A rural Eastern Cape village school, Nqileni, made history as the first public school in the province to achieve a 100% pass rate in the 2023 matriculation exams. This incredible feat, fueled by dedicated teachers and resilient students, shattered expectations and challenged the narrative of underperforming rural schools.
The “She Hacks” coding bootcamp is empowering young women from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter the tech field. This free initiative equips them with coding skills, mentorship, and career guidance, opening doors to a future filled with digital possibilities.
Entrepreneurship:
Lungile Liswani, a young entrepreneur from Soweto, is revolutionizing the township fashion scene with his vibrant sneaker brand, “Mashu.” His designs, inspired by local culture and infused with global trends, are breaking down fashion barriers and putting Soweto style on the map.
Nokwanda Mafu, a social entrepreneur, is tackling food insecurity in her community through her innovative “Yebo Grocery” initiative. This network of community-run mini-markets provides affordable fresh produce and groceries, promoting food access and economic empowerment.
Social Justice:
The #EndGBV movement continues to gain momentum, pushing for stronger legal frameworks and societal awareness to combat gender-based violence. Their relentless advocacy is breaking the silence and empowering survivors to seek justice.
The Khayelitsha Art Hub is giving a voice to young people from the township through its vibrant murals and community arts projects. Their kreativiteit is challenging stereotypes and sparking conversations about social issues, transforming public spaces into canvases for social change.
These are just a few examples of the many South Africans who are breaking barriers and making a difference in their communities. Their stories of resilience, innovation, and dedication inspire hope and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.
National minimum wage increase: The government announced a rise in the national minimum wage to R27.58 per hour, effective from March 1st, 2024. (Source: News24, IOL)
Powerball jackpot winner: The winner of the recent R121 million Powerball jackpot has claimed their prize. They reportedly spent only R45 on the winning ticket. (Source: IOL)
Labour department halts mall construction:Construction of a mall in Johannesburg has been halted by the Labour Department due to safety concerns. (Source: TimesLIVE)
Pick n Pay recalls peanut butter: Pick n Pay has recalled three brands of peanut butter due to high levels of aflatoxin. (Source: TimesLIVE)
New Ramsar wetland site: South Africa has gained its 30th Ramsar wetland site, located near Dullstroom in Mpumalanga. (Source: TimesLIVE)
Body of car-hijacking victim found: The body of a man who was hijacked two weeks ago has been found.(Source: TimesLIVE)
Man arrested for terrorizing family: A man who allegedly terrorized his family for decades has been arrested.(Source: TimesLIVE)
Other:
Musa Keys, Boity Thulo attend event: Celebrities Musa Keys, Boity Thulo, and others attended a recent event in South Africa. (Source: TimesLIVE)
Daily Maverick: July 2021 unrest reports criticized: The Daily Maverick criticizes the reports on the July 2021 unrest in South Africa. (Source: Daily Maverick)
IOL: Woman released on bail after using stolen Eskom cables: A woman has been released on bail after being caught using stolen Eskom cables. (Source: IOL)
Communities:
Unfortunately, your request to search for news specifically within South African online communities is a bit broad for me.To give you the most relevant results, I’d need more information about which specific communities you’re interested in,such as:
Region: Are you looking for news from a specific province or city?
Topic: Are you interested in news about a particular issue or event within the community?
Online platform: Are you looking for news on Facebook groups, Twitter threads, local news websites, or other online platforms?
