Tatjana Schoenmaker and Kaylene Corbett both won their women’s 200m breaststroke semi-finals at the Olympics in Tokyo on Thursday to clinch their spots in the final on Friday… making it the first time since 2000 that South Africa has had two swimmers in any Olympic Final! Former SA Olympic swimmer Penny Heyns said: “Well done girls!! […]

Tatjana Schoenmaker did it again today (Wed 28 July)  – winning her 200m breaststroke heat in 2:19.15, a new Olympic record, at the Tokyo Olympics. A few days ago Schoenmaker unexpectedly broke an Olympic record in her heat for the 100m breaststroke… and went on to win SA’s first Silver medal in the final. In […]

South African surfing champion Bianca Buitendag, who this week won Silver at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan, has dedicated her medal to her mother in a heartwarming and personal message on social media… as she bids farewell to professional surfing. With the Olympics over, Bianca is bowing out of the competitive sport, after spending […]

South Africa’s famous and fabulous wildflower display is already blooming across endless fields in the Western Cape! “Look at our beautiful country… while most places are shut down in the winter, parts of South Africa come alive and thrive,” Lauren Bradley from Enjo Nature Farm told SAPeople. It may look like Namaqualand, but it’s just […]

Chad le Clos finished fifth in the men’s 200m butterfly final in Wednesday action, while Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio came eighth in the women’s cycling time-trial. Elsewhere, the men’s rugby sevens team will play off for fifth and sixth place later. In women’s hockey, the Netherlands beat Team SA 5-0. CYCLING Women’s Individual Time Trial: Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio […]

Saudi Arabian citizens who travel to South Africa, or transit through the country, will face a three-year travel ban, the Saudi government is reported to have announced on Tuesday. The ban will apply to anyone who travels to a country on Saudi Arabia’s ‘red list’. The Saudi ‘Red List’ countries currently include SA, Afghanistan, Argentina, […]

Last week, when food shortages seemed inevitable in the aftermath of the looting, Durban mom, Hannalie’s anxiety quickly escalated to panic. She has a four-month-old baby and her tin of baby formula was about to run out. What on earth could she do if she was unable to buy more? How would her baby survive? […]

Ten suspects were on Monday remanded in custody for their alleged role in the recent unrest in greater Durban. The suspects, who appeared before the Verulam Magistrate’s Court, face charges ranging from murder, attempted murder, malicious damage to property, possession of stolen goods, as well as unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Spokesperson for the […]

What turned out a grey day after inclement weather rolled into Japan turned out to have a silver lining for Team SA at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Two silver linings in fact, as Tatjana Schoenmaker and Bianca Buitendag opened the country’s medals tally… writes GARY LEMKE in Tokyo For the fifth time in the last eight […]

It was Silver for South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker in the women’s 100m breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics in Japan today, while Bianca Buidendag continued her fine form when she reached the final of the women’s surfing… and is now guaranteed Gold or Silver. And SA won their Rugby 7s pool. SWIMMING Tatjana Schoenmaker won […]

Here is a breakdown of all Team SA’s representatives in action at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Tuesday. (All times in brackets denote SA times.) Updated through the day. RUGBY SEVENS Men’s Pool C, South Africa 17 USA 12: South Africa made it a clean sweep of wins in their group when they beat the USA […]

Showmax has just released the first-look trailer for Temptation Island South Africa… and it’s looking very tempting! Filmed in Knysna and along the Garden Route, the setting is stunning. The show premieres on 26 August 2021, with new episodes every Thursday until 4 November 2021. The ultimate relationship test, Temptation Island South Africa — based […]

South African surfer Bianca Buitendag is loving the role of being underdog at the Tokyo Olympics, where she has cruised into the quarter-finals. Under the radar, she has come to town without a care in the world, armed with a ready smile, and an attitude that has had her punch a deep hole in the […]

A young South African, who was once expelled from a Cape Flats school, is the UK’s newest star on Strictly Come Dancing. Champion dancer Cameron Lombard (20) was expelled three years ago, after a bullying incident, when he was going through an incredibly tough time in his life. Today he’s an ambassador for a Climate […]

After a weekend in hospital fighting Covid-19, News24 journalist Karyn Maughan announced this morning that she is to be discharged today. She credited the first vaccine dose she has received for helping protect her from the worst. On Friday, she had tweeted: “I have tested positive for Covid 19. Hope that the vaccine will protect […]

In action on Monday, Tatjana Schoenmaker continued her winning ways to qualify fastest for the final of the women’s 100m breaststroke. Yesterday Tatjana broke an Olympic record in a heat for the 100m. Bianca Buitendag advanced to the women’s surfing quarter-finals. In the men’s triathlon, 2016 Rio bronze medallist Henri Schoeman withdrew during the 10km […]

Tonight, President Ramaphosa should have reassured the nation by announcing a cabinet clean up. Nothing else is going to cut it… writes DA Leader John Steenhuisen. Fire Health Minister Mkhize, Still on Fully-Paid Leave Amidst Scandal For starters, South Africa needs a full-time health minister to manage a full-time pandemic response. He should have announced […]

Young South Africans will return to school tomorrow and restrictions on the sale of alcohol will be eased, as President Cyril Ramaphosa tonight announced the country is moving from Adjusted Alert Level 4 to Adjusted Alert Level 3, with immediate effect as soon as it is gazetted this evening. The President said since he spoke […]

South Africans are hoping for the relaxation of lockdown regulations when President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation – in one of his now famous ‘family meetings’ tonight, Sunday 25 July, at 20h30. Watch the address live below. The alcohol industry in SA has called on the President to allow retailers to resume full operations during […]

South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker just unexpectedly set a new Olympic Record in her Women’s 100m Breaststroke heat! From the disappointment of not making the Olympic swim qualifications five years ago for Rio, she has broken a record in her very first swim at an Olympic Games!  “I didn’t expect that at all,” Tatjana said afterwards. […]

The Springboks may have had a setback yesterday in Cape Town, when they were beaten 22-17 by the British and Irish Lions… but this video from Limpopo’s Ndlovu Youth Choir is sure to give them all the gees they need to overcome the obstacles and win the next two Test matches in the Lions Series! […]

The British & Irish Lions outplayed the Springboks in the second half to win the opening Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series by 22-17 at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, claiming a crucial victory in the first of three internationals. Both sides scored one try apiece, but five penalty goals by Dan Biggar and […]

It’s not just some South Africans who are fed up with restrictions related to Covid-19. Several protests have taken place around the world today – Saturday 24 July – including in London (UK), Paris (France) and Sydney (Australia). The close proximity of people to each other, with many not wearing masks, was criticised by many. After […]

Winning the opening Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series is the only priority for Springbok captain Siya Kolisi as he warned his teammates not to look too far ahead. South Africa will face The British & Irish Lions for the first time in 12 years when they lock horns in the opening Test of […]

Meet the proudly South African designers behind the SA Olympic team’s fabulous outfits at the Opening Ceremony in Tokyo last night. Showcasing their work on the global stage are four young designers from the Durban Fashion Fair mentorship programme. The talented designers are two ladies in their 30s and two guys in their 20s: Mbali Zulu, […]