The SPCA has publicly responded to an image of two dogs spotted in a X post by radio and TV personality Anele Mdoda. This comes amid news that content creator Sasha Tshiamo is facing animal cruelty charges relating to an emaciated dog seen in her viral TikTok video. The dog, nicknamed “Bobby,” has since been […] More
The Western Cape is where South Africa’s rugged coastline clashes beautifully with its rare fynbos vegetation – nowhere else in the world will you find this kind of biodiversity hugging the ocean’s edge. If you’re into scenic hikes that pack a botanical punch, these coastal trails offer more than sea views. They lead you through […] More
A national school-based water testing initiative has found that nearly 4 in 10 water samples from South African schools are unsafe for human consumption. The Water Warrior school water quality project, launched by WaterCAN under the Water Warriors Collective, ran for a month and involved 95 schools across eight provinces. Teachers trained pupils to use […] More
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ high-profile sex-trafficking trial in New York has reached a critical juncture. Both the prosecution and defence rested their cases on Tuesday, 24 June, after more than six weeks of intense testimony. The 55-year-old hip-hop mogul faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST DIDDY He pleaded […] More
Showmax released the first episode of Untied, a bold new talk show that promises to shake up South African television. Hosted by award-winning media personality Relebogile Mabotja, Untied dives deep into the complex and emotional world of divorce. NONKU WILLIAMS ON ‘UNTIED’ The show tells these stories through the eyes of famous South African women […] More
Castle Lager, the 130-year-old South African beer brand, has partnered with Big Save to orchestrate the World’s Biggest Braai on 24 September 2025, uniting thousands across the country in a shared moment of national pride. Thomas Lawrence, Brand Director, Castle Lager, says, “In a campaign that blends culture and community, Castle Lager has used its […] More
Digital IDs, wallets and e-passports are the next piece of the puzzle for Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber. Presented to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs last week, the department is calling it the Revised Strategic Plan (RSP). At its core, RSP is all about digitising the Home Affairs experience. It will go paperless […] More
Celebrities in superyachts sail into Venice this week for the three-day wedding party of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, despite irate locals who say the UNESCO city is no billionaire’s playground. The tech magnate and journalist have reportedly invited about 200 guests to their multi-million dollar nuptials in the Italian city, which are […] More
Nelson Mandela will forever be synonymous with the moment Francois Pienaar’s Springboks lifted the 1995 Rugby World Cup. That jersey was iconic in its own right, but it’s not the only amazing South African sports merch that Madiba wore with effortless style. Springboks points machine: Where is Percy Montgomery now? Mandela, the most stylish Springboks […] More
South Africa is quietly fragmenting. Not through secession or revolution, but through something far more ordinary: boom gates, biometric scanners and body corporates. Across the country, from suburban enclaves to sprawling estates, a quiet retreat from the state is underway. The lines that once marked a shared civic life are being redrawn by private power. […] More
South Africa has been named as one of the countries considered a “safe haven” in the case of World War 3 breaking out. While US President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire in the Israel and Iran conflict, both have been accused of violating the conditions. Over the past 12 days, the countries have engaged in […] More
The City of Cape Town has said that the progress of the Strand beach seawall upgrade project is well underway. According to the City, the project is currently mainly focused on bulk excavations, casting foundations as well as the placing of the large pre-cast concrete wall units. To date, 36 of these wall units have […] More
