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 […]

Zulu Wedding’s Official Trailer Released

By SAPeople Contributor 14-11-17 13:58

The official trailer for ‘Zulu Wedding’, the much anticipated romantic-comedy from producer/director Lineo Sekeleoane, has just been released! Watch it right here: Watch the Zulu Wedding – official trailer https://youtu.be/sP2IXewPkw0 The film will be released nationwide on Friday, 23 February 2018, by Ster Kinekor Entertainment. Unashamedly romantic, glamorous and hilarious all at the same time, the film […]

Broken Down Truck Helps Save Man’s Life in Durban

By SAPeople 14-11-17 08:56

An uplifting story of fate, faith and inconvenience is being shared in Durban, South Africa. Durban resident Nicole Cilliers shared her story on Instagram, starting with a quote from ‘Reckless Love’ – “There’s no shadow you won’t light up, mountain you won’t climb up coming after me.” Nicole said: This is my new friend Simon. […]

South African Wins Best Actress Award in New York Web Fest

By SAPeople Contributor 13-11-17 18:04

South African actress Lara Lipschitz has won the award for Best Actress at the New York City Web Fest, which was held over the weekend in the USA. “I’m bringing that trophy home!” Lara wrote excitedly on her public facebook page. Lara entered with her series ‘Chin Up’ (watch a couple of episodes below), a […]

Goosebumps: South Africa’s Dancing Petrol Attendants

By SAPeople 19-08-19 01:08

Engen has done it again! Remember the cool video last year when the petrol attendants in Cape Town performed a brilliantly choreographed song and dance? Well, last week they produced a similarly awesome video to put a smile on South Africans’ faces – a flashmob at Engen 1 Stop Winelands surprised motorists stopping by on the […]

Carte Blanche: New Hope for Heroin Addicts in SA, Saving Pangolins, Sewer Zama Zamas and High-Tech Rabbiting

By SAPeople Contributor 12-11-17 17:02

Here’s this week’s extended 90-minute Carte Blanche line-up, available for South Africans in SA on Sunday and for expats from Tuesday by subscribing to Showmax International. Opioid Substitution Therapy Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world and millions of addicts are simply unable to overcome the addiction. In South Africa, heroin rehabilitation […]

Springboks Look Forward to Tough Irish Battle

By SAPeople 11-11-17 01:40

Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth said on Friday that his team is looking forward to test themselves against a very good Irish team on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. “We know it’s going to be a real tough Test but we are looking forward to resuming our battle against the Irish. We had an […]

Adorable ‘Lekker Bekkie’ Logan Harnick ‘Breaks the Internet’

By SAPeople 10-11-17 23:09

A young 12-year-old South African girl from the Western Cape, known as the ‘Facebook Diva’, is taking the internet by storm with her ‘Lekker Bekkie’ videos… and the good vibes she sends out are now coming right back to her! After reporting on Logan Harnick* this morning, Daily Voice said they were inundated with offers […]

WATCH Richard Branson, Caspar Lee, Adrian Gore Share Business Secrets in South Africa

By SAPeople 10-11-17 16:16

Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic held its sixth event in its ‘Business is an Adventure’ series… in South Africa today. The series uncovers secrets on how business leaders, entrepreneurs and influencers make the adventure of business epic. Watch below as Branson was joined for a panel discussion, alongside social media icon and YouTube sensation Caspar Lee (who recently […]

“South Africans Abroad Make Me Proud to be a South African”

By Jenni Baxter 03-07-18 13:19

Here’s a fantastic message from South African comedian Carvin H. Goldstone, who has just completed a headlining comedy tour of the Middle East… taking a taste of home to expats abroad. Carvin was so blown away by the good vibe that South Africans abroad have sent out to the world about being South African, that […]

Devastating Gordon’s Bay Fire: Loss, Looters and Gratitude

By SAPeople 09-11-17 23:40

The devastation caused by the Gordon’s Bay Fire in South Africa, which engulfed the area earlier this week, has fanned the community spirit in the area. With strong winds feeding it, the fire raged through the region burning down at least four houses, two sub-stations, a vegan deli and restaurant and an entire horse farm […]

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Cape Town Water Crisis: 7 Myths That Must be Bust

By Guest Contributor 09-11-17 12:09

One of South Africa’s biggest cities, Cape Town, is gripped by a rising panic. People are haunted by the idea that they may soon have to queue for water, carefully rationed out by local authorities under the watchful eye of the army. But these doomsday scenarios need to be tempered. It’s true that the first […]

WATCH BBC: “The Most Scenic Drive Of Our Lives”

By SAPeople 20-04-21 17:22

BBC Travel has posted a video of South Africa’s legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive (aka Chappies), saying: “We were unaware that we were about to embark on the most scenic drive of our lives.” Unfortunately – as pointed out by many South Africans viewing the video – the footage of the 9km route doesn’t actually include […]

Post Office to Pay Social Grants in ‘Victory for Oversight’

By Guest Contributor 08-11-17 19:11

By Friday 17 November, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will have signed a contract with the SA Post Office (SAPO) for the payment of over 17 million grants. This “hybrid model” will include SASSA, SAPO, Home Affairs and the State Security Agency. Jeff Radebe, minister in the Presidency and chairperson of the Interministerial […]

Paul Harris: ‘South Africa In Sy Moer?’

By SAPeople 13-11-17 16:31

Paul Harris, former CEO at FirstRand Bank, delivered a powerful speech at the Maritzburg College Old Boys and Friends of College Inaugural Captain’s Dinner last week, concluding with commentary on the current state of affairs in South Africa. Harris, who was Head Prefect in 1967, was Guest of Honour and Guest Speaker at the event, […]

Ambrose, The Randburg Rose Guy Who’s Been Part of So Many First Dates

By SAPeople 08-11-17 07:53

A beautiful story of love for a special man in Randburg, who sells roses, has been shared on social media this week. Gauteng resident, Jelena Mandic, posted a message a few days ago about Ambrose… which evoked memories from many. “Ambrose has been a part of so many lives, so many first dates…” Jelena told […]

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