Radio Personality Robert Marawa Re-Joins SABC

By SAPeople 25-07-18 17:31

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has officially announced that radio personality, Robert Marawa will be re-joining the public broadcaster from August 1, 2018. Speculation had been rife over whether Marawa would present the sports show on both Radio 200 and Metro FM. Today, the SABC clarified the matter, saying: “Mr Marawa, who is a […]

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Just Jinjer Heading to London for A Night to Remember

By Jenni Baxter 02-08-18 08:36

One of South Africa’s biggest rock band exports – Just Jinjer – are heading to London, along with Prime Circle and Tailor, for what is sure to be an unforgettable night of entertainment for SA expats in the UK – A Night to Remember. PLEASE NOTE: EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. After successful runs in Johannesburg […]

Trevor Noah’s The Daily Show Nominated for 3 Emmy Awards

By Jenni Baxter 13-07-18 09:59

The Daily Show, hosted by South African comedian Trevor Noah, has been nominated for three Emmy Awards – for Outstanding Variety Talk Series, Outstanding Interactive Program and Outstanding Short Form Variety Series. Trevor, who is now based in New York, joked: “Wow, I visited Russia for 3 days and now The Daily Show is nominated for […]

WATCH Choir Literally Take America By Storm with Toto’s AFRICA

By Jenni Baxter 28-12-20 16:23

It’s not often you see international TV mogul Simon Cowell clapping along to the acts he judges, but this Los Angeles choir’s mesmerising rendition of Toto’s ‘Africa’ has even Cowell joining in… and giving it a standing ovation! SAPeople followers will remember Angel City Chorale’s original video of ‘Africa’ in 2013 – in which they […]

WATCH PJ Powers Surprise Secunda’s Viral ‘Mama Jabulani’

By Jenni Baxter 06-07-18 16:08

If you’re looking for something positive to lighten your spirits, this video from Secunda, South Africa, has it all. As many will remember, a couple of months ago Stephanie van der Walt secretly filmed her mom “cleaning new South African style”. Mom (Sandra Nel) was washing the bathroom to the music – and moves – […]

Chills! Mesmorising Stellenbosch Choir will Sing in London on Sunday

By Jenni Baxter 29-06-18 19:59

If you’re in the UK on Sunday 1 July – you’re in luck! One of the most beautiful choirs in the world – the award-winning Stellenbosch University Choir – will be performing for one night only in London… on their way to performing at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales (which we hope they win!). […]

WATCH South African Magician Wian Blow Them Away

By SAPeople 27-06-18 13:01

Young South African magician Wian is blowing social media users away with his latest compilation of tricks. Watch below. The 22-year-old SA’s Got Talent finalist was first inspired to perform magic after watching a magician on Ellen DeGeneres’ television show. His tricks have already clocked up millions of views online, and according to his bio […]

Ed Sheeran Announces First Tour Ever to South Africa

By Wendy Mothata 03-07-18 12:45

British singer, and song writer, Ed Sheeran will be touring South Africa for the first time in March 2019 and Mzansi people can’t keep calm. Sheeran – who has sold 40 million albums worldwide – will be performing at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 23 March 2019, and Cape Town Stadium on 27 March […]

Black Panther Director Urges People to Visit Africa

By Jenni Baxter 22-12-20 16:05

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has urged African Americans to visit Africa. He says the experience for him, during the filming of the blockbuster, was “life-changing”. Coogler was speaking at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, where Black Panther won Best Movie (and South Africa’s Sjava won BET Viewers’ Choice for […]

South African Musician Sjava Wins International BET Award

By Wendy Mothata 22-12-20 16:18

South African hip hop musician, Sjava has walked away with a BET Viewer’s Choice ‘Best International Act’ award. Sjava’s real name is, Jabulani Hadebe. He was nominated together with Nigerian singer, Ninola and Kwesi Arthur of Ghana. The BET awards took place on Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. South African musicians Cassper […]

WATCH James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke with Paul McCartney

By SAPeople 22-06-18 23:49

James Corden’s latest Carpool Karaoke – featuring Paul McCartney – has gone totally viral, clocking up 2.7 million views on YouTube in 24 hours, and over 18 million on Facebook in 12 hours! Watch below as McCartney takes a trip down memory lane – and Penny Lane – revealing the moving story of how he […]

Boks Shuffle Backline in Search of Series Sweep over England

By SAPeople Contributor 22-06-18 00:44

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has shuffled his backline and included exciting fullback Warrick Gelant as one of five changes to his side as he seeks a series clean-sweep against England in the third and final test at Newlands on Saturday. Gelant takes over from the experienced Willie le Roux, who drops to the […]

Load-Shedding Hits SA. Here’s How to Not Let It Ruin the World Cup!

By SAPeople 18-06-18 16:38

As Load-Shedding Stage 1 hits the country for the second straight day, the national electricity supplier – Eskom (which supplies more than 90 % of SA’s power) – has urged South Africans to decrease their power usage… which couldn’t come at a worse time for football fans! UPDATE Monday 18 June 2018: Eskom said in […]

WATCH The Kiffness Singing With Steve Hofmeyr (Sort Of)

By SAPeople 08-06-18 23:05

At the start of The Kiffness’ new  song – Pratig Meisie – it says: “We shot this video in the hope that the Afrikaans singer portrayed as ‘pragtig meisie‘ (‘pretty girl’) would enjoy this video and give us permission to use her face. “Unfortunately we did not get her permission. Instead of reshooting, we decided […]

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