The animal crisis in the Northern and Eastern Cape (caused by the devastating drought), has claimed another victim. Tragically, a 38-year-old farmer, husband and father of three died Wednesday… by suicide. Gift of the Givers said Andries le Roux “could not endure the suffering of his prized animals any longer. His wife, Estie, is shattered […]

The repo rate will remain unchanged at 6.75% per annum, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday. “Given the heightened uncertainties in the economy, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) felt it would be appropriate to maintain the current monetary policy stance at this stage, and reassess the data and the balance of risks at […]

South African President Jacob Zuma’s ex-wife Dr Nkosazna Dlamini Zuma became one of the country’s newest Members of Parliament (MP) at a swearing-in ceremony on Thursday… bringing her chances of becoming SA’s next president just a little closer. National Assembly Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli swore in the former African Union Commission Chairperson, as well as […]

Dr Hage Geingob, President of Namibia, has issued a wonderful welcoming statement to foreign investors on the back of President Donald Trump’s faux pas yesterday in New York, when he referred to Namibia as Nambia… not once, but twice. (Watch video below and see memes.) Making the most of the moment at the United Nations […]

EASTERN CAPE – Two young girls of five- and six-years-old have been rescued, and a 49-year-old suspect has been arrested in New Brighton, South African Police Services (SAPS) confirmed Thursday afternoon. The two young girls were reported missing by their parents yesterday evening after they did not return home by 18:00, SAPS said in a […]

Anybody who follows Pretoria boy – and international billionaire businessman – Elon Musk, knows his favourite book is ‘Lord of the Rings’ by JRR Tolkien (who was also born in South Africa). But not many people have stopped to ask Musk just why it inspires him so much… until Wednesday when a young student, Subham, […]

Watch below in a scene that Australia’s media are calling the most heartbreaking footy grand final defeat of the year. West Wallsend were playing rugby union against Cardiff in a Newcastle women’s rugby league match, in New South Wales. Wallsend was so close to winning the premiership with a 6-4 lead when the final whistle […]

The first trailer for Waterfront, a star-studded family noir – set in the dark underbelly of one of South Africa’s most popular tourist attractions – has just been released… and looks to be a thrilling addictive series. Watch the trailer below. The story revolves around boat-building patriarch Ben Myburgh’s (SAFTA nominee Dawid Minnaar) who is dead. […]

American President Donald Trump created a new African country yesterday – Nambia. And he didn’t mention this non-existent land just once, but at least twice. Watch below. At first it was unclear if the US leader meant Namibia or Zambia when announcing that “Nambia’s health system is increasingly self-sufficient”. But a check of the White […]

World renowned Wildlife artist and conservationist David Shepherd has sadly passed away after a 10-week fight in hospital with Parkinson’s Disease. The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF), which he founded, said in a statement that he passed away peacefully overnight. DSWF paid tribute, saying: “For over 50 years David has dedicated his life to protecting […]

In the latest on the controversial roadblocks in South Africa, driver Sylvia Thomaides Argyroula Spandagou posted a video to Facebook on Friday while she was allegedly being held hostage by Metro Police. She said at the time: “I am held hostage by METRO POLICE for allegedly crossing the yellow line on the Woodmead highway towards […]

As far as corporate accountability goes, the recent announcement that the CEO and seven senior executives at auditing and consultancy firm KMPG in South Africa have resigned is a welcome development. (See bullet point overview at bottom of page.) By resigning, the KPMG executives reinforced the principle of executive responsibility. This is a matter not […]

American President Donald Trump fired a few verbal missiles at North Korea, Iran and Venezuela on Tuesday, at his first United Nations General Assembly address in New York… but it was the guys from Zimbabwe who looked the most unimpressed! Watch video below. Trump said North Korea’s Kim Jong – whom he called ‘Rocket Man’ […]

A recent survey conducted by international citizenship advisory, CS Global Partners, has found that 96 percent of the South African citizens who responded to the survey would like to have a second citizenship, with 70 percent claiming they would relocate if they did. The online survey revealed an overwhelming 66% of the respondents have been […]

Here’s this week’s Carte Blanche line-up for South Africans abroad. To watch this week’s episode, available from Tuesday – subscribe to Showmax International here. Watch the trailer below. Cable Theft – A City in Darkness It’s been days since parts of the Johannesburg inner city were plunged into darkness, after a cable theft syndicate struck, […]

A Google Earth photo taken on 20 April 2017 confirms that the western Knysna fire started on the Elandskraal farm. This agrees with the findings of Dr David Klatzow, the forensic expert appointed by AfriForum to investigate the cause of the fire. According to Dr Klatzow’s report, the western fire started on 12 April 2017 […]

CAPE TOWN – Monday’s Taxi Strike has been suspended after a meeting between the Western Cape Transport MEC and minibus taxi industry representatives. The strike turned violent on Monday morning when Golden Arrow buses were stoned, and at least one was later set alight in Delft, on the outskirts of Cape Town. One female passenger […]

Government has allocated R74 million in relief funding to respond to the persistent drought in the Western Cape. “South Africa is a water-stressed country and the persistent drought conditions in parts of the country are a reminder to all people to save every drop by using water wisely and sparingly,” a statement released by Cabinet […]

South Africans came together in the most beautiful way this weekend, to help farmers in Vredendal, in the Olifants River Valley, on the West Coast, where the devastating drought has caused many of their livestock to die… because of the shortage of animal feed. With awareness raised by Facebook’s Droogte Hulp (Drought Help) project, managed […]

The well known former Times Media building, at 4 Biermann Avenue in Rosebank, was imploded Sunday morning. Watch below. Watch implosion: Goodbye 4 Biermann Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa https://www.facebook.com/riaanw/videos/10155421663820660/ Journalists took to social media to reminisce about the old offices – the friendships, the deadlines, the start of their careers there. Some were in […]

After rescuing 68 passengers from a sinking Robben Island ferry boat, NSRI successfully managed to tow the ferry to Murray’s Bay harbour at Robben Island. Several NSRI and other sea rescue craft – at least nine – were sent to assist the sinking vessel, Thandi, on Friday afternoon where Robben Island passenger ferry Madiba 1 […]

Strong gale force winds lashed the KwaZulu-Natal coast on Saturday night, from Port Edward, Ramsgate and Marsgate all the way up through Durban to Richards Bay, as the intense frontal system moved north. Several trees were uprooted by the 65km winds; and roofs were blown off some homes and off at least one school in […]

Congratulations Trevor Noah! South Africa’s popular comedian announced Friday that his contract with The Daily Show has been extended! All the way until 2022! In true Trevor style, the SA expat went straight to gratitude… and South Africans were at the top of his list. “Let me begin by saying thank you – thank you […]

Cape Town Master’s student, Sarah Adam, has expressed the views of many South Africans with a message she posted on Facebook after her morning jog today. Here it is in full (with Sarah’s kind permission): “I went for a run through Bishopscourt and Constantia Upper this morning, past properties the size of soccer pitches and […]

National Treasury confirmed in Parliament yesterday that the law change forcing South African expatriates to start paying tax will be proceeded with and take effect… writes Jerry Botha from Tax Consulting South Africa. However, the outcome is vastly more beneficial than what was originally proposed by National Treasury… and Barry Pretorius’ “Expatriate Petition Group” can […]