Locust outbreaks are currently plaguing South Africa in parts of the Free State, Northern Cape and Western Cape, fuelled further by strong winds, according to Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza. “Control measures are currently being implemented to curb the spread of the locusts. The current strong winds are aiding the fight […]

Just a couple of days into the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in South Africa, a bubbly mother of two, who loved to dance, was allegedly raped and brutally murdered. Anna Phokela’s body was apparently so badly mutilated that one of her breasts was found almost two kilometres away from the rest […]

South Africa has reportedly missed the deadline to participate in the Covid-19 initiative that would have given SA access to the Covid-19 vaccine. Yesterday the UK announced it would be receiving its first shipment of vaccines within days. The Democratic Alliance (DA) today called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to explain, in his impending address to […]

South Africa’s Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, has invited the public to join the National Reading Coalition’s first virtual book club reading session, which will be launched on 14 December 2020.   At the launch of the virtual book club, readers will discuss the book, Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. “The objectives of this reading session are […]

The Coronavirus continues to spread in South Africa as cases jumped to 796 472 after 4 173 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the death toll has now risen by 65, bringing the tally to 21 709 since the outbreak. Of the latest deaths, 30 were recorded in the Western Cape, […]

US President Donald Trump has released a 46-minute video statement in which he alleges “it’s statistically impossible that I lost”, and calls on the Supreme Court to overturn Joe Biden’s victory. Using charts, the current US President continued to voice his allegations of voter fraud (despite his Attorney General and several judges throwing out his […]

Former deputy Hawks head in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Simon Mzayifani Madonsela, has been sentenced to eight year imprisonment after he was found guilty on two counts of corruption. He was tried and sentenced by the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court following his arrest in 2015. According to media reports, the crime happened in October 2011. […]

Dr Nomathemba Mokgethi has been announced as the new Gauteng MEC for Health by the province’s Premier David Makhura, to replace disgraced Dr Bandile Masuku, who was sacked over a damning report on the personal protective equipment tender irregularities that happened under his watch. Mokgethi, who has been moved from the Department of Social Development, […]

JOHANNESBURG – As of today (2 December 2020), entertainment fans can subscribe to DStv and watch all their favourite content via the DStv app without a decoder or satellite connection. Announced earlier this year during DStv’s showcase, DStv streaming allows for existing and new customers to conveniently access content on their preferred device (mobile, tablet, gaming […]

The UK has become the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for widespread use. The government has ordered 40 million doses and the first batch of 800,000 doses is expected to be shipped from Belgium – where the vaccine is being made – in the next couple of days. It will be enough to […]

A South African Police Services (SAPS) officer in full uniform, caught drunk on duty after a video went viral, appeared in court this week where he had his bail extended until January 2021. The shocking video (watch below) filmed on Sunday, showed the SA police officer, behind the wheel of a patrol car, so drunk […]

A heartbreaking post from a heavy-hearted South African trucker sums up the feeling of dread for most drivers, stepping into their trucks this week to travel SA roads… not sure whether the journey ahead will take them into unimaginable horror as violence has allegedly been threatened by strike organisers, against any drivers caught on the […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the SA Government and the people of South Africa, sent a message of condolences to the Government and the people of the Republic of Niger following the death of H.E. Mamadou Tandja, former President of the Republic of Niger. H.E. Tandja, was born in Maïné-Soroa, in the south […]

A fabulous large painting of Muizenberg’s iconic beach huts was completed this weekend by talented artist Cliffy Brown, as a captivated crowd watched at the Blue Route Shopping mall in Cape Town, South Africa. The large 2.5 x 1.5 metre painting is based on a photo by Western Cape photographer Angela Gorman, and whoever buys […]

A 31-year-old man has been arrested by the Hawks in connection to the leaked Mathematics Paper 2 exam. Themba Daniel Shikwambana was actually caught by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation members on Wednesday last week. Initial reports suggest that some learners had access to the paper, which was leaked early one morning last month, hours […]

Condolences have poured in following the passing of Royal Bafokeng Queen Mother, Dr Semane Bonolo Molotlegi. Her Majesty was married to the late Kgosi Edward Patrick Lebone Molotlegi, and her third son, Leruo Tshekedi Molotlegi is the present King, a role he assumed in 2000 after the deaths of the Queen Mother’s husband and older […]

Former Cape Town attorney, Brian Albertus Baumann (53), was yesterday sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Bellville on sixteen (16) counts of fraud worth over R24 million. During the period between January 2018 and December 2019, Baumann practised as an attorney in Bellville, South Africa, under the name BA Baumann […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has questioned Judge Desai’s independence following the circulation of images on social media, during the past week, which appear to depict the Western Cape High Court Bench member in what is alleged to be an ANC meeting. According to the Constitution, the responsibilities and confines of SA’s Judiciary state: “The Courts […]

At least 24 shacks were gutted, leaving about 33 families homeless when a fire ripped through Qolweni informal settlement in Plettenberg Bay on Monday. No injuries were reported. Twenty-four shacks burnt down, leaving 33 families destitute in Qolweni informal settlement in Plettenberg Bay on Monday. The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. […]

The number of Covid-19 positive cases in South Africa has now exceeded 790,000. According to the SA Health Department, a further 2 302 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday (30 Nov), while 58 more lost their lives due to the deadly virus. This brings the total number of cases since the outbreak to 790 […]

South Africa is today – 1 December 2020 – assuming the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). “This will be South Africa’s second Presidency during its two-year (2019-2020) elected term on the council. December will also be South Africa’s final month on the council during its current term,” said the Department […]

A group of local businesses and community members – from young to old – in South Africa have come together to support an initiative that includes hundreds of thousands of recycled plastic bottle tops that lead to wheelchairs being provided for people living with disabilities. The initiative sees Interwaste donate a new wheelchair for every […]

On Friday the Constitutional Court in South Africa declared the crime of “incitement” under the Riotous Assemblies Act unconstitutional. The Riotous Assemblies Act is a piece of “security” legislation that was passed in 1956 to suppress political opposition towards the apartheid government. One way the act tried to achieve this was to create the crime […]

The South African Air Force Band and the South African Police Service (SAPS) Head Office Band have collaborated to produce this beautiful version of Toto’s Africa. The video was produced together in an exercise to enhance inter-departmental relationships. WATCH VIDEO: Toto’s Africa performed by SSAF and SAPS Head Office bands Sorry! Unfortunately the video has […]

Professional photographer Keith Garnet Millar recently travelled the (potholed) backroads of South Africa and visited towns in the Free State such as Clocolan, Jagersfontein, Thaba Nchu and Koffiefontein, along with Marydale and Groblershoop in the Northern Cape, to mention a few. His haunting photos capture a bleak and haunting portrait of some of South Africa’s […]