South African-British endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh has made front page news in the UK, bringing much needed attention to the plight of the English Channel. Pugh, South Africa’s well known ocean advocate, completed #TheLongSwim of the English Channel yesterday. He didn’t just cross it like ‘normal’ people. He swam the entire LENGTH of the Channel. […]

JOHANNESBURG – At least two people were shot dead and foreign-owned shops were looted as violence erupted in the South African township of Soweto on Wednesday, police confirmed. “At this stage police are trying to diffuse the situation but it seems as if it will escalate to other areas,” the police spokesman for Gauteng, Lieutenant […]

As reported by SAPeople a week ago, Lawrence Kananji became South Africa’s number one hero when he bravely rushed to rescue an elderly woman in Cape Town who was being attacked and robbed… without thinking of his own safety. Now, his boss at Engen has acknowledged Lawrence’s heroism and selfless act by taking him out […]

Watch this awesome video footage of whales breaching at a holiday spot along KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast. The footage was captured at Shelly Beach, showing the whales swimming very close to shore… to the delight of the children gathered behind the rock pool. WATCH Whales having a ‘whale’ of a time on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast https://www.facebook.com/lydia.truter.5/videos/1664826653626457/

A South African man, Tyron Lee Coetzee – who was arrested for drug smuggling in Vietnam in 2016 – yesterday received the death sentence in Ho Chi Minh City. It’s led to calls from the South African government for travellers to please ensure they know the foreign laws before travelling to a country. An official […]

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) said on Tuesday an expropriation bill passed by parliament in 2016, enabling the state to make compulsory purchases of land to redress racial disparities in land ownership, has been withdrawn. The bill, which had not been signed into law, was withdrawn to allow an ongoing process […]

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia has seized rhinoceros horns worth nearly $12 million bound for Vietnam, in its largest haul of such contraband, officials said last week. Wildlife experts say Malaysia is a major transit point for the illegal trafficking of endangered species to other Asian countries. Officials acting on a tip-off seized 50 horns, […]

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Britain will use its international aid budget to boost its own interests while also seeking to deepen trade ties with Africa, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday, countering critics who say aid funds would be better spent at home. May, battling to unite her divided Conservative Party over her plan […]

LIMPOPO: South African Police in Letsitele, outside Tzaneen, have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects involved in the killing of three lions at a farm in the Letsitele Policing precinct. The incident took place on Sunday, 26 August 2018. It is alleged that the farm manager was patrolling the camp when she noticed that […]

Here’s a video showing a taste of the true South Africa… at Neighbourgoods Market in Johannesburg, where cultural diversities are celebrated and South Africans of all ages, colours and sizes gather together to enjoy good food, good shots (!) and good company… Fable uploaded the video to YouTube saying: “This video is dedicated to all […]

WINDHOEK (Reuters) – Namibia will hold countrywide land expropriation talks for the first time since independence as the small southern African nation grapples with political and ethnic tensions over the transfer of wealth to its majority black population. President Hage Gottfried Geingob, speaking at a Heroes’ Day commemoration event in Rundu, about 700 kms (440 […]

Here’s a message of caution for anyone planning on visiting the gorgeous fields of wildflowers in the Western and Northern Cape at the moment… check the vicinity carefully before you lie down amongst the petals to pose for a photo! What looks like a beautiful gentle scene could actually have turned into a tragedy. Capetonian […]

As predicted, it has snowed in the Western Cape and other parts of South Africa this weekend. SAPeople contributor Stan Sanetra‎ took these photos on Sunday early afternoon, 26 August 2018. “It’s snowing around the mountains of Worcester,” he told SAPeople. It’s also been snowing in other areas, including Table Mountain – see photos and […]

Twitter has fixed the words in the apology released by Adam Catzavelos following his selfie video in which he boasted about being on a beach that had no black people on it, and shockingly used the k-word. Catzavelos (39) admitted he had caused “unspeakable pain” to everyone in South Africa and apologised unreservedly for the […]

South Africa’s #Rhino 9 team is proving a force to be reckoned with after 28 suspects were arrested in the past few days… along with the remains of endangered species, one vehicle, a firearm, ammunition and other items used for killing animals. This is the latest in the Rhino 9 team’s significant work in reducing […]

Rassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby Director of Rugby, described the Springboks’ 32-19 defeat to Argentina in the second round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, on Saturday evening (SA time) in Mendoza, as embarrassing. A resurgent Pumas team defeated the Springboks in front of an ecstatic crowd at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas following a 27-7 […]

South Africans have welcomed a post by a South African farmer highlighting that the neighbours who came to help him put out a fire, were Afrikaners. SA farmer – and former Mogale City (Krugersdorp) Mayor – Advocate Lentswe Mokgatle, posted photos late last night on Facebook of a fire raging across his farm. He said: […]

South African expat and super tennis player Kevin Anderson – who made it to the Wimbledon Finals this year – has congratulated South Africa’s rising tennis star – Lloyd Harris – for qualifying for the US Open this year. Anderson tweeted: “Well done @lloydharris63 on qualifying for the #usopen and a first Grand Slam main […]

A beautiful concept was introduced in South Africa about a year ago – it’s called ‘The Donor Pause’ – and has been practised in other countries like Japan (see pic below). According to Facebook page “Love Life; Gift Life” – which aims to significantly increase the number of organ transplants in South Africa each year […]

There’s more snow forecast for South Africa this weekend… but it’s not the “disruptive snowfall” that’s got everyone talking as much as the shape of the zone that the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has predicted will receive snow. The comments on Snow Report SA have been priceless, with South African humour at its best. […]

US President Donald Trump says he has ordered his Secretary of State – Mike Pompeo – to “closely study” the South African government’s land expropriation, as well as the “large scale killing” of farmers. Trump tweeted the news after watching a Fox News report, which was based on the City Press report a few days […]

South Africans have reacted with typical SA humour to the Adam Catzavelos racist video. Using the hashtag #adamcatzaveloschallege, people have uploaded videos mocking that which Adam made boasting about being on a beach where there wasn’t a single black person in sight… WATCH new anti-racist challenge in South Africa – #AdamCatzavelosChallenge https://youtu.be/tEXUsGU8gYk

Anti-poaching initiatives remain the top priority at the Kruger, as the national park says it has declared war on the problem that often leads to certain death for both man and animal. Over 360 suspected rhino poachers have, in the past six months, been handed ranging sentences as authorities continue to combat the scourge.   […]

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s headline consumer inflation rose to its highest in ten months in July as the cost of transport and household goods increased, but some analysts said the central bank was unlikely to raise interest rates. The Reserve Bank held its benchmark rate for a fifth meeting in a row in July, […]

Simonstown is one of Cape Town’s oldest spots, retaining all its historical authenticity… writes Sebastian Daniels. As you walk down Simonstown Main Road in the morning, the streets are filled with navy officers running and riding their day into gear. While that sounds like a great way to start the day, I’d rather get a […]