Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has shot down reports that the city’s coastline is filled with sewage after he posted a video plunging into the ocean. This comes after kite surfer Michelle Sky Hayward went viral in a TikTok video of her swimming in foamy seawater. The video has garnered international headlines, appearing in publications […] More
Throughout the city of Cape Town, there are many architectural landmarks to behold. On the slopes of Table Mountain, three lone buildings – collectively known as “Disa Park” – toe the line between iconic and eyesore. Constructed from steel, concrete and glass, this trio of 18-storey cylindrical towers is renowned among Capetonians. They’re almost as […] More
Hout Bay restaurant Veldt DBE has started a crowdfunding campaign for its staff after the popular eatery burnt down last Friday afternoon. The fire has halted business indefinitely for the restaurant which replaced Cheyne’s after the latter closed its doors in October 2024. Meanwhile, the nearby Ice Dream Italian ice-cream parlour also reportedly caught fire, […] More
It’s that time of the year when Cape Town’s popular beaches, Clifton beach and Camps Bay have become the hot spots for crowds of young people, much to the annoyance of local residents. Some have even hailed the tourist destination as the “new Durban”. CROWDS FLOCK TO CLIFTON BEACH In a TikTok posted by @robinmay, […] More
Errol Musk, the father of the world’s richest man – Elon Musk – has courted controversy again with comments dismissing Apartheid’s oppression against black people. The businessman appeared on CNN’s documentary Misinfo-Nation: White Genocide. Like his son, Errol has been vocal about “racial discrimination”, farm murders, and has criticised transformative legislation. ERROL MUSK’S COMMENTS ABOUT […] More
South Africa’s high-end coastal property market is showing renewed activity. A new development in Durban North, Beachwood Coastal Estate, recorded more than R600 million in sales. And that was only within two days of its opening last month. The coastal estate drawing in big buyers Pam Golding Properties reported R634 million in transactions during the […] More
South Africa witnessed a milestone moment when Verushka Singh stepped into the spotlight as the new Mrs South Africa. But her win carries a deeper significance beyond the crown and the dazzling stage. Her journey to the title signals a shift in representation and visibility within one of the country’s most celebrated pageants. As South […] More
US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening, the first golden statue of his decades-long career, to a standing ovation from Hollywood’s elite. To the sound of the “Mission Impossible” theme tune, a hallmark of the 63-year-old actor’s career, Cruise took to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to […] More
Our skies are home to 88 recognised constellations. Of these patterned groups of stars, approximately 32 are visible in the southern hemisphere. Arguably, the most famous of these is Crux, better known to South Africans as the “Southern Cross”. Despite its small size, Crux – Latin for “cross”, due to its cross-like shape – is […] More
Amanda du Pont has vowed to continue her advocacy against gender-based violence (GBV), particularly to NGO Women For Change, who are facilitating a nationwide shutdown next week. The model, actress, and influencer has also pledged to donate R100 000 to the organisation, which publicly supported her after she went public in 2021 with allegations she […] More
A cameraman has captured the moment Springbok Manie Libbok collided with him during South Africa’s match against Italy over the weekend. The game – where the Boks beat Azzurri 32-14 – took place at the Allianz Stadium in Italy. CAMERAMAN COLLIDES WITH SPRINGBOK On his Instagram account, TV cameraman Andrea Scialpi posted a clip of […] More
South Africans have been left fuming over a “butchered” performance of the national anthem as sung by an opera singer at the Springboks match against Italy over the weekend. The rendition has even been compared to the infamous performance by singer Ras Dumisani back in 2009. The Boke beat Azzurri 32-14. WORST NATIONAL ANTHEM THIS […] More
