Laughter is the best medicine, and South Africans in Mzansi and abroad could certainly do with a dose of the giggles these days! Two cows were talking in the field. One says, “Have you heard about the mad cow disease that’s going around?” “Yeah,” the other cow says. “Makes me glad I’m a penguin.” THIS […]

Bulls boss Jake White has shared a poignant message about how his perspective on life and work has changed after a brush with death. On Sunday, 8 January, two days after the Bulls had beaten Dragons RFC 29-14 at Rodney Parade in the United Rugby Championship, White was rushed into surgery for a two-hour operation to […]

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment dates for February 2023. SASSA PAYMENT DATES FOR FEBRUARY As previously reported by The South African website, in 2022 SASSA said it heard beneficiaries’ complaints about the previous payment schedule and decided to make a change. SASSA said if the second day of the month falls on […]

Eskom is focussed on five key priorities in its mission to improve power station performance and ease load shedding for South Africa, according to board member Mteto Nyati. Speaking on Thursday he said the priorities are: The 24-month generation recovery plan, which has two key elements – firstly, “make sure that we have and we […]

Are you ready for the Daily Lotto draw on Thursday, 2 February 2023? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re one of South Africa’s latest Daily Lotto winners. If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play, then you might just strike it rich. Good luck! The Daily Lotto jackpot for Thursday, 2 […]

Multinational consumer goods company Unilever announced that it is discontinuing its Hellmann’s mayonnaise in South Africa last week. ALSO READ | Elon Musk confirms offer to eat Happy Meal on TV if McDonald’s accepts Dogecoin As reported by The South African website, Unilever said the decision was due to low consumer demand and high inflationary importing costs. Quick on the […]

Well known South African teacher Pamela Kantor has reached out on social media for help in assisting a young girl who is in her class this year. Beautiful little Livhu has crept right into Pamela’s heart… Livhu was born at just 28 weeks old, and subsequently suffers chronic lung disease. She’s also asthmatic, amongst other […]

Grey College has been voted the greatest rugby school in the world, based on results and the number of professional players it produces. Grey College has long been considered the greatest rugby school in the country and possible among the top five in the world. The famed institution has now received international acclaim, with the Rugby Pod podcast […]

Findings of a two-year study by The Open University in the UK show that it’s not grand bouquets of flowers and boxes of chocolates that keep love alive, but rather selfless gestures, with a cup of tea being singled out as a significant sign of a partner’s affection. Researchers interviewed close to 5,000 men and […]

On the opening day of The Joburg Film Festival, Showmax released an open commissioning brief to the African film industry calling for pitches for a slate of 10 live action films. The African streamer has won the South African Film and Television Awards’ (SAFTAs) Made-for-TV Movie Award for two years in a row, first with […]

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles came alive on Wednesday with a powerful discussion and outstanding performances  by South African musicians in the lead up to the Grammy Awards on 5 February (which will be hosted by fellow South African, comedian Trevor Noah for the third time!). SA dance music star Zakes Bantwini and award-winning […]

In a recent feature, CNBC asked 50 travel experts which cities were a MUST-VISIT before you die – and of course, our very own Mother City made the list. Cape Town is a bucket-list city to visit before you ‘kick the bucket’ Which special place should you see before you die? Travel journalist and contributor for CNBC, Sharael […]

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has invited South Africans to make inputs on what they would like to see reflected in the upcoming National Budget Speech. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance said Godongwana would deliver the National Budget Speech on 22 February 2023. “As usual, the budget allocation always aims to strike […]

By now you’ve probably seen the ‘only in South Africa’ video – ‘A Baboon Bit My Bum’. (If not, watch below.) It was first posted in 2021, but has recently been going viral again. What you may have missed is the Ozzy Man Review version which is hilarious. “Here’s me voice in an African tale […]

Phoenix, north of Durban, was hit by a heatwave in January, and while temperatures outside soared, tempers within the community flared up too. On private messaging apps and social media, residents called for protests against the collapse of basic services in the town. Residents of Phoenix in KwaZulu-Natal say garbage goes uncollected, water is rationed, […]

Mark Pilgrim hasn’t provided a health update in over a week as his legion of fans grow increasingly worried over the well-being of the much-loved radio presenter. ALSO READ | MARK PILGRIM: 5 FACTS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCH-LOVED DJ Prior to the last eight days of silence, the 53-year-old Hot102.7fm DJ had provided regular social media […]

Are you ready for the 1 February 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

It’s been yet another crazy week animal-wise in South Africa and around the world! From pigeons to tigers, here are six stories you may have missed. ICYMI | ANIMALS GONE WILD! IT’S BEEN A CRAZY WILDLIFE WEEK From a sea turtle that was released back into the ocean after eight years, to a pigeon making its nest out of cable […]

South African mayonnaise lovers would’ve been saddened to hear that a favourite brand of many will no longer be available on local supermarket shelves. Or not so many – as that’s the reason given for the discontinuation of Hellmann’s range of products by Unilever. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT THE SAPEOPLE WEBSITE Due to low consumer demand […]

Outraged by South African Tourism’s alleged plan to sponsor English Premier League team, Tottenham Hotspur, the DA says it will do everything in its power to “oppose this lunacy”. Manny de Freitas – DA Shadow Minister of Tourism – said the plan is a “slap in the face” for hard-working South Africans whose tax will […]

Who says life in South Africa is all bad? The endless load shedding, increasing unemployment and deteriorating economic conditions in the country do not seem to be major obstacles to a number of South Africans who have decided to return to home soil following stints abroad. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE Property […]

As the Proteas are raising spirits in South Africa with their stellar performance against England in the ODI series (SA has already secured a 2-0 victory with the last match today in Kimberley), children across the country are being inspired to play cricket. And, thanks in part to Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Cargo, there are […]

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday. Updated prices for fuel, gas and paraffin will be as follows: Both 93 and 95 petrol will increase by 28c Diesel 0.05% sulphur increases marginally by 9c Diesel 0.005% sulphur will decrease slightly […]

South Africa has been admitted as a member of the International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) following a competitive application process. The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) will serve as joint institutional members. The HFSP promotes international collaboration in basic research focused on elucidating the sophisticated and complex […]

“Councillors fool us during election campaigns”. By Vincent Lali. Protesters blocked two main roads in Khayelitsha, Cape Town on Monday, demanding electricity and a change to rubbish collection services. They say they have been waiting many years for electricity. They want the company which is contracted to the City of Cape Town to rotate supervisors […]