South Africa Wins Gold AND President’s Award at Chelsea Flower Show

By SAPeople 23-05-17 18:37

South Africa has won Gold again at the famous Chelsea Flower Show in London… AND scooped the prestigious President’s Award, which goes to the President’s favourite exhibit at the show! The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) team at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show were jumping for joy this morning when they […]

Africa’s Youngest Neurosurgeon Hails from the Eastern Cape

By Guest Contributor 23-05-17 15:16

In a male-dominated profession, a former Walter Sisulu University graduate – Dr Ncumisa Jilata – has defied the odds to become the youngest qualified neurosurgeon in Africa! And it all started with passion and intrigue… Mthatha-born Jilata, 29, is among the new batch of fellows for the Council of Neurosurgeons of South Africa, following their graduation […]

Bill Gates Reviews Trevor Noah’s Book “Born a Crime”

By SAPeople 04-07-18 14:15

A delighted Trevor Noah took to social media last night to announce that Microsoft Founder Bill Gates had reviewed his book. The internationally successful South African comedian, who now lives in New York, wrote: “Bill Gates just reviewed my book!!! ‬‪Started from Windows 3.1 now we here.” Writing for Time magazine, Gates wrote how he […]

Kruger National Park Identifies 12 New Emerging Tuskers – Meet the Elephants

By SAPeople 23-05-17 08:40

The Kruger National Park (KNP)’s Emerging Tuskers Committee said it is proud to announce the names of twelve new emerging tuskers; thanks to the submission of elephant footage from guests to the Tuskers Project. See photos and descriptions below… which will make it quite exciting for safari visitors to the legendary South African reserve to find […]

WATCH World Rugby 7s Champions, Springbok Sevens, Star in ‘The Arrival’

By SAPeople 22-05-17 08:11

Watch what happens when Philip Snyman and his band of Springbok Rugby Sevens brothers arrive in South Africa… and no-one has turned up to welcome home the newly crowned World Rugby Sevens Series champions. Check out awesome video, compiled by the Blitzboks, at the bottom of the page. #BlitzBOOM The Springbok Sevens team was crowned World […]

Watch Rival Black Mamba Snakes Fight It Out (For a Female Of Course)

By SAPeople 20-11-20 22:29

Staff at Bambelela Wildlife Care And Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation centre in Bela Bela, Limpopo, came across a rare sighting on their way home from a monkey release site a couple of days ago – two black mamba snakes (Dendroaspis polylepis) were locked in battle, their bodies entwined, as each tried to pin his rival’s head down. […]

Justin Bieber Review by Cape Town Dad Goes Viral

By SAPeople 15-11-21 17:20

One of the funniest Justin Bieber concert reviews (read ‘rants’) has been penned by a Capetonian father (and Media Lecturer at the University of Cape Town), Ron Irwin… and it’s being shared by thousands of people, not just in South Africa, but around the world. Irwin, who’s originally from New York and is actually a […]

Anti-Poaching Team Rescue Abducted Teen

By SAPeople 21-05-17 12:53

An anti-poaching team, on the hunt for poachers, were fortunately in the right place at the right time to rescue a teenage girl who had been abducted and raped in Zimbabwe. Damien Mander, founder of the International Anti Poaching Foundation (IAPF), reported the incident on facebook. He said the IAPF’s Victoria Falls ranger team were […]

Two Narrow Wins and a Loss (to USA!) for the Blitzboks in London

By SAPeople 20-05-17 23:06

The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday suffered a 24-12 defeat to the USA in pool A of the London Sevens tournament, BUT still achieved close wins over Kenya and Wales to progress to the Cup quarterfinals of the tournament, played at Twickenham Stadium. Phew! South Africa have made all ten Cup quarterfinals in the 2016/17 series […]

They Turned Up! Men March in Pretoria Against Women-Abuse #NotInMyName

By SAPeople 20-05-17 14:36

South African men turned up today in Tshwane, to stand up for women. To march against abusive men. To say “Not in My Name”. The men – young and old – were joined in the march to the Union Building in Pretoria by Government Communication officials, a wide range of political parties, and celebrities like Cassper […]

