SA Expat’s Rant Goes Viral: When It Just Isn’t Your Day

By SAPeople 27-01-17 13:38

Another one of South African expat and comedian Kevin Fraser’s videos is going viral amongst fellow expats in Australia, and South Africans back home. This one is called When It Just Isn’t Your Day. It’s a rant many will relate to – anti-technology and when your iTunes playlist just won’t sync. With several voetseks thrown in, Kevin says […]

President Zuma Joins Leaders in Cuba for Fidel Castro’s Funeral

By SAPeople Contributor 29-11-16 21:17

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has travelled to Havana, Cuba to attend the funeral of the late former President of Cuba, Fidel Castro Ruz, who passed away on Friday at age 90. Zuma joins several leaders from around the world… although neither America’s President Obama nor Russian President Vladimir Putin will be present. President Zuma ordered that the National […]

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Trevor Noah in London Friday Night. Maybe He’ll Discuss His Bar Mitzvah!

By SAPeople 04-07-18 14:25

South Africans in London will be able to see and listen to homegrown talent – and international star – Trevor Noah in conversation, at a rare one-night event in Westminster Central Hall, on Friday evening. And maybe he’ll discuss his Bar Mitzvah. The host of The Daily Show will be in conversation for the launch of his funny and […]

How to Have a South African Halloween

By SAPeople 27-10-16 13:27

If you’re in South Africa and feel like having a little fun this Halloween, here are some refreshing tips from The Guide guru URSULA BOTHA… whose tips have earned her a spot in #BreakTheNet YouTube competition judged by, amongst others, DIY Goddess Suzelle. As Ursula says, nobody in South Africa wants a traditional Halloween with hot pumpkin soup when it’s […]

Photo Competition Winners Show an Africa That Will Surprise Many

By SAPeople Contributor 29-09-16 17:33

The impression many people in South Africa, and around the world, have of other parts of Africa are about to be blown away by the magnificent photos that have won the Africa 2016 Photo Competition, held by global logistics provider Agility. The series of photographs show how quickly Africa is modernising, growing… and even leading the […]

South Africa’s Indigenous Flowers on Display in Pietermaritzburg

By SAPeople 23-10-20 22:53

South Africa’s glorious indigenous flowers are currently on display at the ‘Witness’ Garden Show in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. LORRAINE SCHOLFIELD captured these stunning photos at the show – the country’s largest – yesterday… The Mascor stand at the show, with strelitzias. Three different kinds of Proteas Different coloured clivias Yellow osteospermums Orange Lampranthus (vygie) Specially for those who celebrate ‘Braai […]

Afrikaans Singing Sensation Refentse to Perform in Dubai

By SAPeople Contributor 29-08-16 16:10

South Africans overseas in the United Arab Emirates will soon be able to enjoy Afrikaans singing sensation – Refentse Morake – performing live in Dubai! Rochelle Becker-Lubbe, who’s based in Dubai, says “if you are in Dubai, or fancy a night out in Dubai, we are bringing the awesome Refentse to Hilton JBR on September 22nd.” Refentse rose […]

Olympic Clash of the Heavyweights in the Swimming Pool Tonight

By SAPeople 09-08-16 00:56

It’s the rematch that’s been four years in the making. Can you just imagine if it was staged by Don King Productions. It ought to be, it’s that big. In the one corner you’ve got the defending Olympic 200m butterfly champion, Chad le Clos. The confident, never-say-die South African who refuses to lose. Younger, brasher, […]

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Good Citizen’s Message to Coke Creates Action! Beach Clean-Up Tomorrow!

By SAPeople 29-07-16 13:07

Coca-Cola South Africa have stepped up to the challenge set by Durban resident Richard McLennan to help clean up local beaches after heavy rains earlier this week caused plastic pollution to wash ashore. Richard was horrified by the pollution – which included many coke bottles – and subsequently sent a message publically to Coke on Facebook saying “local […]

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Stunning Sculptures ‘Assemble’ on the Cliffs of Hermanus

By SAPeople 25-11-19 23:16

Sculpture on the Cliffs is one of the highlights of the Fynarts Festival in Hermanus, South Africa, which looks set to be another fabulous year with the new art works being installed this week. According to Tanya Tiefenthaler, founder of ILoveHermanus facebook page and community, “each year artists are commissioned to produce works that remain on […]

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South Africa Marks Queen’s 90th with Krugerrand

By SAPeople Contributor 19-04-16 22:50

The world’s most famous gold coin, the Krugerrand, is commemorating Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday with a special limited edition.This is also the first time the South African Mint is celebrating a royal birthday. The Queen’s birthday is on Thursday, 21 April (although her birthday is usually officially celebrated in June). The London Mint office said […]

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Sharks Stand Up for a United South Africa

By SAPeople 03-03-16 15:13

Cell C Sharks will be making a great “stand for national unity” when they play their first 2016 Super Rugby home match on Saturday. In an announcement Wednesday, the Sharks revealed that 10,000 national flag masks will be distributed at the Growthpoint Kings Park, where the team will face Argentina’s Jaguares. Sharks CEO, John Smit, said: “The […]

#ZumaMustFall Marches on Schedule

By SAPeople 11-02-16 12:12

Contrary to rumours, the Cape Town #ZumaMustFall march is going ahead at 12.30. Someone hijacked the organiser’s page and changed the time to confuse people. The marches are taking place today as all eyes will be on President Jacob Zuma when he walks into the National Assembly to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) […]

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While You Were Sleeping…Secret Sunrisers were Celebrating!

By SAPeople Contributor 04-02-16 17:26

I had the pleasure of photographing the Secret Sunrise Cape Town experience this morning. Apart from groovy music, silly dancing and creative outfits… the most beautiful moment transpired when one of the instructors put his wireless head phones on a school boy standing by… Moments later, all of the Secret Sunrisers moved towards the school […]

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Food! Wine! Locally Made! 10 Weekend Markets to Try Out this Holiday

By SAPeople Staff Writer 30-11-15 14:02

There’s nothing quite as sad as a weekend market that’s empty but for a couple of aunties bravely trying to sell their crocheted doilies and koeksusters. Well, those days are gone if these 10 weekend markets around South Africa are anything to go by. From the trendy Neighbourgoods Market in Johannesburg, where people hang out quaffing wine overlooking the […]

South Africans Go Crazy for the ‘Color Run’

By SAPeople Contributor 30-10-15 17:58

Following hot – and colourfully – on the heels of Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Johannesburg, Pretoria is getting amped for its bold and beautiful ‘Color Run’ tomorrow morning. Scenes similar to those on this page – photographed by Helena Sousa at Cape Town’s event on 17 October – will be seen in Centurion tomorrow. The 5km race – which […]

Where Will You be Watching the SA vs Wales Quarter-Final Match?

By SAPeople 13-10-15 09:10

There’s a resounding message from South Africans abroad: “Let’s get together this Saturday!” It’s the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal. South Africa vs Wales. At Twickenham. Kicks off at 5pm SA time. Where will you be? We’ve been inundated with messages from expats around the world wanting to know where they can watch the game in […]

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