PRETORIA – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba on Tuesday announced that South Africa has decided to reciprocate by withdrawing the visa exemption which New Zealand passport holders enjoy. This reciprocation – or retaliation? – is in response to New Zealand’s withdrawal of visa free travel arrangements for South African passport holders. And while New Zealand […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah visited the White House, Washington, to interview the outgoing President of the USA, President Barack Obama. Trevor said: “I look up to you because we share a lot in common – we both have parents who are black and white; both half African; [you’re from] south side of Chicago, [I’m from] […]

Princess Charlene has drawn much praise for her first official visit to India where she met with HIV/Aids patients and spoke to a delegation which included the Dalai Lama. On Saturday Princess Charlene addressed the inaugural “Laureates and Leaders for Children, Summit 2016” in New Delhi in which the rights of children around the world was debated. During […]

American surfers in Milwaukee were “stoked” to have one of the greatest surfers of all time – South African Shaun Tomson – pay a surprise visit and join them for his first ever ride on the great lakes. Last Sunday morning Shaun phoned Jacob Bresette, owner of Wisconsin’s Lake Effect Surf Shop (Milwaukee’s only surf shop), […]

Just like most South Africans living abroad, Princess Charlene is keen for her children to also be in touch with her African roots. And so for their second birthday she threw them a safari-themed party. Although the twins’ birthday is today, 10 December, the party was held on Wednesday 7 December. Crown Prince Jacques and […]

Grandfather Chris Dods-Brooks, now living in New Zealand, had been looking forward to a long-awaited family reunion at Christmas, when he would meet his four grandchildren for the very first time. The tickets were booked. But on 21 November visa laws changed, and his dream Christmas got cancelled… “Why were we given no time to sort this […]

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, is in South Africa on a two-day visit to showcase the UK’s commitment to forming even stronger global ties with SA… as the UK prepares to leave the EU. The Chancellor said: “As we leave the EU, Britain’s future prosperity depends on maintaining the strongest possible economic links with our European neighbours, […]

Princess Charlene and her adorable twins surprised Prince Albert II – and delighted tourists and locals – by paying an unscheduled visit to the Monaco Christmas Village on Saturday. Moments after Prince Albert officially opened the popular annual event, he was surprised by the appearance of his twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, along with mom Charlene (nee […]

If you’re looking for a two-bedroomed penthouse in New York to rent, South African expat Candice Swanepoel’s apartment is available… The Victoria’s Secret supermodel – and South African super-mom – has decided to move out of the East Village apartment in favour of something a little larger, following the birth of her son Anacã (with Brazilian […]

Anyone who’s had twins knows that the legendary Terrible Two’s seriously means double trouble when you have twins. From these beautiful photos it seems Princess Charlene and Prince Albert still have their toddlers under control… but all could change after next weekend when Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques turn two on 10 December. Here’s a look at […]

While down south in Franschoek this weekend sees the annual Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, South African expats Bruce and Sibylla Tindale are flying the flag high in the northern hemisphere with English sparkling wine that’s winning awards and drawing praise from top wine critics… Christmas festivities began early this year in the Surrey Hills, UK, […]

Unaccompanied minors travelling from France will be obliged to travel with written authorisation from 15 January 2017, in a move similar to that introduced by South Africa last year. The decree stipulates that all unaccompanied minors (under 18) travelling from France must have written permission to leave the country signed by one of their parents, or by […]

Tomi Lahren has risen to fame and notoriety in America and around the world for her outspoken comments on everything from liberalism and feminism to the Black Lives Matter movement. The Daily Beast calls her a “right wing ranter” and yesterday the BBC profiled the 24-year-old under the heading “The young Republican who’s bigger than Trump […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has been promoting his book “Born a Crime” in the UK this weekend. In the video below he speaks to interviewer Krishnan Guru-Murthy, from Channel 4, about his book, what the Trump presidency will mean for America and the world, and about growing up in South Africa as a mixed […]

You’ve lived in London for 10 years and you’ve finally decided to move back to South Africa with your young family to be closer to the grandparents. But what do you do with your lovingly painted, renovated and lived-in nest egg in London? The Accidental Landlord: The Keys To Letting Out Your Own Property With […]

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 […]

South Africans in Saudi Arabia are celebrating the long-awaited opening of Nando’s fast food restaurant in Riyadh. Yes, the “legend has landed in the Kingdom” (in the words of Nando’s). Sibongile Mdunge from Joburg, who has lived in Riyadh for a couple of years working for University Hospital, told SAPeople that the restaurant “Finally Opened” on […]

Sandi Durnford-Slater met with PJ Powers in London 10 days ago to discuss the world according to PJ. In typical PJ fashion, she brought with her a warm, South African breath of fresh air to a cold, drizzly Wednesday afternoon in Brixton… Many people back home believe that those who leave South Africa are traitors. You seem to have […]

Gary Player’s Great Karoo retreat is for sale and at a price tag of R50-million, it could be a dream come true for any (wealthy) South African expat. That’s around £2.8-million or $3.5-million… Highlights of the property – which the legendary golfer calls home – include a champion stud farm, a 3,000m racecourse,46 stables, 9-hole golf course […]

Springbok fan Princess Charlene announced this weekend in London that Monaco will play host to the World Rugby Awards for a minimum of two years, beginning next year (2017). The royal mother of twins, who was born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, was in the UK for a weekend of rugby – from watching the famous […]

LONDON – The Springboks were visited by Royalty on Friday when Princess Charlene of Monaco dropped in on the Captains Run at Twickenham, to wish them well for their match against England on Saturday afternoon at the London venue. The former South African Olympic swimmer met with the team and exchanged gifts. She’ll return home with two […]

“Zanzibar”, even having lived in East Africa for 16 years, the name still conjurs dreams of exotic mystery, romance and adventure. If you are frequently ‘haunted’ by these wonderful dreams of a tropical island paradise then Zanzibar is the very next holiday you should take, and here are ten reasons why! Zanzibar is actually an […]

Like most South Africans who move abroad, DAVID MAAS really missed his biltong! And when his bi-annual biltong treats became too expensive… he decided to make his own. Now he has a small business that’s growing rapidly, and he is liaising with a UK university about the nutritional value that biltong has to offer. Ja, it turns out biltong […]

South African endurance swimmer LEWIS PUGH, who lives between London and Cape Town, has been credited by the United Nations (UN) for his “Speedo diplomacy” which has helped lead to the creation of the biggest protected marine area in history! Here’s the backstory, as told by Lewis himself… Sometimes “Crazy” Gets the Job Done – by Lewis […]

South Africans living in London gathered Thursday night at SA House in Trafalgar Square, for an incredibly special evening with rock diva PJ Powers and Khulisa Global Mentorship. (Watch PJ’s moving performance of ‘Shosholoza’, with expats on stage with her, below.) Pumela Salela from Brand SA introduced the evening and PJ Powers: She said: “This is not […]