The Democratic Alliance(DA) notes President Ramaphosa’s announcement of a move to Lockdown Level 2… writes DA Leader John Steenhuisen. And while we welcome this easing of restrictions, we call on him to go further and commit to an end date for all lockdown restrictions as well as the State of Disaster. The only possible reason […]

South Africa’s Proteas won their match against Sri Lanka today in Colombo by nine wickets, therefore securing victory in the Twenty20 (T20) series before the final match has been played. Cricket South Africa tweeted: “RESULT #Proteas WON BY 9 WICKETS. An undefeated Quinton de Kock (58*) fifty see the #Proteas cruise to victory and seal the […]

South Africa will move from Adjusted Level 3 to Adjusted Level 2, with effect from Monday 13 September, it was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a ‘family meeting’ tonight, as the President addressed the nation. Adjusted Level 2 means that: Curfew will now start at 11pm and end at 4am. The President reiterated the […]

A 45-metre penalty goal by Quade Cooper – after the final siren had sounded – edged the Wallabies to a 28-26 victory (halftime 19-11) over a shattered Springboks, on a night of high drama in the Rugby Championship on Queensland’s Gold Coast on Sunday. Cooper steered the ball unerringly through the poles from wide on […]

The Bulls delivered a masterclass in Pretoria on Saturday, beating the Sharks 44-10 in the 2021 Currie Cup final at Loftus Versfeld, setting a record in points’ difference in the competition that is more than a century old, the benchmark of provincial bragging rights in South Africa. The defending champions scored six tries on their […]

For those who were around in the ‘80s it seems everyone remembers the day it snowed, and snowed, in Johannesburg in 1981 – 40 years ago today, 11 September. (Technically it also snowed on the 10th.) Photos on this page were captured on the day by AGI ORFANOS, who was at high school then, at […]

“We did not have water for nine days in July. Now it’s happened for the second time within a month,” said Tilly Meyer from the Glenzicht Retirement Village in Oakdene, Johannesburg. Rand Water has been forced to reduce supply to Johannesburg, causing water outages in parts of Johannesburg. Ageing infrastructure is making the situation worse. […]

For a few short weeks every spring, a miraculous eruption of daisies in the arid Namaqualand in the Northern Cape draws and delights tourists. But once the flowers wilt and visitors leave, a severe drought, that is now extending into its tenth year, is evident again. It has destroyed millions of hectares of land and […]

Joyline Josamu is a pastor in the church of wealthy televangelist Chris Oyakhilome… By Raymond Joseph A syndicate involving a Gauteng television pastor from the same church as fabulously rich televangelist Chris Oyakhilome was awarded R14.7 million in Lottery funding, most of it in just 12 months. We have not been able to establish what the money […]

A couple in North West, South Africa – Chris and Hesta Barnard – suffered a night of terror on Wednesday when they were tortured with items including a wheel spanner, whip and iron. Leon Basson – DA North West Provincial Leader – said: “I was shocked to my core to learn of the horrific farm […]

Vaccinated South Africans are likely to be issued with digital vaccination certificates within a week or so, according to SA’s Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla. In a series of tweets on Twitter, Bhekisisa Chief Editor Mia Malan broke the news. Those who have been vaccinated will be able to upload their certificates onto smart phones […]

The Western Cape Department of Health has undertaken an analysis of COVID-19 infections, admissions and deaths amongst residents over 60 years old to determine the real-time effectiveness of the vaccine programme in the Western Cape of South Africa. The results, they say, are clear as day: the vaccine is saving lives! WC Premier Alan Winde tweeted: […]

South African golfer Christiaan Bezuidenhout has spectacularly put himself in the lead, alongside Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat, at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in the UK. He raced out the blocks, picking up five shots in four holes on the front nine and then closing with three straight birdies on the Surrey course. After […]

Air France has confirmed that flights to Maputo, Mozambique will commence from 2 December 2021. Originally planned for the end of October 2021, changes in the economic and sanitary context have led to this decision. The flight t Wilson Tauro, Country Manager Southern Africa Air France-KLM, said Air France remains strongly committed to Africa as […]

South Africans will head to the polls on 1 November 2021 to elect the political leadership of the country’s 257 municipalities, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has announced. The announcement of the election date came after the Constitutional Court on Friday refused the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) application […]

Lloyd Harris put up a strong fight in New York in the quarter-finals on Wednesday, but sadly ended his brilliant run at the US Open going down 7-6(6), 6-3, 6-4 to Germany’s Alexander Zverev. It was a fantastic effort from the Capetonian who went into the tournament unseeded, whilst Zverev was seeded fourth. Playing in […]

South Africa’s “First Lady” of flowers, Rosemary Ladlau, has died at her home in KwaZulu-Natal, a month before her 95th birthday. Well known local author Erica Platter has written this beautiful tribute to a remarkable woman… Messages of condolence and appreciation for Rosemary’s inspirational life, and her talents as a flower arranger and gardener, have […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced that it will be launching a 13 week Reality Television Series on 7 October 2021 at 21:30 on Mzansi Magic DSTV channel 161. Hosted by popular actress Rami Chuene and renowned life coach Romeo Mabasa, the series titled Away for Repair will showcase the heartfelt stories of ordinary […]

Informal waste reclaimers have received a World Wildlife Fund, but the African Reclaimers Organisation says they have still not been integrated into the City of Johannesburg’s waste management plan. By Masego Mafata The African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO) has won an award from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). WWF says informal reclaimers perform an essential role […]

Duane Vermeulen will make his first appearance for the Springboks since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final when South Africa resume their Rugby Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia at the CBUS Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, in Queensland. The experienced No 8 – who joined the Springbok squad at the start of the […]

A South African expat has made history by being crowned Miss Ireland, becoming the country’s first black beauty queen to hold the title since the competition’s inception in 1947. Twenty-six year old Pamela Uba was named Miss Ireland on Sunday, after a lengthy 18-month wait as Miss Galway for the final contest, delayed by the […]

Indonesian officials have confirmed that a South African national was amongst the 41 inmates who were killed in a devastating fire at a prison in Tangerang on Wednesday. Minister Yasonna Laoly, Indonesia’s Law and Human Rights Minister, said: “There are two foreigners, one Portuguese and one South African. We are working with the foreign ministry, […]

After a series of successful pop-up restaurants in Joburg, award-winning chef Luke Dale Roberts now stamps a permanent mark on the Jozi food scene with the opening of the The Shortmarket Club JHB at Oxford Parks in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The original Shortmarket Club in Cape Town has seen much success and garnered rave reviews since […]

Incredible South African (and British) endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh has completed his gruelling Climate Swim in Greenland, undertaking 7.8 kilometres in icy cold water to raise awareness about rising temperatures, and help focus attention on the world’s climate crisis. Taking to social media after the insanely challenging swim – which he calls the ‘coldest swim […]

While both the DA and Afriforum have been outraged by the decision announced on Sunday to grant medical parole to Jacob Zuma, the response from President Cyril Ramaphosa has been to the contrary. The DA said today it will be taking legal steps to have the decision reviewed as it believes it was “unlawful”, while […]