South African National Parks (SANParks) today confirmed that the fabulous refurbishments of tourism facilities in the iconic Kruger National Park (KNP) are in progress. The project was announced in May 2022 and began in July last year. It is set to run for three years, using funds allocated by the Departments of Forestry, Fisheries and […]

Here’s where and when you can catch the ‘Real Housewives van die Wynlande’ based in the Western Cape, South Africa. Where to watch ‘Real Housewives van die Wynlande’. Image: supplied. The Real Housewives van die Wynlande releases on Thursday 20 April, here is where to watch the Afrikaans series. ALSO READ: ‘Real Housewives van die Wynlande’: Meet […]

Bo-Kaap isn’t just about seeing the beautiful, multi-coloured house. If you’re visiting, here are three things you must check out… Looking for things to do in Bo-Kaap? Photo: canva Cape Malay Art Exhibition Why you should visit: The gallery is currently one of the finest Cape Town art institutions dealing with the exhibition and sales of […]

The NSRI has released a video showing another incredible Pink Buoy rescue, this time in Kleinmond in the Western Cape, South Africa, involving three people. According to Schalk Boonzaaier, NSRI Klienmond station commander, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. “Renaldo Arthur was sitting at the benches behind the trees in Kleinmond Harbour. When he heard […]

Eben Etzebeth shared a wholesome post on social media about his teammate and close friend Siya Kolisi’s looming departure from the Sharks. Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi happy to be Sharks players. Photo: Twitter. Towering lock Eben Etzebeth shared a wholesome post on social media with reference to his teammate and close friend Siya Kolisi’s […]

Many of us spend large parts of our waking hours at work, which is why finding happiness in your daily activities is so important. Ongoing power cuts and the resulting dysfunctionality of life are leading to higher levels of anxiety and discontent for a great number of South Africans. These emotions often spill over into […]

The first solar eclipse of 2023 is set to happen TONIGHT, and it will be a special one. Here are five things you should know about the eclipse. THE RARE HYBRID SOLAR ECLIPSE WILL HAPPEN TONIGHT According to reports, for the first time in a decade, this astronomical event is set to take place on […]

DJ Zinhle shared a cute video of her ‘husband’ Murdah Bongz throwing her daughter, who shares with slain rapper AKA, in the pool. South African DJ Ntombezinhle Jiyane, popularly known as DJ Zinhle, shared a cute video of Murdah Bongz and Kairo Forbes playing in the pool on their family vacation via an Instagram Story on […]

Pork chops have become more popular recently which also means that you need more fun ways to cook them. The best pork chop is well seasoned and tender with well-rendered fat and a bit of crunch on that fat. To get all the seasoning you want, marinating your chops is the best option and this […]

Former YOTV presenter Sade Giliberti recently turned 38 years old. A social media user congratulating her wrote, ‘Wishing you all the best’. Sade Giliberti celebrated her 38th birthday. Image via Twitter @Olwe2Lesh /via Instagram @sadegiliberti Former YOTV presenter Sade Giliberti recently celebrated her birthday on 18 April and received sweet messages congratulating her online as she […]

A hybrid solar eclipse, a RARE astronomical event, will be seen TONIGHT. Here is everything you need to know. RARE Hybrid Solar Eclipse TONIGHT – Here is how YOU can see it Photos: via K. Bikos/ timeanddate.com. The first  eclipse of 2023 is set to happen TONIGHT, and it will be a special one. FOR […]

Watch as a lone zebra roam the streets of Bellevue and Hayfields in Pietermaritzburg. WATCH AS THE LONE ZEBRA ROAMS THE STREETS According to a report by The Witness the zebra has been in search of a new home for the past few days after being kicked out of its herd. ALSO READ: WATCH: Couple double booked with PYTHON […]

NASA said Monday that the Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) spacecraft would re-enter Earth’s atmosphere around 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, plus or minus 16 hours. WATCH AS NASA’S DEAD CRAFT IS EXPECTED TO RE-ENTER EARTH The Department of Defense gave the prediction. ALSO READ: BREAKING: ‘Runaway’ black hole the size of […]

Cape Town will this week play host to the IIHF 2023 Senior Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship Division III Group A, with 10 action-packed round-robin games. Having been cancelled in both 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships returned in 2022, with the national men’s team winning […]

South Africa’s health ombudsman recently published the findings of an investigation into Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. The investigation followed the publication of a video showing pregnant women lying on the hospital floor, as well as complaints by patients’ family members. The ombudsman’s investigation produced shocking findings, including severe overcrowding and staff shortages at […]

A group of homeless people, represented by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI), have delayed the hearing of an application by the City of Cape Town to have them evicted from several public sites. The City of Cape Town’s application to evict people living on several sites in the city centre has been […]

After StatsSA’s news that food prices have risen by an average of 14% over the past year DA leader John Steenhuisen has implored President Ramaphosa and his cabinet to do the right thing for the millions of children and adults in South Africa who are going hungry. Even though they have consistently proposed a workable response to […]

Another G4S employee who allegedly helped serial rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in May 2022 is expected to make his first court appearance in Bloemfontein on Thursday morning, 20 April. ALSO READ: Another G4S guard linked to Bester escape nabbed – here’s when he appears in court THE 51-YEAR-OLD […]

Cape Town has been nominated in nine categories for this year’s instalment of the World Travel Awards Africa Region 2023. The World Travel Awards are the gold standard for the industry, bringing global attention to local destinations, attractions and operators. CAPE TOWN NOMINATED IN NINE CATEGORIES City of Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis said the […]

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has expressed deep sadness at the death of three South African journalists. Within a short time frame, South Africa lost News Free State editor, Teboho Letshaba, veteran South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) News Sepedi Radio Current Affairs Producer and Presenter, Matome Maupi, in Limpopo, and former EWN reporter […]

Due to overwhelming demand, two new dates have been added to Bryan Adams, “So Happy It Hurts” tour in South Africa. Unfortunately yet again Durban has been left out. The new dates are: 8 November in Cape Town and 11 November in Pretoria. Tickets for the two new dates go on sale at 09h00 on […]

Tupperware fans were shocked this past week when the company announced it urgently needs a cash injection to survive, or – after 77 years – it would be packing up for good. South Africa’s favourite ‘safari guide’, comedian Themba Robin was quick to produce a video about saving the ‘legendary beast from extinction’. Complete with […]

Big Zulu’s continued weight loss before his boxing match has left fans on social media calling him ‘Slim Zulu’. Big Zulu. Image via Instagram @bigzulu_sa/ The massive weight loss has left fans calling him ‘Slim Zulu’ after losing over 10 kgs ahead of a boxing match. ALSO READ: ‘Weak knees’: Big Zulu prepares for boxing fight, […]

Consumer inflation in South Africa has risen again – reaching 7.1% in March, compared to 7% in February and 6.9% in January 2023. The latest stats were revealed by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Wednesday. The rise means South Africans will pay more for goods, especially food and non-alcoholic beverages. The monthly change in […]

South African design creatives are using their craft to express their freedom as the country commemorates Freedom Month in April. Image: GCIS Vuk’uzenzele. You can express your freedom as a South African creative through art and design. Almost three decades ago, South Africa gained its freedom when it held its first democratic elections in 1994. […]