Zambia will begin a planned cull of around 2,000 hippos in May, a senior government official said on Friday, reviving a measure put on hold two years earlier amid protests from animal rights activists. Zambia says its population of 12,200 hippos is too large for the water levels in the Luangwa river, where most of […]

The masked weaver bird is a skilled nest builder. Did you know he uses his beak and feet to weave the grasses together? If the female doesn’t approve the nest it gets ripped apart! And yes, he has to start over again.  

There will not be a host and Sunday’s Oscars ceremony will not open with the traditional monologue in which celebrities and politicians are skewered. Yet, with the rock band, Queen, pop superstar Lady Gaga and two musicals in the race for best picture, the highest honours in the movie industry will have an unusually strong […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared a video compilation of photos taken on her children’s first safari trip to Africa. The former South African Olympic swimmer posted the video to her Instagram page early this week, with a simple message: “First African Experience.” Movingly, the soundtrack to the video is Johnny Clegg’s ‘Great Heart’. The […]

Game drive passengers experienced a terrifying display of charging elephants while out in the Kruger National Park, in South Africa, earlier this month.  It turns out the elephants were trying to scare off a lion pride (out of camera sight) who were too close and who were perceived as a threat. https://youtu.be/yuTpR81N98c The footage was […]

German haute-couture designer Karl Lagerfeld, artistic director at Chanel and an icon of the fashion industry with his extravagant outfits and striking catwalks, has died aged 85. Instantly recognizable in his dark suits, pony-tailed white hair and sunglasses, Lagerfeld was best known for his association with Chanel but delivered collections for LVMH’s Fendi and his […]

With the General Elections fast approaching, International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has called on Heads of Mission around the world to rally behind the Electoral Commission (IEC) to allow for smooth elections for South Africans living abroad. “I have directed all Heads of Mission and Consular Generals to ensure that the IEC […]

Technology has made a tremendous difference in the world, in areas as diverse as health and education, and pretty much everything in between. But is technology the weapon that will ultimately eradicate animal poaching and save various species from eradication? It’s not a silver bullet, but it certainly has potential. That’s why Vulcan – a […]

A South African woman’s video message is being shared on social media since it was uploaded this week by Facebook user Jabu Khuluse. Jabu doesn’t say who the lady is or when the video was filmed, but her message is important. Watch below. Jabu said: “If you understand SiSwati and isiZulu you will enjoy the […]

People from around the world, including international celebrities Joanna Lumley, Evanna Lynch and Jan Leeming, pleaded with the Johannesburg Zoo to have a heart on Valentine’s Day and agree to free Lammie, a 39-year old female elephant who lives a lonely existence since her mate Kinkel died in September. Animal protection groups Humane Society International/Africa, […]

Despite the low probability of power cuts today Eskom is still facing myriad challenges that have affected its ability to meet demand. President Cyril Ramaphosa pulled no punches on Thursday when he detailed what needs to be done to get the power parastatal back on track. There is a low probability of load shedding today, […]

South Africa’s efforts to curb rhino poaching continue to produce results, with 2018 figures revealing that incidents had dropped to 769, down from 1 028 in 2017. This, said the Department of Environmental Affairs, is the third consecutive year that South Africa has seen a decline in rhino poaching and the first time in five […]

Phew, try watch this without shedding a tear. If you’re South African, wherever you are  in the world, this performance by Siki Jo-An is sure to give you goosebumps and make you so proud to be from Africa. Taking part in the blind auditions for the third season of The Voice South Africa, Siki’s powerful […]

Is Cape Town Safe for Tourists? Well, crime in Cape Town conversation circles definitely stirs up a lot of emotion. In this video Dean Paarman from Travelvids.tv walks the streets of the city – including the “infamously most dangerous” Long Street offering a series of tips on tourist safety and how to avoid crime at street […]

Parliament is set to schedule an urgent debate on the energy crisis amid rolling power cuts. Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete has conceded to a request from Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Natasha Mazzone seeking an urgent motion for debate on the Eskom energy crisis to be placed on the Order Paper of the […]

She’s your moon and your stars, and the only one who really listens to you. He’s your BFF who can put a smile on your dial even on the bluest Monday. Gone are the days when Valentine’s Day was exclusively for couples who want to smooch – why not spend the day getting cheesy with […]

Yesterday President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Competition Amendment Bill, which will strengthen regulations against anti-competitive behaviour in industrial markets. The bill, which was approved by the National Assembly in October 2018 and endorsed by the National Council of Provinces in December 2018, is a step in the right direction for SMEs, economic inclusion […]

An awesome South African – David Becket – who is loved by his community in the Western Cape for his hard work and dedication to keeping Houtbay beach clean, has been honoured in a special video. Green Renaissance, who produced the film, said: “David is our hero. For the last two years, every single day […]

As South Africa joins the globe in celebrating World Radio Day, Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana says the country must harness the power of radio to promote social cohesion. “There is a growing need for us as a country to harness the power of radio to promote nation-building projects. The protection of our indigenous languages […]

Stevens Mokgalapa has been elected as Tshwane mayor during a special council sitting on Tuesday morning. Mokgalapa succeeds Solly Msimanga, who is the Democratic Alliance’s candidate for Gauteng Premier. Msimanga resigned in January. In his acceptance speech, Mokgalapa said he is grateful to be given the opportunity to lead the capital city. “Thank you for […]

London’s Bush Hall is set for a one night live ‘Chasing Dreams Tour’ Concert with South African Electronic Trio Goodluck on February 27th 2019. Coming off the back of their 2018 smash hit ‘Be Yourself’, and a sold-out debut at London’s The Garage, GoodLuck returns to the UK for a February performance at Bush Hall, London […]

Humane Society International/Africa has joined forces with local South African organization Hoedspruit Animal Outreach (HALO) to improve the lives and welfare of community cats and dogs in the villages around Hoedspruit… which in turn will protect wild species in the area like the African Wild Dog. This year HSI/Africa is providing HALO (which is run […]

MultiChoice took an early lead at The South African Film and Television Awards as the most nominated broadcaster overall, with 149 SAFTA nominations. These included the most nominated shows in all major categories: feature film, TV comedy, TV drama, soap, and telenovela. “We’ve got a simple goal for MultiChoice – to be the most-loved teller […]

On this day in 1990, Nelson Mandela left Victor Verster Prison in Cape Town a free man, after spending 27 years in prison. Accompanied by his then-wife Winnie, Mandela was enthusiastically received by the throngs of people who gathered to see him outside Cape Town’s City Hall. Mandela spent 18 years on Robben Island and […]

For the best part of a decade, South African artist Nelson Makamo has had a deal with his 11 year-old cousin, Mapule Maoto. He pays for her studies, and she agrees to model for his colorful paintings. Today, with fans all over the world praising his work, including the likes of Oprah Winfrey, it’s turned out […]