David Miller Breaks Record and Bashes Bangladesh Into Submission

By SAPeople 29-10-17 20:57

David Miller wrote his name into the annals of the shortest format when he smashed the fastest ever century in the history of T20 International cricket to set South Africa’s Proteas up for an 83-run victory in the final match of the Bangladesh tour at Senwes Park on Sunday. The victory gave the Proteas a […]

South Africa Named One of Top 10 Countries You NEED To Visit in 2018

By SAPeople 28-10-17 19:42

For those not already lucky enough to be living in South Africa, Lonely Planet has selected SA as one of the Top 10 countries travellers NEED to visit in 2018. Apart from South Africa’s beautiful beaches… majestic mountains, delicious wine, and wildly wild wildlife… Lonely Planet also gives a shout out to the country’s vibrant […]

Tebogo in Tembisa: “Let’s Help Stop Farm Murders”

By SAPeople 28-10-17 22:10

Another concerned South African citizen, Tebogo Van Der Berg, has recorded a video regarding the farm murders in the country. He has a proposal… Posting on Facebook from Tembisa (a township north of Kempton Park, in Gauteng), Tebogo says: “Let’s help Stop Farm Murders.” Tebogo says he is heartbroken that the men who work to […]

South African Chef Chantel Dartnall Wins Best Lady Chef in the World Award

By SAPeople 28-10-17 13:48

South African chef Chantel Dartnall has been named the BEST Lady Chef in the World at the international 2017 Best Chef Awards in Warsaw, Poland! Chantel – who is the chef at Restaurant Mosaic in Elandsfontein, Pretoria – said it was an “incredible moment” and thanked “each and every one of the incredible people in […]

10 Questions Black People Want to Ask White People in South Africa

By SAPeople 27-10-17 15:52

One of the burning questions that black people in South Africa would like to ask white people is: why do you always re-do high fives? This and other questions have been asked on Facebook page, Joburger, after the page posted an image saying: “Okay black people… ask white people one question you always wanted to […]

For South Africans Everywhere: This Week on Carte Blanche

By SAPeople Contributor 27-10-17 12:54

Here’s this week’s Carte Blanche line-up, available for South Africans in SA on Sunday and for expats from Tuesday, if you subscribe to Showmax International. Superstar the Octopus: An Unlikely Friendship For six years citizen scientist Craig Foster has been diving into the underwater kelp forests of Simonstown until he developed an unlikely relationship with […]

Amazing Grace When the Lights Go Out at School in South Africa

By SAPeople 25-10-17 11:06

When a power outage suddenly hit a Christian School in South Africa, there were no complaints. Instead they burst into song, and turned what could’ve been a negative experience into a beautiful rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’. Watch the goosebump moment as the school sings… while thunder can be heard outside and lightning flashes can be […]

Top South African AIDS Researchers Win Global Lifetime Achievement Award

By Jenni Baxter 24-10-17 23:07

Two of South Africa’s top AIDS researchers – Professors Salim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim – will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service from the Institute for Human Virology (IHV) in America for their awesome contributions to the global AIDS response. The Institute is currently hosting its 19th Annual International Meeting of Top Medical […]

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South Africa’s First Michelin-Star Chef Becomes a TV Star

By SAPeople Contributor 24-10-17 14:13

For the first time in SA television history, an exclusive food series will explore the work and world of South Africa’s first Michelin-star chef, Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen and chart his journey from growing up on a farm in Mpumalanga to opening a restaurant in the capital of the culinary world on the French Riviera. […]

Joburg Teen Shows The True Spirit of South African Youth and Ubuntu

By SAPeople 23-10-17 21:08

While others walked on by, a young King Edward VII School (KES) learner – Nathi Nzima in Grade 11E – has been commended for his kindness and care for a stranger who had collapsed on a pavement in Kensington, Johannesburg, South Africa. The man, who had been walking from Kempton Park to Berea, had collapsed from […]

