A long-haul flight once taught me the hard way what truly belongs in every traveller’s beauty bag. 

From porters to engineers, hospital staff navigate chronic underfunding and staffing shortages while maintaining world-class care at one of South Africa’s most storied medical institutions

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While members of Parliament focus on the political probe, they are working within Kgoši Mampuru II Management Area, home to some of SA’s most infamous criminals.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

Countries are ‘still in the climate fight’, the United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell said

When first introduced, strict rules on tobacco advertising in South Africa helped cut smoking from 32% to 24% over a decade. But 20 years later, adult smoking prevalence has stagnated at around 20%

The national director of public prosecutions said the suspended Gauteng director of public prosecutions’ actions in a KwaZulu-Natal case were politically motivated

Fewer than 340 Botha’s Larks remain in the wild

Adolf Hitler Uunona says his father likely named him after the German dictator without fully understanding the Nazi leader’s beliefs…

South Africans living abroad who previously lost their SA citizenship now have a clear and simple way to verify or reclaim it.

The return underscores the importance of wildlife corridors, habitat protection and coexistence with local communities

Cape Town’s beloved farmers market unveils purpose-built timber barn with panoramic views – perfect for festive gift hunting.

A cardboard box gathering dust in an attic turned out to be worth R168 million. Makes you think twice about what your parents might have tucked away.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 24 November 2025.

The minister has addressed concerns that have risen after the revocation of ex-Cabinet member Naledi Pandor’s US visa.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer nearly took an embarrassing fall in front of the world’s media, at the G20 summit in South Africa.

Despite five cards of various colours, Ireland were denied a Guinness World Record. Well, probably …

As a London-based expat, I know plenty of South Africans planning the trip to Cardiff next weekend. But while the atmosphere will be electric, the stakes are higher than many realise.

London’s festive light displays offer something we never had back home. Here’s where to find the most spectacular Christmas lights this winter, whether you’re an expat or have family visiting from SA.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 23 November 2025.