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Jenni Baxter

Jenni is the co-founder and ex-chief editor of SAPeople.com, co-author of The Expat Confessions and co-parent of three gorgeous daughters. After graduating, she worked as a TV producer, political researcher and journalist in South Africa, before moving to London to interview movie stars for international magazines and to tackle British teen angst for London Weekend Television. She has also lived in Australia, and currently lives in France. Jenni is happiest paddle boarding on the Med or sipping rooibos in the bush in Africa. Contact jen@sapeople.com
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WATCH Elon Musk on ‘woke mind virus’ and how to be happy

By Jenni Baxter 29-04-23 13:51

South African expat and international entrepreneur Elon Musk joined US talk show host Bill Maher on Friday for a spirited Real Time interview. Watch the 20-minute conversation below. During the interview Musk talks about ‘woke mind virus’, argues that he’s a moderate and not a conservative (with proof being he’s done so much to help […]

SA woman WINS round the world Golden Globe race - Kirsten Neuschäfer

SA woman WINS round the world Golden Globe race – Kirsten Neuschäfer

By Jenni Baxter 28-04-23 16:42

South African sailer Kirsten Neuschäfer has WON the Golden Globe race around the world, making history as the first woman sailor to win single-handed race around the world! Golden Globe Race said: « Kirsten Neuschäfer (39) / South Africa / Cape George 36 – “MINNEHAHA” officially became the first woman to win a round the […]

SA President mourns Harry Belafonte - "a hero and true friend of South Africa"

SA President mourns Harry Belafonte – “a hero and true friend of South Africa”

By Jenni Baxter 27-04-23 16:38

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of international singer, actor, cultural and civil rights activist, Harold George ‘Harry’ Belafonte, who died yesterday (Wednesday 26 April). Belafonte was also an esteemed member of the National Order of the Companion of OR Tambo. President Ramaphosa said Belafonte’s passing, on the eve […]

"Wannabe" navy divers at the Hillcrest pool in Tshwane.

South African Navy on nationwide search for divers

By Jenni Baxter 27-04-23 12:03

The South African Navy (SAN) is on a nationwide search for divers who play an integral role in naval operations. The SAN is visiting all nine provinces to recruit strong swimmers for the maritime service, according to DefenceWeb. SAN said in a statement: « This is not a recruitment drive. It is a specific search for […]

Turkey’s President awards SAPS K9 unit for earthquake efforts

Turkey’s President awards SAPS K9 unit for earthquake efforts

By Jenni Baxter 26-04-23 16:42

The South African Police Service (SAPS) K9 #SearchAndRescue Unit has been honoured with an appreciation order from Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following SAPS’ outstanding efforts after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria earlier this year. Brigadier Vimla Moodley, representing the SAPS K9 Unit, flew to Turkey / Türkiye to receive the order yesterday (25 […]

Beautiful baby hippo - here's your chance to adopt and name her. Photos: Umoya Khulula on Facebook

Unique opportunity to adopt and name this beautiful baby hippo

By Jenni Baxter 25-04-23 21:31

A cute little baby hippo who was recently rescued needs to be adopted, and whoever the lucky person is who adopts her… you’ll get the privilege of naming her too! Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, a non-profit rehabilitation centre for native South African wildlife, got a call out for the baby hippo who was stuck in […]

Amé Jansen van Rensburg

Culpable homicide case delayed to eve of late Amé‘s 7th birthday

By Jenni Baxter 25-04-23 16:36

Alleged drunk driver, Joseph Hebron Maponya, made his first appearance in the Middelburg Magistrates Court today, more than 18 months after he allegedly caused the car crash that killed five-year-old Amé Jansen van Rensburg. Maponya faces charges of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving as well as driving under the influence of alcohol. Amé’s mother, […]

Trevor Noah returns to SA to film breakfast 'conspiracy' ad - WATCH

Trevor Noah returns to SA to film breakfast ‘conspiracy’ vid – WATCH

By Jenni Baxter 25-04-23 11:27

Six months after his departure from the Daily Show, comedian Trevor Noah returned to South Africa to partner with KFC to launch their national breakfast promotion, posing the question to Mzansi: where did breakfast Chicken go? The 90-second TV advertisement (watch below), featuring Trevor as the protagonist, spearheaded the campaign and exposed just how far […]

Joburg's new mayor resigns. Dr Mpho Phalatse back in the running

Joburg’s new mayor resigns. Dr Mpho Phalatse back in the running

By Jenni Baxter 25-04-23 10:48

Thapelo Amad has resigned as mayor of Johannesburg after just three months in office, putting former mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse back in the running. Amad resigned before a motion of no confidence to remove him was likely to have passed at the Council meeting today, 25 April. This meeting has been postponed till 2 May, […]

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Police make swift arrests after 10 family members murdered in SA

By Jenni Baxter 21-04-23 18:34

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the horrific murders of ten family members in Pietermaritzburg early this morning. The shocking mass murders in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, have made news headlines around the world, with Police Minister General Bheki Cele and National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola both descending on the KZN province, along with […]

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Manhunt needed to find suspects in murder of 2 Soweto boys

By Jenni Baxter 21-04-23 08:55

After the mutilated bodies of two missing children from Soweto were found yesterday morning, the DA has demanded that Gauteng SAPS Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, urgently launches a manhunt for the suspects. According to SAPS, Mawela has mobilised resources following the discovery of the gruesome murders. The children – aged five and six […]

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