ICYMI: ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This is due to the political tensions generated by a proposed increase in value added tax (VAT).http://dlvr.it/TKMNJWhttp://dlvr.it/TKNy4n
My father, Costa Gazidis, was a doctor who left apartheid South Africa for the UK in the late 1960s after being imprisoned for his politics – but was able to return in the early 90s to carry out public health work, especially in relation to HIV and Aids. Costa was born in the mining town… Read more: Costa Gazidis obituary
My father, Costa Gazidis, was a doctor who left apartheid South Africa for the UK in the late 1960s after being imprisoned for his politics – but was able to return in the early 90s to carry out public health work, especially in relation to HIV and Aids. Costa was born in the mining town… Read more: Costa Gazidis obituary
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The Vaal Dam’s third sluice gate has been reopened amid high inflows due to the continued heavy rainfall in the upper catchment.http://dlvr.it/TKNTVq
[SAnews.gov.za] The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has expressed concern regarding repeated fire outbreaks at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, in Gauteng.http://dlvr.it/TKNTQZ
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Liberian Investigator] Cape Town — Darius Wonyen, a mining and mineral processing engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held March 31 through April 3 in Cape Town, South Africa. It was more than a professional milestone — it was a… Read more: Liberian Engineer Shines At Global Mining Conference in Cape Town
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This is due to the political tensions generated by a proposed increase in value added tax (VAT).http://dlvr.it/TKMNJWhttp://dlvr.it/TKN35W
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This is due to the political tensions generated by a proposed increase in value added tax (VAT).http://dlvr.it/TKMNJW
[SAnews.gov.za] The Vaal Dam’s third sluice gate has been reopened amid high inflows due to the continued heavy rainfall in the upper catchment.http://dlvr.it/TKMN6W
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).http://dlvr.it/TKK10xhttp://dlvr.it/TKLvZV
ICYMI: [Liberian Investigator] Cape Town — Darius Wonyen, a mining and mineral processing engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held March 31 through April 3 in Cape Town, South Africa. It was more than a professional milestone — it was a defining… Read more: Liberian Engineer Shines At Global Mining Conference in Cape Town
ICYMI: [Liberian Investigator] Cape Town — Darius Wonyen, a mining and mineral processing engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held March 31 through April 3 in Cape Town, South Africa. It was more than a professional milestone — it was a defining… Read more: Liberian Engineer Shines At Global Mining Conference in Cape Town
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This is due to the political tensions generated by a proposed increase in value added tax (VAT).http://dlvr.it/TKL9rc
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).http://dlvr.it/TKK10xhttp://dlvr.it/TKKhpV
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).http://dlvr.it/TKK10x
[Liberian Investigator] Cape Town — Darius Wonyen, a mining and mineral processing engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held March 31 through April 3 in Cape Town, South Africa. It was more than a professional milestone — it was a defining moment… Read more: Liberian Engineer Shines At Global Mining Conference in Cape Town
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).http://dlvr.it/TKHsC8
ICYMI: ICYMI: My friend Henry Brown, who has died aged 85, was a South African and later British solicitor whose human rights work across nearly four decades reads like a South African anti-apartheid struggle “Who’s Who”. In the UK he also became a leader in the field of mediation. As a young attorney with Cape… Read more: Henry Brown obituary
ICYMI: ICYMI: Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
ICYMI: My friend Henry Brown, who has died aged 85, was a South African and later British solicitor whose human rights work across nearly four decades reads like a South African anti-apartheid struggle “Who’s Who”. In the UK he also became a leader in the field of mediation. As a young attorney with Cape Town’s… Read more: Henry Brown obituary
ICYMI: My friend Henry Brown, who has died aged 85, was a South African and later British solicitor whose human rights work across nearly four decades reads like a South African anti-apartheid struggle “Who’s Who”. In the UK he also became a leader in the field of mediation. As a young attorney with Cape Town’s… Read more: Henry Brown obituary
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Social Services held a meeting with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities regarding their annual performance and strategic plans.http://dlvr.it/TKFRgX
ICYMI: Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
ICYMI: Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
ICYMI: Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
My friend Henry Brown, who has died aged 85, was a South African and later British solicitor whose human rights work across nearly four decades reads like a South African anti-apartheid struggle “Who’s Who”. In the UK he also became a leader in the field of mediation. As a young attorney with Cape Town’s leading… Read more: Henry Brown obituary
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Social Services held a meeting with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities regarding their annual performance and strategic plans.http://dlvr.it/TKDVqt
Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during the… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during the… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has identified the high number of vacancies at the Limpopo justice department as a critical issue to resolve.http://dlvr.it/TK792Yhttp://dlvr.it/TK8bH9
