Scandal in South Africa: Mayor Danny Jordaan has not been billed for electricity for the past 7 years
Johannesburg – Newly appointed Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Danny Jordaan has not been billed for electricity by the municipality for the last seven years, according to a report on Saturday. The Weekend Post said it was in possession of a document stating that Jordaan’s Summerstrand household had not been billed for electricity usage since 2007. […]
Women’s Rights ‘Underrated, Ignored, Trampled Upon’
Africa’s first women’s rights legal framework has the potential to benefit millions of women when governments not only ratify but also ensure its domestication in national laws, with accompanying resources for its implementation. In Africa, women’s rights have been underrated, ignored and trampled upon. The place of the African woman is often regarded as that […]
To Hell With Anger in South Africa – Jonathan Jansen
When a “staggering number” of blacks tell him he should “understand the meaning of anger in their culture”, Professor Jonathan Jansen replies, “Well, I say to hell with it”. The Rector of the University of the Free State (UFS) was speaking at a meeting of the Cape Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, […]
Angelina Jolie Speaks At AU Summit Over Rape of Women In War
Hollywood actress and UN envoy on refugee issues, Angelina Jolie-Pitt spoke at a panel discussion ahead of this weekends AU Summit held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. She highlighted the fact that sexual crimes against women are becoming the weapon of choice for armed groups all over the world because these often happen […]
Sudan Calls for Omar al-Bashir to Be Arrested in SA
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir must be arrested if he arrives in South Africa for the African Union summit in Johannesburg, two organisations said on Friday. The Democratic Alliance and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) want to secure a warrant of arrest for Bashir. He was reportedly expected to arrive in South Africa on Saturday. […]
Five Best Fine Dining Restaurants in South Africa
Have you got a special anniversary coming up, or are you thinking of proposing to your long-time love? Maybe you just want to see what it really costs to eat at the country’s best fine dining restaurants. Whether you have to live vicariously through our reviewers, or are genuinely interested in making a reservation to […]
SA penile transplant recipient ‘to become father’
The South African recipient of the world’s first penile transplant is to become a father, a surgeon who performed the operation has told the BBC. His girlfriend has reported that she is about four months’ pregnant, and this showed that the “transplant worked”, said Andre van der Merwe. The 21-year-old recipient, whose identify is being […]
Zimbabwean Rapper Nadia Nakai On SA’s ‘Rhythm City’
Nadia Nakai Kandava, an upcoming Zimbabwean female rapper based in South Africa, is making enormous strides beyond the borders. The “Saka Wena” singer made an appearance on Monday in the hit South African series “Rhythm City” showing off her versatile prowess of rapping and acting. She had a cameo role in the series playing herself […]
Diski Diva’s abusive ex dishes on attempted suicide, theft and broken relationships
Themba Msiza was married to Nonhle Ndala, a reality show TV star who is now pregnant and engaged to former Orlando Pirates player Andile Jali. Msiza and Ndala’s marriage has come under the spotlight after an interview with Drum magazine in which Ndala said she was physically abused by her ex-husband. An image of Ndala’s […]
Geneva Show to Boost Global Appetite for African Fashion
Africa’s indigenous creativity in fashion goods and services is something to be discovered and promoted at this year’s Africa Fashion Show Geneva (AFSG). The annual event promotes, showcases and celebrates the richness and diversity of Africa’s cultural heritage driven by the fashion industry and its talents. The creative textile and clothing industry is a multi-billion […]
