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Ship that constantly travels around the world – that’s how much it costs


Ship that constantly travels around the world – that’s how much it costs

A floating apartment. A residential yacht. A holiday home that travels around the world. There are many descriptions for the World, a luxury liner, but “cruise ship” is not one of them, says local resident Jim Minarik. “The only thing the world has in common with a cruise ship is that they float on water,” […]

First celebrity to go into the jungle revealed


First celebrity to go into the jungle revealed

As predicted, Channel Ten has announced that Brittany Hockley will be the first celebrity to appear in the I’m a celebrity…get me out of here! Jungle. The former Bachelor star was announced as the first star to travel to South Africa during her radio show on Wednesday afternoon The pick-up, which is also co-hosted by […]

Former Springboks coach not convinced by “Jack Russell” Damian McKenzie: Planet Rugby


Former Springboks coach not convinced by “Jack Russell” Damian McKenzie: Planet Rugby

Former Springboks coach Swys de Bruin has questioned whether Damian McKenzie can adapt to Test rugby given his playing style as a link-up. The 29-year-old was appointed as the successor to Richie Mo’unga, who moved to Japan after the Rugby World Cup. All Blacks boss Scott Robertson publicly supported McKenzie after the 38-30 loss to […]

Ant and Dec suffer another setback after second major TV series is cancelled by ITV


Ant and Dec suffer another setback after second major TV series is cancelled by ITV

I’m a Celebrity South Africa will not be returning to our TV screens this year – despite the series being a ratings hit with a star-studded cast. The series saw popular celebrities from previous seasons of the main show return to camp, including Helen Flanagan, Joe Swash and Phil Tufnell. But ITV has confirmed that […]

“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe in film about prison break due to apartheid


“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe in film about prison break due to apartheid

“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe is set to play the lead role in the epic story of a white anti-apartheid activist who escapes from one of South Africa’s toughest prisons, the film’s producers said Friday. The hit thriller “Escape From Pretoria” is based on Tim Jenkin’s account of his dramatic escape from the notorious maximum […]

Winner of “I’m a Celebrity” says the show is now “just awful”


Winner of “I’m a Celebrity” says the show is now “just awful”

Former jungle king Tony Blackburn has commented on the new I’m a celebrity…get me out of here! Spin-off set in South Africa that premiered on ITV this week. Blackburn wowed the nation in 2002, being crowned winner of the very first season of the celebrity survival competition set in the Australian jungle. The DJ and […]

Back to reality for the Wallabies: World champions South Africa beat Australia 33-7


Back to reality for the Wallabies: World champions South Africa beat Australia 33-7

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — World champions South Africa gave the previously unbeaten Wallabies a harsh reality check on Saturday, leading 14-0 at the start and beating Australia 33-7 in the teams’ opening match of the Rugby Championship. South Africa led 7-0 in the 10th minute when captain Siya Kolisi charged over the goal line after […]

World Energy Council calls for change in energy transition approach


World Energy Council calls for change in energy transition approach

Dr. Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General and CEO of the World Energy Council. World Energy Council It is becoming increasingly clear that the ambitious project pursued by OECD countries in particular to subsidise and enforce an energy transition away from fossil fuels and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050 is failing. A number […]