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Close-up image of Elon Musk. Photo accompanies article on Starlink being rejected by Namibia, South Africa's neighbour

Tough Monday for Elon Musk as South Africa’s neighbour rejects Starlink

The long wait ends as Letaba Bridge reopens in Kruger National Park, restoring key northern travel routes after flood damage.

Kruger’s north and south reunited: Letaba Bridge finally open!

South Africans in Canada demand change as passport renewal travel costs and long distances spark calls for a fairer system.

South Africans in Canada plead for ‘fair’ passport renewal options

Tough Monday for Elon Musk as South Africa’s neighbour rejects Starlink

Kruger’s north and south reunited: Letaba Bridge finally open!

By Mariana Balt 23-03-26 14:44

The long wait ends as Letaba Bridge reopens in Kruger National Park, restoring key northern travel routes after flood damage.

South Africans in Canada plead for ‘fair’ passport renewal options

By Mariana Balt 23-03-26 11:46

South Africans in Canada have demanded a change as passport-renewal travel costs and long distances spark calls for a fairer system.

A powerful charity journey shows how love for children united bikers and donors to support life-changing brain surgery for a baby.

Doctor’s love for children fuels another 7 000 km ride for a child

23-03-26 10:51 Mariana Balt

A powerful charity journey shows how their love for children united bikers and donors to support life-changing brain surgery for a baby.

customised image of ICE agents, Bafana Bafana and the World Cup trophy. This image accompanies an article about ICE agents being deployed to US airports

You’ve bought a pricey ticket. Will you make it past ICE to watch Bafana?

23-03-26 09:53 Tebogo Tsape

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets cost a fortune, but facing armed ICE agents at US airports to watch Bafana Bafana is the real nightmare.

Jobs crisis in South Africa

23-03-26 09:04 Nadine Burger

High unemployment continues to shape daily life for millions of South Africans searching for work.

Stock image of wedding rings next to a hand signing a document. This image accompanies an article about women initiating divorce in South Africa in large numbers

Divorce in South Africa: Women leading the charge to split

23-03-26 07:22 SAPeople Staff Writer

Recent data reveals a striking trend in South Africa’s marriages: wives are overwhelmingly far more likely to file for divorce.

Look up for night sky magic as the moon nears the Pleiades. Discover upcoming sky events and simple skywatching tips.

Night sky magic: Tonight, the moon meets seven sisters

22-03-26 18:37 Mariana Balt

Look up for night sky magic as the moon nears the Pleiades. Discover upcoming sky events and simple skywatching tips.

Did you know the tiny pocket in your jeans has a 150-year-old secret?

22-03-26 18:06 James Durrant

People are losing their minds over the real reason that little pocket exists. Here’s the story behind the most overlooked detail in denim history.

Discover why a striking alien plant next to roadsides and misty forest edges, known as the Formosa lily, wins hearts across South Africa.

The alien plant that South Africans secretly love

22-03-26 18:14 Mariana Balt

Discover why a striking alien plant, often found next to roadsides and misty forest edges in Mpumalanga, wins hearts across South Africa.

Discover why Boikie Monareng pushed a wheelbarrow across South Africa, raising anti-bullying awareness and support for disadvantaged youth.

How Boikie Monareng pushed hope across South Africa

22-03-26 14:08 Mariana Balt

Discover why Boikie Monareng pushed a wheelbarrow across South Africa, raising anti-bullying awareness and support for disadvantaged youth.

Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Draw Results

Here are the Lotto results for Saturday, 21 March 2026

21-03-26 21:03 SAPeople Lotto writer

It’s almost time for today’s Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draws. Will you be South Africa’s next Lotto multimillionaire?

Latest News

WEATHER: Heavy rain expected in Six provinces on SUNDAY

21-03-26 18:10 By Adamu Andrew Michael

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 22 March 2026.

WEATHER: Heavy rain and strong winds expected in FOUR provinces

20-03-26 19:13 By SA People Weather Writer

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 21 March 2026.

