Eskom says after making some ground in recovering generation capacity, it may lift all stages of load shedding on Friday evening. The power utility has been battling generation unit failures throughout the past week, which have tipped the country into the more stringent stage four load shedding – dropping down to stage three on Wednesday […]

An elderly couple, Louis (71) and Ina Cloete (65), tragically lost their lives in a brutal farm attack last yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 20 April 2022, outside Levubu in Limpopo. The fatal attack and robbery by two suspects took place at around 16h40. After the attack, the suspects set the Cloete’s house on fire which caught […]

Most South Africans love their Rooibos, but there’s probably no bigger fan (physically speaking!) than Jessica the Hippo, one of SA’s most famous animal stars around the world. Jessica has played the lead in several National Geographic documentaries, appeared on the Discovery Channel, SKY news, BBC, Japanese, German and Australian telly and even made it […]

You’d think it was obvious that South Africa was located in, um, the south of Africa… but apparently not. The wise guys at the BBC, arguably one of the world’s most reputable news services, seem to have had a little trouble finding our beloved country on the map. In fact the South Africa that the […]

South Africans are going crazy for a wonderful story of uBuntu in action that’s contributing some hope and joy in a time of sadness and loss, as KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) residents rebuild and recover from the floods. Monique Michelle Gottschalk and her husband Ernst Gottschalk, who moved to Hluhluwe in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) last year, were on […]

South African singer Lira is receiving treatment after suffering a stroke during a visit to Germany. Her family said it may be a little while before the SAMA winner performs again, and have asked for prayers for her. The sad news has shocked South Africans across the nation, with Carte Blanche presenter Derek Watts, summing […]

A WESTVILLE grandmother proved recently that one is never too old to shine. Octogenarian, Wendy Saunders raked in five gold medals at the South African Masters Championships… writes Sanelisiwe Tsinde, Highway Mail. The five-day event, which was held in Cape Town recently attracted hundreds of swimmers who all competed in different segments. The 87-year-old swam […]

The Western Cape has welcomed the news that Delta Air Lines’ application to fly a triangular route between Atlanta, Johannesburg and Cape Town has finally been approved by the SA national government. The approval, which had previously been denied, means that tourists and South Africans living in the US will soon be able to enjoy […]

As Eskom today escalated load shedding in South Africa from Stage 2 to Stage 4 – due to a trip at the Majuba and Tutuka power stations – there are calls for Eskom to be declared a State of Disaster. (Last night a national state of disaster was announced to handle the catastrophic floods in […]

Manchester United football icon Cristiano Ronaldo (37) has announced the tragic loss of one of his twin babies. In a heartfelt statement, signed by Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez (28), the couple said they had lost their newborn baby son but revealed their new daughter had survived. “It is with deepest sadness that we […]

The South African Cabinet has declared a National State of Disaster in response to devastating floods, which have wreaked havoc in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and parts of the Eastern Cape. The decision follows a Cabinet special session held on Sunday night. By declaring a National State of Disaster, it allows for a more effective response to […]

Amidst the heartbreaking stories of loss and devastation are some incredible stories of uBuntu and bravery. This is a story of love and heroism, a story of a selfless, young schoolboy who risked his own life during the KZN floods to save that of his mother. Westville Boys’ High School (WBHS), which sadly lost one […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening, Monday, 18 April 2022, address the nation on the South African government’s response to catastrophic floods which have devastated parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and the Eastern Cape. The address follows a special Cabinet meeting yesterday where the SA government assessed the social and economic aftermath of flooding in the […]

The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism says it has begun an investigation into allegations made by a tourist, Zainab Oladehinde, of sexual assault and robbery she suffered in a hotel on the Tanzanian island last April. Nigerian national Zainab Oladehinde, who turns 24 today, had visited the island as a solo traveller last year to celebrate […]

The Monaco Royal family has wished everyone a Happy Easter, and blessed royal fans with photos of the family which include Princess Charlene for the first time in months. The Princess herself also posted a loving family photo on her Instagram account, saying simply: “Happy Easter ❤️” The Princess has been shielded from the public […]

A police rescuer in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and a police dog, have tragically died during a search and rescue operation, following the KZN floods which devastated parts of the province last week and left 443 people dead, according to COGTA. Dean Macpherson, DA Shadow Minister of Trade, tweeted yesterday: “More sadness and broken hearts for us […]

A fire destroyed about 300 shacks in Langa, Cape Town on Saturday night, affecting about 1,200 people according to Mayco Member JP Smith. The cause of the fire is unknown. By Vincent Lali. It was one of three fires in Langa on Saturday, according to Smith. The two earlier ones occurred in the early morning […]

My heart aches for each and everyone of you out there who has been affected by the flood… writes Kierran Allen, from Kierran Allen Photography. (Kierran captured these images today between Westville and Hillcrest, following the devastating KZN floods which have left at least 400 dead.) Words cannot express the feelings I felt today walking through people’s […]

Tokyo marathon Olympian Gerda Steyn showed why she is queen of the South African roads when winning a third consecutive Two Oceans Marathon title in record time on an idyllic Easter Sunday morning in Cape Town. The 32-year-old became the first athlete in 22 years to claim a hat-trick of victories in the 56km race […]

Eskom has ‘regretfully’ implemented Stage 2 load shedding – ie. power cuts – in South Africa from 16:00 this afternoon (Easter Sunday) until 05:00 on Wednesday, 20 April, as a result of additional generation unit losses and delayed return to service of generators. The power utility cautioned that higher stages of loadshedding may be required. […]

A young woman who travelled alone to a hotel in Zanzibar last year, to celebrate her 23rd birthday, has posted a string of tweets today alleging that the hotel, and the police on the Tanzanian island, covered up a traumatic attack she suffered in her room in the dead of night. Zainab Oladehinde claims that […]

It reads like a Hollywood blockbuster – pets go missing in South Africa, and a well-intentioned stranger ostensibly picks them up. But the plot unravels as he turns nasty and demands a ransom for their safe return. You can watch Carte Blanche on Sunday 17 April in South Africa on DStv Now or stream it […]

DURBAN (Reuters) – South Africans were searching for survivors on Friday of floods that killed almost 400 people, according to the latest tally, washing away homes and roads and leaving thousands without shelter, water and power. By Rogan Ward. The floods in Kwazulu-Natal Province have knocked out power lines, shut down water services and disrupted […]

Rapid urbanisation and government failure to deliver adequate housing are among the driving forces behind the proliferation of informal settlements across South African cities and towns. These informal settlements are notorious for their perilous and unhealthy conditions. This has been sharply illustrated in recent flooding in Ethekwini (Durban), the port city in KwaZulu-Natal province, and […]

I first saw Nkosinathi Maphumulo aka Black Coffee perform at Amaros Night Club in Pretoria, South Africa during the late 2000s. Dressed in a casual T-shirt, no one would have guessed he was destined for global glory. Beneath strobe lights, bathed in throbbing house music, clashing voices and perspiration, he could have been just like […]