Advanced surgical robots have treated almost 300 Western Cape patients

Advanced surgical robots have treated almost 300 Western Cape patients
By Jenni Baxter 14-03-23 10:12

While the Western Cape’s two advanced surgery robots have only been in operation for a short time (acquired in October 2021), they have already demonstrated their value to surgeons at the province’s largest hospitals and the project may to be expanded. The Da Vinci Xi surgical systems have participated in 260 surgeries at Tygerberg and […]

Ladysmith Black Mambazo playing at Harvard University in the US this weekend

Ladysmith Black Mambazo to perform at Harvard University in the US
By Jenni Baxter 14-03-23 11:44

If you’re a South African in the US, don’t miss Ladysmith Black Mambazo, performing on Sunday (19 March) at Sanders Theatre at Harvard University in Cambridge in Massachusetts. Global Arts Live says: “With the power of gospel and the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the undisputed king of mbube, South African a cappella singing. […]

HSI/Africa and ProVeg South Africa launch ‘My Plant-Based City’ map to finding veg-friendly restaurants in the Mother City.

Cape Town gets Plant-Based City map as vegan and veg-friendly restaurants grow
By Fazila Olla 13-03-23 18:49

Considering that South Africa is one of the highest per capita meat-consuming countries in Africa, one might be surprised to discover that there are 14 fully vegan restaurants in Cape Town alone. Humane Society International/Africa and ProVeg South Africa have partnered to create a My Plant-Based City map of Cape Town to highlight these restaurants, as well […]

Marakele National Park in Limpopo gets a swimming pool

Yay! Marakele National Park in Limpopo gets a swimming pool
By Jenni Baxter 10-03-23 12:43

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that Marakele National Park in Limpopo now offers a brand new swimming pool. The official opening took place on 4 March, after the 2023 Powerade Marakele Marathon. The sparkling blue pool was welcomed by enthusiastic campers, families and runners! As a relatively young park – with a fabulous […]

Mac's emotional Ironman finish, pushed by a promise to friend who died in hit and run - Watch tearjerker

Mac’s emotional Ironman finish, pushed by a promise to friend who died in hit and run – Watch tearjerker
By Jenni Baxter 10-03-23 12:22

It’s one of the most unforgiving long-distance triathlons in the world: the IRONMAN Championship comprises an exhausting 3.8km swim, a gruelling 180km cycle, and an intense 42km marathon. Undertaken after years of training by only the world’s toughest athletes, IRONMAN tests the physical, mental and emotional fortitude of every contender. But for Carte Blanche’s resident […]

The world’s first Islamic art biennale shines a light on Muslim African artists

The world’s first Islamic art biennale shines a light on Muslim African artists
By Fazila Olla 10-03-23 10:59

The inaugural Islamic Arts Biennale is underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Biennales are large and prestigious international art exhibitions held every two years.) This important new event for the Muslim world features numerous African artists. The biennale’s artistic director is Sumayya Vally, a South African architecture professor and principal of Counterspace design studio. A rising […]

Can this township become a model for bike transport?

Can this township become a model for bike transport?
By Fazila Olla 15-03-23 12:28

A pedestrian crossing where vehicles almost never stop. Bicycle lanes obstructed by parked cars. An informal market that is starting to use bicycles to deliver their product. These are some of the issues raised during a walkabout or “talking streets” event in Langa about the future of transport in the township. Organised by the Langa […]

SPCA lottery winner donates her prize back to animal charity

SPCA lottery winner donates her prize back to animal charity
By Jenni Baxter 09-03-23 10:42

A kind-hearted South African who recently won R10,000 in an SPCA lottery competition has donated the prize money back for the animals. The SPCA said Lauren Moore was “thrilled” when they called to let her know she was the winner of January’s Tails Up Club Lottery. ”But what she said next caught us by surprise […]

Kruger National Park

Global scientists gather in the Kruger National Park
By Jenni Baxter 07-03-23 12:59

The Kruger National Park (KNP) is hosting a large number of scientists and researchers from around the world this week in Skukuza. The 214 international delegates – who represent 84 different institutions from most continents – have gathered for the 20th annual Savanna Science Network Meeting which ends on Friday. The four-day programme includes 150 […]

Cape Point Jean Tresfon

Cape Point viewed from the air never gets old – PICTURE
By Garrin Lambley 07-03-23 11:22

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead. PICTURES | Is this the BIGGEST great white shark ever spotted in SA waters? Tresfon has been taking to the air for several years now, bringing those followers of his Facebook page award-winning photographs […]

WATCH Themba Robin's Short hilarious story about Mzansi's most famous couch

Hilarious safari with Mzansi’s most expensive and famous couch – WATCH
By Jenni Baxter 06-03-23 21:59

Following revelations this morning that SARS has no record of the Phala Phala millions (that were found stuffed in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s couch), South African comedian, actor and voice artist Themba Robin has produced another brilliant South African safari video! Watch below. As with his last hilarious safari footage about SA’s potholes, Themba has again […]

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