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 […]

Coolest Granny On the Internet is from Vryheid, South Africa

By SAPeople 20-10-17 08:38

You may have seen the viral video of a cool Granny dancing in the back of a car earlier this week… but you may not have realised she’s a South African granny. A very cool granny… from Vryheid. According to HeraldLIVE, the video features 77-year-old Maureen Craig getting her groove on for ‘Gobisiqolo’ by Bhizer, […]

Tourists to South African Townships Assured Safety with New Monitors

By SAPeople Contributor 19-10-17 10:49

Tourists visiting South Africa have been told to rest assured that they can safely enjoy their holidays, thanks to a new R52.7 million tourism monitor campaign… which will also give jobs to unemployed youth. Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa launched the pilot Tourism Safety Monitors Programme in Gauteng on Tuesday. The programme places youth aged 18-35 in […]

De Villiers Talks About Emphatic Return to Stage

By SAPeople 18-10-17 23:31

AB DE VILLIERS announced his return to international cricket in the most emphatic, imperious and sublime manner possible with his 25th career ODI century and remarkably his first ever against Bangladesh in the second Momentum One-Day International at Eurolux Boland Park on Wednesday. Watch him talk about today’s awesome performance below. The fact that the […]

Joburg Theatre’s Kindness Puts a Smile on Grannies’ Faces

By Jenni Baxter 18-10-17 18:20

Many of the kind deeds that take place every day in South Africa don’t make the news… so most of us are oblivious to the generous gestures made regularly by institutions like Joburg Theatre (and many more). But this pic was too gorgeous to pass by without sharing. It captures the sensational smiles and happy […]

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