Image of a alcoholic drinks behind a bar. This image accompanies an article about alcohol prices south africa experienced in February 2026, according to Stats SA.

Alcohol prices in South Africa: These two provinces pay the most for a drink

20-03-26 07:10 By Tebogo Tsape

As alcohol prices in South Africa continue to climb, two provinces are paying heavily for a weekend drink.

WEATHER: Heavy rain and strong winds expected in FIVE provinces

17-03-26 18:52 By SA People Weather Writer

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

Custom image of Louis Theroux and the infamous 'Maleven'. This side by side image accompanies an article about Louis Theroux naming the worst person he's ever met

Louis Theroux names ‘worst person’ he’s met, and it’s not Joburg’s Maleven

17-03-26 10:26 By Tebogo Tsape

British filmmaker Louis Theroux has met some truly terrifying individuals, but the worst of the lot isn’t a South African criminal.

Kruger camps face fresh rain delays as rivers rise in the north of Kruger National Park. Travellers urged to stay alert.

Kruger camps face more rain delays in flood-hit north

17-03-26 10:45 By Mariana Balt

Kruger camps face fresh rain delays as rivers rise in the north of Kruger National Park. Travellers urged to stay alert.

An image of Cynthia Lesufi, accompanying article about her nomination for secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

South Africa’s Cynthia Lesufi nominated to lead continent’s top telecoms body

16-03-26 10:00 By Tebogo Tsape

South Africa has officially submitted Lesufi’s name for secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union for the 2027–2030 term.

A major bust on illegal mining operations in Kaapsehoop leads to arrests of Zama Zamas and equipment seized.

Crackdown on illegal mining a victory for Mpumalanga

16-03-26 09:35 By Mariana Balt

A major bust on illegal mining operations in Kaapsehoop leads to arrests of Zama Zamas and equipment seized.

WEATHER: Disruptive rain expected in TWO provinces

14-03-26 17:46 By SA People Weather Writer

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 15 March 2026.

Ambassador Bozell told a room of South African business leaders he doesn’t care what their courts say. He was not speaking as a diplomat. He was performing for an audience six thousand miles away.

The internationalisation of MAGA

16-03-26 12:47 By Henrik Klijn

US ambassador Bozell told a room of South African business leaders he doesn’t care what their courts say. He was not speaking as a diplomat. He was performing for an audience six thousand miles away.

A tongue-in-cheek opinion on the chaos of a bar brawl, and the bizarre “weapon” that turned a celebration into an unforgettable tale.

OPINION: Not all is fair in love and war… or bachelor parties

13-03-26 14:45 By Mariana Balt

A tongue-in-cheek opinion on what is fair in love and war – or a bachelor party, when a bizarre ‘weapon’ turns it into an unforgettable tale.

Excitement builds as Kruger National Park confirms the Letaba bridge is set to open on 18 March 2026 after major flood damage repairs.

Kruger Letaba bridge reopening brings cheer to South Africa

13-03-26 11:48 By Mariana Balt

Excitement builds as Kruger National Park confirms the Letaba bridge is set to open on 18 March 2026 after major flood damage repairs.

WEATHER: Disruptive rain expected in TWO provinces this WEEKEND

12-03-26 19:54 By SA People Weather Writer

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 13 March 2026.

WEATHER: Disruptive rain in TWO provinces, heatwave into the WEEKEND

11-03-26 19:45 By SA People Weather Writer

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 12 March 2026.

US-South Africa relations hit a snag as Ambassador Bozell issues an ultimatum.

Ramaphosa in Brasilia, Bozell in Pretoria: The state of our situationship

11-03-26 22:44 By Henrik Klijn

While Washington sent a culture warrior to lecture Pretoria, the SA president was in Brazil pitching South Africa as a gateway to Africa. The divorce is getting expensive.

WEATHER: Heatwave expected in parts of SA until WEEKEND

09-03-26 19:40 By SA People Weather Writer

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 10 March 2026.

