The events industry lit up South Africa tonight in a sea of red to raise awareness for the artists, musicians, concert promoters and others who have not been able to work or receive any financial benefits for months, because of the strict lockdown regulations. Western Cape photographer Andrew Gorman was in Cape Town to capture […]

Nobody loves their vetkoek more than a South African… and last week, many South Africans on their way to work in Olifantsfontein in Gauteng, were pleasantly surprised when they were gifted free vetkoek by Curro Academy Clayville school. But the kindness demonstrated by the independent mainstream school went even further than that. They had bought […]

Snakes are a diverse lineage of reptiles that are found on every continent except Antarctica. Despite differences in appearance, habitat preference, defence tactics and underlying biology, one thing is common to all 3,800 species of snakes — every last one is a predator. As predators, snakes are likely to fulfil important roles in ecosystems. Knowing […]

It’s been an incredible month for local author Lauren Beukes, whose 2013 novel “The Shining Girls” is to be made into a TV series by Leonardo di Caprio’s production company and whose latest novel has just been reviewed in The New York Times by no less than the thriller maestro Stephen King. “The Shining Girls,” […]

Keeping a promise to maintain a clean administration, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said today that a lifestyle audit showed that all members of his cabinet and their spouses live a lifestyle in line with their income and that there were no conflicts of interest. “When I became Premier last year, I committed to clean […]

The Kiffness – aka musician Dave Scott from the Western Cape – has added another parody to his Lockdown Parody Collection. This time he’s created his own twist on Pink Floyd classic – ‘Another Brick in the Wall’… and it features one of South Africans’ favourite words… https://www.facebook.com/thekiffness/videos/2386501168311006/

August is Women’s Month in South Africa, and appropriately enough, Showmax’s new series and movies showcase some of the toughest, most controversial and most talented women around. Meet the real Kelly Khumalo in the latest Showmax Original reality show, see Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron in two very different roles each, and watch the much-discussed […]

World record holder Wayde van Niekerk had to put his comeback on hold after a day of drama in which he tested negative for Covid-19 after originally producing a positive result. The 28-year-old had tested positive for Covid-19 earlier in the week and tests on everyone else at a South African training camp in Gemona, […]

In just 30 minutes, an Idols SA video has been liked over 2,000 times, and tweeted hundreds more. The video features judge Somizi streaking through the studio! He apparently lost a bet! Watch below. Idols SA said: “We’ll never unsee this, @somizi! @casspernyovest (Cassper Nyovest) is traumatised after the #IdolsSA judge loses a bet and […]

In these challenging times I would like to share the power of hope, trust and connection with you… writes Kate Crossland, a South African expat in the UK who has been a longtime SAPeople contributor.  On the 6th of June I replied to a comment on an SAPeople post of Mr President’s weekly letter. He […]

A junior school in Pietermartizburg, KwaZulu-Natal, is the latest to join the Jerusalema dance challenge that’s become an international phenomenon… the South African song that has swept the world and got everyone out of their seats and onto their feet, out of Lockdown lethargy and back in the groove! The latest group to join the […]

After a rapid rise in COVID-19 infections over the last two months, the daily increase in infections appears to be stabilising, particularly in the Western Cape, Gauteng and Eastern Cape… signalling the peak may have been reached. South Africa has recorded more than half a million confirmed cases of Coronavirus. Of the cumulative total of […]

Perhaps it has taken a small cruel virus to open my eyes… writes Steve Hall. This invisible thing has brought a new clarity to the vision I once had but maybe didn’t notice enough. Covid-19 arrived unwanted and indiscriminate, and no amount of border protection or customs officials could stem the tragedy of its travels. […]

South Africa rhino poaching decreased by almost 53 percent in the first six months of 2020, with 166 animals being killed for their horns, according to figures released by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries. During the first six months of 2019, a total of 316 rhino had been poached in South Africa. Some […]

Kruger National Park staff are keeping in good spirits, and some of them at Satara camp showed just how much by taking up the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge that has caught on worldwide, based on South African Master KG’s catchy song. "The job of the feet is to walk, but their hobby is to dance," in celebration of […]

On World Ranger Day, the winners of the prestigious Rhino Conservation Awards were officially announced during an online event to celebrate the people and organisations who work constantly to reduce the threats and increase the sustainability of conservation efforts in Africa, with South Africans amongst the winners. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Patron of the […]

Several Showmax shows scored big in this week’s Emmy Nominations, with Watchmen leading the Emmy nominees (26 nominations!), and breakthroughs for Insecure, What We Do In The Shadows, Ramy, Zendaya and Succession cast. Luckily for South Africans, many of these shows are available to watch on Showmax. See the list below… Emmy-nominated shows you can […]

As the Johnny Clegg Tribute concert at Emmarentia Dam has had to be postponed due to Covid Lockdown, the producers are taking this show online for his fans on Friday 31st July… which is a bonus for all the Scatterlings of Africa who will be able to watch too now! Johnny Clegg had the special […]

Across the world, but especially in Africa, the rangers who protect the game reserves, wildlife and nature in them – battling poachers and trafficking on a daily basis – are being celebrated, recognised and thanked today, World Ranger Day. In the last year, at least 137 rangers have died in the course of their duties. […]

Droogtehulp, a non-profit organisation that strives to help farmers, is also helping make truck drivers dreams come true in South Africa. The photos below say it all as Aaron, a truck driver from Mpumalanga saw the beach for the very first time in his life… at the age of 46. Droogtehulp CEO Burre Burger said […]

British supermarket chain Waitrose has put its weight behind South African wines, launching a campaign to support the SA wine industry and farmers who are struggling under current strict regulations that ban the sale of alcohol in the country. As revealed in a Carte Blanche investigation in May, the Lockdown laws have cost the Cape […]

South Africans have been delighted to wake up this morning to the Emmy Nominations which were announced last night, with Trevor Noah’s show (The Daily Show) scooping six nominations, reality show Survivor (of which many of the crew members are South African) being nominated for Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program, and several popular TV […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah says he is feeling “tired and scruffy, but blessed and fulfilled”. His US show – The Daily Show – for which he had to leave SA shores to be based in New York – has been nominated for six Emmy Awards. Yes, SIX! The nominations – from over 10,000 entries […]

If you haven’t heard it yet, the song “Jerusalema” that has people around the world humming and dancing (#JerusalemaDanceChallenge), composed by South African Master KG and accompanied by vocalist Nomcebo Zikode, has been viewed more than 50 million times on YouTube. (See videos below.) The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, today congratulated […]

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond and his wife Leah Tutu have called on young people across the world to be diligent about wearing face masks in order to help protect their families, friends and neighbours from the coronavirus. “Please all care for each other and wear a mask,” they said, as their Legacy Foundation in Cape Town […]