Phoenix, Durban, came to a standstill on Thursday as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) marched to protest the killing of 36 people during the July unrest. Despite Covid-19 pandemic regulations, which were ignored, about 20 buses transported EFF party members from different parts of Durban to Phoenix. Demonstrators in the party’s red regalia sang struggle […]

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that former South African President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to an outside hospital for medical observation. The DCS said in a statement on Friday: “As a former President, the healthcare needs of Mr Zuma require the involvement of the South African Military Health Services. This has […]

It was inevitable! After a string of cat songs that have gone viral worldwide, The Kiffness – aka David Scott – has made the next “logical step” to release them all as an EP (Extended Play) called “Cat Jams”… and the best thing is, the legendary South African musician is donating half of the streaming […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday appointed the chair of Development Bank of South Africa Enoch Godongwana as finance minister, replacing Tito Mboweni who has asked to be excused from his position. The deputy health minister Joe Phaahla will head the health ministry, Ramaphosa said during a major cabinet reshuffle, that […]

South Africa has recorded 13 263 new COVID-19 cases overnight. This increase represents a 22.3% positivity rate. As per the National Department of Health, a further 423 COVID-19 related deaths have been reported, bringing total fatalities to 73 415 to date. A total of 15 031 457 tests have been conducted in both public and […]

The quarantine price for South Africans wishing to visit the UK is about to be increased by around 30%… with a family of four (including two teenage children) likely to have to pay over R130,000 in total for the 11 night hotel quarantine. For a single adult, the price is being hiked to over £200 […]

This has to be a joke! A vlogger, speaking English and Russian, has posted a video in which he complains about the passionate attitude in which South Africans are eating ‘Russians’. Of course we all know that Russians are the name given by South Africans to a certain type of sausage (find out why below)… […]

Nederburg Wines is spending close to R1-million to encourage diners to return to their favourite licensed eateries in a campaign primarily designed to boost the beleaguered restaurant sector.   Working with around 150 restaurants nationwide, as part of its #TastesOfSouthAfrica campaign, the award-winning brand is giving away R600 000 in vouchers via selected retailers that can […]

The Electoral Commission (IEC) in South Africa announced on Wednesday that it will apply to the Constitutional Court for the municipal elections to be postponed from October 2021 to February 2022. According to SA rules, an election date had to be finalised before the IEC could request a postponement. Therefore, on legal advice, Governance Minister […]

KFC Add Hope has pledged a further one million food parcels in response to the chronic food shortages in the hardest hit areas of KZN and Gauteng, since the SA unrest rocked the country. This unprecedented scale up is in addition to a million food parcels which Add Hope already mobilised in the past few […]

The first Showmax Original true-crime series, Devilsdorp, launched on Thursday, 29 July 2021 to five-star reviews, topping Showmax’s SA Top 20 and setting a new record for the most hours watched in its first four days of launch of any film or series ever on Showmax – outperforming the likes of Game of Thrones, The […]

Police Minister Bheki Cele said at a press briefing in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) today, that the calamity in Phoenix – known locally as the ‘Phoenix Massacre’ – which claimed 36 lives, was precipitated by “racist vigilantism, as communities sought to protect themselves and their properties from looters”. During the unrest two weeks ago, Cele said Phoenix […]

Journalists Greg Arde and Mlungisi Mbele live in Durban. They witnessed, reported and photographed the unrest from 8 to 14 July. Last week they visited Phoenix and met Blessing Nyoni and Sajeev Singh, who are trying to heal the divide between their communities. Blessing Nyoni walks up to the Gandhi statue near her home in Durban and […]

Deputy President David Mabuza’s name has been trending on Twitter today as South Africans call for more transparency on Mabuza’s health, after he took what was meant to only be a few days’ leave in June for a medical appointment in Russia. According to some reports he is due home this week, over a month later. […]

Consumers will have to fork out an additional 91 cents for a litre of fuel as of Wednesday. This as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced that both grades of 95 (ULP and LRP) and 93 (ULP and LRP) will increase by 91 cents. This means that a litre of 95 ULP […]

Delta resumed its flights between Johannesburg and Atlanta, USA, yesterday, 2 August. This marks its 15th year of nonstop service from SA. The service, first launched by Delta on 4 December 2006, will initially operate three times weekly, offering customers a choice of 150 destinations across the United States via Delta’s largest hub. Delta’s nonstop […]

Following World Rugby’s announcement that Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby will face a misconduct hearing, the organisation said in a statement that it has “noted the charges brought by World Rugby and will respond through the designated channels”. SA Rugby said it will issue no further comment until the process is complete. While the Springboks […]

Wayde van Niekerk has expressed his extreme disappointment at exiting the men’s 400m at the semi-final stage at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics… writes Gary Lemke in Tokyo. Van Niekerk said in the immediate aftermath: “Obviously I’m very disappointed with the run. I expected more from myself, but it didn’t work out how I’d like it […]

DA Chief Whip and MP Natasha Mazzone will be hosting a special online event, on Wednesday, for South Africans abroad… to update them on the situation back home. In a press release, the DA Abroad said: “We were all shocked at the images and stories that started to stream through social media channels following Jacob […]

South Africa’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout programme, outlined by the Ministry of Health, had three phases, starting with the most vulnerable population. Phase one included all the frontline healthcare workers. They received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Phase 2 vaccinated people over 60 years old and those in congregate settings. The third and final phase, now […]

South Africa has received 2.8 million Pfizer vaccine doses from the United States as part of a donation that is set to boost the country’s vaccination rollout campaign. “The next batch will arrive on Tuesday to conclude the 5.6 million doses. The donation will contribute to the country’s expanded vaccination programme, which is fast gaining […]

Four-hundredths of a second, how quick is that? Literally the blink of an eye? And that’s what separated Akani Simbine from winning a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics… writes GARY LEMKE in Tokyo. Afterwards, Simbine took to social media and tweeted:  “4th place. Probably one of the worst places to finish in a race. […]

The Springboks rebounded in impressive fashion at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, beating the British & Irish Lions 27-9 to draw level in the Castle Lager Lions Series. The convincing win by South Africa, in which they outscored the Lions two tries to nil and improved vastly in their aerial game, means that next weekend’s […]

Minister of Environment Barbara Creecy today released the latest rhino poaching statistics for South Africa, whilst also paying tribute to SANParks’ rangers, including those rangers who tragically died over the past year. Minister Creecy said: “Today on World Ranger Day, we want to pay tribute to our rangers for the incredible work they do each […]

Akani Simbine is right where he wants to be. In lane four in his heat later on Saturday as he starts his build-up to be crowned the fastest man on earth on Sunday evening… by GARY LEMKE in Tokyo. Thinking that Simbine might win the men’s 100m gold medal at these Tokyo 2020 Olympics is […]