Eskom has managed to keep the country loadshed-free for over 26 days…and the future looks bright. The next anticipated loadshedding – known as blackouts outside of South Africa – should only be well after the summer months. Speaking in Cape Town, Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says the work of the ‘war room’ set up to […]

A 9-year-old South African schoolgirl is in for a big surprise in October when she may receive thousands of birthday cards from caring strangers. Her loving father was trying to arrange a surprise for her, to cheer her spirits after some incidents at school, but thanks to social media it was he who got the biggest […]

In early August this year we decided to take my little semi-rigid inflatable boat to a favourite area of False Bay, near Cape Point, on a beautiful sunny day. Mr Curious That turned out to be a great decision, because as we approached an area called Rooikrantz – a popular angling spot – we spotted […]

Early on Thursday morning, Michaela ‘Chaeli’ Mycroft became the first female quadriplegic to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, according to organizers. Chaeli, who has just turned 21 and comes from Cape Town, has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair-bound. She is an ability activist, international award winner and co-founder of The Chaeli Campaign, a non-profit organisation that […]

Sunsets, yachts and fabulous flowers…just a few things that make Langebaan one of the most beautiful spots to visit in South Africa. If you’re in the Western Cape area this weekend, the flowers are in full bloom! And if you’re not…we hope you enjoy these fabulous flower photos instead. Taken by John Cronje on Wednesday (2 […]

With summer on its way, here are some creative tips from South Africa’s favourite do-it-yourself (DIY) Goddess Suzelle on how to get as “fit and active and gorgeous” as she is! So get your takkies on guys… Watch Video: ‘How to Get Fit’ with SuzelleDIY

The kindness of the management at a Wimpy  in Hartbeespoort has come to light in a post on Facebook that has gone viral. In less than 24 hours the post had been shared by over 40,000 people…and a homeless man’s life has changed for the better. Yesterday Jacques Roelofse, a pastor at Galilean Evangelical Ministries from Rustenburg, […]

In a bid to highlight the deteriorating state of South African rivers, a small group of athletes working under the name Rivers for Life have set out to swim between 100-350 kilometres along each of nine waterways throughout the country. In October, Henko Roukema and Andrew Chin will tackle the second of the nine extreme swims, […]

More than 30 lions that were abused in circuses in Colombia and Peru will be airlifted back to a sanctuary in South Africa after donations to a British newspaper made it all possible, it was announced this week. In August 2014, British charity Animal Defense International (ADI) began confiscating cats from a dozen circuses in Peru, after […]

Facebook users are doing their utmost to give credit where it’s due, to a young man who bravely risked his life in the early hours of Monday 24 August 2015 to save the lives of several girls trapped in the burning girls’ hostel at North West Secondary School for the Deaf in Leeudoringstad. Thabiso Moruti, who appears […]

The profits of Taylor Swift’s latest music video “Wildest Dreams,” which debuted at the Video Music Awards (VMA) Awards on Sunday – and has already been viewed 14 million times – will go to African conservation. The money garnered by the video will go to the Africa Parks of America organisation, which partners with governments throughout Africa […]

The Daily Show has uploaded another teaser video in the lead up to South African comedian Trevor Noah’s debut as host of the popular American television show, this time reassuring viewers that it will still be the same show they’ve always loved. The award-winning Comedy Central show posted the short video skit on Facebook and described […]

Durban is ready to inspire! The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) made the announcement in Auckland, New Zealand this morning that Durban will – as expected – be host to the Commonwealth Games in July 2022…making South Africa the first country in Africa to host the Games! Durban became the only city bidding for the Games […]

Annlyn Tyro was a South African living in Canada. Like many South Africans abroad life happened to take her there…but she never stopped caring passionately for South Africa and was one of the invaluable Admin staff on the Outraged South African Citizens Against Poaching (OSCAP) facebook page, committed to saving rhino in the country of her […]

Africa’s stories are being retold in a modern format, from an African perspective, to an audience who may not know them…from the founding of Botswana by King Khama III to the bravery of Bilal Ibn Rabah and the quest of Adama in a foreign, war-torn land. African history is about to get a reboot in one […]

Check out the opening of the game between South Africa’s Amawheelaboys and New Zealand Roller Blacks at the Sasol All Star Wheelchair Basketball Series in Johannesburg on Friday! After a great rendition of the Haka by the Roller Blacks, the South Africans responded with the “Shaka”! And the team spirit has been on fire ever since, with […]

Congratulations to Sunette Viljoen! This afternoon she won the Bronze Medal in the IAAF World Championships Women’s Javelin Throw Final with a throw of 65.79. The gold went to Kathrina Molitor of German (67.69) with Lu Huihui of China (66.13) claiming silver. A delighted Sunette said afterwards (see video below) that she is feeling “very, very happy, […]

It seems Prince Harry’s trip to Africa has not only been great for conservation…it’s been a fantastic moment of freedom for him. In an article in Britain’s ‘Mail on Sunday’ today, the Prince is quoted as insisting on sleeping under the African sky rather than in a tent, saying: “I’ve come all the way to Africa to be […]

If you’re stuck for ideas on what to do this weekend…here’s a video to inspire you to move away from the screen and get up and get out! As Bryn North – who filmed the video – says, when the weekend arrives there’s nothing better than packing your bags for a quick road trip to explore […]

In the same 24 hours that Leon Schuster’s “Schuks! Pay Back the Money!” comedy was released in theatres in South Africa, the local comedian had some ‘important’ advice for the newly selected Springbok Rugby Team as they head off overseas… Schuster, together with Jonathan from Radio Raps, put together some tips on rugby, the English […]

Today, incredibly, 1 Billion human beings connected with each other on Facebook. So says Mark Zuckerberg who, in his usual humble way, is as surprised as the next guy at how his social project has blossomed into a global phenomenon.* Human Beings. A billion of us. All magnificently, diversely unique. Connected. That is a magical […]

Mrs Universe will be crowned tonight in Minsk, Belarus; and Mrs South Africa Sarah-Kate Scott is there…with a powerful anti-abuse message. (Please see Update at bottom of page.) During the lead-up to tonight’s big event, Sarah-Kate presented her video “How Does It Feel?” which was apt for the pageant’s theme of “domestic violence and reflection over children.” Directed […]

If you’d like to view South Africa’s amazing fields of wild spring flowers before the blooming ends – here are some tips and the latest flower reports, updated by West Coast Regional Tourism and SANParks Namaqua National Park, to help you find the best places and ways to view this visual extravaganza. Top Tip: Make sure you […]

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has announced the names of the 31 men who will carry South Africa’s hopes and dreams to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in England next month. Meyer’s name trended highly on Twitter today as South African fans waited eagerly for the announcement of the 2015 Springbok squad. And finally, here it […]

According to a survey by an international website InterNations, South Africa rates as one of the Top 20 best countries in the world to raise a family…but there is a caveat! Over 14,000 foreign expats from different countries around the world took part in the survey – rating the new countries they are currently residing in. While South […]