South Africa’s Dr Ian Little WINS ‘Green Oscars’ Award in London

By SAPeople 20-05-17 12:08

Congratulations to Dr Ian Little of South Africa’s Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), who won an international Whitley Award in London this week. The Awards are popularly known as the Green Oscars as they are presented to individuals who’ve achieved excellent results in nature conservation. Through EWT, Ian works with farmers and tribal leaders in South Africa to protect […]

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Cape Town Wins International Transport Award in Canada

By SAPeople 20-05-17 11:09

The City of Cape Town’s Transport and Urban Development Authority (TDA) received the International Public Transport Strategy Award at the UITP World Summit in Montreal, Canada this week. The summit draws mobility professionals from all over the world, and the UITP awards recognise successful projects that are implemented around the world which place public transport at […]

Graduate Thanks Security Guard Dad for Putting Her Through University

By SAPeople 20-05-17 09:25

Software developer Thobile Mabanga (Thoby) rocked Twitter yesterday with her heartfelt gratitude to her father… whose hard work and dedication has paid off to give her a better future. Thoby posted a photo of her graduation from Tshwane University of Technology, standing alongside her proud dad – whom she’d dressed up in her graduation gear […]

A Video to Make You Want to Visit South Africa Right NOW!

By SAPeople 19-05-17 18:16

The guys at Unilad have posted the perfect video if you’re trying to convince friends or family to visit South Africa. Watch below… The video includes a compilation of footage from regular SAPeople contributors – Cape Town-based Luke Maximo Bell and Durban-based Kierran Allen Photography. MORE Luke Maximo Bell: youtube.com/channel/UCHJ-02TEGNS2GeD2wYetHSQ Kierran Allen: vimeo.com/kierranallen

REUNITED: Rescued Dog from Fire Leaps with JOY into Owner’s Arms

By SAPeople 18-05-17 21:49

Now this is a joyful reunion! When one of the many pets that were rescued from the tragic Imizamo Yethu fire in March was reunited with her owner – this was her response! A very happy homecoming dog! NGO group, DARG (Domestic Animal Rescue Group) – which is based in Hout Bay, South Africa – said: “#IYfirerescue […]

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South Africa’s Oceans Attract R7.3bn in Investments 

By SAPeople Contributor 18-05-17 09:28

CAPE TOWN – The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says Operation Phakisa in the oceans economy has unlocked R7.3 billion in investments. The Minister said this when he tabled his department’s Budget Vote in the National Assembly on Wednesday. “Since its launch by President [Jacob] Zuma in July 2014, […]

Justin Bieber Plays Pranks in SA and Says: “South Africa is Incredible”

By SAPeople 15-11-21 17:21

Justin Bieber’s clearly enjoying himself during the South African leg of his Purpose Tour. He’s been spotted out on Table Mountain, had fun filming a live-stream video on Instagram… and tweeted a message saying: “South Africa is incredible.” (See below.) UPDATE: New Justin Bieber tour dates and tickets, South Africa 2022 According to his YouTube […]

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Five Fascinating Elephant Photos and Facts

By Guest Contributor 17-05-17 18:00

Kariega Game Reserve is a paradise for African elephants and their safari guests and rangers experience many memorable moments with these gentle giants – as is depicted in this series of five fascinating facts and photographs…  1.  A newborn human baby weighs around three kilograms (7 lbs) and takes 12-18 months to learn to walk. A newborn elephant […]

HUMOUR: The ‘Meme’ Jokes that Donald Trump and Jacob Zuma Share…

By SAPeople 17-05-17 19:29

Sometimes it seems that South Africans are a little harsh on their leader, President Jacob Zuma… but here’s proof that America’s leader, President Donald Trump, suffers much of the same humorous digs from his people in memes shared on social media… They’ve both been compared to a former leader of their country… in a disparaging way: […]

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