A Canadian Expat in SA: In Defense of South Africa

By Phil Maloney, Maple & Marula 04-09-19 13:53

Dear South Africans – many of you have had enough with the crime, corruption, and lack of opportunities you face every day… writes Canadian expat, living in SA, Phil Maloney. Nobody can fault you for wanting to leave. I’ve had several friends already pull the trigger, several more who are in the middle of planning […]

Cape Town Restaurant Serves Insect-Only Dishes as South Africans Get the Bug

By Reuters 03-09-19 16:39

South African chef Mario Barnard said he was “grossed out” and did not entirely enjoy eating grilled scorpions and crunchy insects mixed with garlic and spices on a trip to Thailand four years ago. But the experience inspired Barnard to start experimenting with insect-based meals and in July he opened a pop-up restaurant in Cape […]

WATCH Runners’ Hilarious Reactions to Lion at iMfolozi Outrun in KZN, South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 03-09-19 10:53

There’s nothing like South African humour! In a very Leon Schuster-like set-up, the 2019 iMfolozi Outrun organisers surprised runners during the inaugural two-stage run over the weekend. Imfolozi Outrun posted the video below, saying: “The STIHL iMfolozi Outrun had a few surprises on route….and our runners put their dangerous game briefing into perfect practice!” When […]

100 Countries Represented at World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town

By Ted Botha 03-09-19 09:50

More than 1,000 leaders in their field from 100 countries – including 10 African heads of government or state – are gathering in Cape Town for the 28th World Economic Forum on Africa from tomorrow until Friday, according to the WEF. Attendees at #WEFAfrica2019 will, according to the WEF, be spread across the fields of […]

PHOTOS: South African Women Gather in Silent Vigil for SA’s Fallen Angels

By Jenni Baxter 01-09-19 11:44

South African women ‎fought back yesterday with a powerful display of solidarity, standing in silent vigils at different locations around the country, all dressed in black and holding the heartbreaking list of ‘Our Fallen Angels’, the list compiled by Cape Town resident Cindy September which honours all the women and girls who have been tragically […]

100 reasons why we love south africa

100 Reasons Why We Love South Africa #ReasonsWeLoveSA

By Jennifer Conry 31-12-19 07:07

When the headlines around you are getting you down, escape to this page where proudly South African citizen Jennifer Conry has listed the reasons daily – from 30 Aug 2019 until December 2019 – on why she is so passionate about her beautiful homeland – South Africa (SA). Siya Kolisi: “Through hard work and dedication, […]

South Africa’s Rand Finally Firmer, Trade Hopes Lift Stocks to 3-Week High

By Reuters 31-08-19 12:02

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand firmed against the U.S. dollar in late trade on Friday, as hopes for a rapprochement on trade between Beijing and Washington calmed investors’ nerves. The currency had suffered through much of August, sliding nearly 6% on fears of a downgrade to junk by Moody’s, and concerns about the trade dispute […]

Esti Van Tonder Makes African Games Statement

By SAPeople 30-08-19 00:56

You don’t want to poke the bear when it comes to Esti van Tonder, especially not when the Olympics are less than a year away, writes GARY LEMKE. South Africa’s national women’s canoeing champion in the K1 200 and 500m, Van Tonder added the 500m African Games title to her ever-growing CV and aims on […]

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