
Fake post of elephant and ranger fooled thousands: Why?
A viral fake post about an elephant protecting a ranger exposed how emotion, wildlife stories and social media profits collide.
THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026, 11:32

A viral fake post about an elephant protecting a ranger exposed how emotion, wildlife stories and social media profits collide.

Rhino poaching remains a crisis in South Africa. Will the recent death of alleged kingpin Big Joe signal any change?

In a great scoop for SA, South Africa has been selected as the Country in Focus for the 2027 European Film Market (EFM) at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). This marks the first time in history that South Africa will enjoy this prestigious role at the famous festival in Germany. With over 2,288 press […]

South Africa’s Starlink battle is intensifying as government pushes to relax BEE ownership rules. Critics warn Elon Musk’s satellite network poses serious sovereignty, privacy and national-security risks for Mzansi.

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi will apply for bail on 25 May in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court after being arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice over an alleged staged assassination attempt in Vosloorus

African fintech is tied to the continent’s underlying financial realities, because solving those challenges is where many of the sector’s largest opportunities still sit.

The Pretoria-born billionaire’s Starlink expansion continues in East Africa, despite recent regulatory rejections in South Africa.

Where Big Five safari, warm Indian Ocean escapes and timeless South African nostalgia meet.

Two South Africans have swapped Joburg and Pretoria for Fulham Road, bringing genuine specialty coffee and a slice of Simon’s Town to London.

The Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures Conference, convening in Cape Town from 18 to 20 May, attempts to respond to the risks facing young people, but more importantly to listen to them and share possible solutions

South Africa’s consumer internet has spent the past five years quietly rebuilding itself around the smartphone, and the numbers behind that shift are now too large to ignore. Industry surveys put smartphone penetration well above seventy percent of adults, mobile data prices have fallen by double digits since the Competition Commission’s market inquiry forced operators […]

Cape Town City have a chance to return to top flight football after qualifying for the PSL promotion/relegation playoffs on Sunday.

Mamelodi Sundowns will travel to Morocco for the second leg with the advantage after winning the first leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 18 May 2026.

The Liverpool and Real Madrid legend will take over as Chelsea manager effective from 1 June after signing a four-year deal.

On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, the Embassies of Spain and Colombia in South Africa, as co-Chairs of the Equal Rights Coalition, reaffirm their commitment to the promotion and protection of the human rights of LGBTIQ+ persons.

Cutting corners while balancing construction pressure and tight deadlines can be fatal

The hidden hunting habits of leopards in the wild: Discover their survival tactics and ecosystem roles in Southern Africa’s wilderness.

Cinnamon on your pancakes adds flavour, but does it have any health benefits? Here’s what you should know about this common spice.

How to keep South African tradition alive abroad through food, language, music and community rituals that connect families across borders.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 16 May 2026.