Tragedy in Kenya as Dam Bursts

By SAPeople 10-05-18 10:44

Twenty people are reported dead, and at least 39 have been hospitalised after a dam in Kenya broke its banks last night, following heavy rain in the area. According to reports, the breach – which occurred in Solai, about 190km north-west of Nairobi – caused “huge destruction”, flooding nearby villages. Homes were swept away leaving […]

Elephant Conservationist Daphne Sheldrick Passes Away

By SAPeople 14-04-18 00:23

Kenyan wildlife conservationist Daphne Sheldrick, famous for saving orphaned elephants, has sadly passed away at the age of 83, after a long battle with breast cancer. Daphne – who founded the famous David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) in 1977, which she named after her late husband – died Thursday evening, 12 April 2018, according to […]

How Grace Mugabe Poaching Claims Benefit Zimbabwe’s New President

By Guest Contributor 13-04-18 21:11

The headline on the Zimbabwe Herald could not have made it clearer: “Police tighten noose on Grace Mugabe.” The newspaper, for 37 years the mouthpiece of Robert Mugabe’s government, is now the voice of the new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa. He replaced Mugabe when the long-time leader was deposed in late 2017. Over the last couple […]

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What China’s President Xi’s Extended Tenure Means for Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 11-04-18 08:13

China’s decision to suspend presidential term limits is still reverberating around the world. The announcement, made after a vote by China’s parliament in March, prompted some commentators to draw comparisons with “third termism” in Africa, when leaders flout democratic conventions to stay in power as long as possible. These concerns certainly resonate on a continent where leaders […]

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What does Financial Emigration Mean? Advice for South African Expats

By FinGlobal 12-07-18 18:45

Many South Africans leave South Africa unaware of their future plans. Perhaps they are going overseas on a year-long expat assignment, or they could be simply travelling and working their way around the globe. As they become more settled in a new country, their thoughts often turn to staying there for the long term, which […]

Grace Mugabe Under Investigation for Running Ivory Poaching Syndicate

By SAPeople 24-03-18 09:51

Former Zimbabwe First Lady, Grace Mugabe, is allegedly under investigation for running an ivory poaching syndicate, which also smuggled gold and diamonds out of Zimbabwe, according to the UK’s Telegraph. In an exclusive interview with Australian photo-journalist Adrian Steirn (whom many will remember for his incredible series of photos of the Pangolin Men, and of […]

Safety Tips for Travel to South African Game Parks with Just the Girls

By SAPeople Contributor 21-03-18 10:55

Recently, one of my followers asked me about exploring game parks around South Africa, as a woman… writes Annie DuPre-Reynolds. I’m very independent (just ask my husband) and have gone to Pilanesberg, the Kruger and Golden Gate National Parks – to name a few – on my own in the past few years. I’ve also organised trips for girlfriends visiting from […]

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Kalahari Transformation: Incredible Pics of Before and After the Rains

By Jenni Baxter 12-03-18 17:19

The Kalahari has been drenched in beautiful showers of wet, wonderful rain. The dry and arid soil, and vegetation, has soaked up the water and transformed the barren desert into a luscious green visual feast. ‎Local resident Pieter Kotzé, who works at Kalahari Rangers farm (formerly Mc Carthy’s Rest) on the Northern Cape border with […]

South Africans Called to Register to Vote this Weekend

By SAPeople Contributor 10-03-18 00:36

Eligible South Africans have been urged by government to register to vote and update their addresses on the voters’ roll this weekend. “Government calls upon all eligible South African voters to visit their voting stations this coming weekend,” said Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will on Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 […]

WATCH Orphaned Chimp Snuggle Pilot Who Rescued Him

By SAPeople 07-03-18 13:04

A very cute video of an orphaned chimpanzee – Mussa – snuggling the pilot who rescued him is making headlines around the world… and increasing awareness about the devastating poaching of yet another endangered species. The Belgian anti-poaching pilot, Anthony Caere, who works for Virunga National Park, said it was great teamwork between the Park […]

Rare Sighting of 8 Adult Cheetahs Together in Africa PHOTOS

By SAPeople Contributor 27-02-18 19:17

I have been a professional wildlife photographer for 30-plus years, but never before have I seen eight adult cheetahs in one group… writes Daryl Balfour. A mother and six tiny cubs, yes, (and that was with the selfsame Malaika in these pictures)… but eight big cheetahs… never. I came upon this scene with my guest […]

World Heads of State Congratulate South Africa’s President Ramaphosa

By SAPeople Contributor 19-02-18 16:02

Messages of congratulations have poured in from Heads of State across the world for South Africa’s newly-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa. “President Cyril Ramaphosa received messages of congratulations from a number of Heads of State and Government during a round of telephone calls on Sunday 18 February 2018. President Ramaphosa took the calls at his official […]

WATCH Daring Rescue of Giraffe with Metal Wire Twisted Round Its Neck

By SAPeople 10-02-18 17:39

Watch the daring rescue below of a giraffe which was choking on a metal wire wrapped dangerously around its neck. The video was uploaded by Inside Edition on 29 January 2018. It was apparently filmed in Mikembo Sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rescuers worked together to tranquillise the large animal with a […]

Brave Adventure Conservationist Rescues Kudu in Central Kalahari

By SAPeople Contributor 16-01-18 12:30

An enthusiastic adventure conservationist (very) bravely helped rescue a Kudu caught in a fence in Botswana. Grant Pengilly, a South African field guide and helicopter pilot from Wild Wonderful World, says in a caption on YouTube: “After leaving the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, we came across a young male Kudu caught in a fence. “With […]

WATCH Trevor Noah React to Trump As Someone From “South Sh*thole”

By SAPeople 04-07-18 12:59

South African comedian Trevor Noah has weighed in on Donald Trump’s reported remarks about “sh*thole countries” in Africa. The South African expat, who hosts The Daily Show in New York, replaced the Korean segment he was going to broadcast with his views on Trump’s alleged words instead. The US President’s comments were reported by the Washington […]

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