Great Start to Wimbledon for South Africa’s Kevin Anderson

By Jenni Baxter 03-07-18 12:42

South Africa’s Kevin Anderson has started Wimbledon on a great note, winning in three straight sets against Norbert Gombos on Monday in London. The 32-year-old SA expat beat the Slovakian 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. This evening Kevin tweeted: “Great start to @Wimbledon for me ? Thanks to everyone who came to Court No12 to support!” On […]

Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains Named World Heritage Site!

By Jenni Baxter 02-07-18 15:09

Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains in Mpumalanga, South Africa, has been officially declared a World Heritage Site, as announced today, Monday 2 July 2018. A delighted Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism said: “We made it!” The decision was taken at the 42nd session of the World Heritage committee in Bahrain today. Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains becomes South […]

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PHOTOS The Predicted Snow Has Landed in South Africa!

By Jenni Baxter 02-07-18 18:48

The predicted snow has made landfall in South Africa. Snow Report SA has been on the scene, and cautions if you’re travelling to any of the areas covered in snow today, please be extra careful as the roads may be slippery. (Updated pics/videos at bottom of article.) Below are some photos and videos coming in […]

South Africa’s Semenya Scorches to World-Leading Time in Paris

By SAPeople 01-07-18 15:39

South Africa’s Caster Semenya cemented her place as the world’s leading female 800m athlete with a blistering South African record at the Diamond League meeting in Paris, France on Saturday, writes MARK ETHERIDGE. Unbeaten since September 2015, the two-time Olympic champion and three-time world champion won in a world-leading 1min 54.25sec, the fourth fastest time […]

So You Want to Visit Cape Town, South Africa, Heh?

By SAPeople 30-06-18 21:50

Look, yes I know those tickets are real cheap when browsing google flights, but let me just stop you right there. South Africa, aka Mandela land, aka Suid Afrika or Saffa land, which ever way you want to call it, is a third world country. Third you say? Yes we aren’t in the top three […]

Grahamstown to be Renamed Makhanda

By SAPeople 21-09-19 23:10

The Department of Arts and Culture announced in South Africa on Friday that the name of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape is soon to be changed to Makhanda, . The name change was published in the Government Gazette on Friday after almost two decades of calls for a change, according to the Department. Arts Minister Nathi […]

Chills! Mesmorising Stellenbosch Choir will Sing in London on Sunday

By Jenni Baxter 29-06-18 19:59

If you’re in the UK on Sunday 1 July – you’re in luck! One of the most beautiful choirs in the world – the award-winning Stellenbosch University Choir – will be performing for one night only in London… on their way to performing at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales (which we hope they win!). […]

South African Police Launch Their Own Anti-Corruption Strategy Campaign

By SAPeople 29-06-18 15:10

South African Minister of Police Bheki Cele and National Police Commissioner Kehla Sitole have on Friday morning officially launched a SAPS anti-corruption strategy. Several police officers and stakeholders were joined at the Tshwane Police Academy for the launch. Sitole said: “A professional police organisation needs to be free of any corruption. If you love your […]

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Young Entrepreneur Takes a Leap of Faith

By SAPeople Contributor 29-06-18 10:58

Thato Ditsele had a dream of becoming a successful young businesswoman in South Africa. However, with only R5,000 in her bank account, for a while this remained just that – a dream. Until she saw a poster advertising the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Grant Programme… and realised she could actually DO something to pursue […]

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South Africa’s Rand Steadies After Slipping to 7-Month Low

By SAPeople Contributor 28-06-18 23:46

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s rand steadied early on Thursday after slipping to a seven-month low the previous day amid broad-based dollar gains. At 0625 GMT, the rand traded at 13.8625 per dollar, not far off its New York close of 13.8550 on Wednesday. The rand slipped to 13.9375 on Wednesday, its weakest since Nov. […]

Beautiful Monkey Reunion in South Africa Goes Viral Worldwide

By Jenni Baxter 28-06-18 19:23

The beautiful reunion between an injured young monkey and his loving family in Amanzimtoti, South Africa, has gone viral, clocking up 3.8 million views on Unilad in four days. The video – which was actually first posted in October 2017 by Umsizi Umkomaas Vervet Rescue Centre – features the release of Pearce back to his […]

Wikipedia Calls for South Africans to Boost Content from Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 28-06-18 10:46

Wikipedia mania is about to hit South Africa… in the form of the first Wikimania conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa – in Cape Town from 18-22 July. And the key focus will be to increase regional contribution to the world’s largest free, collaboratively-built online encyclopedia. According to Wikimedia SA President, Douglas Scott, there […]

WATCH South African Magician Wian Blow Them Away

By SAPeople 27-06-18 13:01

Young South African magician Wian is blowing social media users away with his latest compilation of tricks. Watch below. The 22-year-old SA’s Got Talent finalist was first inspired to perform magic after watching a magician on Ellen DeGeneres’ television show. His tricks have already clocked up millions of views online, and according to his bio […]

South African Expats’ Weekend Away in the Blackforest, Germany

By SAPeople Contributor 03-07-18 12:00

South African expats in Europe recently enjoyed a lekker 2018 get-together in the Blackforest, Germany. Event organiser Samantha Gross said the drive was long, “a never ending road for all… until we met”. “The house was beautiful, and we started preparing as soon as we arrived… proudly decorating the house with our Flag, and wine […]

18 Million South Africans on Facebook, More Than Just Networking

By SAPeople 27-06-18 00:10

South African Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana says social media platforms like Facebook have become more than just a networking site, they are now used for news, marketing and even campaigning… and need to be used for good, not bad. Speaking at the inaugural Facebook NGO DAY in Sandton, Johannesburg, Kekana said a study had […]

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