The king and queen of Belgium have arrived in South Africa for an official visit until 27 March, at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. This is the Belgian monarchy’s first official state visit to South Africa, in a demonstration of the strong bilateral relations that exist between the two countries. The State Visit will […]

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, says workers at Eskom are the ones who will resolve load shedding. Ramokgopa on Wednesday visited Tutuka Power Station in Mpumalanga to get first-hand experience and understand the challenges workers face. Ramokgopa said knowing the problems at hand will help in the crafting of solutions to […]

A pod of 16 killer whales has been captured on film cruising into popular seaside resort, Plett, on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape province. Watch below. Ocean Blue Adventures, a local boat tour agency, posted a video on Wednesday, captioned: “Plettenberg bay welcomes 14 killer whales.” According to Ocean Safaris, it was […]

More people than ever are choosing a cup of tea over alcohol, and the generation that’s most likely to make the switch are Millennials aged between 26 and 41, according to a recent survey. Almost half (49%) of those surveyed in the UK agreed that tea is a good alternative to alcohol, with 55% of […]

We all know South African hospitality is world class, and now a South African fast-food franchisee has won an award to prove it! The Pretoria-based franchisee, Gunret Foods, has won the Award for Distinctive and Delightful Customer Experience at this year’s KFC International Franchise Convention which was held in Singapore. The South African franchisee came out […]

Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, has joined the international community and partners across the globe to celebrate World Social Work Day. Zulu paid a special tribute and extended her best wishes to all social workers serving in various capacities across the nation for their immeasurable contribution, dedication and commitment towards the call to selfless service. […]

Cape Town Fashion Week makes a comeback in the Mother City from 22-25 March at Cape Town International Convention Centre with fashion, retail, art, music and tech. It promises to be a show-stopping experience where fashion goes beyond the catwalk. Africa Fashion International (AFI), owner and operator of Cape Town Fashion Week celebrates 15 years […]

Princess Diana’s niece, Lady Amelia Spencer (30), has married former Springbok Nick Mallett’s nephew Greg Mallett (33), in a secret wedding in South Africa. The UK-based couple, who met at UCT 14 years ago, flew out to South Africa earlier this month for their nuptials. They kept the date secret and most media outlets were […]

Western Cape resident Herman Labuschagne shared a beautiful post today on social media that’s worth sharing with the world. In the post, headed ‘The kindness of strangers in the Great Karoo’, Herman said the people of the Karoo are still true to legend. He then explained: “For 300 years, travelers have written in their journals, […]

Snake rescuer Nick Evans had a ‘nice start’ to his Human Rights Day public holiday on Tuesday when he was called upon to catch a boomslang. PICTURES | Snake rescuer catches FOUR black mambas in one day in Durban As reported by The SA People website, Evans had a busy week last week when he rescued no fewer than FOUR black mambas […]

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis. “My view has always been the biggest asset for any organisation is its workers and the reason we’re starting from the bottom up is to appreciate and understand the efforts being […]

A 100-year-old woman, Lilian Mallet, who has donated to the NSRI for decades, has won first prize in the national sea rescue institute’s 2022 Four Car Competition! She had been entering the car competition for years, in memory of her late husband who served in the Royal Navy and supported the NSRI. The NSRI said […]

Billed as the ‘bromance of the decade’, Adulting is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Monday… and the good news is that it’s available for South African subscribers abroad too! The eight-part 18SN drama follows four varsity friends, whose strong bond has held them together even as their journeys in life have taken […]

Eight in a row! That’s how many times Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has been named ‘the best airport in Africa’ by Skytrax. The UK-based airport and airline rating consultancy recently held a glittering awards show in Amsterdam, where Cape Town International Airport walked away with not one or even two, but THREE accolades. ALSO READ: SA billionaire wants to […]

Seriously South Africa, what have you guys put in your water? asks British tourist Jo Nunn. A bunch of us Brits came over for an escorted trip last July (with Jaco Powell from Cape Fox Tours). We stayed for three weeks and visited the Kruger National Park, eSwatini, St Lucia, Durban, Cape Town and surrounding […]

In the past few days, a blank wall in Hermanus in the Western Cape has been transformed into a beautiful and inspiring piece of artwork that pays tribute to a South African treasure, world icon, and former Hermanus resident – the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The stunning Desmond Tutu Mural project has been spearheaded by […]

On 21 March 1960, apartheid police opened fire on people protesting against the pass laws in Sharpeville, south of Gauteng. Today, the old Sharpeville police station is a place of hope. The Sharpeville Massacre of 1960, in which 69 people died, is commemorated on Human Rights Day. The township, 75 kilometres south of Johannesburg, has potholed roads […]

South Africa has successfully hosted the largest, and most significant, international competition dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc wine, for the first time in the event’s 14 year history. The 2023 Concours Mondial du Sauvignon was hosted by the cultivar association Sauvignon Blanc South Africa, with national and international partners, culminating in a starlit dinner at Vergelegen wine estate […]

JOHANNESBURG – Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will be visiting South Africa for their first ever state visit to the country, from 22 to 27 March. This historic visit will include a series of business and government meetings, as well as cultural exchanges and tours of the country’s many landmarks. Air Belgium, which celebrated […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has become the first comedian to win the prestigious Erasmus Prize since Charlie Chaplin won it in 1965. The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation, which is based in The Netherlands, announced the 2023 award on Thursday, and said a festive award ceremony will be held in the European autumn (SA’s spring). The […]

Samantha Jacobs is fast becoming one of South Africa’s favourite social media columnists. Here’s her latest column about a chance meeting at the height of Covid… A plane, a pandemic and a man with a plan – by Samantha Jacobs In the height of COVID I flew in to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) for business. Armed […]

A stunning Lesotho adventure film called ‘There is Power in our Mountains’, featuring Semonkong Lodge, was awarded Silver last night at Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival, in the ‘Tourism services’ category. Filmed and produced by Love Africa Marketing, the film showcases Lesotho and the endless mountain adventures right on its doorstep. WATCH There is Power […]

A tough week in Egypt has ended in the most satisfying ways for the South African U21 sides as both the Men and Women can officially call themselves champions of Africa. The South African Women took on Southern African neighbours Zimbabwe in the women’s final. They had to deny two early penalty corners for Zimbabwe […]

DURBAN – South Africa’s Sarah Ferguson may not be a Duchess like some Sarah Fergusons, but she’s a Queen when it comes to the ocean. Sarah claims to just be “a physio who loves swimming”, but as the driving force behind the Ardagh Glass Packaging World Oceans Day Swim, she is clearly way more than […]

It was meant to be an orphanage for vulnerable children in an impoverished community. So, why are more than one hundred children now being fed from a shack next to the multi-million rand property in Limpopo? Here’s what’s coming up on Carte Blanche this week. You can watch the show on Sunday 19 March in […]