The South African government has released a statement today that the total number of rhino poached in South Africa during 2013 increased to 1004. That’s almost three a day! The number of people arrested for rhino poaching-related offences climbed to 343. The figures, released by the Department of Environmental Affairs, are heartbreaking and shocking. Already a […]

Eight-year-old Kenya Grace Richards moved to London two years ago, and has already been the guest at a party hosted by the Mayor of London! On Saturday afternoon she donned her prettiest frock to attend the Lord Mayor’s Annual Children’s Party at Mansion House in London.   The fancy dress party is hosted annually in […]

Hot on the heels of winning a Golden Globe, “Ordinary Love” has been nominated in the Best Music (Original Song) category for an Academy Award. The song was composed especially for the movie MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM, by Irish band U2 who had shared a three-decade long relationship with Nelson Mandela. The film is […]

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has released their video campaign to encourage local South Africans to register and vote in the 2014 elections. The following South African celebrities  explain why they’re voting in South Africa’s 2014 national and provincial elections: • Anele Mdoda — radio presenter • Liquideep — musical duo • Melinda […]

In a video message to South Africans abroad, DA Leader Helen Zille has stressed the importance of this year’s elections. “We believe that it will be the tipping point election for South Africa from which we will be able to recapture the dream of 1994 and build a future together,” she said. Zille is calling […]

South Africans who left the country are returning in droves, according to figures released this week by labour market specialist Adcorp. An estimated 359,000 have returned home since 2008. And thousands more are urged to return to fairly “cosy” conditions and a skills market that needs them. Whilst it’s difficult to pinpoint an exact figure […]

When South African icon, PJ Powers wanted to elevate her career to the next level – she employed stalker-to-the-stars Anne Hirsch! Well, not really. But it’s a great premise for yet another fantastic Anne Hirsch interview. (Scroll down to watch the video.) For those who aren’t yet acquainted with Hirsch, we pinned down the brilliant […]

Shocking footage has emerged shedding new light on the incident a couple of weeks ago in which an elephant overturned a car in the Kruger National Park. A couple of tourists were injured when the elephant bull attacked; and the bull was subsequently killed (using euthanasia) by Park officials. The video has sparked outrage as […]

U.S. documentary maker Casey Neistat, known for making zany docs about pretty much anything, has almost a million hits on his video about flying from New York to Cape Town to surprise his then-girlfriend, Candice for New Year. (Scroll down for video). The video was shot in December 2011…and two years later, almost to the […]

South African actress Charlize Theron and her new beau, one-time Hollywood bad boy (and brilliant actor and activist) Sean Penn went public with their relationship on Saturday night at his “Help Haiti Home” Gala event…and revealed that she’s already taming the formerly proud gun owner. The couple happily kissed and cuddled at the LA benefit, […]

Congratulations to “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” for scooping its first award of the film awards season last night at the 71st Annual Golden Globes in America…and well done to Bono for managing to refrain from swearing whilst on stage! The lead singer of U2 admitted backstage afterwards that he’d been a little worried that […]

The New York Times has selected Cape Town as the Number One destination in a list of “52 Places to Go in 2014”! And most Capetonians would undoubtedly agree! The New York Times said that by November 2013 they already had a “strong sense that Cape Town would be our No. 1 destination, but the subsequent […]

If you live in South Africa and haven’t done so already, don’t forget to register for the 2014 National and Provincial Elections. The FINAL registration weekend is 8/9 February! Don’t miss it! Register at your correct voting station on those dates from 8 am to 5 pm. If you have any queries: visit the website […]

Submitted by Hayley Short Do you know South Africans abroad can VOTE in this years elections? It will be the most defining elections since 1994 and this year your vote counts more than ever! If you would like to know how you can register before the 7 Feb deadline (if you aren’t already on the […]

Submitted by Carlene Muilwyk So you want to vote in the upcoming elections but don’t know how, here is some info for all the South Africans living in Australia: We can only register to vote and Vote in Canberra so if you can make your way to the South African High Commission in Canberra please […]

Here’s a headline you don’t often hear a President making: “Witchcraft Reports are Ridiculous”. But, following certain allegations and possible misunderstandings by the South African press, the country’s leader Jacob Zuma felt compelled to make this statement yesterday. The problem arose while the President was speaking in KwaNyamazane, Mpumalanga. He told the audience how he […]

A New Zealand traffic advert has gone global with its simple yet powerful message.  The ad – ‘Mistakes’ – is an initiative of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), who state that in New Zealand:  “Last year, 83 people were killed and 408 were seriously injured in speed-related crashes.” Currently there are no stats available […]

The effects of Cyclone Bejisa swept into Durban this week, creating a swell that had surfers and spectators out in full force.  Professional photographer Greg Ewing captured the scenes – from a spectacular sunrise on Tuesday morning, to the determination of surfers to bypass barricades and paddle through monster rips for a chance to ride […]

The Democratic Alliance has called on all South Africans living overseas to use their opportunity to register to vote in the upcoming elections. If you’re a South African living abroad, you can register to vote at your closest South African Embassy, High Commission or Consulate during normal working hours up until the 7th February. PLUS […]

South African photographer Kierran Allen captured these breath-taking pictures of Durban beachfront on New Year’s Day…an annual event which has become legendary in Kwa Zulu-Natal, when people from near and far make a pilgrimage to the beach to celebrate and welcome in the New Year. Kierran is a local professional photographer who is passionate about […]

The Sharks are coming to London! The KwaZulu Natal rugby union team will be playing Saracens on the 25th of January 2014 at 3pm as part of their preparations for the upcoming Super Rugby campaign. This clash of the hemispheres will take place at the Allianz Park which is situated in the Barnet Borough of London. The […]

South African Princess Charlene spent the morning making Christmas dreams come true for many of the children of Monaco as she handed out gifts to them. And the children delighted her with an entertaining performance. The Princess and her husband, Prince Albert II, share a close relationship with the inhabitants of their small principality in […]

Stunning South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel completed her last shoot for 2013 for Victoria’s Secret today. The 25-year-old posted a picture on Instagram, holding  her prized Jack Russell Milo, with the message “My last @victoriassecret shot of 2013! What a year!!! Thank you to everyone in the vs family for an awesome year. Much love […]

This article has been updated with the latest IEC announcements: 02 January 2014. The end of apartheid saw our first truly democratic elections in 1994. The Bill of Rights, a key part of our famously progressive constitution, ensures universal adult suffrage – the democratic right to have your vote counted. In 2009 our Constitutional Court […]

President Zuma unveiled a nine-metre high Madiba statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria this morning, a day after the the country’s beloved Nelson Mandela was buried in Qunu in the Eastern Cape. The statue replaces one of Prime Minister Hertzog which has been relocated. In a speech to commemorate the National Day of Reconciliation and […]