ICYMI: ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the country’s energy mix. Three years later, the court ruled that the government’s new coal plans were unlawful, invalid, and against… Read more: South African Court Said No to New Coal-Fired Power – What’s Behind the Ruling
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has identified the high number of vacancies at the Limpopo justice department as a critical issue to resolve.http://dlvr.it/TK792Yhttp://dlvr.it/TK7ZmY
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has identified the high number of vacancies at the Limpopo justice department as a critical issue to resolve.http://dlvr.it/TK792Y
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to confront and address existing blind spots within the legal system, which continue to undermine the rights and interests of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).http://dlvr.it/TK5J2Thttp://dlvr.it/TK6s3C
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the country’s energy mix. Three years later, the court ruled that the government’s new coal plans were unlawful, invalid, and against the… Read more: South African Court Said No to New Coal-Fired Power – What’s Behind the Ruling
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the country’s energy mix. Three years later, the court ruled that the government’s new coal plans were unlawful, invalid, and against the… Read more: South African Court Said No to New Coal-Fired Power – What’s Behind the Ruling
[SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has identified the high number of vacancies at the Limpopo justice department as a critical issue to resolve.http://dlvr.it/TK6N7w
ICYMI: ICYMI: Kenneth O Morgan is glad that the life of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist is being celebrated There will be great rejoicing in Cornwall and beyond at the opening up of the home of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist Emily Hobhouse, who campaigned so nobly against British atrocities on… Read more: Emily Hobhouse’s effect on the 1906 election | Letters
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to confront and address existing blind spots within the legal system, which continue to undermine the rights and interests of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).http://dlvr.it/TK5J2Thttp://dlvr.it/TK5zwp
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to confront and address existing blind spots within the legal system, which continue to undermine the rights and interests of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).http://dlvr.it/TK5J2T
[The Conversation Africa] Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the country’s energy mix. Three years later, the court ruled that the government’s new coal plans were unlawful, invalid, and against the country’s… Read more: South African Court Said No to New Coal-Fired Power – What’s Behind the Ruling
ICYMI: ICYMI: Series of events mark 165th anniversary of birth of forgotten pacifist who exposed conditions in British concentration camps She took on the might of establishment and empire to expose the suffering of women and children held in British concentration camps but her story has “faded” from the history books. From 12 April a… Read more: Anglo-Boer war whistleblower Emily Hobhouse celebrated in Cornish home
ICYMI: Kenneth O Morgan is glad that the life of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist is being celebrated There will be great rejoicing in Cornwall and beyond at the opening up of the home of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist Emily Hobhouse, who campaigned so nobly against British atrocities on the… Read more: Emily Hobhouse’s effect on the 1906 election | Letters
ICYMI: Kenneth O Morgan is glad that the life of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist is being celebrated There will be great rejoicing in Cornwall and beyond at the opening up of the home of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist Emily Hobhouse, who campaigned so nobly against British atrocities on the… Read more: Emily Hobhouse’s effect on the 1906 election | Letters
ICYMI: [New Zimbabwe] A nightmare journey of more than 17 years came to an end last week for a 36-year-old domestic worker who has been in a battle with the Department of Home Affairs to obtain a birth certificate, so that she could ultimately get an ID document.http://dlvr.it/TK45C3
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to confront and address existing blind spots within the legal system, which continue to undermine the rights and interests of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).http://dlvr.it/TK454h
ICYMI: ICYMI: We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
ICYMI: Series of events mark 165th anniversary of birth of forgotten pacifist who exposed conditions in British concentration camps She took on the might of establishment and empire to expose the suffering of women and children held in British concentration camps but her story has “faded” from the history books. From 12 April a series… Read more: Anglo-Boer war whistleblower Emily Hobhouse celebrated in Cornish home
ICYMI: Series of events mark 165th anniversary of birth of forgotten pacifist who exposed conditions in British concentration camps She took on the might of establishment and empire to expose the suffering of women and children held in British concentration camps but her story has “faded” from the history books. From 12 April a series… Read more: Anglo-Boer war whistleblower Emily Hobhouse celebrated in Cornish home
Kenneth O Morgan is glad that the life of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist is being celebrated There will be great rejoicing in Cornwall and beyond at the opening up of the home of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist Emily Hobhouse, who campaigned so nobly against British atrocities on the veldt,… Read more: Emily Hobhouse’s effect on the 1906 election | Letters
ICYMI: [Capital FM] Nairobi — South Africa is seeking Kenya’s support for its candidate, Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, in the upcoming African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential elections set for May.http://dlvr.it/TK2sfR
