Freedom Day commemorates the historic elections marking the official end of apartheid. It celebrates the principles enshrined in South Africa’s 1996 Constitution—human dignity, equality before the law, and the protection of fundamental rights. Long queues snaked through both townships and suburbs alike, as schoolteachers, miners and entrepreneurs s... FREEDOM DAY 2025: MILESTONES OF TRANSFORMATION
South Africa has been famously referred to as the Rainbow Nation due to its multicultural diversity. The fascinating variety of different people, landscapes, culinary and languages offer a melting pot of intrigue and excitement. Culture
A leading leisure and business tourism destination, South Africa is known for its beautiful scenery, value-for-money experiences ranging from beaches to wildlife and safaris, and favourable year-round weather. Tourism
7 FEBRUARY 2019 PARLIAMENT Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Thandi Modise, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Chairperson of the NCOP, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng and esteemed members of the judiciary, Former President, Mr Thabo Mbeki, Form... State of the Nation address by President Cyril Ramaphosa
An active nation is a healthy nation! Findings from the Discovery Health’s latest Fittest City Index have indicated the fitness habits of South Africans according to their geo-location. Clients’ physical activities were tracked through the Discovery Vitality app that recorded data of over half a million members in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth,... Cape Town comes out tops as the fittest city
South Africa has a number of airlines flying between its major cities, and some of its smaller ones, with fares ranging from first-class to cut-price economy. Flights can be booked online from anywhere in the world. Domestic flights in South Africa
The work of South African photographer Jo Ractliffe is being exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It features three of her series of works, made over six years, tracking the aftermath of the Angolan Civil War and its relation to South Africa’s Border War. South African photographer exhibits at New York’s Met
A KwaZulu-Natal family has taken in 143 foreign nationals who were displaced by the xenophobic attacks in the province earlier this year after the last temporary camp set up for them was closed. The Wartnaby family is appealing for donations of household items for the refugees. South African family opens home to refugees
To mark the 20th anniversary of the death of legendary South African theatre-maker Barney Simon, the Baxter Theatre Centre is restaging his riveting docudrama Born in the RSA at the National Arts Festival. Still relevant today, it reminds us of our painful past. Tribute to South African theatre great
Vusimuzi Mbatha saw a police helicopter during a strike on the platinum belt in North West. It inspired him and he dreamt of flying his own aircraft one day. The dream was so strong, that he built himself a helicopter out of spare parts and scrap metal. Jobless South African man builds helicopter
Three awards were handed to South African Airways at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. For the 13th year, the airline was named the Best Airline in Africa. Its staff got the thumbs up, too. Skytrax awards are the direct result of customer satisfaction surveys. South African Airways voted Africa’s best
More foreign visitors and rising room rates have boosted South Africa’s hotel industry, with further growth expected over the next five years. But the impact of new visa regulations, which are intended to protect South Africa, on tourism remains to be seen. Growth spurt predicted for South Africa’s hospitality sector
Ruth Segomotsi Mompati dedicated her life to serving the people of South Africa, joining the ANC as a young woman. A champion of women’s rights, she was one of the leaders of the historic women’s anti-pass march on 9 August 1956. Mompati died on Tuesday morning. She was 89. South Africa mourns struggle stalwart Ruth Mompati
South African Airways Cargo will no longer transport hunting trophies of rhino, elephant, lion and tiger around the world. The SAA freight division put the embargo in place after cargo it was transporting was misdeclared. The ban is “to curb the problem of illegal transportation of animals”. SAA will no longer transport hunting trophies
After violence against foreigners, many of them from elsewhere in Africa, erupted in communities across the country over the past week, the government, civil society and ordinary citizens have condemned the attacks, sought ways to alleviate the suffering, and looked for ways to end the conflict. Attacks on foreign nationals: South Africa responds
South African comedian Trevor Noah is to replace the legendary Jon Stewart as host of the US Daily Show when Stewart steps down later this year after 15 years. Reaction to the news took over social media across the world yesterday. We bring some you the best responses – and video of Noah’s best performances. Watch: Trevor Noah, new host of the Daily Show
Groot Constantia’s 2013 Chardonnay beat more than 800 other entrants from around the world to be judged the best overall chardonnay at the 22nd annual Chardonnay du Monde competition held recently in France. South African chardonnay judged best in world
With the theme “Together We Move South Africa Forward”, the 2015 State of the Nation Address will be an opportunity to celebrate progress South Africa has made over the past year, and an opportunity to highlight priorities for the next. Let’s look at the numbers that make up the event. Infographic: The State of the Nation, in numbers
South Africa’s membership of the Brics group of emerging powers has been criticised – mostly based on the small size of its market. But the country punches above its weight, with the world’s largest mineral resources and sound financial standing. These strengths underscore its value to the Brics’ development bank. ... South Africa is a leader in many fields
An estimated one billion viewers watched as Miss South Africa – 22-year-old Rolene Strauss – was crowned Miss World 2014 at the pageant’s final in London on Sunday. She is the first South Africa to win the title since Anneline Kriel in 1974. SA’s Rolene Strauss crowned Miss World
