In the first-ever virtual event of its kind on the continent, a youth driven marine group called Youth4MPAs in partnership with WILDOCEANS, and supported by World Surf League PURE, The Pew Charitable Trusts and Oceans5 has launched an African Youth Summit focusing on unifying youth across Africa, engaging with global marine experts and amplifying their […]

South Africans abroad gathered for a peaceful protest in London on Sunday, Mandela Day 2021, showing their solidarity with their loved ones back home. Together they sung the national anthem opposite the UK Prime Minister’s residence at 10 Downing Street (watch below), and belted out Shosholoza. The gathering also included a picnic in Hyde Park […]

Bafana Bafana broke their five-year drought when they emerged victorious yesterday, crowned Kings of the 20th edition of the Cosafa Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Bafana beat Senegal 5-4 on penalties (0-0 after extra time). Mandela Day came sprinkled with Madiba Magic, said SAFA in a press statement. “A day to […]

“You’ve seen the worst, now see the best. We are a united nation,” is the message of a video that’s going viral in South Africa. It shows a worship group, and shopping centre staff and customers uniting to sing church songs, and SA’s national anthem. The joyous incident took place at the Glen Shopping Mall […]

After the devastation wrought upon South Africa this past week, the Drakensberg Boys Choir has today uploaded this moving traditional Xhosa prayer… singing of hope, unity and “in salutation of all those South Africans who these past few days have worked to bring order and restoration to our Rainbow Nation”. The school’s English teacher, Pamela […]

Durban photographer Kierran Allen, who captured the devastation of burning buildings and looted shopping centres last week, has today taken the time to film a far more positive time… as everyone came together to clean up. Watch below as Kierran visits Cornubia Industrial Park, along with comedian Carvin H Goldstone who has a special message […]

The Netcare Teams involved in giving vaccines to mentally challenged people at Woodside Sanctuary in Johannesburg have been praised for their incredible kindness and TLC (tender loving care) in administering the vaccine doses. Woodside Sanctuary, which is situated behind the SABC in Auckland Park, is a non-profit home for about 90 people with “profound intellectual […]

Learners at 16,000 schools in South Africa do not have access to computer labs… but many are now able to learn vital coding concepts thanks to a coding app called TANKS (developed by Byron Batteson), a dedicated Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Associate Professor Jean Greyling, a passionate army of students devoting their time and expertise… […]

It all started with Byron Batteson’s TANKS coding app in 2017, aimed at introducing learners to coding concepts without computers… writes Prof Jean Greyling, Associate Professor at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Now it’s an UNPLUGGED CODING movement inspiring teachers and learners across the country … from city to remotest village (including the late Nelson […]

Ozzy Man, the Australian reviewer who has become famous worldwide for his pull-no-punches reviews of just about anything (and always packed with swear words) has delivered the following classic about a hapless looter during the recent looting spree in South Africa. In typical Ozzy Man style, the review is a “bloody tellin’ it straight, no […]

SANDWICH, England (Reuters) – South African Louis Oosthuizen takes a two-shot lead into the British Open third round which started in bright sunshine at Royal St George’s on Saturday. Oosthuizen, the 2010 Open champion, carded rounds of 64 and 65 to move to 11 under par, two clear of American Collin Morikawa and three ahead […]

Young Syrian refugees have sent a special message of solidarity to South Africa after the traumatic violent protests and looting tore through parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng this week. It’s a message that has touched so many South Africans… watching these young children, who themselves have suffered and live in uncertain times, reaching out with […]

Groups of residents in some parts of Brakpan have vowed to protect immigrant-owned shops. At a spaza shop in Langaville extension 4 belonging to Sharif Ahmed, originally from Bangladesh, there were long queues throughout the day on Wednesday. It is the only shop in the area left unstripped, thanks to a brave widow and a […]

A piano player in Waterfall, South Africa, has everyone sobbing with the beauty and poignancy of her heavenly music as it rises up from the ashes, like Phoenix… and as the tears run down our faces, the notes soothe our souls like a healing balm, washing away the pain of what has been this week… […]

Three South African match officials have been named on the 2021 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series panels for the men’s and women’s competitions, World Rugby has announced. Specific tournaments allocations will be done at a later stage but Morné Ferreira and AJ Jacobs will form part of the action during the 2021 men’s series to […]

A volunteer group that started on Tuesday has already attracted nearly 27,000 members willing to clean up looted shopping malls, donate money, and transport food. “I didn’t expect this small act of kindness to reach so many people. I am proud and overwhelmed,” says RebuildSA Facebook group founder Emelda Masango. Masango, from Soweto, Johannesburg, started […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) has proudly announced that Ndabenhle David Simelane has become the first black Chief Pilot for SANParks Air Services. SANParks Chief Operating Officer Lize McCourt, said: “Simelane’s most recent promotion sees him moving from the rank of pilot to SANParks Chief Pilot and Person Responsible for Operations as per the South […]

In between shops being looted and buildings burning, there is an uprising of South Africans who care for one another and for their country. Facebook groups are springing up to help unite people who want to help rebuild SA. As Brand South Africa says: “Mzansi, our greatest and most powerful weapon now is Ubuntu. Our […]

Former President Jacob Zuma’s son, Duduzane Zuma, has spoken out against the violent protests in South Africa – which were sparked by his father’s imprisonment – and called on ALL South Africans to unite and work together for a lasting solution. Duduzane does not have a social media account, but in a video uploaded by […]

A rare blue diamond from South Africa, which was recovered at the Cullinan diamond mine in April, has been sold for a whopping $40,180,180 (over R580-million). At just under 40 carats, this equates to over $1-million per carat. Petra Diamonds said in a statement that it was “pleased” to announce that the 39.34 carat exceptional […]

A band in Durban, South Africa, has taken to lifting local residents’ spirits by rehearsing in their drive-way so that members of the public, sitting in the park across the road, can enjoy the music for free. Local resident Beverley Cooke-Tonnesen first saw the band, Laminated Rotis, rehearsing last weekend. She told SAPeople: “They are […]

The Euro 2020 Final is taking place this evening, Sunday 11 July. Here’s everything you need to know: Kick-off is at 20h00 local time at Wembley Stadium (which means 21h00 – or 9pm – in South Africa), Sunday 11 July 2021 England and Italy will face off in the finals. Italy secured its spot by […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has tweeted a special message to South Africa’s wheelchair tennis star, KG (Kgothatso Montjane), who has made it through to the Final today at the world’s most famous tennis championship – Wimbledon, in London. “You’ve already made us proud” – President Ramaphosa President Ramaphosa said: “Kgothatso Montjane plays her first grand slam […]

Tennis legend Billie Jean King has sent a congratulatory message to South Africa’s wheelchair tennis champ Kgothatso Montjane (KG) on making history at Wimbledon this week, where she yesterday won both her singles and doubles semi-final matches… trailblazing her way through to two Grand Slam Finals! The American sports icon said: “Congratulations to @KGmontjane1 on […]

Akani Simbine confirmed his form and Olympic medal credentials by finishing second behind American Ronnie Baker in the men’s 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco on Friday night. In the same meeting, long jumper Ruswahl Samaai finished fifth to continue his build-up to Tokyo. There was drama in the blocks ahead of the […]