[New Zimbabwe] A nightmare journey of more than 17 years came to an end last week for a 36-year-old domestic worker who has been in a battle with the Department of Home Affairs to obtain a birth certificate, so that she could ultimately get an ID document.http://dlvr.it/TK2sZg
ICYMI: We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
ICYMI: We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
ICYMI: We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
Series of events mark 165th anniversary of birth of forgotten pacifist who exposed conditions in British concentration camps She took on the might of establishment and empire to expose the suffering of women and children held in British concentration camps but her story has “faded” from the history books. From 12 April a series of… Read more: Anglo-Boer war whistleblower Emily Hobhouse celebrated in Cornish home
[Capital FM] Nairobi — South Africa is seeking Kenya’s support for its candidate, Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, in the upcoming African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential elections set for May.http://dlvr.it/TK1fQ2
ICYMI: ICYMI: [RFI] African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent’s vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations.http://dlvr.it/TJzg1Yhttp://dlvr.it/TK1C4y
We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal Republic,… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal Republic,… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
ICYMI: [RFI] African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent’s vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations.http://dlvr.it/TJzg1Yhttp://dlvr.it/TK07FR
ICYMI: [RFI] African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent’s vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations.http://dlvr.it/TJzg1Y
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%.http://dlvr.it/TJxgrMhttp://dlvr.it/TJzKY9
[RFI] African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent’s vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations.http://dlvr.it/TJyqJh
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Chatham House] US tariffs could hurt the South African economy, but Pretoria is already leveraging its energy transition to attract support from the EU and other partners.http://dlvr.it/TJwSjGhttp://dlvr.it/TJyQxf
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%.http://dlvr.it/TJxgrMhttp://dlvr.it/TJyQlw
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%.http://dlvr.it/TJxgrM
ICYMI: ICYMI: South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under way By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island,… Read more: ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
ICYMI: [Chatham House] US tariffs could hurt the South African economy, but Pretoria is already leveraging its energy transition to attract support from the EU and other partners.http://dlvr.it/TJwSjGhttp://dlvr.it/TJxDfN
ICYMI: [Chatham House] US tariffs could hurt the South African economy, but Pretoria is already leveraging its energy transition to attract support from the EU and other partners.http://dlvr.it/TJwSjG
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%.http://dlvr.it/TJwSc5
ICYMI: South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under way By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but… Read more: ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
ICYMI: South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under way By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but… Read more: ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz, happening virtually from 22 to 28 September 2023. This prestigious festival features a stellar lineup of local and international jazz artists. Tickets are available online.
Oppikoppi Online Music Festival, happening over the Easter weekend in April 2024. This alternative rock festival is a South African institution, and the online version promises to be just as electrifying as the real thing. Tickets are available online.
For foodies:
The Big Ask Food Festival, happening online from 22 to 24 September 2023. This virtual event brings together some of South Africa’s top chefs and restaurants for a weekend of deliciousness. Tickets are available online.
Cape Town, South Africa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and for good reason. It’s a city with something for everyone, from stunning natural scenery to vibrant culture to world-class cuisine.
Sure, here are some of the top things to do in South Africa, according to recent news:
Visit the Addo Elephant National Park: This park is home to over 600 elephants, making it one of the best places in the world to see these majestic creatures. You can go on game drives, bush walks, or even go elephant back safaris.
Go whale watching in Hermanus: Hermanus is known as the “whale watching capital of South Africa” and is a great place to see these amazing creatures from June to December. You can go on a boat trip or simply watch them from the shore.
Visit Robben Island: Robben Island is a former prison that was used to incarcerate Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners during apartheid. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination. You can take a ferry to the island and tour the prison.
Go on a wine tour in Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch is a wine region in South Africa known for its beautiful scenery and delicious wines. There are many wineries to visit in Stellenbosch, and you can even go on a wine tour.
Visit the Cradle of Humankind: The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the most important archaeological sites in the world. You can visit Sterkfontein Cave, where the remains of “Mrs. Ples” were found, or visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre to learn more about the history of human evolution.
In addition to these popular activities, there are also a number of new and exciting things to do in South Africa. For example, you can now go on a skydive over Cape Town, explore the abandoned diamond mines of Kimberley, or go on a hot air balloon safari over the Kruger National Park.