Pretoria Mayor Selling Mansion to Build Houses for the Poor

By SAPeople Contributor 23-10-17 11:42

Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga says he is hoping to sell the multi-million rand official mayoral residence in order to build at least 40 or 50 houses for the poor. Msimanga invited journalists on a tour of the controversial Pretoria mayoral mansion which the DA hopes to sell for approximately R5-million. The DA-led Tshwane Council voted […]

Ja No, Afrikaans Named Sexiest Accent in the World

By SAPeople 23-10-17 10:18

South Africans have been going crazy over a new list, published internationally, that places the Afrikaans South African accent at the TOP of all Sexiest Accents in the World… and the key to a foreigner’s heart. The list of the Top 50 Countries in the World Ranked by Sexiness of their Accents was compiled by […]

92-Year-Old South African Walks Her Way to Possible World First

By SAPeople 23-10-17 08:58

A 92-year-old (super) woman from Johannesburg walked her way into a likely world record this weekend by probably becoming the first woman in her age group – in the WORLD – to complete a 20km walk race. Cecily Rootenberg, is set to apply to the World Masters Athletics organisation to have her performance recognised as […]

Proteas Complete ODI Series with 3-0 Clean Sweep Against Bangladesh

By SAPeople 22-10-17 19:11

The Proteas wrapped up the ODI Series with a 200-run victory over Bangladesh in the final match at Buffalo Park in East London on Sunday. The 3-0 series victory gives them the No. 1 ICC ranking in this format for the time being. Today’s victory was marred by the lower back injury suffered by captain […]

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Percy Montgomery Donates Lifesaving Winnings to SA Children’s Home

By SAPeople Contributor 22-10-17 15:29

Springbok rugby legend Percy Montgomery has shown his true sportsmanship by donating half of a recent victory cheque to the SA Children’s Home in Gardens, Cape Town… and the other to Lifesaving South Africa’s drowning prevention program, Watersmart. The 43-year-old retired Springbok won the R20,000 cheque when he competed in the recent Lifesaving SA National […]

WATCH The 2-Step Race That Explains A Lot About Privilege

By Jenni Baxter 21-10-17 21:36

South Africans have been sharing an American video that’s gone viral and attracted the attention of international celebrities like talk show hosts James Corden and Ellen de Generes, and actor Ashton Kuchter. The video depicts the ‘privilege walk’, a technique used around the world to teach students and others about the advantages some of us […]

A Rhino’s Best Friend… An Anatolian Shepherd Dog

By SAPeople 21-10-17 11:42

They say dogs are a man’s best friend. But in South Africa, this Anatolian Shepherd dog is becoming a baby rhino’s best friend… and protector. The dog, named David, has been introduced to baby rhinoceros Esme at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC). The young rhino calf was adopted by HESC a few days ago […]

Watch Cutest Baby Rhino Calf Run in Slow Motion in the USA

By Jenni Baxter 20-10-17 21:29

Watch this adorable female southern white rhinoceros calf run in slow motion. The calf was born on 5 October, out in the pasture at The Wilds in Ohio, USA, and is the second fifth-generation white rhino born outside of Africa, according to The Wilds. Both were born at The Wilds. Dan Beetem, Director of Animal Management, […]

Former BBC Reporter Making a Difference in South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 20-10-17 10:25

Former BBC reporter Lisa Ashton travelled to South Africa for the first time in 2004 to make a documentary. She never realised it was going to change her life forever… and help her change the lives of so many impoverished South Africans. Lisa was inspired, whilst making the doc, by an amazing woman with an […]

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: The Essence of What it Means to be Human

By Guest Contributor 19-10-17 22:46

As Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu celebrated his 86th birthday, it’s fitting to reflect on the moral values he has promoted and held dear throughout his life. It is his steadfast adherence to these values, his courage, activism and integrity that have set him apart from others in leadership in South Africa today. The hallmark of […]

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