WATCH South African Humour As Teacher Yells at Learner in Classroom Video

By Jennie Glover 20-02-19 06:58

Here’s a classroom video, filmed in South Africa, that should go viral – showing a teacher bellowing at one of his learners… but with a twist. Watch below. WATCH South African Teacher Bellows at Learner https://www.facebook.com/RealLiveSA/videos/296041521054553/ One social media user, Charles Madihlaba wrote: “Damn, I love this. This teacher is enjoying his work. At first […]

WATCH: Terrifying Elephant Stampede at SA’s Kruger National Park

By Jennie Glover 19-02-19 18:29

Game drive passengers experienced a terrifying display of charging elephants while out in the Kruger National Park, in South Africa, earlier this month.  It turns out the elephants were trying to scare off a lion pride (out of camera sight) who were too close and who were perceived as a threat. https://youtu.be/yuTpR81N98c The footage was […]

Haute-Couture Designer and Fashion Icon Karl Lagerfeld Dies at 85

By Reuters 19-02-19 17:20

German haute-couture designer Karl Lagerfeld, artistic director at Chanel and an icon of the fashion industry with his extravagant outfits and striking catwalks, has died aged 85. Instantly recognizable in his dark suits, pony-tailed white hair and sunglasses, Lagerfeld was best known for his association with Chanel but delivered collections for LVMH’s Fendi and his […]

DIRCO Ready for South African Elections Abroad. Still Time to Register!!!

By Jennie Glover 19-02-19 19:21

With the General Elections fast approaching, International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has called on Heads of Mission around the world to rally behind the Electoral Commission (IEC) to allow for smooth elections for South Africans living abroad. “I have directed all Heads of Mission and Consular Generals to ensure that the IEC […]

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Saldanha Bay IDZ Attracts R3bn Worth of Investment

By SAPeople Contributor 19-02-19 15:41

The Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone has signed new investment agreements, which bring the total number of signed investors to eight and investment value to over R3 billion. These investors include international stakeholders from the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with the rest being local companies. All these investors are investing in […]

Focus Turns to 2019 Budget

By SAPeople Contributor 19-02-19 09:13

Following the conclusion of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the debate by Members of Parliament – the focus now turns to the 2019 Budget. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is scheduled to deliver the 2019 Budget Speech and introduce the associated Bills during the plenary sitting of the National […]

Car Guards Save Woman’s Car From Flooding in Joburg, South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 19-02-19 06:46

Four quick thinking Gauteng car guards saved a Johannesburg woman’s car from getting flooded in the heavy rains on Valentine’s Day; and thanks to photos posted on social media by someone who witnessed the kind act, the car guards are being praised for their selflessness. Lauren Nel-Piggott announced on Facebook that the “most incredible thing […]

SANDF Armed Forces Day Celebrations Begin in Cape Town

By Jennie Glover 18-02-19 14:26

Following the successful Armed Forces Day celebrations in six different provinces since 2013, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will descend to the City of Cape Town this month to honour the bravery of sons and daughters of our country who lost their lives in the fateful 1917 sinking of the SS Mendi. The […]

Protect SA’s Wetlands

By SAPeople Contributor 18-02-19 14:02

The Department of Environmental Affairs will from Monday embark on a week-long robust public awareness drive to urge South Africans to protect and conserve wetlands in the North West province. According to the department, the campaign forms part of South Africa’s activities in marking the World Wetlands Day celebrated on 02 February 2019. This year’s […]

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Engen Pump Attendant’s Excellent Service Goes Viral

By SAPeople Contributor 22-02-19 18:17

Engen’s “With us you are Number One” brand promise took on a new meaning last week when pump attendant Bongani Dyanti became a mini-celebrity for his customer service, which was so outstanding that one of his customers, Brian De Beer posted a story about his experience on Facebook. Brian said: Bongani, what an awesome person! I stopped […]

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SAA Settles Comair Dispute

By SAPeople Contributor 18-02-19 10:50

South African Airways (SAA) has reached a settlement with Comair following a protracted legal battle, saying it paves the way for the airline to reach financial sustainability. “The finalisation of this case marks the conclusion of one of the disappointing legacy matters that dragged on for far too long and was overdue. The current airline […]

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Have Your Say on Traffic Laws

By SAPeople Contributor 18-02-19 10:39

The Traffic Law Enforcement Committee has invited members of the public to provide comments on the future and direction of road traffic law enforcement in South Africa. The Committee was set up in 2017 by the Minister of Transport. To date, it has engaged with a wide range of organisations consulting on the way forward […]

South African Sculpture Impresses at Botswana Lodge

By Jennie Glover 25-11-19 23:15

South African George Knoke visited Sethare Lodge in Botswana and came across this astounding piece of art by Angus Van Zyl Taylor called Reflective Resonance. Georg commented on his Facebook page: “The logistics to get this sculpture here from South Africa- across the border into Botswana- must have been a massive challenge! The stone sculpture […]

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Grab a Book and Join the Reading Revolution

By SAPeople Contributor 15-12-19 12:32

Drop everything for 30 minutes and read a book – that’s the message from Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga as she jumpstarted the reading revolution on Friday. The Minister urged schools to set aside 30 minutes for reading for enjoyment every day and called on parents to support their children in practising their reading skills […]

1st Verified Record of Rare ‘Black Panther’ in Africa in Almost a Century

By Reuters 18-02-19 03:40

LOISABA CONSERVANCY, Kenya – Images of a rare African black leopard have been captured in Kenya, the first verifiable record of the animal for nearly 100 years, researchers have said. Using motion-sensitive cameras set up near water holes, researchers from San Diego Zoo Global and the Loisaba Conservancy captured video of the largely nocturnal cat […]

Embuldeniya Triggers S.Africa Collapse as Sri Lanka Fight Back

By Reuters 15-02-19 17:07

Debutant spinner Lasith Embuldeniya took five wickets as Sri Lanka produced a strong fightback with the ball to set up a victory chase on day three of the first test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Friday. The impressive Embuldeniya claimed 5-66 and sparked a South Africa collapse as the hosts were bowled out for […]

Semenya is #NaturallySuperior

By Jennie Glover 15-02-19 15:22

The South African government has launched the #NaturallySuperior campaign which aims to rally behind golden girl Caster Semenya. The campaign will target various eminent people, sectors of the local and global community as well as human rights organisations to join in condemning and opposing International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) regulations. Its mandate, according to […]

Kitshoff out for First Month of Super Rugby

By Reuters 15-02-19 10:46

South African international front-rower Steven Kitshoff will miss at least the first month of Super Rugby after suffering a hamstring injury in preparation for this year’s competition. The injury, suffered in a warm-up game last week, has proven more severe than first anticipated, said Stormers coach Robbie Fleck on Thursday. “The outcome with him and […]

South Africa Making Strides Against Rhino Poaching

By SAPeople 15-02-19 10:47

South Africa’s efforts to curb rhino poaching continue to produce results, with 2018 figures revealing that incidents had dropped to 769, down from 1 028 in 2017. This, said the Department of Environmental Affairs, is the third consecutive year that South Africa has seen a decline in rhino poaching and the first time in five […]

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