The GDP of Ohio is the same as that of the entire Nigeria, and South Africa? Well, little old Maryland’s economy is equal to our country’s entire annual GDP… oh dear.

If Jacob Zuma signs the Private Security Regulation Amendments Bill into law, the already frayed partnership between the United States and SA could be out in the cold.

The US diplomatic mission to SA has sent out a communiqué to US citizens in South Africa warning them of possible attack from terrorists operating inside the country.

The US is no new frontier for South Africans looking to move abroad, but never before has it been more attractive and accessible.

Hollywood would have you believe that New York or LA are the bees knees; ‘fraid not, but here are seven places you really do want to live if you’re just starting out.

South Africans enjoy some of the most liberal rights worldwide. Our American counterparts, on the other hand, seem to be fighting an uphill battle for basic human rights.

From Persian rug merchants – go figure – to embassy staff, our James Bonds have been slowly gathering information on Iranians in South Africa… but even more surprising is why.

This poignant video throws every “average black girl” stereotype out the window

The international rights to youth activist Malaika wa Azania’s book, ‘Memoirs of a Born Free: Reflections on the Rainbow Nation’, have been bought by Seven Stories Press, a US publisher based in New York.

“When one of your friends grabs their cell and wants to take a selfie of the group, do you hide in the back? Have you developed a signature pose that you believe hides your cosmetic imperfections? If so, you may have Selfie Shyness Syndrome.” And it seems the next step is surgery — well, in the US anyway.

Medical research has allowed old folks to live way more active lives, and with that comes renewed sex-drives and all the balls-and-whistles that go with hanky panky.

On 17 December environmentalists in the State of New York sighed a relief as New York Governor Andrew Andrew Cuomo announced that his administration would ban hydraulic fracturing in the New York State

“You have to have something real, for any of this to matter.” The public is watching another icon lose their grip on the status quo, and we may be ever thankful.

For the last few month’s social media, news sites and blogs have been scattered with opinions and verdicts on the Ferguson trail. What can South Africa learn from the crisis?

Editor-in-Chief, Anita Kopacz, saw Lira in concert and immediately knew she was a Heart & Soul cover girl.

South African expat in the US Warren Pala sees a touch of home in this American holiday.

A short summary on how best to celebrate Thanksgiving, even if you are not an American.

Ahead of its release on South African screens later this month, ‘Leading Lady’ has secured release dates for the USA. Saffas in the States can check it out on the big screen in 2015.

Living in America, South African actors Sifiso and Melonie Mazibuko visit London as part of a touring theatre cast and unexpectedly find themselves in a home away from home. I interviewed them to find out what life is like for South Africans living in the US

Ex-United States Navy Seal Robert O’Neill has revealed himself as the man who fired the shot that put down Bin Laden himself.

Ian Gabriel’s South African thriller Four Corners achieved a double win at the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival where it played in competition with films from the USA and around the world. It will also screen next week as part of the United Kingdom’s Freedom Tour, with screenings across Wales, Scotland and England before its UK cinema release

Kongos headlined a sold-out show at the Hoxton Bar and Grill in London on October 23rd. The crowd was abuzz with talk of the band, with many people predicting it won’t be long before the band become really, really big.

If you’re looking for a modern day example of ethnic marginalisation and persecution, you don’t have to look further than the Kurdish people; and it seems their suffering is set to continue under the alarming expanse of ISIS-held territories throughout the Middle-East.

The size of South Africa’s civil service has increased dramatically in recent years. But are there really more civil servants in SA than in the United States, as has been said?

Rand performance received mixed reactions last week, especially performing against the US Dollar