Heatwave expected in Western Cape this week

09-03-26 16:25 By Nadine Burger

Residents across the Western Cape are being warned to prepare for a heatwave.

Sport

Wayne Rooney FIFA World Cup South Africa

Man United legend: South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup was the worst!

20-03-26 15:40 By Ernest Makhaya

Wayne Rooney was part of the England squad that played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and he believes it was the worst.

Cape Town Pro 2026: Could Llandudno produce the next world bodyboard champion?

22-03-26 18:07 By James Durrant

Entries are open for the Cape Town Pro 2026, back at Llandudno Beach this March. With South African bodyboarding riding a serious wave of momentum, this one’s not to be missed.

Sky Bet rewards bettors who predicted Morocco's AFCON final win. Image: Sky Bet

AFCON 2025: Sky Bet rewards bettors for outright Morocco win

20-03-26 04:05 By Ernest Makhaya

The controversial 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco continues to make headlines following CAF’s latest ruling!

Bafana Bafana: SEVEN South Africans Abroad picked for Panama

19-03-26 15:11 By Ernest Makhaya

Bafana Bafana will face Panama this month in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, and Broos has picked SEVEN stars plying their trade abroad.

World Sports Betting is paying out for Morocco's AFCON final win prediction. Image: WSB

AFCON 2025: World Sports Betting paying out for Morocco ‘win’

18-03-26 18:38 By Ernest Makhaya

The World Sports Betting will not wait for Senegal’s appeal with CAS to pay bettors who predicted Morocco’s AFCON final win.

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso is yet to lose a home league match. Image: @Masandawana/X

REMARKABLE: Sundowns are just unstoppable at home!

18-03-26 16:22 By Ernest Makhaya

Mamelodi Sundowns have a remarkable home record in the league since the arrival of Miguel Cardoso as head coach.

Rulani Mokwena has finally joined Al-Ittihad Tripoli. Image: Al-Ittihad Tripoli

South Africans Abroad: Rulani arrives in Tripoli for Al-Ittihad job

18-03-26 14:21 By Ernest Makhaya

Rulani Mokwena has signed a two-and-half year deal with Al-Ittihad Tripoli, and he’s already in Libya with his backroom staff.

Senegal were crowned 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions. Image: @CAFOnline/X

AFCON 2025: Senegal appeal ruling that declared Morocco champs

18-03-26 14:23 By Ernest Makhaya

Senegal will NOT hand their AFCON crown to Morocco without a fight, and they are appealing CAF’s latest ruling with CAS.

Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. Image: @CAFOnline/X

AFCON 2025: Meet CAF Appeal Board members who stripped Senegal of the title

18-03-26 12:01 By Ernest Makhaya

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been thrown into chaos after the CAF Appeal Board stripped Senegal of the title!

AFCON 2025: Senegal stripped of title, Morocco declared champions

18-03-26 07:03 By Ernest Makhaya

Africa has new champions in Morocco after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) found Senegal to have violated the rules.

South Africans Abroad: Rulani’s new backroom staff assembled?

17-03-26 15:43 By Ernest Makhaya

Rulani Mokwena is expected to reunite with some of his former colleagues who will form part of his technical team at Al-Ittihad.

Former MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena been handed a suspended two-month imprisonment. Image: MC Alger

South Africans Abroad: Rulani found guilty in Algeria, sentence revealed

17-03-26 15:27 By Ernest Makhaya

Rulani Mokwena reportedly attempted to leave Algeria with $15,000 which is approximately R250 000 following his departure from MC Alger.

Springbok fans have a message for the RFU. Image: BackpagePix

Springbok fans’ message for RFU: Please keep Steve Borthwick!

17-03-26 12:23 By Ernest Makhaya

The Springboks host England at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, on Saturday 4 July 2026, in the opening round of the Nations Championship.

