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Home!!! First Group of Repatriated South Africans Arrives Home from Dubai and Doha

By SAPeople 03-04-20 22:05

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it is pleased to announce that 16 South Africans who were stranded in Dubai and Doha, respectively, have been successfully repatriated back to South Africa.   They arrived yesterday, 02 April 2020, following the announcement by the President of the relaxation of the restrictions to allow South […]

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South Africans Stranded Abroad WILL Be Allowed to Fly Home

By Jenni Baxter 28-11-20 15:11

South Africans stranded abroad will be allowed to fly home, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed at a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. At the same briefing, DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor asked those South Africans abroad who are not stranded or distressed to please consider rather remaining where they are. She said that data collected […]

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URGENT Info for South Africans Stranded Abroad

By Jenni Baxter 04-04-20 00:48

Could all South Africans stranded abroad who would like to get home please do the following: If you are in the UK: Please URGENTLY send your names and passport numbers to the SA Ambassador in London, Her Excellency Tembi Tambo: Tambon@dirco.gov.za Wherever you are: Send a short concise email explaining your location and predicament to: […]

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Prince Albert II of Monaco Tests Positive for Coronavirus

By Jenni Baxter 20-03-20 13:34

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, husband of South African expat Charlene Wittstock, has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Royal Palace of Monaco confirmed in a statement on Thursday afternoon, 19 March 2020. Prince Albert is the first head of state to announce he has tested positive for the virus which is sweeping the […]

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Empty Shelves as SOME (Not All!) Europeans Prepare for Coronavirus Lockdown

By Jenni Baxter 03-03-20 00:27

As cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Europe steadily climb, some Europeans have been stocking up in preparation for voluntary quarantines or forced lockdowns. The risk of contracting coronavirus within Europe has been raised by the EU today from ‘moderate’ to ‘high’. These photos were taken today at a supermarket in Germany, close to the border […]

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South African Valentine’s Day Poem: Love You Lots Like Jellytots

By SAPeople 14-02-22 16:02

Here’s the ultimate South African Valentine’s Day poem. Like traditional Valentine’s messages, it’s anonymous… but if anyone knows the author (from years ago), please let us know!). If you’re dating or married to a South African, this poem is sure to win their heart… ❤ A SOUTH AFRICAN VALENTINE’S DAY POEM. ❤ Ek smaak you […]

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Roll Call for South Africans in China; Ambassador Thanks South Africans

By Jenni Baxter 04-02-20 15:21

The South African Mission in China has called on travellers to (voluntarily) register their presence in China to provide an accurate figure of the number of South Africans currently in China. Meanwhile the Chinese Ambassador to SA has thanked South Africans for their incredible support, including a company that donated 30,000 masks to China. The […]

WATCH South African Expat Pranks Controversial Katie Hopkins with Fake Award

By Jenni Baxter 02-02-20 11:31

South African expat and well known YouTuber, Joshua (Josh) Pieters, has pranked a controversial British columnist with a fake award he flew her to Prague, in the Czech Republic, to accept! Katie Hopkins is notorious in the UK for her inflammatory and often racist, ageist, fat-ist, anti-feminist remarks against virtually everyone (watch the video below!). […]

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