At least 94 people have now died, and 1,153 have been infected, in the latest alarming outbreak of plague in Madagascar. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has labelled the spread “highly challenging”… although there is some good news – it has fortunately not spread to the Seychelles as had been suspected. WHO said in a […]

Well known South African radio personality Kate Turkington was one of the lucky few to be on the inaugural flight of Airlink to one of the most remote islands on earth – St Helena, famous for the Boer prisoners-of-war and for being the place of Napolean’s exile and death. Here Kate shares her photos and […]

The Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba, has officially announced that South African Airways (SAA) Chairperson Dudu Myeni will no longer serve as a board member, along with five others… but questions linger over her departure. Gigaba announced the Cabinet-approved six new members in a statement today. The new Chairperson will be Johannes Bhekumuzi Magwaza. The […]

Tourists visiting South Africa have been told to rest assured that they can safely enjoy their holidays, thanks to a new R52.7 million tourism monitor campaign… which will also give jobs to unemployed youth. Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa launched the pilot Tourism Safety Monitors Programme in Gauteng on Tuesday. The programme places youth aged 18-35 in […]

South African photojournalist Brent Stirton has scooped the grand title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 for a photo he captured of a de-horned black rhino, after a poaching kill, in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. The image – Memorial to a Species – was chosen by an international panel of judges as the winning picture from […]

Many of the kind deeds that take place every day in South Africa don’t make the news… so most of us are oblivious to the generous gestures made regularly by institutions like Joburg Theatre (and many more). But this pic was too gorgeous to pass by without sharing. It captures the sensational smiles and happy […]

CAPE TOWN – Just a week after Cape Town International Airport was named Africa’s Leading Airport, there has been a shooting of an alleged gang leader at the Western Cape airport in South Africa. SA Police Service (SAPS) said: “This morning at approximately 5:15 am, a man, approximately 50 years of age, was shot and […]

It was all change on Tuesday in South Africa as President Jacob Zuma announced yet another reshuffle of the National Executive and a new SABC board. In a statement, Zuma announced the following new cabinet appointments: Hlengiwe Mkhize has been appointed as the Minister of Higher Education and Training Ayanda Dlodlo is the Minister of […]

One of South Africa’s most precious biodiversity hotspots – Fernkloof Nature Reserve – is under threat, according to locals… and a petition has been set up as the Overstrand community rallies together to prevent Municipality plans to change the beautiful reserve into a commercial venture. A petition has been set up on Avaaz by Tanya […]

Thanks to team effort, a lioness on the loose on the N4 in South Africa was safely returned to the Kruger National Park this morning. Tour guide Mario Paul, from Izwe African Safaris, was on his way to do a game drive from Crocodile Bridge, when he received a call from fellow tour guide David […]

The Eiffel Tower in Paris dimmed its lights on Monday night (watch below) to mourn the death of over 300 people in Somalia’s twin bomb explosions on Saturday, the country’s deadliest attack in over a decade. More than 500 people were wounded in the truck bombings in Mogadishu. Nobody has yet claimed responsibility although the […]

It seems to be Zuma Statue/Monument Season… as less than a fortnight after the unveiling of a Zuma Monument (the questionably named ‘Jacob Zuma’s Capture Site‘) in South Africa, Nigeria has unveiled a large statue in the SA President’s honour! And not just a statue. Nigeria has also named a road after Zuma – the […]

Tributes are pouring in from around South Africa for farmer Mark Fagan who was shot dead after midnight on Friday night, on a farm near Philadelphia, northeast of Melkbosstrand, in the Western Cape. He becomes the 66th South African ‘Farm Murder’ victim in 2017 (see more stats below). Fagan was attempting to protect his family […]

Congratulations to South African pro triathlete James Cunnama who came fifth in the 2017 World Ironman Championship – held in Kona, Hawaii – on Saturday 14 October 2017. It’s been a big build-up to the World Champs… with James focussed not only on training, but visualising the race too. In an interview published on Ironman’s […]

DURBAN – Sibusiso Matrick Mbhele, the Durban hero who captured the hearts of South Africans, has been reunited with the stranger he saved during the horrific Durban storm on Tuesday 10 October 2017, which claimed at least eight people’s lives. A photo of the Time Freight driver bravely wading through the flooded N2, bare-chested and wearing […]

A mineral which was recently found in Barberton, South Africa, has been named after University of Free State (UFS) professor, Prof Marian Tredoux, by the International Mineralogical Association. The naming is a rare honour, shared by less than 700 people in the world… making Prof Tredoux one in 10 million! The mineral – which contains nickel, […]

A total of 30kg of cocaine estimated at almost R9 million was seized by South African Revenue Service (SARS) customs officials in two separate incidents at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday. In a statement, SARS said collaboration between customs officials and the South African Police Service led to the arrest of a passenger disembarking […]

About a hundred people attended the unveiling by Mayor Patricia De Lille of Philip Kgosana Drive in Cape Town on Thursday. Members of the Kgosana family, the Pan Africanist Congress and the Langa community, retired archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane, and several other notable figures attended the colourful event. The Vumani Choral project choir provided entertainment. Kgosana […]

JOBURG – Last night police members based at the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) and the Johannesburg East Cluster made a significant breakthrough in what has been dubbed the “airport-following” robberies, committed in and around the Johannesburg area… leading to the arrest of six suspects, including a security company manager. The team, acting on information, monitored […]

Firefighters in the Western Cape are facing a challenging day ahead to contain and extinguish fires in the region, which continue to blaze into the fourth day since the 12 Apostles Fire began. Photos by Justin Sullivan. Volunteers Wildlife Services (VWS) said it’s going to be a “difficult day” for crews from VWS, Working on […]

It’s that time of year when Joburg and Pretoria turn purple. There is a saying amongst students that if you haven’t started revising for your exams by the time the streets turn purple it’s too late. The Jacaranda’s don’t last all that long; the best time is usually the second or third weekend in October, […]

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has Friday morning rejected President Jacob Zuma’s appeal to challenge the 2016 North Gauteng High Court ruling, concerning the Spy Tapes saga, that set aside the decision to drop 783 corruption, fraud and racketeering charges eight and a half years ago. Opposition parties have welcomed the news. The EFF […]

Durban’s Bunny Chow just keeps getting more famous around the world since South African expats have introduced the dish abroad… and more visitors to the country have tasted its pure deliciousness in KwaZulu-Natal. And now the BBC have featured Bunny Chow in a travel documentary called “The Indian Dish You Can’t Find In India”! Showcasing […]

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has declared the province a disaster area after the devastating floods in Durban and surrounding area on 10 October 2017. The declaration of a disaster area paves the way for Provincial Treasury to reprioritise the provincial budget and redirect funds towards the rebuilding of the province. KZN was hit by a […]

The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa was evacuated yesterday evening as a veld fire – which started on Wednesday in the Camps Bay area – continued burning through its second night last night, as strong winds have fanned the OudeKraal wing in the Western Cape, South Africa. “Crews were battling with gusting winds of up […]