The Chamber was delighted to host renowned socio-political analyst and academic Dr Jonny Steinberg on Wednesday 28 May at Standard Bank.

President Jacob Zuma will take a few days off from public engagements, while continuing to perform official duties from home, following a brief stay in hospital after a ‘particularly demanding period in office’

Zimbabwe is to hold its future elections under a new set of laws governing the country’s elections. However, these new guidelines have quickly been criticised for amounting to little more than a legislative whitewash aimed at glossing over the fact that there is hardly any effective change to the way that the African nation’s problematic democracy continues to play itself out

The UK Government closed the Tier 1 (General) category for new applicants in April 2011. The category is however still open for extension and settlement applications, for holders of permits in this category.

Two recent Home Office battles outline ongoing challenges with regards to the naturalisation of South Africans as UK citizens, as an unexpected language barrier seems to hinder the process

A terrifying video goes viral with over 1,5 million hits in less than a week; initially assumed to be a clever ad campaign for GO PRO cameras, the clip turns into a crime fighting tool – and hopefully into a lesson for the criminals involved in the case

The South African High Commission in the UK invites you to a Fun Day at Allianz Park Stadium, home of Saracens Rugby Club, including a special performance by the band Freshlyground.

A new study reveals that South Africa is getting fatter by the minute, with almost twice as many obese women in the country than men, making SA an exception in a global study

A Gauteng hospital accidentally swapped two babies in 2010, but the repercussions of the grave mistake can only fully be felt in the present, as a courtroom drama has begun to unfold in its aftermath

The announcement of Charlene’s pregnancy is bound to change the line of succession for the royal family in Monaco – a considerably feat for a small-town girl from Africa, who has already defied the odds as an Olympian. But as the face of Europe’s royal families changes at a rapid pace, is it still ‘en vogue’ to become a monarch?

The new High Commissioner and his wife were escorted in a State landau down The Mall towards Buckingham Palace to present his Letters of Credence to the Queen.

Despite wide-reaching differences in both their careers and crimes, Eugene de Kock and Clive Derby-Lewis are coming up for parole in a joint initiative partly facilitated by President Jacob Zuma, as a hit theatrical production on De Kock’s confessions returns to London

With his party seeminly in turmoil, MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai’s health problems have led to all sorts of speculation, but only within the confines of Southern Africa. The rest of the world appears to have shown no interest.

35 ministers, 37 deputies, two new ministries, and a partridge in a pear tree. And you thought Nkandla was a bad investment

Who could forget this viral mishap from 2008? Let’s hope Nene has better luck on screen this time around.

With an idea to take on the multi-nationals with a coffee-capsule concept, Peter Grainger and Brent Hadfield are the Jack and the Beanstalks of the business world. Their little coffee capsules, which are manufactured to be compatible with Nespresso machines, have proved a sky-rocketing success story and Cafe Pod capsules are now in major supermarkets. We caught up with one half the tenacious team to find out their secret.

It is very important for South Africans in the UK to keep in mind that they need to apply for an extension of their visa, or indefinite leave to remain before the expiry of their current visa.

Right in the heart of last week’s Chelsea Flower Show, the UCT Trust welcomed alumni and friends to their fundraising event for the Schools Improvement Initiative, which aims to foster a pool of talented pupils and nurture them toward a place at university

Maya Angelou first met Nelson Mandela on his trip in Africa in 1962 to garner support for the armed struggle and to undergo military training.

Cyril Ramaphosa was appointed Deputy President and Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene was promoted to minister of finance in President Jacob Zuma’s new Cabinet, announced on Sunday evening following his inauguration for a second term as President on Saturday.

Cape Town becomes the superstar for a new British Airways ad, as the new Airbus A380 – the latest addition to the British flag carrier’s fleet, is seen flying past some of the city’s most incredible landmarks

Reverend Mpho Tutu, the daughter of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, will visit the UK this week to launch their new book about forgiveness.

Law enforcement agents from South Africa and the USA have arrested 11 people linked to a West African transnational organised crime enterprise, involving numerous complex financial fraud schemes over the internet

Since the introduction of the new UK family migration rules in July 2012, thousands of families have been torn and kept apart, as they do not qualify under the new minimum income threshold requirement.

Ever thought about hitchhiking your way through Zimbabwe? Think again…