Since South African expat Richard Holland was tragically injured 18 months ago whilst training for an Ironman event in Dubai, life has been tough for his family BUT the unfailing support from the expat community in Dubai and from South Africans all over the world has been incredibly inspiring and a lifesaver. The latest in a […]

With Father’s Day in South Africa this weekend (Sunday 15 June), Paul Christie remembers his father and his childhood in Germiston in this poem…inspired by Jeremy Taylor’s classic folk song. (For those who do – or don’t – remember the original, we’ve included the video below.) Ag Pleez Daddy (with apologies to Jeremy Taylor) Ag pleez daddy can […]

UPDATE: News out earlier today raised hopes that the five-month strike on the platinum belt would soon be over but, according to Eye Witness News (EWN), the Association of Mineworkers and Contruction Union (AMCU) have rejected the deal and the strike continues … This morning we wrote that Reuters was reporting that the end to […]

South Africa is often lambasted for its labour relations environment and it has become common cause around SA boardrooms that if you want business to hire more people you, paradoxically, have to make it easier to fire them. This is borne out by several studies. The World Economic Forum, for example, placed it in 147th […]

To help you make your dad feel special this Father’s Day – Sunday 15th June – we’ve teamed up with NetFlorist to offer you a few great options: 1. WIN A PRIZE FOR YOUR DAD Simply answer the question below and you will stand a chance to win a fantastic R3,000 NetFlorist Gift Voucher. This awesome prize […]

A baby rhino who was tragically orphaned when his mother was poached last month, is winning hearts around the world…and raising awareness about the need to fight poaching which, by May 28, had already claimed 442 rhino in South Africa since the start of the year. Gertjie, the little rhino who has been adopted by the Hoedspruit […]

For those South Africans who are living abroad…but may one day return to South Africa, here is some vital information you will need to know about the new Immigration Regulations. The information below is based on a post by Intergate-Immigration which they have kindly given us permission to republish. South Africans abroad should be aware of […]

As many of you know I am the Official Photographer for Top Gear in South Africa and am privileged to be the one to take the Top Gear Festival to the rest of the world through my images. (It’s crazy to see an image posted on the official Top Gear facebook page which has 14.2 […]

For all those parents with trips booked to or from South Africa during the July holidays, who were suddenly thrown into panic by the new law requiring that children (kids up to the age of 18) travel with an unabridged birth certificate…there’s good news from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). Realising the impact this new law […]

Here’s a heads-up if you’re travelling with children into or out of South Africa. There are new regulations which the Department of Home Affairs has announced will come into law on October 01, 2014. Below is advice on all you should need to know from Trace Patchin, Travel Manager at Harvey World Travel Hillcrest, and from Intergate […]

The latest South African version of “Happy”, inspired by Pharell Williams’ hit song, makes us truly HAPPY! Not only was it shot on locations all around South Africa…but the country’s legendary Sunlight brand is offering to donate R10 to the SA Ubuntu Foundation for each time this “Happy” video is shared on YouTube! The “Happy […]

Yzerfontein’s shoreline is wild and wonderful. Nestled in the Western Cape, this small harbour town – also spelt Ysterfontein – is a photographer’s paradise. Kajsa Deadrick and Helena Lorimer (whose parents rent out a beachside house in Yzerfontein) sent us these photos after their recent holidays to to the town, which is just 90 km north of […]

To celebrate CNN listing Durban as one of the Top Ten Most Underrated Cities in the World…and therefore one that tourists should book as their next holiday destination for more than just a pop-in, we’ve put together a photographic feast… Those of us who grew up in or near Durban have always known it’s South Africa’s […]

The Comrades is always something I have loved shooting, the all round vibe is amazing to be a part of. This year I was again following lead men from the back of a bike as a part of the MMPhoto team – you cant have a better seat than that to witness what unfolds! Earlier […]

A mountain biker has uploaded a video on YouTube which shows an armed gunman in South Africa brazenly hijacking his bicycle…all caught on camera because the guman and his two accomplices didn’t realise what the GoPro camera on the biker’s helmut was (which shows how important it is to keep up with technology, no matter […]

A friend who lives in London tells me one of her finest memories of South Africa is of going to sleep between bed sheets dried by sun and wind. She has this whimsical theory that while you sleep, the day’s energy gently seeps back into you through the sheets. I sometimes think of that when […]

For all the runners who trained for so many months for this special day, it may be over…but the feeling of accomplishment and pride in taking part in one of South Africa’s oldest and most legendary races will stay forever. To all those who participated in the 90 km Comrades Marathon 2014 – CONGRATULATIONS, you […]

The top three positions in the Comrades Marathon 2014 down-run, which kicked off successfully at 5.30 am this morning from Pietermaritzburg, have been won by South Africans! Bongmusa Mthembu came first in 5:28, followed by Ludwick Mamabolo (5:33) and Gift Kelehe (5:34). Zimbabwean Stephen Muzhingi came in fourth position. South African Gert Thys, who was […]

The war on rhino poaching in South Africa, particularly in the Kruger National Park, scored several successes in the last fortnight, culminating with the arrests this week of a former South African National Parks (SANParks) field Sergeant and two police constables. Hopefully these arrests will go some way towards curbing the escalating poaching figures – currently standing […]

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert are expecting their first child. The Monaco royal couple made the following short announcement on Friday 30 May: “T.S.H. the Prince and the Princess of Monaco are delighted to announce the pregnancy of H.S.H. Princess Charlène. The birth is expected at the end of the year.” This will be Princess […]

Many of us get exhausted just watching the legendary 90-km Comrades Marathon on TV…but three incredible athletes set out to run the distance of TEN Comrades Marathons in 10 consecutive days. Heartbreakingly two have had to pull out…but wow, we applaud them for their selflessness and bravery in pushing their physical boundaries to the limits to raise money […]

Last year Comrades Marathon champion Claude Moshiywa was the first South African to win an up-run in 21 years. It’s a feat which took him major dedication, perseverance and vision. Recognising the parallels between Claude’s journey and that of South Africa, Nation Builder created this inspiring video with Claude’s message to everyone. Right now it […]

South African professional surfer Jordy Smith pays it forward in this video ‘Today is Perfect’ proving he’s a champion in and out of the waves. The short online film explores the tough circumstances for many underprivileged kids in Durban and how surfing can change their lives. (Scroll down for video.) Jordy,  who’s currently ranked tenth in the 2014 […]

An urgent petition to halt mining plans that could threaten the rhinos in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi park has been set up on Avaaz, the online global campaigning community…and they need your signature. According to the petition, plans are underway to build an open-cast coal mine only 40 metres away from the game park. Conservationists, scientists and […]

Maya Angelou – poet, author, activist, playwright, historian, director, producer and actor (the list is endless) – sadly passed away this morning at the age of 86. Apart from her mountain of accolades and achievements, Maya also enjoyed a passion for dancing throughout her life, was mentor and friend to American talk show host Oprah […]