No matter what your interests are, you’re sure to find something to do in South Africa. So start planning your trip today!
ICYMI: ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This is due to the political tensions generated by a proposed increase in value added tax (VAT).http://dlvr.it/TKMNJWhttp://dlvr.it/TKNy4n
My father, Costa Gazidis, was a doctor who left apartheid South Africa for the UK in the late 1960s after being imprisoned for his politics – but was able to return in the early 90s to carry out public health work, especially in relation to HIV and Aids. Costa was born in the mining town… Read more: Costa Gazidis obituary
My father, Costa Gazidis, was a doctor who left apartheid South Africa for the UK in the late 1960s after being imprisoned for his politics – but was able to return in the early 90s to carry out public health work, especially in relation to HIV and Aids. Costa was born in the mining town… Read more: Costa Gazidis obituary
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The Vaal Dam’s third sluice gate has been reopened amid high inflows due to the continued heavy rainfall in the upper catchment.http://dlvr.it/TKNTVq
[SAnews.gov.za] The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has expressed concern regarding repeated fire outbreaks at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, in Gauteng.http://dlvr.it/TKNTQZ
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Liberian Investigator] Cape Town — Darius Wonyen, a mining and mineral processing engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held March 31 through April 3 in Cape Town, South Africa. It was more than a professional milestone — it was a… Read more: Liberian Engineer Shines At Global Mining Conference in Cape Town
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This is due to the political tensions generated by a proposed increase in value added tax (VAT).http://dlvr.it/TKMNJWhttp://dlvr.it/TKN35W
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This is due to the political tensions generated by a proposed increase in value added tax (VAT).http://dlvr.it/TKMNJW
[SAnews.gov.za] The Vaal Dam’s third sluice gate has been reopened amid high inflows due to the continued heavy rainfall in the upper catchment.http://dlvr.it/TKMN6W
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).http://dlvr.it/TKK10xhttp://dlvr.it/TKLvZV
ICYMI: [Liberian Investigator] Cape Town — Darius Wonyen, a mining and mineral processing engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held March 31 through April 3 in Cape Town, South Africa. It was more than a professional milestone — it was a defining… Read more: Liberian Engineer Shines At Global Mining Conference in Cape Town
ICYMI: [Liberian Investigator] Cape Town — Darius Wonyen, a mining and mineral processing engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held March 31 through April 3 in Cape Town, South Africa. It was more than a professional milestone — it was a defining… Read more: Liberian Engineer Shines At Global Mining Conference in Cape Town
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This is due to the political tensions generated by a proposed increase in value added tax (VAT).http://dlvr.it/TKL9rc
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).http://dlvr.it/TKK10xhttp://dlvr.it/TKKhpV
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).http://dlvr.it/TKK10x
[Liberian Investigator] Cape Town — Darius Wonyen, a mining and mineral processing engineer at ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), stood proudly among some of the world’s leading experts at the Comminution ’25 Conference, held March 31 through April 3 in Cape Town, South Africa. It was more than a professional milestone — it was a defining moment… Read more: Liberian Engineer Shines At Global Mining Conference in Cape Town
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).http://dlvr.it/TKHsC8
ICYMI: ICYMI: My friend Henry Brown, who has died aged 85, was a South African and later British solicitor whose human rights work across nearly four decades reads like a South African anti-apartheid struggle “Who’s Who”. In the UK he also became a leader in the field of mediation. As a young attorney with Cape… Read more: Henry Brown obituary
ICYMI: ICYMI: Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
ICYMI: My friend Henry Brown, who has died aged 85, was a South African and later British solicitor whose human rights work across nearly four decades reads like a South African anti-apartheid struggle “Who’s Who”. In the UK he also became a leader in the field of mediation. As a young attorney with Cape Town’s… Read more: Henry Brown obituary
ICYMI: My friend Henry Brown, who has died aged 85, was a South African and later British solicitor whose human rights work across nearly four decades reads like a South African anti-apartheid struggle “Who’s Who”. In the UK he also became a leader in the field of mediation. As a young attorney with Cape Town’s… Read more: Henry Brown obituary
ICYMI: [Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Social Services held a meeting with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities regarding their annual performance and strategic plans.http://dlvr.it/TKFRgX
ICYMI: Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
ICYMI: Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
ICYMI: Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
