South Africa’s Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, 72, dies after weeks in hospital for diabetes treatment Goodwill Zwelithini wielded great influence among millions of Zulus in his role Role was mostly ceremonial as he had no official power in modern South Africa Was admitted to hospital for diabetes but his health took a ‘turn for the worse’ … Read more
Africa’s fairy circles in grasslands are formed by a plant that releases a toxic sap into the soil when it dies, a new study reveals. Between southern Angola and northern South Africa, there are hundreds of thousands of these circles, ranging in diameter from seven to 50 feet (2-15 metres). Researchers are convinced they have … Read more
South Africa is suffering a powerful second wave of Covid-19 caused by a new strain of the disease similar to the British variant which is feared to be more contagious and driving a surge of infections among young people. Cases in South Africa have risen from fewer than 3,000 a day at the start of … Read more
This year’s stunning Tusk Award trophy was sourced from Kate’s favourite African jewellery brand – Zimbabwean silversmith Patrick Mavros This year’s stunning Tusk Award trophies were sourced from Kate’s favourite African jewellery brand – Zimbabwean silversmith Patrick Mavros. The intricate awards were designed specifically for the three individual winners, and paid respects to their chosen … Read more
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for calm, rejecting claims by pressure groups representing the country’s white minority that a spike in deadly attacks on farms was ‘ethnic cleansing’. His appeal on Monday came after a group of mainly white farmers stormed a courthouse on Wednesday during the hearing of two black suspects accused … Read more
I cannot abide those who are cruel to animals, but the sad fact is that in our digital age, my strong aversion is aroused all too often. I have lost count of the number of people who post on social media platforms such as Twitter so-called ‘kill shots’ of themselves grinning at the camera (or, … Read more
As a pride of lions took their first tentative steps into their new habitat, Ivan Carter proudly whispered to the camera: ‘This is the front line of conservation.’ The TV presenter and safari guide had been instrumental in one of history’s ‘biggest recovery projects’ that had seen dozens of big cats relocated to an area … Read more
It’s a stopping service like no other. Behold what is undoubtedly going to be one of the most sensational hotel openings of 2020 – a set of 13 restored train carriages that will house 31 luxury rooms positioned on an epic bridge inside South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Views of the local wildlife will be … Read more
You had one job! South Africa’s President Ramaphosa hilariously struggles to put coronavirus face mask on while demonstrating how to wear them South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa struggled to secure mask on his ear President Ramaphosa annouced nation would be easing lockdown restrictions Twitter users reacted using #MaskOnChallenge and #CyrilMaskChallenge Here’s how to help people … Read more
Deo the barman greets me with a big beer and an even bigger smile. ‘Jambo!’ he says, handing me an icy glass of Kilimanjaro beer. In front of me, jade-coloured water slides onto the sand and I can feel a lunchtime snooze at Zuri Zanzibar beckoning. The resort, on the north-west shore of this bewitching … Read more