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US threatens South Africa with ‘severe consequences’ over alleged staff ‘harassment’

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SA crackdown on fake honey: Here’s how to spot the fraud…

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Mercenary Tales: Zuma-Sambudla, Mantula walk in Mark Thatcher’s shadow

US threatens South Africa with ‘severe consequences’ over alleged staff ‘harassment’

SA crackdown on fake honey: Here’s how to spot the fraud…

By Tebogo Tsape 04-12-25 16:48

An operation in the Eastern Cape is helping to clear South Africa of fake honey products that risk consumers’ health and cheat local beekeepers.

Mercenary Tales: Zuma-Sambudla, Mantula walk in Mark Thatcher’s shadow

By Tebogo Tsape 02-12-25 11:41

Over 20 years ago, Margaret Thatcher’s son was convicted of what Jacob Zuma’s daughter is now being investigated for.

It’s baby elephant season with RARE set of twins – WATCH

By Jenni Baxter 24-10-23 09:38

Elephant twins are EXTREMELY rare, and make up less than 1% of elephant births worldwide…

How to register to vote if you are a South African abroad

By Jenni Baxter 24-10-23 09:11

“Every single vote counts.” South Africans abroad can register to vote too…

Lessons learnt from the RWC 2023 about and for South Africa - by MARK SHAM

South Africa is like a game of rugby

By Jenni Baxter 24-10-23 09:07

TY Mark Sham – “The politicians aren’t coming to save this country. We have to step up collectively to do it…”

Jacaranda Season 2023 in Johannesburg – PHOTOS

By Jenni Baxter 23-10-23 19:44

One of the many things that stir memories and remind South Africans of home – it’s Jacaranda time! TY Yoschini Govender…

South Africans defend Bongi's alleged 'slur'

South Africans defend Bongi’s alleged ‘racial slur’

By Jenni Baxter 23-10-23 15:29

There’s been an outcry from South Africans following Tom Curry’s allegation…

Determined Springboks break English hearts with semi-final WIN

By Jenni Baxter 21-10-23 23:51

The Springboks delivered one of the greatest comebacks in their history to overturn a nine-point deficit in the final 10 minutes to clear a sixth and final Rugby World Cup hurdle and now stand 80 minutes away from becoming the first team to win four titles after breaking English hearts 16-15 (halftime 6-12) in their […]

WATCH Our Heroes, The Springboks

By Jenni Baxter 21-10-23 23:31

In a nail-biting finish the Springboks lifted the spirits of the nation tonight with a WIN to take SA through to the Rugby World Cup FINAL… Take a bow guys! You’ve earned it!!!

Thousands in Vietnam sing for the Boks with GoodLuck

Thousands sing for the Boks with GoodLuck – WATCH

By Jenni Baxter 22-10-23 19:11

Goosebumps!!! SA and the Springboks received a whole lot of love from GoodLuck and their 8,000-strong crowd…

Springboks are playing for Oom Naas, Joost and YOU South Africa – WATCH

By Jenni Baxter 21-10-23 16:29

Sjoe, goosebumps. Watch this special message from each of the Springboks…

Weather warnings severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Gauteng

WEATHER: Brutal RAIN and storms confirmed this weekend

By South African Weather Service 21-10-23 15:19

Shorts and slops or an umbrella? Here’s what the weather holds for every province in South Africa on Saturday, 21 October 2023.

Australia fast-tracks citizenship for South African canoeist ahead of 2024 Olympics

By Jenni Baxter 20-10-23 17:30

Australia hopes Pierre van der Westhuyzen can win them gold in Paris…

Elon Musk loses $24-billion in net worth – but remains world’s richest person

By Jenni Baxter 20-10-23 16:10

Shares tumbled nearly 9% after Elon Musk shared his views on the global economy…

Not just rugby

By Andrea Zanin 20-10-23 17:28

Jis, I miss home when the rugby’s on. It’s just not the same here in London. Today is Friday and I know the people back in SA will be rocking up to school and work in their bokke jerseys, and if they can’t afford one they’ll rummage for green or yellow, or a flag or something (anything!), to represent.