Nando’s Wraps Up Mugabe Resignation With Another Brilliant Ad

By SAPeople 22-11-17 09:47

Nando’s has done it again! Here’s their take on Robert Mugabe’s resignation yesterday as President of Zimbabwe, after leading the country for 37 years… Nando’s posted the above ad: “That’s a wrap” with “Farewell to the king of the take-away” below the heading, and hashtag #MugabeResigns. Other notable South Africans have also tweeted their opinions […]

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Elon Musk Tells Rolling Stone What He Learnt After Being Bullied in Joburg

By SAPeople 27-04-22 19:44

Billionaire business entrepreneur Elon Musk has given an incredibly candid interview to Rolling Stone magazine. (The interview took place just after actress Amber Heard broke his heart by breaking up with him.) Well known South African writer, Gus Silber, described the Rolling Stone profile as reading “like a therapy session, with Musk confronting his worst […]

Chad le Clos Makes History Winning World Cup Series in Singapore

By SAPeople 20-11-17 22:48

South Africa’s Chad le Clos and Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom were the big winners as they were crowned series champions at the Fina Swimming World Cup in Singapore, on Sunday… with Le Clos making history as he became the first male to win four World Cup titles. Both superstars collected winner’s cheques for $150,000. According to […]

Zimbabwe Update: Robert Mugabe and Wife Grace Sacked by Zanu-PF

By SAPeople 20-11-17 09:50

Zimbabwe’s ruling party – Zanu-PF – has voted to sack its longtime leader, Robert Mugabe (93). The party has also expelled his wife Grace (Chair of the Zanu-PF Women’s League) whose mission to be the next leader led to the current non-coup coup. And the man who Mugabe fired as Vice President a fortnight ago […]

New World Champion Hayley Nixon Leads SA to 5 Medals in Hong Kong

By SAPeople 19-11-17 15:25

Hayley Nixon became South Africa’s latest world champion when she conquered tough conditions and a strong field to win the ICF Ocean Racing World Championships on a day that saw the SA team scooping up five medals in Hong Kong. Nixon (Euro Steel/Carbonology Sport) led home a team charge that yielded four of the top […]

Springboks WIN in Paris

By SAPeople 19-11-17 01:25

The Springboks were focused on a good performance in Paris – after last week’s disastrous record-breaking loss to Ireland – and it was certainly an improvement… although calling it a “good performance” would be a stretch. It was just “good enough” for a narrow, but crucial, win. With 10 changes in the team, South Africa […]

Josh and Caroline are Back for a Supercharged Driving Lesson with Ernest

By SAPeople 17-11-17 21:56

Remember Josh and Caroline? The Cape Town photographer and his family’s domestic worker – whose heart-warming video went viral in South Africa, showing Josh trying to teach Caroline to drive? (It’s at the bottom of this page if you missed it.) Well here’s Driving Miss Caroline Part II! Watch as Ernest, a high performance driving […]

WATCH Awesome Morning Drive Jive with Cape Malay Music in South Africa

By SAPeople 18-11-17 13:14

This guy is making South Africans around the country (and SA expats) VERY happy… delivering the perfect start to the weekend. The video – posted on 10 November – features Chad Chitter, or as he calls himself – “your wife’s favourite DJ” – DJ Skouers, who is well known on the Cape Flats. SAPeople follower Fazlin […]

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Springboks Focused on Good Performance in Paris

By SAPeople Contributor 17-11-17 17:52

Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth said he and his team-mates are focussed on delivering a good performance on Saturday evening against France, when the two teams meet at the Stade de France. “We have a job to do on Saturday and our focus is on the game,” said Etzebeth. “I am sure back home everyone is […]

Meet Cape Town Township Masiphumelele’s Budding Violinists

By Guest Contributor 17-11-17 17:20

In a small classroom learners from Masiphumelele are learning a new skill: playing the violin. The outreach program, that takes place on the campus of non-profit organisation Masiphumelele Corporation, is run by Titia Blake. “I’m trying to teach children to do what I do, and that is to play for weddings and functions,” she says. […]

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South Africans Crowdfund Over R50-Million To Help One Another!

By SAPeople Contributor 17-11-17 10:50

A crowdfunding platform – based on donations – says over R50-million has been raised in South Africa by over 70,000 generous contributors! BackaBuddy says it has witnessed the power of humanity, the kindness of strangers, and the unifying force in South Africa as communities come together to support people, regardless of their differences. “We need […]

FIRST LOOK at SuzelleDIY Star in New Show – Tali’s Wedding Diary

By SAPeople Contributor 16-11-17 21:13

Showmax has just released the first trailer for their debut original series, Tali’s Wedding Diary, a mockumentary starring Julia Anastasopoulos… known and loved by South Africans around the world as SuzelleDIY. Premiering on 14 December 2017 (South Africans abroad can also watch on Showmax), Tali’s Wedding Diary follows a self-obsessed Sandton princess (Julia) who’s moved to Cape Town and is […]

Good News for Cape Town Sevens Fans with Extra Seats Confirmed

By SAPeople 16-11-17 18:41

Extra seats will be installed and 3000 additional tickets per day be made available for the previously sold-out Cape Town Sevens tournament, SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday. The highly-popular second leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series will take place at the Cape Town Stadium on 9 and 10 December. Temporary seating in the top […]

South African Artist’s Exhibition In London Moves Viewers to Tears

By Jenni Baxter 25-11-19 23:16

Thanks to awesome talent, and the support of friends and strangers, South African fashion designer, stylist and photographer Lebogang Motsagi is living the dream in London at the moment… exhibiting at The Brick Lane Gallery (head down there if you’re in the UK – you won’t be disappointed). Before setting off on his exciting adventure, […]

How Two Teachers Helped George Bizos Become A Lawyer

By Guest Contributor 09-09-20 21:32

George Bizos was one of the most celebrated lawyers in South Africa. He was part of the team that defended Mandela, Sisulu and others at the Rivonia Trial and helped to ensure that they were spared the death penalty. He defended the United Democratic Front (UDF) leaders at the Delmas Treason Trial and represented Steve […]

WATCH Stunning Paragliding Above South Africa, Portugal, Brazil and France

By SAPeople 15-11-17 09:13

Pro paragliding pilot, editor and cinematagropher Jean-Baptiste Chandelier – together with collaborators – has created a beautiful video, Weightless, which features stunning scenes of Camp’s Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa. The footage was filmed above Sao Miguel & Corvo / Azores / Portugal; Briançon & Serre Chevalier / France; Canoa Quebrada / Brazil […]

Wear Green on Wednesday to Support the Rugby World Cup Announcement

By SAPeople 15-11-17 00:20

The South African Government is urging the public to wear green on Wednesday in support of the announcement regarding which country will host the Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament. The hotly anticipated final announcement on whether South Africa will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be made on Wednesday at around 3pm South African […]

Beautiful Story Behind the Dwarf Chameleon Giving Birth in Knysna

By SAPeople 14-11-17 19:56

On Tuesday afternoon, SAPeople shared a video of a dwarf chameleon giving birth in Knysna. A lot of people were quick to criticise Aldo Kleyn for not putting the chameleon down in its ‘natural’ environment. But Aldo is actually an animal hero – he hand reared this little chameleon, and it is one of the few […]

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