s water challenges. ALSO READ: Xitsonga Singer Miss Hilary and her mother celebrate […]

A Soweto-born University of Mpumalanga student’s journey to entrepreneurship is well on course, thanks to a comprehensive cellphone repair programme that is already helping him earn a living while getting through his studies. ALSO READ: Social entrepreneurship: creating sustainable livelihoods Khumbulane Phakathi (20) is one of the 149 beneficiaries of the National Electronic Media Institute of South […]