Springboks lie in wait for bumbling Poms

16-03-26 13:18 By SAPeople Contributor

Steve Borthwick is facing mounting pressure as head coach of England following their worst campaign in the modern era of the Six Nations.

South Africans Abroad: Rulani Mokwena and MC Alger part ways

16-03-26 06:55 By Ernest Makhaya

Mokwena has relinquished his duties at MC Alger after a clause to end his contract was activated. He’s now expected to link up with Lorch.

Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. Image: Gallo Images

Cedric Kaze explains their roles as Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches

By Ernest Makhaya 13-03-26 16:41

Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have different responsibilities as Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches, and here is what the pair focus on…

Can somebody tell Chiefs coaches that ‘stats are like a bikini’?

By Ernest Makhaya 13-03-26 13:14

It is common knowledge that Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches are under pressure to deliver, but presenting statistics publicly won’t save their jobs!

Kaizer Chiefs Pitso Mosimane Stuart Baxter

Has Baxter exposed why Kaizer Chiefs haven’t approached Pitso?

By Ernest Makhaya 13-03-26 12:01

Kaizer Chiefs fans want coaching changes, and they have their preferred choices but could Pitso be one of those after Baxter’s bombshell?

South Africans Abroad: Al-Ittihad keen to pay Rulani R1.4 million BUT…

By Ernest Makhaya 12-03-26 23:48

Rulani Mokwena had an opportunity to link up with Thembinkosi Lorch at Al-Ittihad but that proposed move is on hold.

Donald Trump speaking at a podium. This image accompanies an article about FW de Klerk Foundation condemning Donald Trump's utterances about South Africa ahead of the G20

FIFA World Cup: Trump says Iran’s participation NOT appropriate!

By Ernest Makhaya 13-03-26 06:48

Iran national team’s FIFA World Cup participation is in doubt following February’s US-Israeli attack on their country.

Wilco Louw says no divided loyalties as Bulls host Stormers

By Ernest Makhaya 12-03-26 16:54

Wilco Louw’s breakthrough came in 2014 when he signed his first professional rugby contract with the Stormers whom he’s rejoining in July.

Stuart Baxter: I was told who to buy, and play at Kaizer Chiefs

By Ernest Makhaya 12-03-26 15:37

Stuart Baxter feels he was expected to follow a script written by others during his second spell with Kaizer Chiefs.

Loftus Versfeld Stadium Bulls Stormers Sundowns CAF

Rugby vs football: Bulls force Sundowns to play on Friday!

By Ernest Makhaya 12-03-26 16:49

The Loftus Versfeld Stadium will be the venue for both the Bulls and Sundowns but rugby takes priority over football in this instance.

The official FIFA World Cup trophy. Image: AFP

FIFA World Cup: New twist in Iran’s participation in the US

By Ernest Makhaya 11-03-26 23:44

Iran is scheduled to play all their FIFA World Cup matches in the US, and they are in Group G alongside Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt.

Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate a goal with Iqraam Rayners. Image: @Masandawana/X

Iqraam Rayners up with Sundowns legends in PSL record books

By Ernest Makhaya 11-03-26 19:44

Rayners is surely cementing his legendary status in the PSL with his goals, and he’s now in the top five of the following record…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino US President Donald Trump FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup: Will Iran be at the finals amid US-Israeli attack?

By Ernest Makhaya 11-03-26 12:19

With just over 90 days to go before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all eyes are on Iran after a recent joint US-Israeli attack.

Why the Stormers dropped the WP name

By Nadine Burger 11-03-26 09:19

The Stormers brand has replaced the traditional WP name in professional rugby.

Bafana Bafana at World Cup ‘26: Mexico’s 100k Troop Deployment

Bafana Bafana World Cup ‘26: Mexico deploys 100,000 troops

By Henrik Klijn 11-03-26 12:21

When Bafana Bafana walk onto the Azteca pitch on 11 June, they’ll step into a familiar scene: a host nation spending billions on security while its stadiums promise the same fiscal ruin South Africa has been living with since 2010.