A brave and selfless pilot pulled four people alive from the burning wreckage of a mangled aircraft in Mpumalanga, South Africa, in a heroic rescue that was to cost him his own life, it has been revealed in an official air accident report that has just been released. The report into the 2018 crash reveals […]

The Nelson Mandela Foundation said in a statement on Monday that it had been “shocked to wake to the news of the untimely passing of Zindziswa Mandela. On a day when we are marking the anniversary of another terrible moment – when Madiba’s son Thembekile died in a car accident in 1969. Zindzi was someone […]

After the death of Zindzi Mandela, who was ambassador to Denmark, was made public earlier today, it was announced that Claudinah Ramosepele, a former ambassador to Switzerland, had also died. “Deepest condolences from all at DIRCO to the families, friends and colleagues of Ambassadors Ramosepele and Mandela. Both have served South Africa well. May their […]

Charges were today laid against the National Lotteries Commission’s board and commissioner for failing to disclose the beneficiaries of pro-active grant funding, after the NLC and ANC MPs “fought tooth and nail” to keep the information hidden. The DA also raised the possibility of corruption behind the subterfuge. The Democratic Alliance’s Shadow Deputy Minister of […]

While the compulsory wearing of masks announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night was welcomed by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, he said the province strongly opposed the continued ban on leisure tourism. Winde, who himself is in self-quarantine after being diagnosed positive for COVID-19 last week, said that since the start of the lockdown […]

Thousands of litres of raw sewage is spilling into wetlands in Kempton Park, Gauteng, posing a health and environmental risk says Janho Engelbrecht MPL – DA Gauteng Member of Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development and Environmental Affairs Committee. The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has been inundated with complaints by residents about the severe […]

The Cape of Storms is living up to its name today as huge foamy waves have been crashing over the barriers in Sea Point, along the Atlantic Seaboard, as the predicted Cold Front hits the Western Cape of South Africa. The SABC News Western Cape shared video and photos of the flooded scene near the […]

South Africa’s Ambassador to Denmark, and daughter of former President Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Zindziswa (Zindzi) Mandela (or Mandela-Hlongwane) has passed away at the age of 59. While Zindzi’s death has been confirmed by her family, the cause of her unexpected death has not yet been revealed. A family statement is expected shortly, according […]

Hollywood movie star John Travolta has confirmed the sad news that his wife Kelly Preston has passed away. The actress died on Sunday 12 July 2020 at the age of 57, from breast cancer. Travolta said on Instagram an hour ago: “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful […]

South Africa needs a Marshall Plan for building treatment and prevention capacity, not “ineffective gimmicks and outright lies”, says John Steenhuisen, Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA). “Tonight we saw a president so determined to avoid taking responsibility, that he now seeks to blame the very citizens he has failed to protect,” said Steenhuisen in […]

Level three restrictions will stay in place said a sombre President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address to the South African public, live on television, on Sunday evening. The President also announced that the sale, dispensing and distribution of alcohol is suspended with immediate effect (which will free up hospital beds for the increasing number of […]

Stage 2 loadshedding is set to continue until 22:00 on Sunday night (so some will miss President Ramaphosa’s address to the nation), and will then resume at 09:00 tomorrow Monday morning, Eskom said in a statement on Sunday evening. The power utility said that despite its best efforts to return additional generation units to service, […]

As Covid-19 infections rise rapidly in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on Sunday evening, 12 July 2020, at 20h00. Watch live below. With 264,184 positive cases, South Africa has now entered the dubious list of Top 10 countries in the World with the most cases (although this is not […]

The South African Weather Service has warned that an intense Cold Front will make landfall in the Western Cape on early Monday morning, 13 July 2020. “Large waves, gale force to strong gale force winds (65-100km/h) are expected with flooding possible in the SW Cape. The marine and coastal communities should take extreme precaution,” said […]

The late AmaRharhabe Queen Noloyiso Sandile has been revered as a proud traditionalist who embraced modern leadership and championed the empowerment of women. Delivering the eulogy on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said the queen understood that traditional and modern leadership are not mutually exclusive, but mutually reinforcing. “The empowerment […]

Two men arrested for collecting and recycling waste during lockdown in Tshwane were released from Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre at about 5pm on Tuesday after spending three months in prison. Justice Shabangu and George Mphotshe, were arrested on 7 April for continuing to work under lockdown level five restrictions which stated that everyone should stay […]

Snow started falling in the early hours of this morning at Semonkong Lodge and continued falling until around midday on Saturday as the cold front made landfall in Lesotho. The lodge is expecting approximately 10cm of snow! The current temperature is 0 degrees Celsius, which is a lot warmer than the higher points in Lesotho. […]

At least five people died and 30 people were arrested during a hostage situation at the International Pentecost Holiness Church at Zuurbekom, on the West Rand, earlier today. The South African Police said hostage negotiators were still on the scene and that they had seized more than 25 firearms. Further details were not given about […]

As the first of two storms made landfall in Cape Town late on Friday, dozens of informal settlement residents were left with waterlogged homes, causing damage to furniture items and other belongings. In Khunqu informal settlements in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, resident Ntomboxolo Mpolweni said they reported the flooding to their PR councillor to no avail. […]

An investigation by Jean le Roux for an international group that exposes disinformation online has unmasked a councillor for the Economic Freedom Fighters as the person behind the racist Twitter account of @TracyZille, which he apparently used to steer Internet traffic to three sites for monetary gain. He was named as Anthony Matumba of the […]

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, today sent wishes for a speedy recovery to both his fellow premiers who have also been diagnosed positive for COVID-19, David Makhura of Gauteng and Job Mokgoro of North West. “I am sending my wishes for a speedy recovery to Premiers David Makhura of Gauteng and Job Mokgoro of North […]

Due to an increase in plant breakdowns, Eskom has begun implementing Stage 2 load shedding since midday on Friday. “The load shedding has been caused by an increase in plant breakdowns exceeding 3000MW of capacity. While five generation units were taken off the grid last and this morning, a breakdown at the Matimba power station […]

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has confirmed he is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. In a brief statement issued on Friday in South Africa, the Premier said he on Wednesday began experiencing mild symptoms. “On Thursday, I decided to self-quarantine and test for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure. Today, Friday 10 July 2020, I received […]

Former Capetonian Stelio Savante, is an actor/producer who has been living in the USA for over 30 years where he has now accumulated over 125 film and television roles, and close to 100 theatre roles in his career. But it is Savante’s three new projects – releasing very soon – that have been making headlines […]

The devastating reality of COVID-19 continues to batter the country as South Africa reported a record of 13 674 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 238 339 infections. Gauteng, which is now the epicentre, also hit new highs in daily cases, with 6 531 additional infections in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, 129 people lost their […]