South Africa’s Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has “apologised” for his actions in the run up the Marikana massacre when police killed 34 striking mineworkers on August 16, 2012. His supposed apology during a speech at Rhodes University on May 7, 2017 – reportedly followed advice by struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela that he make amends and […]

South African power utility Eskom has confirmed Friday morning that its disgraced former CEO, Brian Molefe, will return to his position on Monday. Molefe resigned from Eskom in January following the Saxonwold Shebeen scandal, in which he was implicated in former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s report on ‘State Capture’… for allegedly having close ties to the Gupta […]

Despite searches yesterday and today, the last of the five lions that escaped from the Kruger National Park in South Africa – on Monday 8 May 2017 – is still unaccounted for. Four of the five lions were successfully darted yesterday in an area near Komatipoort, and safely returned to the Park… but one was illusive. […]

As South Africans are reeling after the latest killing in the country of a woman by the man who was once meant to love and protect her, her ex-boyfriend – one social media user, author Khaya Dlanga, has penned a message that sums up best what most South Africans are feeling right now as it’s been confirmed that […]

Solomonic wisdom needed to settle tiff over God in South Africa’s public schools The place of religion in South Africa’s public schools is set to come under scrutiny when two groups battle it out in court later this month. From 15 to 17 May the Gauteng High Court will hear the long awaited case, Organisasie […]

The People’s Health Movement (PHM) has called for better psychiatric assessment of prisoners before their release, following the murder near Port St Johns of four-year old Kamvelihle Ngala by a former prisoner. The child’s uncle, Mandisi Gwanya, 30, appeared in Port St Johns Magistrates Court on 2 May where he admitted having killed the child. […]

Service delivery protests engulfing the townships to the south of Johannesburg are continuing. Residents of Finetown which is located next to Ennerdale took to the streets blocking all entrances and exits out of the township with rocks and burning tyres. A man brandishes a toy gun towards police as protesting residents block the main road […]

Lwandile Mapuza has shown South Africans this week not only the importance of pursuing a good education, against all odds; but also the importance of gratitude and family love. His unwavering pursuit of a good education was brought to local attention on social media by Siyavuya Mawaters Maila who posted photos of Lwandile a couple […]

The Springboks were drawn with holders New Zealand and Italy at the Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool Allocation Draw, which took place in Kyoto, Japan on Wednesday. South Africa is one of five teams in Pool B for the 2019 tournament, which will take place in Japan in two years’ time. The Boks and All […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that only one lion still remains outside the Kruger National Park borders. It is hoped that the lion will be captured and returned to the park before nightfall. Five lions escaped from the famous South African wildlife park yesterday, with a witness reporting having seen them on the […]

PRETORIA – In response to the recent measles outbreak – confirmed by Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa – the City of Ekurhuleni has rolled out an emergency measles vaccination campaign. The campaign will run at all clinics across the city until Friday, 12 May. The city has encouraged parents to get children from ages six […]

South African Weather Services has predicted that by Friday, it’s likely to snow on the mountains of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal! (See UPDATE at bottom of page.) SA Weather Service (SAWS) said a cold front and upper air trough will be moving over western RSA on Thursday with (thankfully!) rain expected in the Western Cape […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) has urged residents of Komatipoort and adjacent areas in Mpumalanga to exercise extra caution as five lions believed to have escaped from the Kruger National Park (KNP) are roaming the area. According to SANParks spokesperson, Rey Thakhuli a resident reported a sighting of about five lions on the N4 / Mananga […]

In the latest of several protests around South Africa, a violent protest has erupted in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, believed to have been started by disgruntled workers over work conditions. With scenes similar to an Armageddon movie, protestors used at least 10 front-loaders to topple over two police vehicles. They also tore up barriers along the […]

Residents from Eldorado Park and Freedom Park (south of Johannesburg in South Africa) protested over the lack of housing and jobs on Monday. The protest turned violent; residents and police had running battles along the Golden Highway which runs through both suburbs. “There is no future for the youth here” Shaun Jacobs a young protester explained […]

An exciting new historic chapter of the Homo naledi saga has been unveiled at Maropeng in South Africa today. Scientists from around the world – who were behind the landmark discovery of the new species, Homo naledi in 2015 – have announced two major new discoveries from the Rising Star Cave system (which is the […]

CAPE TOWN – The photographer who was attacked by a home owner yesterday in Coligny in the North West, says he will not press charges, insinuating that it’s part of the job. Tension has been running high in Coligny since the alleged murder of a teenager two weeks ago, and the release on bail yesterday […]

Five lions have escaped from South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park. Mpumalanga police have confirmed the escape, and say the lions are still on the loose. Game rangers are trying to locate them. Police spokesperson Brigadier Leonard Hlahi says the lions are believed to be near the N4, Mananga… close to the Swaziland border. Mpumalanga […]

Cape Town father Mervyn John Solomons-Maculado took his two teenage sons on an “awareness drive” this weekend… to Theewaterskloof Dam, Cape Town’s main resource for drinking water. What they witnessed first hand shocked them… (watch video below). “My boys were shocked to the core when they saw the devastation of global warming,” said the Kuilsrivier dad. “They […]

PRETORIA – President Jacob Zuma has appealed to members of the public who may have information about the missing UNICEF Director Charlotte Nikoi to come forward and assist the police with information. Nikoi is reported to have arrived in Cape Town on 17 March on holiday and to celebrate her wedding anniversary with her family. […]

A Gauteng man was saved on Saturday from a hijacking, thanks to the actions of a brave team of building construction heroes… creating the South Africa everyone wants! Dino Salado posted a photo of his ‘guardian angels’ on Basically Bedfordview, and detailed what had occurred: “I was almost hijacked outside my house on Kloof today. They managed […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has won the MTV Film and Television Award for Best Host, for his work on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show in the USA. The South African expat, who now lives in New York, posted this photo afterwards, with rapper Snoop Dogg and businesswoman Martha Stewart, saying: “Backstage after winning MTV award […]

MOKOPONG: A collaborative effort by police and farmers has led to the apprehension of two suspects, both aged 35. The pair is expected to appear in the Ganyesa Magistrates’ Court on Monday 08 May 2017 on a charge of rhino poaching… while a third man is under police guard in hospital after being wounded during […]

Former zoo lion, Nelson, and confiscated ‘exotic pet’, Ciam, have started new lives in their ancestral home of Africa this weekend. Nelson and Ciam travelled from their temporary home in Belgium – via Germany – to Port Elizabeth, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, where they were yesterday morning introduced into their spacious, safe and enriching accommodation […]

Yesterday the mom of a 13-year-old boy in Cape Town, suffering leukaemia, sent out a plea on social media for help to give her son a little “fun in the sun” after five months of intense chemotherapy… Adele Grosse wrote: “We need your help. Luca just got his first 1 week window period since his chemo […]