Spoiling your family and friends at Christmas can be a little stressful…when it should be festive and fun! So to make it a little simpler for you, here are a few ideas on gifts for South Africans anywhere in the world – from stocking fillers, to the gifts that keep giving…and even a couple of luxury ideas to indulge […]

To mark the first anniversary of the passing of Nelson Mandela, Johnny Clegg’s 1987 struggle song, “Asimbonanga”, takes on a new meaning. Singer Johnny Clegg has released a beautiful tribute videoto Nelson Mandela which also carries a vital message to South Africans…to continue Madiba’s legacy and do what still needs to be done. The Zulu word […]

If you’d like to promote your Christmas Gift Ideas (products or services) to South Africans anywhere in the world – this is for you! Follow the directions below to be included in SAPeople’s Special Christmas Gift Ideas page for a very special price. You can add your business anytime up until 24 December 2014. To advertise […]

If there’s one thing that anyone who’s ever lived in – and left – Johannesburg misses, it’s the incredible thunderstorms on the Highveld and the way the big African sky lights up, like a laser show. So for those who live in places where the skies are a little less dramatic and passionate, here’s a video […]

South African Post Office (SAPO) has announced they are pleased with the end of what appeared to be an everlasting strike that impeded Post Office operations around the country, leading to unhappy customers across the globe who couldn’t send or receive items from SA (and resulted in an increased use of private courier services for the more desperate)! […]

It’s a month today until Christmas Eve (update: now 12 days till Christmas!), and the festive posts on social media are increasing rapidly! Here’s the latest offering from South Africa – a local-is-lekker version of ’12 Days to Christmas’. It was uploaded by a user called Nixter and features such South African favourites as biltong, hadida, […]

South African expat and truck driver Jaun-Deo (JD) Jardine was stuck for 36 hours in Buffalo during the recent record-breaking snow storm, where he took the photos on this page. “I’m originally from JBay (Jeffrey’s Bay),” he says, “so it’s a bit of a change!” And even though he’s thousands of miles from the sun and surf of […]

A young South African is making his country (and sister) proud in Las Vegas this weekend, after being selected to represent South Africa and the African continent, for the very first time, in the SuperKarts Supernationals World Finals in the USA! Sixteen-year-old Ewan Taylor is competing against the best drivers from around the world, including the likes of […]

Her country fell in love with her before she was even crowned first runner up at Mrs World on Wednesday evening. And to many South Africans watching, Sarah-Kate Scott will always be their winner. The thirty-one year old mother of two sons is a successful business woman who has conquered one of the toughest challenges […]

At first, the scene looks like another sensational sunset in South Africa blazing across the sky. But unfortunately this was a real fire burning on Elsies Peak today in Fish Hoek/Glencairn, Western Cape, South Africa. (See Update below.) Local professional photographer Robyn Gwilt – from RobynG Photography – took the dramatic set of photos on this […]

Video footage of a young elephant fighting off an attack by a group of lions, has been viewed over 4-million times in less than two days. The New York Post uploaded the video footage, taken at a safari camp in Zambia, on November 11. The video shows a young elephant of approximately one-year-old being attacked […]

Ask anybody who has spent any amount of time in Johannesburg and they will tell you that it has to be one of South Africa’s best kept secrets. Egoli, the city of gold, is Africa’s commercial and economic capital, and anybody who wants to do business on the continent will have to spend time there (staying in […]

Today is Remembrance Day (or Poppy Day) when members of the Commonwealth remember those in the army who fought and died in the First World War of 1914-1918.. The Tower of London moat in the UK has been decorated with an incredible ceramic poppy installation to mark the Centenary of the start of the conflict […]

South Africa’s zef-rap rave band Die Antwoord are hot news this week. Well, even hotter than usual. And even more global than usual. The last few days saw the release of the  ‘Chappie’ trailer featuring Die Antwoord alongside Hollyood heavyweights, as well as the launch of their new music video guest-starring international celebrities. Die Antwoord already have […]

If there’s one positive thing to come out of the latest Ebola outbreak it’s that the rest of the world may learn a little about Africa, its size and the location of its many countries! Update below. Any South African abroad has been asked at least once where exactly on the continent South Africa is, […]

By now, most people in South Africa have seen or taken part in the #NotSenzosDad phenomenon trending on Twitter. But is it healing or hurtful? And how does it feel for Senzo’s dad? Within a day of murdered Bafana Bafana star Senzo Meyiwa’s funeral, the jokes began. At the funeral, which was held at the […]

A barefoot 20-year-old street musician with a haunting voice – who hails from Kommetjie in the Western Cape – is drawing crowds in Berlin…and now, thanks to her breathtaking performance at a TEDx Berlin Talk, she is starting to gather fans on YouTube and across the globe. (See videos below.) Alice Phoebe Lou always knew that when […]

There’s another Suzelle DIY on the block…or rather the screen. This is Typhane K…better known as South African actress, singer and cabaret artist Kate Normington. But instead of dishing out DIY advice for those with time on their hands to cook and create…Typhane’s advice is more hardcore – how to survive in Sandton! In this first […]

Former Springbok centre Tinus Linee passed away at his home this morning. He was only 45-years-old. The Western Province rugby player was suffering from Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which he was diagnosed with only last year in April. Well-known Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen was diagnosed with the same debilitating condition in 2011. This morning Joost posted […]

The International Kite Festival kicked off today in Muizenberg with brilliant blue-sky conditions providing the perfect backdrop to showcase those kites. Zaahid Appoles and Robyn Gwilt were there to capture the photographs on this page – from Cape Town-loving kites to international flags, Pegasus, a shark, a dragon (of course!)…and many more. “I woke to a really calm, windless morning….but […]

South Africa’s legendary Lion Whisperer Kevin Richardson has received two rescued lion cubs from Spain…and it’s clear from the video on this page that the cubs couldn’t be in better hands. A few hours ago Richardson posted the following excited message on his facebook page: “THE CUBS ARE HERE, THE CUBS ARE HERE!! Meet George and […]

South Africa’s dance community has come together to support prize-winning Cape Town choreographer and dancer Christopher Kindo who is battling cancer. Kindo has moved back onto the Simonstown property from which he was evicted as a child. Born in 1955, he grew up in Simonstown but his family was moved to Ocean View under the […]

South Africans have gathered today in Johannesburg to pay their respect to slain Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa, long distance runner Mbulaheni Mulaudzi and professional female boxer Phidnile Mvelase. Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was fatally shot in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg, during an attempted robbery on Sunday at 8 pm while visiting […]

Oops, it appears the very smart people at Forbes Africa have created a website that’s not that intuitive or, um, smart enough for us simple folk to use! So here’s a guide on how to Vote for South Africa’s Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, AND make sure your vote definitely worked! 1. Go to this URL: http://www.poy2014.com […]

A young South African – who celebrated her 20th birthday yesterday – has started a serious conversation in the country, with a kind invitation to join her at her 21st party next year. Although she’s not sure if she’ll be there. Jenna Lowe cannot breathe on her own, and will need a new pair of lungs […]