My friend Henry Brown, who has died aged 85, was a South African and later British solicitor whose human rights work across nearly four decades reads like a South African anti-apartheid struggle “Who’s Who”. In the UK he also became a leader in the field of mediation. As a young attorney with Cape Town’s leading… Read more: Henry Brown obituary
[Parliament of South Africa] The Select Committee on Social Services held a meeting with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities regarding their annual performance and strategic plans.http://dlvr.it/TKDVqt
Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during the… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during the… Read more: US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has identified the high number of vacancies at the Limpopo justice department as a critical issue to resolve.http://dlvr.it/TK792Yhttp://dlvr.it/TK8bH9
ICYMI: ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the country’s energy mix. Three years later, the court ruled that the government’s new coal plans were unlawful, invalid, and against… Read more: South African Court Said No to New Coal-Fired Power – What’s Behind the Ruling
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has identified the high number of vacancies at the Limpopo justice department as a critical issue to resolve.http://dlvr.it/TK792Yhttp://dlvr.it/TK7ZmY
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has identified the high number of vacancies at the Limpopo justice department as a critical issue to resolve.http://dlvr.it/TK792Y
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to confront and address existing blind spots within the legal system, which continue to undermine the rights and interests of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).http://dlvr.it/TK5J2Thttp://dlvr.it/TK6s3C
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the country’s energy mix. Three years later, the court ruled that the government’s new coal plans were unlawful, invalid, and against the… Read more: South African Court Said No to New Coal-Fired Power – What’s Behind the Ruling
ICYMI: [The Conversation Africa] Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the country’s energy mix. Three years later, the court ruled that the government’s new coal plans were unlawful, invalid, and against the… Read more: South African Court Said No to New Coal-Fired Power – What’s Behind the Ruling
[SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has identified the high number of vacancies at the Limpopo justice department as a critical issue to resolve.http://dlvr.it/TK6N7w
ICYMI: ICYMI: Kenneth O Morgan is glad that the life of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist is being celebrated There will be great rejoicing in Cornwall and beyond at the opening up of the home of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist Emily Hobhouse, who campaigned so nobly against British atrocities on… Read more: Emily Hobhouse’s effect on the 1906 election | Letters
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to confront and address existing blind spots within the legal system, which continue to undermine the rights and interests of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).http://dlvr.it/TK5J2Thttp://dlvr.it/TK5zwp
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to confront and address existing blind spots within the legal system, which continue to undermine the rights and interests of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).http://dlvr.it/TK5J2T
[The Conversation Africa] Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the authorisation of new coal-fired power as part of the country’s energy mix. Three years later, the court ruled that the government’s new coal plans were unlawful, invalid, and against the country’s… Read more: South African Court Said No to New Coal-Fired Power – What’s Behind the Ruling
ICYMI: ICYMI: Series of events mark 165th anniversary of birth of forgotten pacifist who exposed conditions in British concentration camps She took on the might of establishment and empire to expose the suffering of women and children held in British concentration camps but her story has “faded” from the history books. From 12 April a… Read more: Anglo-Boer war whistleblower Emily Hobhouse celebrated in Cornish home
ICYMI: Kenneth O Morgan is glad that the life of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist is being celebrated There will be great rejoicing in Cornwall and beyond at the opening up of the home of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist Emily Hobhouse, who campaigned so nobly against British atrocities on the… Read more: Emily Hobhouse’s effect on the 1906 election | Letters
ICYMI: Kenneth O Morgan is glad that the life of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist is being celebrated There will be great rejoicing in Cornwall and beyond at the opening up of the home of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist Emily Hobhouse, who campaigned so nobly against British atrocities on the… Read more: Emily Hobhouse’s effect on the 1906 election | Letters
ICYMI: [New Zimbabwe] A nightmare journey of more than 17 years came to an end last week for a 36-year-old domestic worker who has been in a battle with the Department of Home Affairs to obtain a birth certificate, so that she could ultimately get an ID document.http://dlvr.it/TK45C3
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the urgent need to confront and address existing blind spots within the legal system, which continue to undermine the rights and interests of survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).http://dlvr.it/TK454h
