- Zimbabwe protests: Police outlaw anti-government demonstrations August 21, 2019The situation has been described as a "de-facto state of emergency".
- South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday 21 August August 21, 2019President Ramaphosa has one day to come up with all the answers.
- EU and Britain clash over Johnson’s Brexit backstop demand August 20, 2019Britain and the EU clashed Tuesday over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's demand to scrap the Irish border backstop plan, as fears mount of a chaotic "no-deal" Brexit.
- Ex SABC board challenge SIU report in a bid to clear their names August 20, 2019The former SABC board members who were removed based on a scathing SIU report believe it contained information that was factually inaccurate.
Lifestyle South Africa
- Afropunk 2019: Burna Boy, Sjava called in to spice up festival lineup August 20, 2019Sjava and Burna Boy have been added to the heavyweight Afropunk lineup.
- Toni Braxton scheduled in South Africa for “Long as I Live” tour August 20, 2019South Africans can 'Breathe Again' as Toni confirms tour dates.
- The NSRI calls on the public to help prevent drownings in SA August 20, 2019Find out how you can help the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in 2019 over here.
- Leatt is a local bike gear brand with deep global reach August 20, 2019Cape based Leatt is trading strongly as more riders realise the importance of crucial safety gear.
SA tax man lost $14.8 million in SAA’s dodgy aircraft lease deal
Between 2011 and 2014, Aircastle Limited, a US-based company, made $53 million from leasing planes to South African Airways (SAA) and did not pay taxes in South Africa.
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Time to go, OUTA tells Public Protector
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has called on Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to take the necessary steps to vacate the office of the Public Protector immediately.
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Farm murders ‘on the up’ – after false claims that it’s down
Official statistics released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) indicate that attacks on South African farmers are on the increase.
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DA want full details of SABC “financial support”
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will be requesting that the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams urgently provide full details on the “financial support” that will be provided to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
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Unisa affirmative action plan ‘flawed’
The affirmative action plans of the University of South Africa (Unisa) are irrational for such a specialised area of academic business and should be revised.
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Know the potential risks of HGH therapy
You may have heard warnings about the risks of HGH therapy for adults. You should know that these concerns are most prevalent for those individuals who use human growth hormones illegally.
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It’s clear – the ANC is after your pension
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) wants to use the pension money of ordinary citizens to fund bankrupt state-owned enterprises like failed power supplier Eskom and national carrier, the South Africa Aircraze (SAA).
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A mining ‘renaissance’ is still possible in SA
A ‘mining renaissance’ – with considerable benefits to the South African economy – is possible, but would require significant reforms.
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How to avoid online frauds in the UK
The internet is definitely part of our daily tasks, needs or habits, so there is no wonder that fraudsters continue to break the barriers on their way of turning people into real victims of scams.
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Half a million people murdered in SA since democracy
The murder rate in South Africa showed a sharp decline since the birth of democracy in 1994 – until 2011. Then it all went ass up.
Read moreSteyn was good, but not as great as Walsh and Ambrose
Dale Steyn’s recent retirement from Test cricket, which was followed by Hashim Amla’s decision to end participation of all forms of international competition, certainly ended an era for the Proteas.
Read moreTop five reasons to get a Master’s Degree in Barcelona
Some of the best business schools are based in Spain, especially in the metropolitan city of Barcelona.
Read moreAddo, Kirkwood farm attack hot spots
The Addo and Kirkwood communities in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa are particularly vulnerable to farm attacks and these communities should sharpen their safety and readiness immediately.
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Drag her arrogant ass before court for SABC shenanigans
It’s time for this former minister to get her day in court after acting like a bloody arrogant momparra and then lying through her teeth about it in parliament.
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Want to take as much leave as you like and dress funny? Join Investec
The late standup comedian Robin Williams used to say golf is the only game where “a white man can dress looking like a black pimp” and get away with it. If you work for Investec you can do exactly that from September – and take as much leave as you like.
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Forget load shedding. This time Eskom gets serious
It’s not load shedding that will see large parts of South Africa go dark. Now it’s violence and infrastructure as Eskom decides to stop putting in an effort in areas where people don’t pay.
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The day your TV dies!
Day zero is growing closer for the South African Broadcorping Castration (SABC) – the day when your TV screens will go blank.
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Court to decide on Duduzane Zuma crash
On 12 July we will know the fate of Jacob Zuma’s son.
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Tourists are ditching South Africa
Cape Town’s water crisis and rising crime is being blamed for international tourists starting to think visiting South Africa is s shitty idea.
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Madiba’s daughter is a racist! Now kick her for touch…
Get rid of South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark. Her tweets are racist and divisive!
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Let’s celebrate! Another useless MP resigns
Thank goodness we are rid of this piece of “insert any abusive word of choice here”. That’s basically what the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is saying about the resignation of Bathabile Dlamini as a member of Parliament.
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No-one will fail at school in SA if this minister gets her way
If it is up to the South African Minister of Basic Education, it will soon be impossible to fail a year in school if you are between 6 and 10 years old.
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ANC plan for private pensions an ‘act of plunder’
If the South African government intends to seize private pension funds to plug the gaps in government spending, it will be nothing less than an ‘act of plunder’.
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SA’s moderate majority ‘share same hopes, ideals’
The real state of race relations in South Africa reflects the fact that the country is not on the brink of a race war.
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Is this the end of SAA?
It might be really stupid to buy a ticket for a flight on South African Airways (SAA) in the near future as it is becoming clear the writing is on the wall for South Africa’s ailing national carrier.
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Malema pays up again
Slowly but surely minority rights movement AfriForum is staring to milk Julius Malema and the EFF dry. That is of course if they can take money from the EFF faster than they can loot it from others.
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SA’s new health plan ‘smokescreen for communist agenda’
Cyril Ramaphosa’s new health minister seems to be hell bent on getting the “communist” National Health Insurance (NHI) plan going immediately. In doing so she is going to deprive everyone their right to decide which kind of health service they want to use.
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How to safely and securely ship your classic car from the UK
We know it’s more than just a car to you…
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