Thousands of social media users shared a photo posted by John Stewart yesterday of “two lads” with a bakkie, a water tank, and a pump with a hose… who have spent the last four days “dousing flare-ups and evacuating people. No safety gear.” Apart from pointing out how essential safety gear and training is, John […]

Heart FM breakfast show host, Aden Thomas, met Sophie Bailey in Saldanha. Afterwards he shared this video, and said: “I have never laughed this lekker in a long time! Jy het dit meisie! #Saldanha.” Watch Sophie Bailey meet Aden Thomas (and her ‘Ben 10’) in Saldanha! https://www.facebook.com/adenthomasradio/videos/561335787588809/

Democratic Leader Mmusi Maimane has met with broken father and husband, Blessing Nyirenda, in Knysna today, and contributed R10,000 towards the fund that neighbour Scott Edkins set up for Blessing. (Please note: Mmusi did not share this photo and news – we at SAPeople did, as we thought many of our readers who have been […]

The Australian Minister of Immigration, Peter Dutton, has told a local radio station that he will review a South African grandmother’s deportation, after he read about her plight in ‘The Australian’ newspaper… in which she described her deportation, scheduled for 23 June, as a “death sentence”. Linda Oppel (58), who sold all her belongings when […]

Today Knysna resident ESTER BEUKES woke up at 4am and realised that, for the first time since Wednesday, she couldn’t see a raging fire – or even the glow of one. After having been evacuated, being without water, needing groceries delivered by a friend… today she could “finally pay attention to the needs of others”. She found […]

The latest updates on the Knysna Fires are starting to look more positive… and there is hope on the horizon. In an official update on Sunday the Western Cape Government said weather Conditions are improving along the Garden route “Fire-fighters hit the ground running this morning as Day 5 of the Knysna Fire dawned. As cooler weather prevailed […]

Coach Stuart Baxter kept his promise of keeping his winning formula for Bafana Bafana against Nigeria’s Super Eagles when South Africa chalked up an impressive away win in Uyo on Saturday evening. Baxter is the only coach to have beaten Nigeria and the wily mentor begun his tenure with an impressive away win. Tokelo Rantie and […]

Springboks coach Allister Coetzee was pleased with the 37-14 win over France at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, the first of three Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, but warned that the team cannot rest on their laurels with encounters in Durban and Johannesburg remaining. The Boks scored four tries to two and led 16-7 […]

Knysna resident Scott Edkins, has launched a heartbreaking campaign to help rebuild the life of one of his neighbours… the father of the little 3-year-old girl, Catherine Nyirenda, who was tragically killed in the Knysna fires this week. Her mother, Blessing Nyirenda’s wife, is currently fighting for her life in Tygerberg Hospital. Scott wrote this heartfelt […]

With fires out of control in parts in the Southern Cape, the NSPCA Disaster Teams are now also assisting people to evacuate. NSPCA announced Saturday afternoon that another NSPCA Disaster Team will be dispatched to the Eastern Cape first thing tomorrow morning from Gauteng and Kulula.com has once again donated the flights for free. Earlier today the […]

The heart of the action in Knsyna today is at the Knysna High School Sports Ground where firefighting and rescue crews wait to be deployed, and where –  on Saturday afternoon, just after 13h00 – residents from Brenton have also been instructed by the Knysna Municipality to evacuate to immediately. SAPeople contributor ESTER BEUKES captured photos […]

Gansbaai local LLOYD KOPPEL captured this awesome footage yesterday, Friday 9 June, of a large pod of dolphins enjoying the ocean in De Kelders, Gansbaai, two days after the Cape Storm. Lloyd, from Eco Adrenalin Adventure Tours, told SAPeople: “The dolphins were hanging around in the same place the whole day, between sunrise and sunset, […]

It’s not only South Africans who are reaching out generously to help those in Knysna, who have lost so much in the fires. Here’s a young British woman who has set up a fundraising page for a special place in Knysna to which, she says, she owes her life… El Facer’s message to SAPeople touched us: “please, please […]

MiWay has launched a disaster relief fund that is sure to be incredibly useful in South Africa where extreme weather – and weather-related disasters – have detrimentally impacted on so many people. The amazing Gift of the Givers will manage the fund… which MiWay – an insurance company owned by Santam – will kick-start with a generous donation of R300,000!! […]

LIODA CONRAD, a metaphysical artist, has described the loss and love experienced during the harrowing hours during and after fleeing from the devastating Knysna Fire… in a post, with photos and video, that have gone viral. Lioda writes: “Shell-shocked, exhausted and close to tears. So much loss and devastation, it’s hard to take it all in. […]

It’s hard not to shed the odd tear looking at Facebook lately… the fires that have been ravaging the southern Cape may have brought devastation, but they’ve fired up the hearts of South Africans and corporations around the country. Engen is the latest company to lend its support to Knynsa and Plettenberg Bay fire-fighters. The South African […]

South African artist Beezy Bailey has posted a beautifully moving and poignant response to the loss of his home, and incredible works of art, in the devastating fires which ravaged the southern Cape this week. Posting the photo above on Friday morning, Beezy wrote: “I believe that Armageddon is the end of the beginning and not the […]

Visiting public toilets is often something you’d rather avoid… unless you’re travelling via Colesberg, South Africa… where a special lady has transformed a visit to the loo into a far more pleasant trip. Sue Gaskin, from the NMMU Business School (according to her Facebook profile), posted this message and photos on Wednesday: “This is Virginia who looks after the Loos at […]

Western Cape Cabinet Ministers have launched an urgent humanitarian effort in the wake of the devastating fires and storms in the Eden District of the Southern Cape, which left at least nine people dead, including a 3-year-old child. Almost 10 000 residents were displaced in the Eden district as fires swept through approximately 20 suburbs of Knysna and […]

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has included the uncapped quartet of Andries Coetzee, Raymond Rhule, Courtnall Skosan and Ross Cronje in his starting team for Saturday’s first Test in the Castle Lager Incoming Series against France at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, while a fifth uncapped player, Dillyn Leyds, is on the bench. No 8 Warren Whiteley […]

While the Western and Eastern Cape have been experiencing gale force winds and stormy weather, and the southern Cape has been ravaged by huge fires… the cold front has brought gentle snowfall to some parts of the Western and Northern Cape… SNOW REPORT posted these photos, taken today: By Esti Le Roux‎ : Roggeveld Beautiful view of […]

DHL has responded to the Knysna Fire where around 10,000 residents have already been evacuated from in and around Knysna. The fire that has been raging in the region has been described by the Western Cape Disaster Management Centre, as one of the most destructive blazes in recent memory. DHL Team will be operating between […]

PRETORIA – Western Cape residents were told to brace themselves for snowfall, following the strong winds and heavy rains that have gripped the province. And already some snow has fallen! Here are some of the snow photos which have been posted to Snow Report SA: The first report of snow (above) came in to the popular facebook page a […]

This gorgeous video is going viral – showing Michaela Gabriel’s dog on the beach in South Africa, as strong winds blow through the Western Cape… and her ears. Michaela captioned the video: “Nana’s ears have measured wind speeds of up to 60km/h this morning at Milnerton beach. Be safe everyone! #capestorm.” Watch how patiently Nana […]

Local residents of the Western Cape are being asked to open their homes and hearts to those less fortunate, who need a roof over their head during the expected gale force winds and heavy rains… as the Cape braces itself for a severe storm. If you’re overseas or in another part of the country, there’s […]