ICYMI: ICYMI: We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
ICYMI: Series of events mark 165th anniversary of birth of forgotten pacifist who exposed conditions in British concentration camps She took on the might of establishment and empire to expose the suffering of women and children held in British concentration camps but her story has “faded” from the history books. From 12 April a series… Read more: Anglo-Boer war whistleblower Emily Hobhouse celebrated in Cornish home
ICYMI: Series of events mark 165th anniversary of birth of forgotten pacifist who exposed conditions in British concentration camps She took on the might of establishment and empire to expose the suffering of women and children held in British concentration camps but her story has “faded” from the history books. From 12 April a series… Read more: Anglo-Boer war whistleblower Emily Hobhouse celebrated in Cornish home
Kenneth O Morgan is glad that the life of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist is being celebrated There will be great rejoicing in Cornwall and beyond at the opening up of the home of the courageous pacifist and human rights activist Emily Hobhouse, who campaigned so nobly against British atrocities on the veldt,… Read more: Emily Hobhouse’s effect on the 1906 election | Letters
ICYMI: [Capital FM] Nairobi — South Africa is seeking Kenya’s support for its candidate, Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, in the upcoming African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential elections set for May.http://dlvr.it/TK2sfR
[New Zimbabwe] A nightmare journey of more than 17 years came to an end last week for a 36-year-old domestic worker who has been in a battle with the Department of Home Affairs to obtain a birth certificate, so that she could ultimately get an ID document.http://dlvr.it/TK2sZg
ICYMI: We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
ICYMI: We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
ICYMI: We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
Series of events mark 165th anniversary of birth of forgotten pacifist who exposed conditions in British concentration camps She took on the might of establishment and empire to expose the suffering of women and children held in British concentration camps but her story has “faded” from the history books. From 12 April a series of… Read more: Anglo-Boer war whistleblower Emily Hobhouse celebrated in Cornish home
[Capital FM] Nairobi — South Africa is seeking Kenya’s support for its candidate, Ms. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, in the upcoming African Development Bank (AfDB) presidential elections set for May.http://dlvr.it/TK1fQ2
ICYMI: ICYMI: [RFI] African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent’s vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations.http://dlvr.it/TJzg1Yhttp://dlvr.it/TK1C4y
We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal Republic,… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
We are not victims, there is no genocide. This rhetoric shows that the US administration doesn’t understand my thriving country I am a blue-blood Afrikaner, at least in terms of ancestry: both my grandfathers were young Boer soldiers in the Anglo-Boer war and I am directly related to the president of the old Transvaal Republic,… Read more: As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump’s America. What an absurdity | Max du Preez
ICYMI: [RFI] African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent’s vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations.http://dlvr.it/TJzg1Yhttp://dlvr.it/TK07FR
ICYMI: [RFI] African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent’s vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations.http://dlvr.it/TJzg1Y
ICYMI: ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%.http://dlvr.it/TJxgrMhttp://dlvr.it/TJzKY9
[RFI] African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent’s vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations.http://dlvr.it/TJyqJh
ICYMI: ICYMI: [Chatham House] US tariffs could hurt the South African economy, but Pretoria is already leveraging its energy transition to attract support from the EU and other partners.http://dlvr.it/TJwSjGhttp://dlvr.it/TJyQxf
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%.http://dlvr.it/TJxgrMhttp://dlvr.it/TJyQlw
ICYMI: [SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%.http://dlvr.it/TJxgrM
ICYMI: ICYMI: South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under way By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island,… Read more: ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
ICYMI: [Chatham House] US tariffs could hurt the South African economy, but Pretoria is already leveraging its energy transition to attract support from the EU and other partners.http://dlvr.it/TJwSjGhttp://dlvr.it/TJxDfN
ICYMI: [Chatham House] US tariffs could hurt the South African economy, but Pretoria is already leveraging its energy transition to attract support from the EU and other partners.http://dlvr.it/TJwSjG
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%.http://dlvr.it/TJwSc5
ICYMI: South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under way By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but… Read more: ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
ICYMI: South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to get under way By 2015, scientists knew from camera trap evidence that mice were attacking albatross chicks on Marion Island, but… Read more: ‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
