Cape Town still has a sewage pollution crisis, but the mayor is “on the right track”, says expert. By Steve Kretzmann. When he took office, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis promised to make dealing with sewage pollution a priority. One year on there has been some progress, and water quality data is now available on the […]

A horrific string of pit bull attacks in South Africa which saw three children and a mother mauled to death in a fortnight, has led to an angry nationwide petition to ban the breed. Over 133,000 furious people have so far signed it which will be sent to the Government to bring an end to […]

An independent panel appointed by the Speaker of South Africa’s parliament has found preliminary evidence that President Cyril Ramaphosa violated his oath of office… which could lead to impeachment, although unlikely. “The panel makes some serious findings against the president, chief among them being that he may have violated the constitution,” the DA’s Chief Whip, […]

As fires raged from Uitenhage to Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Retief Odendaal thanked Gift of the Givers for their support and assistance, including two helicopters, to help douse the flames, which have been fanned by strong winds. With some areas difficult to access, the aerial support has been vital. The mayor said: “Thank you […]

The JSE Top 40 Index is composed of companies that are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. It is one of two major stock indexes. This article will show you how to invest in JSE Top 40 as well as how to trade the Index with CFDs. It will also identify companies to monitor, news […]

LONDON (Reuters) – A member of the British royal family’s household has apologised and resigned from her honorary role after making “unacceptable and deeply regrettable” comments about race and nationality to a woman at a grand reception held at Buckingham Palace yesterday, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. Ngozi Fulani, who was born in Britain and […]

It’s a terrific idea to go on your first safari in South Africa. One of the primary draws of the nation is the African landscape, which includes golden grassland, enormous yawning canyons, stunningly lovely deserts, as well as an amazing cast of African animals. South Africa is one of those locations with a lot to […]

Semonkong Lodge, situated in the heart of Lesotho, has just released a new short film showcasing the country and the endless mountain adventures right on its doorstep. UPDATE: Lesotho short film There is Power in our Mountains has won Silver at Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival. Most famous for operating the World Record Abseil alongside […]

Two security guards are appearing in the East London Magistrate Court today after their arrest at Eskom’s Port Rex power station in relation to the alleged theft of diesel worth more than R145 000. The arrests are the fourth such incident involving criminality at power stations over the past month. The power utility said the […]

Siyanda Nohashe is making a business out of servicing rubbish bins. By Peter Luhanga. For ten years Siyanda Nohashe used to sell South African design suits. But in 2018, at the age of 30, he quit his job and swapped the suits he wore for a pair of blue overalls. Nohashe started a business cleaning […]

Lonely Planet travel guide has revealed its top 30 must-visit locations around the globe, and South Africa is selected – not primarily for its wildlife or wonderful beaches… but for its world class dining! The 2023 list has for the first time ever, been separated into trip types – Eat, Journey, Connect, Learn or Unwind… […]

When the bodies of six children are found in the backwater forests of Donkerbos in Limpopo, an ostracised detective must wrestle with her dark past, her family and a distrustful community to catch the killer before another child is taken. (See trailer below.) This is the premise of Donkerbos, an Afrikaans-English-Venda murder mystery which began […]

Bothasig residents not only spotted some rare flowers in an open field in their area, but approached the City of Cape Town Recreation and Parks Department to ask them to stop mowing the field. The City immediately sent ecologists to investigate the site, and the result has been an amazing testament to the value of […]

Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus was stabbed in prison on Tuesday, and is receiving treatment, according to authorities. “Inmate Walus is stable and DCS healthcare officials are providing the necessary care,” the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) said in a statement. Walus was stabbed by another inmate from the same housing unit, the department said, […]

Passengers flying into Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday (27 November) were a little unsettled to notice a funnel cloud nearby in the Gauteng sky. In a video that has gone viral, one passenger can be heard saying: “Whoah, check that out!” Meanwhile South Africans on the ground, in cars in areas including Boksburg, Edenvale and […]

Limpopo MEC for Education Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has conveyed her deepest condolences to the families of two Grade 12 learners who passed away last week. A learner from Tshamahansi, outside Mokopane, in the Mogalakwena District, was allegedly killed after escaping from a study camp at Ben Hlongwane Secondary School. It is reported that the learner was […]

Legendary South African chef, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen – who became the first South African to be honoured with a Michelin star for his restaurant JAN in Nice, in the south of France – announced a special limited-time only seasonal culinary experience in Franschhoek less than 72 hours ago… and it has already sold […]

Hollywood star Tom Cruise was a great visitor to Hoedspruit. For a start he knew how to wave hello! This, surprisingly, is not a friendly gesture that everyone descending on Hoedspruit seems to know. So with the current influx of city-goers seeking out the wild and wonderful splendour of life in safari country, it’s time […]

Little Charlie, a baby hippo who was abandoned at a few days old, was raised with rhino and probably thought he was a little rhinoceros too. In fact he didn’t even like water, which was a problem because hippos need to wallow in the water to prevent sunburn (so his human carers had to keep […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) supported by TotalEnergies and First National Bank (FNB) recognised deserving conservationists at this year’s Kudu Awards ceremony held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on 24 November 2022. The Kudu Awards and the Chief Executive Awards recognise SANParks employees as well as multiple stakeholders and disciplines who play a pivotal role in strengthening […]

A young South African boy is lifting South African spirits with pride and hope as he belts out the SA national anthem, in a video that has gone viral. The video, which was posted by musician Desmond Wells, doesn’t mention the boys’ name location or when it was filmed. However, it has still delighted South […]

The South Africa government says it has noted Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at ‘BB-’ and maintained a stable outlook, after the rating agency kept SA at a sub-investment grade on Friday. According to Fitch, the affirmation takes into account the recent over-performance of revenue and the government’s […]

Extinction Rebellion’s imaginative protests are entertaining. But they are also deadly serious. By Ashraf Hendricks. South Africans usually take to the streets, in their thousands, to protest for better housing, human rights, or against corrupt presidents. But Extinction Rebellion is doing something a little different. They have poured fake blood and oil over themselves, dressed […]

Springbok flyhalf Damian Willemse and utility forward Franco Smith reflected on the positives from their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour as the Boks wrapped up their campaign with a strong 27-13 victory against England at Twickenham on Saturday, which saw them head back to South Africa with two impressive victories and two marginal defeats. After an […]

The South African government may not see them – children with huge hearts but twisted backs and crumpled spines – but fortunately, there are human angels in SA like Boikanyo, The Dion Herson Foundation, The Paige Project and Rotary Club of Rosebank who not only see these children and their caregivers… but are bringing hope, […]