LOS ANGELES – Marvel Studios film “Black Panther” made Oscars history on Tuesday, landing the first Best Picture nomination for a superhero movie… and making South Africans, particularly the three SA actors involved in the movie, extremely proud! (See key 2019 Oscar nominations below.) The film stars legendary actress Connie Chiume as one of the […]

Remember the cute and very talented three-year-old DJ Arch Junior who won the ‘South Africa’s Got Talent’ competition in 2015? Well, now he’s won the hearts of Americans nationwide… and caught the eye of music mogul Simon Cowell who says he’s got plans for the now six-year-old! In the “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” show, […]

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, ahead of the launch of the report on the Future of Work produced by the International Labour Organisation’s Global Commission on the Future of Work, as well as the World Economic Forum (WEF). The President is in Geneva for the launch of the much anticipated […]

One of the world’s biggest classical stars Andrea Bocelli has confirmed two South African tour dates in 2019… and that his son Matteo will join him on stage so South Africans can witness that beautiful duet between father and son that went viral last year – Fall On Me. (Watch video below.) Bocelli says he […]

There are many things for which I wish I could take up a national podium and make a public service announcement (PSA) to white South Africans. But since I do not have that as yet, let me just put it in writing… writes Lovelyn Nwadeyi, founder and director of L & N Advisors. PSA 1: […]

On Sunday, SAPeople posted a beautiful line from a beautiful song that sends chills down most expats’ spines. It speaks to those of us that live faraway: I may be walking through the streets of a city called London But the dust on my boots & the rhythm of my feet, and my heartbeat Say […]

“My school years were fantastic, I will never forget them,” says Austin Ockhuys. “Many people said I wouldn’t make it. They thought I would be a dropout. But I proved them wrong.” Ockhuys matriculated from Westbank Secondary School in Malmesbury with a bachelor’s pass and wants to be a primary school teacher. “I can see […]

Shafted by the Guptas, the people of Blinkpan, Mpumalanga have come together across race and class to help each other… It was a dismal Christmas for thousands of coal miners in Mpumalanga when the formerly Gupta-owned coal mines of Optimum and Koornfontein, now under business rescue, stopped paying workers and contractors in October last year. […]

According to press rumours, South African expat Charlize Theron is dating fellow Hollywood star, Brad Pitt. The Star tabloid newspaper in the UK claims “the new lovebirds were all over each other at a showbiz function last week”. They were reportedly introduced by Charlize’s ex-fiance, actor Sean Penn. According to a source speaking to the […]

In 2016 when my mother fell ill I had to travel to Johannesburg quite regularly. It was a crazy few months from August to November. My mother was ill, my father fell ill too and my son Liam was involved in an awful car accident… writes South African music and entertainment entrepreneur, and former frontman […]

Coming Up on Carte Blanche this week on Sunday 20 Jan in South Africa, and available to stream from Tues 22 Jan for South Africans abroad. (Take advantage of the 14-day Free Trial). From Matric to University The 2018 national matric pass rate of 78% made for some great headlines, but experts contend that the standards for a Grade 12 […]

For those asking, here’s a rough English translation of the Afrikaans dubbing in this Theresa May video about Brexit, which has been going viral on WhatsApp. (Watch the videeo at bottom of page.) “I don’t know about all of you, but I’m absolutely gatvol (sick of) of all this kak (sh*t). “We speak over and over […]

Now this is something you don’t get in a lot of countries! Supermarket staff that burst into song! But it’s been known to happen around South Africa – at supermarkets and petrol stations. And today lucky shoppers in KwaZulu-Natal were delighted when they were graced with a staff performance. Durban artist Sam Cross was doing […]

Congratulations to the South African Police Service (SAPS) who have today arrested suspects in the Menzi Primary School robbery incident which rocked South Africa earlier this week. The stolen goods have been found at a shop in downtown Johannesburg. The brand new state-of-the-art school – which cost R105,508,403 to build – had been officially opened […]

The recent horrific fire that tore through Wupperthal, destroying much of the historical village near Clanwilliam, devastating over 60 shops and homes, and tragically leaving at least 200 people homeless… left the Cape West Coast community desperate for assistance and in dire need of the basic essentials. Fortunately South Africans have stepped up to help […]

Captain Warren Whiteley has returned to training with South African Super Rugby side the Lions after suffering a calf injury with the Springboks in November, coach Swys de Bruin said. The 31-year-old, who has been plagued with injury setbacks since being named Bok captain in 2017, hurt himself while touring with the national side in […]

More witnesses have revealed what they saw or heard last night when a meteor apparently exploded over Cape Town, as reported by SAPeople. With the recent fires in the Overberg region, it  turns out that many feared it was another flare. Janeke Maroudas was sitting at home in Vermont, Hermanus and captured this photo: “I […]

It’s all happening in Hermanus. Last week there were flames reaching the skies as wildfires burned out of control, and tonight the sky was alight with a blaze as an apparent meteor exploded above the seaside town in the Western Cape of South Africa. One local resident wrote on a Whatsapp message that’s gone viral: […]

The latest South African Police Service (SAPS) recruitment drive closes on Friday. The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Francois Beukman, has urged matriculants who are keen on careers in law enforcement, to apply at their nearest police station before the 18 January deadline this week. “Matriculants who wants to make a contribution to […]

The teacher who was suspended last week – after a photo she took of a Grade R class (with white and black learners sitting at different tables) went viral – spoke to the press today, reading out a prepared statement. Watch video below. Choking back tears, she said: I am Elana Barkhuizen, I am a […]

JOHANNESBURG  – Fiery fast bowler Duanne Olivier took key early wickets as South Africa wrapped up a clean sweep of their series against Pakistan with victory by 107 runs on the fourth day of the third and final test on Monday. Pakistan resumed their second innings needing a further 228 for victory with seven wickets […]

One of the rarest antelope species in Southern Africa is thriving in the unexpected setting of a Somerset West wine estate. Vergelegen, which hosts 100,000 local and international visitors annually, has welcomed nine newborns to its growing bontebok herd this summer. There are currently 50 bonteboks on the 319-year-old estate, which was acquired by Anglo […]

A High School learner in South Africa is being hailed a hero for braving the smoke and flames that ripped through Hermanus… to save 33 tortoises. Instead of fleeing for his life, Corne Uys not only thought of them… but says he wishes he could have done more. In a message that’s gone viral, Butterfly […]

A new South African drama TV series has been picked up to be distributed internationally. The whodunnit series – The Girl from St Agnes – revolves around a prestigious all-girls boarding school in the KZN Midlands… where the only saint is in the name. Watch trailer below. The eight-part series premieres on Showmax on 31 […]

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is hosting its second Downward-Facing-Adopt-A-Dog yoga event this coming Saturday the 19th of January. Yoga lovers and dog lovers alike are invited to join this one of a kind yoga class with homeless dogs. The class will be held in the beautiful outdoor setting of De Waal Park under the shady trees. […]