Trevor Noah had a laugh on British comedian James Corden’s show ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ – discussing the days when his mother would chase him down the street yelling “stop that thief” when she couldn’t catch him herself. Trevor appeared on the show with American actress and LGBT advocate Laverne Cox (“Orange is […]

Eskom has been in South Africa’s news today as it scoops a prestigious international award… and as its former (and disgraced) CEO Brian Molefe – of Saxonwold Shebeen fame – is sworn in as an MP, with possible sights on a senior cabinet position. And – perhaps putting its famous load shedding days (and nights) firmly in […]

The Vaal Dam is now over 81.64% full. Gauteng Weather said: “Massive 10,02 percentage rise in 24 hours alone! What a week it has been. We are getting closer to 100%.” According to projections, the dam is likely to cross the 85% mark late Thursday as there are still huge volumes of inflow water. Gauteng Weather […]

Despite the heavy rains in parts of South Africa resulting in flooded roads and fields, it appears that most South Africans are rejoicing in the much needed surplus water and embracing the rains – which have incredibly filled the Vaal Dam to over 70% – with gratitude and humour! In the video below, supplied by Ria Viljoen, […]

South Africa’s youngest ever Member of Parliament, Hlomela Bucwa, gave her first parliamentary speech Tuesday… and brought hope to many in the nation. Social media users said it was “amazing”, “filled me with hope”, “if this is the voice of the next generation, we have a good future ahead” and “so proud, there is hope […]

As the Kruger National Park (KNP) announces that its gravel roads have been re-opened today (21 February 2017) for tourists, a video has emerged of a determined elephant chasing a car for miles in South Africa’s famous national park (watch below). The gravel roads had been closed as a precautionary measure due to heavy rain on 16 February 2017, brought […]

The Kalahari is experiencing a miracle this year, according to ‎local Pieter Kotzé‎ who has compiled a video of stunning photographs that showcase the unbelievable transition from barren desert landscape to a luscious green paradise. Pieter told SAPeople the desert region has transformed into the “Highlands of Scotland” in less than two months. From this… To this… […]

After a heavy rain storm in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa… one guy made the most of the downpour, by waterskiing down the flooded street! The videographer can be heard at the start saying “When it rains in Bloem…”, and later, as his mate skis past him, he yells “Lekker!” The video […]

‘Stick Man’, South Africa’s Triggerfish Animation Studios’ collaboration with Magic Light Pictures, won four awards at the Kidscreen Awards last week, making it the most awarded animation on the night.. and bringing its awards total to 11. Stick Man beat Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer’s Llamas and Bruno & Boots: Go Jump In The Pool to […]

One year after a photo went viral around the world of Danish philanthropist, Anja Ringgren Lovén, giving water to a young, starving boy in Nigeria… she has recreated the pose with the now healthy and happy young boy, Hope. Hope had been abandoned by his family because they claimed he was a ‘witch’. Anja said: “On the […]

Andile Phehlukwayo continued to enhance his growing all-round reputation by providing crucial late support for AB de Villiers as the Proteas sealed a nail-biting, four-wicket win over New Zealand in their rain-affected, first One-Day International (ODI) of a five-match series in Hamilton on Sunday. The youngster plundered two sixes and two fours in his 29 […]

Durban is playing host to South African National Defence Force (SANDF) military celebrations and aerial displays leading up to Armed Forces Day on Tuesday 21 February, which will this year commemorate 100 years since the sinking of the SS Mendi in the English Channel, which remains South Africa’s worst naval tragedy. Armed Forces Day was initiated in 2012 to […]

South African actress Charlize Theron has been named as one of the presenters of the 89th Oscars, to be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel next Sunday 26 February 2017. Charlize will be joined by Amy Adams, Riz Ahmed, Javier Bardem, John Cho, Dwayne Johnson, Felicity Jones, David Oyelowo and Emma Stone, amongst others.  Charlize is no stranger to […]

If you’ve never been lucky enough to visit iconic Table Mountain in South Africa’s Mother City – Cape Town – this is what you’re missing, and why you may wish to put the official New 7 Wonder of Nature at the top of your Bucket List… Get ready to take your place on the Table Mountain Aerial […]

If you missed the brilliant start to the Proteas tour of New Zealand, watch the highlights below. Imran Tahir was on fire… so good that even the New Zealand commentator said: “I haven’t enjoyed a New Zealand loss like I have tonight EVER… and it’s because of that man there – he is SO good to watch; […]

DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A young Tanzanian entrepreneur is turning the country’s mounting plastic waste into “lumber” to help meet demand for housing in its growing cities, in an effort to reduce depletion of forests. Christian Mwijage decided he could tackle those problems in one go – by turning discarded plastic bottles into building […]

Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg showed she’s clearly a big fan of Trevor Noah when the South African comedian appeared on ‘The View’ on Friday… and told him he’s welcome back anytime. Whoopi’s enthusiasm for Trevor’s book ‘Born a Crime’ was apparent during the talk show, and when he admitted he’s truly afraid of the dark, […]

Imran Tahir returned career-best figures for the Proteas in Twenty20 Internationals as they made a convincing start to their tour of New Zealand with a comprehensive, 78-run victory in their one-off clash in Auckland on Friday. The leg-spinner received a standing ovation after leading a stellar bowling display by taking 5/24 – the third best […]

South Africa appears to have thankfully been spared the worst of the wrath of Cyclone Dineo, which wreaked havoc in Mozambique killing at least seven people and leaving 130,000 displaced. The worst of the damage in South Africa appears to have been trees being uprooted near Tzaneen… whilst in Zimbabwe, one of the dams which […]

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, or during your next holiday to Cape Town, South Africa… feast on this video which has endless fabulous ideas of shops, restaurants, bars and boutiques to visit, all along one strip – Long Street. “Cape Town is one of most dangerous cities in the world, and this […]

It’s not every day you get to meet one of the world’s biggest environmental idols, so you can say that this was a pretty big occasion for me…writes Stroop rhino documentary’s Bonné de Bod. I’ve done plenty of interviews in my career, but for this one I could feel the nerves settling in. I think I was […]

A super-hero Tesla driver (and Very Good Samaritan) in Germany has caught the attention of Tesla founder Elon Musk (and most of the world), after risking his life and car to rescue an unconscious driver in a runaway vehicle. Musk, who grew up in South Africa and now lives in the United States, tweeted on […]

In the early hours of this morning, a South African couple tried desperately to rescue a pod of disoriented dolphins that had swept up onto the shore in front of their lodge in Mozambique. The dolphins had become caught in the devastating path of Cyclone Dineo (which has since been downgraded to a tropical storm […]

South Africa will soon be introducing its own version of the wickedly popular Cards Against Humanity game that has swept the western world… and all South Africans are invited to take part in creating it! Cards Against Humanity is a party game in which one player reads a ‘fill-in-the-blank’ statement from a black card, and the others complete it by answering […]

There’s good news in South Africa as the South African Weather Services (SAWS) says Dineo is weaker than predicted and has been downgraded. The weather system is now called “Tropical Depression Ex-Dineo”. UPDATE: The South African government has issued a WARNING to South Africans as Dineo approaches.  As predicted, the cyclone lost much of its […]