Parliament has confirmed that National Assembly member, and former Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas, has resigned as an ANC MP. His resignation is also effective from 31 March 2017, like that of former Transport Minister Dipuo Peters, whose resignation was announced yesterday. Both were fired from their positions by President Jacob Zuma during his […]

South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has lost its appeal to keep a moratorium on the local trade in rhino horn. SA’s highest court – the Constitutional Court – made the ruling yesterday, in effect opening the way to make the trade and sale of rhino horns legal within the country. The United Nations’ global ban […]

PRETORIA – The Presidency on Wednesday said it did not postpone the memorial service of the late struggle veteran, Ahmed Kathrada; and regrets “all the confusion and hurt” caused by the postponement. In a statement to clarify the postponement, the Presidency noted the conflicting media reports and social media commentary on the events surrounding the […]

One man’s positive feelings for South Africa has had a ripple effect around the country. After a fantastic evening at the Sharks vs Lions rugby match at Ellis Park, Sais du Plooy was driving home when he had an epiphany… He created a video (watch below) and posted it to Facebook saying: “I’ve never posted […]

Several marches will take place across South Africa on Friday 7 April 2017 as citizens stand up together to call for the ANC to recall President Jacob Zuma. The DA is hosting the following marches for all South Africans, of whatever political persuasion… FRIDAY 7 April 2017: Gauteng – JOBURG: Meet at Westgate Transport Hub*, […]

Parliament has confirmed that former Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has resigned as an ANC Member of Parliament. Last week, Peters was one of the many ministers fired by President Jacob Zuma in his Cabinet Reshuffle. She was replaced by Joe Maswanganyi. Peters’ resignation is effective from 31 March, which means she will not be able to get even with […]

In breaking news the Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has filed an urgent application with the North Gauteng High court to request that President Jacob Zuma’s decision to remove Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, and his Deputy, Mcebisi Jonas, be set aside on the grounds that it was irrational, and therefore unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid. “The […]

South African performers from Stimela ‘The Gumboot’ Musical delighted New Zealanders when they unexpectedly burst into song at Nelson Airport. Travellers stopped to enjoy the infectious flash mob performance, and were clapping and cheering at the end. The 13 gumboot dancers from Soweto had won their way into the hearts of Kiwis during their stay in New […]

The ‘March for Change’ route has been changed after alleged threats of violence from the ANC’s Youth League, as well as certain branches within the ANC. The DA says that following a meeting yesterday with the South African Police Service (SAPS), they were informed that SAPS would not be able to protect marchers and ensure […]

Late Tuesday evening the African National Congress appeared to send out the minutes and main points from its NWC (National Working Committe) meeting, held at Luthuli House, by mistake. While one of the points listed was “leaks in the organisation”, the party appeared to be its own worst enemy by inadvertently “leaking” its own minutes… and didn’t do […]

A diamond – which was mined by De Beers in South Africa in 1999 – has fetched a record breaking price of US$71.2 million in Hong Kong on 4 April 2017. Sotheby’s set the new record for any diamond or jewel when the 59.60-carat oval diamond – which is fancy vivid pink and internally flawless – sold Tuesday […]

ANC stalwarts revealed at a press briefing today that they have called on the African National Congress to fire its President, Jacob Zuma… in a move, they say, is long overdue. They said the tipping point was when Zuma was not welcome at fellow struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada’s funeral last week. The ANC, they say, is in “dire […]

PRETORIA – No fatalities have been reported in the North West province following an earthquake which shook parts of the province on Monday; and Emergency Services have urged South Africans to stay calm if there are any other tremors in the following few days. North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements on Monday said the […]

Taps may run dry in the drought-stricken city of Cape Town and the south-western Cape as dam levels drop and rainfall forecasts for the region over the next few months are no better than chance, said local scientist Nicky Allsopp. There is enough water in Cape Town’s dams to last another 100 days. Allsopp, a […]

The planned March for Change in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday 7 April 2017 to Luthuli House has been changed to finish at Beyers Naude Square… as it transcends politics, according to organisers. And those taking part in the ‘National Shutdown’ marches are invited to join together so that South Africans can speak with one united, stronger, […]

The announcement South Africans have been expecting and dreading for so long – especially after Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet Reshuffle last week – has finally arrived. Today S&P Global Ratings downgraded South Africa to Junk Status. South Africa’s long-term foreign currency rating has been cut to BB+ based on “political and institutional uncertainty”, with a negative […]

They say nothing unites people more than a common enemy… and Jacob Zuma has accomplished this in South Africa. In a groundbreaking move today, the leaders of the DA, EFF, IFP, COPE, UDM, and ACDP met in Johannesburg Monday – following what they call the “hostile takeover of the Treasury, and selling of the country” by its […]

Thousands of South Africans are heeding the call to unite in solidarity, to no longer only sign petitions or complain… but to stand up and be counted in their disapproval of President Jacob Zuma and alleged corruption in the country. If the buzz on social media could be measured, it looks like this Friday – […]

As the new Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba, takes office Monday at the National Treasury… South Africans seem split about his appointment. Many at a press conference today clapped and cheered for him, whilst others jeered and asked when he was resigning. It’s only been three days since his appointment – to replace popular Pravin Gordhan – […]

In an ongoing campaign to highlight the devastating violent crime rate in South Africa, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued two statements Monday morning expressing their condolences on the fatal shooting of the Richmond Deputy Mayor, and the “cold blooded murder of a city doctor” in Kimberley. Dr Nuuman Saheb, a local doctor stationed at […]

GAUTENG – Motorists filmed the footage below as a Cash-in-Transit van was blown up with explosives in broad daylight, in the middle of traffic, during a heist near the airport on Saturday, 1 April 2017, in Kempton Park, South Africa. South African Police Services (SAPS) said: “At about 11:40 on the R24 near Barbara Road […]

Mmusi Maimane – Leader of the Democratic Alliance – announced at a press conference in Cape Town Sunday that the party’s Federal Executive has decided to institute formal disciplinary action against Helen Zille, following recommendations presented by the Party’s Federal Legal Commission (FLC). He confirmed Zille will remain in her current position as Premier of the […]

South Africans are being called on to unite in solidarity against the actions of President Jacob Zuma tomorrow, Monday 3 April 2017. A website has been set up, with a black South African flag, and the bold capitalised heading: “OUR SOULS ARE NOT FOR SALE”. The message on the site says: “Fellow South Africans, the actions […]

It’s race day in South Africa with the IRONMAN African Championship, currently taking place in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. Maureen Swanepoel Jordaan was there from early to witness the spectacular sunset and capture these stunning photos as top athletes from around the world set off on the legendary race. The male pros began at 6:30 […]

PRETORIA – Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected rumours and apparent “misinformation” that he has resigned from his official position as the Deputy President of South Africa. “There is no truth to the dissemination of this falsehood,” the Presidency said in a statement on Saturday. The Presidency said that Deputy President Ramaphosa remains in his position […]