Senior Judge Raymond Zondo has handed over the final part of the State Capture Report, and while former President Jacob Zuma is identified for his role in state capture, current President Cyril Ramaphosa is not let off the hook for his inaction in preventing the rot during a period in which he was Deputy President […]

South Africa’s travel operators have welcomed the lifting of Covid restrictions, and expect a boost to tourism in the country. Flight Centre MD Euan McNeil says: « The COVID entry requirements imposed by our government during COVID made sense at the height of the pandemic. Lately, however, these restrictions have been causing some confusion for travellers […]

South African runner, Rehan Greeff, will take on the biggest sporting challenge of his life from 27 June as he attempts to complete three full triathlons in three countries in just six days and all for a worthy cause – to feed hungry children in Africa. Greeff, a chartered accountant now living in the United […]

The old Robbie Nurock Clinic in Cape Town’s City Bowl is about to be transformed into a homeless shelter, at a cost of R4.5-million. A new homeless shelter in Cape Town is being created with refurbishments worth R4.5-million. It will accommodate 100 people. There is some wariness from homeless people living nearby, who voiced mixed […]

Mineral Sands Resources has prevented legal action, at least for now, over its West Coast operations. By John Yeld. Australian company Mineral Sands Resources (MSR) has agreed to take measures to improve the environmental impact of its West Coast operation. MSR must also motivate for the environment minister to commission an environmental assessment of the […]

An application to the High Court of South Africa has been lodged to release three elephants, known as Lammie, Mopane and Ramadiba from the Johannesburg Zoo into a rewilding facility. According to Animal Law Reform South Africa (ALRSA) these elephants are currently being held in conditions unsuited to their basic needs, and they are living […]

Legendary South African ultramarathon athlete, Bruce Fordyce (66), who has won the Comrades Marathon eight years in a row and nine times overall, is supporting a new challenge to provide each parkrun event in South Africa, with a defibrillator to help save lives. Bruce, who took part in his first parkrun at Bushy Park in […]

A passing conversation between Imtiaz Sooliman from Gift of the Givers and the Moosa family of Willowton (makers of Sunfoil), at an industry function on 10 June, has led to a multi-million rand donation by the popular sunflower oil brand to provide life-saving water to residents in Gqeberha as they face a rapidly-approaching Day Zero. […]

A desperate Capetonian mother sent out a message for help. Her daughter needed a wheelchair and she couldn’t afford it. Luckily her message was heard, and thanks to the kindness of a stranger, a radio presenter, a councillor and the Fish Hoek community… her daughter now has her own much-needed wheelchair. And thank you also […]

Luxolo Adams claimed the biggest victory of his career when he took down a quality field, including Olympic champion Andre de Grasse of Canada, in the men’s 200m at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Saturday night. Running from lane eight, South Africa’s Adams set a new personal best of 19.82 seconds in the 200m. […]

On the eve of his 80th birthday this weekend, music legend Paul McCartney played in his Got Back tour show at MetLife stadium in New Jersey, USA. South African radio presenter (from LM Radio), Gavin Koppel was there for the historic occasion… Gavin (aka The Funky Monkey) says: “I had the great privilege of being […]

Infusing joyful youth and pride into South Africa’s national anthem with voices that soar as high as the bright South African skies, and as deep as its beautiful oceans, this rendition of SA’s national anthem – Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika – is hailed by many South Africans as the best ever. Although it was recorded in […]

They were lambasted for spending millions of rands on changing the name Port Elizabeth to Gqeberha. Residents argued the municipality had bigger priorities, none more so than the metro’s looming water crisis. But they were ignored. Now, the dams supplying urban areas in Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape have less than 12 percent of usable water […]

South African professional road cyclist Daryl Impey has won Stage 4 of the Tour de Suisse, his first win for over two years and just over a year since his horrific crash. The win today (Thurs 16 July) was thrilling, with Impey in a huge sprint against the world’s top sprinters. Watch below. An elated […]

Florida governor Ron DeSantis says he welcomes South African expat Elon Musk’s support, quipping « I welcome support from African-Americans. What can I say? » (Followed by a smirk.) Musk, who was born and brought up in South Africa, but moved to Canada and then the US after school, holds three nationalities – South African, […]

Team SA’s medals tally at the World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira, Portugal doubled to four on Wednesday night as Cornelle Leach and Kat Swanepoel both picked up bronze medals. And Christian Sadie came desperately close to earning another medal when he finished fourth in the men’s S7 100m backstroke, breaking another African record in […]

DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ryanair has dropped a requirement for South African passengers to prove their nationality before travelling by completing a test in Afrikaans, Chief Executive Michael O’Leary said after the policy drew a backlash amongst South Africans. The South African government said last week it was taken aback by the low cost carrier’s decision […]

With fuel price inflation causing such alarm in South Africa that the government and central bank have been taking action to soften the impact on consumers, Fezile Dhlamini proposes an alternative solution: a three-wheel electric scooter. Dhlamini is the founder and CEO of Green Scooter, which sells and leases the scooters and also provides so-called “last […]

Stellenbosch has been selected as the global meeting point this November for a prestigious, multi-disciplinary congress on Chenin Blanc, a grape variety regarded as key to the future of wine growing. One of the world’s most heat-tolerant and versatile cultivars, it is South Africa’s signature white wine grape. The country has more Chenin vines planted […]

The World Bank has approved a €454.4 million (R7.6 billion) loan to South Africa for the country’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Project. Approved by the Bank’s Group Board of Executive Directors on Monday, the loan comes following a request by the Government of South Africa for assistance in financing vaccine procurement contracts. In a joint statement […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali arrived in South Africa on Monday for talks that could see the country’s Kyalami circuit return to the grand prix calendar next year for the first time since 1993. By Alan Baldwin A Formula One spokesman confirmed Domenicali flew to South Africa after Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix […]

The Department of Home Affairs has deported Lithuanian actress Ieva Andrejevaite after they say she sought to “abuse” South Africa’s refugee management regime, by fabricating a story of wanting to apply for asylum because of the war in Ukraine. According to the department, Andrejevaite arrived at Cape Town International Airport in a private jet, without […]

There were two fourth place finishes in finals on a day when all three Team SA swimmers in action broke South African and African records at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira, Portugal. The event kicked off yesterday and runs until 18 June. More than 500 athletes from 59 countries are competing at […]

South African golfer Charl Schwartzel has scooped the biggest pay cheque in golf history, winning the $4-million top prize at the new LIV Golf Series, as well as $750,000 for being part of the winning team at the Centurion Club in Hertfordshire, near London. Charl scooped the trophy and big money prize with a one-stroke […]

American talk show host and comedian, Ellen DeGeneres has been enjoying a fruitful trip to Africa with wife, Australian actress Portia de Rossi, after her long-running daytime show – the Ellen DeGeneres Show – came to an end on 26 May 2022. After spending almost two decades (19 seasons) entertaining audiences around the world with […]