On Wednesday evening, a small but passionate group of South Africans in London congregated in solidarity with those who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa. And on Saturday, a separate group will protest outside UK PR firm Bell Pottinger’s London office. The Democratic Alliance (DA) Abroad group in London, who arranged the candlelit […]

KABUL (Reuters) – As many as 36 suspected Islamic State militants were killed in Afghanistan when the United States dropped “the mother of all bombs,” its largest non-nuclear device ever unleashed in combat, the Afghan Defence Ministry said on Friday. The claims have not been independently verified, but ministry spokesman Dawlat Waziri said no civilians […]

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma revealed during his birthday speech on Wednesday that he would resign “tomorrow” if the ANC members asked him to, and called on his supporters to not be confused by the opposition. The President’s 75th birthday celebrations in Kliptown, Soweto, were bittersweet… marred by marches by tens of thousands of South Africans calling […]

Tens of thousands of marchers – some estimate over 100,000 – made their way peacefully to the Union Buildings in Pretoria today. CAROL ALLAIS was there to capture most of the photos on this page, from a remarkable day that will go down in history… In a show of unity – seldom seen anywhere in […]

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleke Mbete, has decided to postpone the debate and vote on the motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Earlier today she had – in the words of the DA – ‘sidestepped’ their request for the postponement by saying that the rules did not allow her to withdraw […]

Bell Pottinger, one of the UK’s biggest global PR companies, has reportedly dropped Oakbay Investments, the company owned by the Gupta Family, as a client. This comes following several articles claiming the public relations company was allegedly being behind the creation of the catchphrase “White Monopoly Capital” …which was seen as a ploy by the Gupta’s to […]

President Jacob Zuma’s birthday celebrations are underway in South Africa… and although thousands marched to the Union Building in Pretoria today to call for the 75-year-old to step down as leader of the country, there’s apparently still a lot of love for the man his staunch supporters call by his clan name, Msholozi… as can be […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Cricket umpires have been given the power to eject disobedient players while tethered bails will be permitted to protect wicketkeepers from eye injuries as part of a series of law changes coming into effect from Oct. 1. The new ‘Players conduct’ rule will allow on-field officials to remove a misbehaving competitor temporarily […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Barclays’ plan to sell its African business and pull out of the continent are being hindered by South Africa’s political upheaval and credit-rating downgrades, according to banking sources and fund managers. The British bank gave itself 2-3 years to sell its controlling stake in Johannesburg-based Barclays Africa when it announced the plan […]

President Jacob Zuma has unintentionally united South Africans in a way never seen before… and seldom seen in any country on the planet: members of opposition political parties are gathered together in Pretoria, singing together, with one united voice: “Zuma Must Fall”. These South Africans – from all races and walks of life – have […]

Popular 50/50 television presenter Ntokozo Mbuli, who enters South Africans’ living rooms each Sunday, has announced she is becoming ambassador for the Rory Hensman Elephant Research and Conservation Unit (RHCRU). During her ten years on the wildlife programme Ntokozo has won multiple awards, and is also – unknown to many – the show’s executive producer. She says she […]

The Presidency says President Jacob Zuma’s birthday today, 12 April 2017, has been dampened by the sad death of Ontlametse Phalatse, the teenager who had been living with a rare genetic disorder Progeria, which causes rapid ageing. Ontlametse ticked off one of her goals in life a couple of weeks ago when she met President Zuma […]

Opposition parties say the National Day of Action march in Pretoria will go ahead despite the rain. The Democratic Alliance (DA) tweeted: “Rain or shine, we will make our voices heard today!” and “We are united & together we have the power to remove the man who sold our country to the highest bidder!” Economic […]

Thousands of Golden Arrow and MyCiTi commuters have been left stranded on Wednesday as bus drivers are staging a nationwide strike. Commuters have been urged to use alternative forms of transport. It comes as ongoing wage negotiations with several labour unions, including the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU), and the SA Bus Employer’s Association […]

Opposition parties have asked the Speaker of the National Assembly to postpone next week’s Motion of No Confidence debate… in order to allow the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) to hear an application in regards to secret ballot voting in Parliament… which could make all the difference to the outcome of the vote. The motion – of No Confidence […]

Opposition parties have reacted with more passion, and conviction to march tomorrow, following President Jacob Zuma’s attempts to paint the marches last week as ‘racist’! The Democratic Alliance (DA) uploaded this video of their leader Mmusi Maimane, passionately imploring South Africans to march on for a better future. The DA said: “Please WATCH and SHARE! – […]

While many South Africans – of all colours and political leanings – have been marching and celebrating the resurgence of a Rainbow Nation that cares for its country and its fellow man… President Jacob Zuma has put a different spin on it, doing his utmost to tarnish what was a demonstration of unity against one […]

Massive flood damage to the Swartberg Pass has led to the cancellation of the 2017 Swartberg100 Gran Fondo… as it’s impossible to repair the pass before 29 April. In an email to participants, Race Director John Swanepoel explained that Prince Albert and surrounding area experienced a massive flash flood on Sunday night between 18h00 and 20h30. […]

The 2017 SA National Aquatic Championships in Durban wrapped up on Saturday, with a total of 24 Junior and eight Senior FINA World Championships qualifications, as well as four Deaf Olympics and seven World Para Swimming Championships qualifiers. Chad le Clos celebrated the confirmation of his third qualification time for Hungary in the 100-metre butterfly […]

Malaysian customs officials at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport have seized 18 rhino horns which were imported from Mozambique, via Doha in Qatar. Despite it being welcome news that the rhino horn have been confiscated, it is tragic that each one represents a dead rhino, killed most likely in South Africa. Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage’s Karen […]

As much as congratulations have poured in for Sergio Garcia, who won a sudden-death playoff on Sunday to be crowned 81st Masters champion… so too has praise poured in for South African-born, English player Justin Rose who showed true sportsmanship in the face of defeat. (Watch below.) Sky TV presenter Jacquie Beltrao said: “Anyone watching especially kids – […]

ANC Treasurer General Zweli Mkhize apologised Sunday night, on behalf of the ANC, for the heckling incident which disrupted the Ahmed Kathrada memorial service in Durban (watch below). Both Mkhize and keynote speaker – former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan – were booed and heckled by ANC Youth League members. Despite efforts to control the crowd, their […]

Sitting on the shoulders of another South African abroad, expat Sarah Montgomery delivered a hard-hitting speech on Saturday in Trafalgar Square, London. Beginning with the words “I’m just a very ordinary South African”, Sarah’s words hit a chord with many other South Africans who no longer live in the country they still call home. Whilst […]

The Springbok Sevens team maintained their strong lead at the top of the World Rugby Sevens Series, despite losing to Fiji in a whitewash in the final of the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday. A title at the Hong Kong National Stadium keeps on eluding the Blitzboks, but coach Neil Powell will be pretty pleased […]

South Africans are heeding the call to fly the flag for South Africa – at home and at work – during this time of protests, showing their unity and solidarity regardless of colour or political leaning, in a push to get the ANC to replace Jacob Zuma with a President they feel cares more about […]