Watch A Little Elephant Yoga in the Kruger National Park

By SAPeople 22-12-16 18:18

Check out this elephant in South Africa’s Kruger National Park doing what appears to be a version of ‘elephant yoga’. It’s a little inspirational! Or perhaps it was an elephant dance – ballet or the famous hokey pokey (“you put your right foot in. You take your right foot out. You put your right foot in. And you […]

South African Charity Helps Syrian Refugees in the Snow

By SAPeople Contributor 22-12-16 18:04

As the first refugees arrive from Aleppo, a South African non-governmental organisation – Gift of the Givers – has been helping set up refugee camps and distribute blankets, mattresses, food, milk powder and diapers in the Idlib region in the north west of Syria. The tragedy in Eastern Aleppo has meant an increased need for […]

Princess Charlene’s Glam Family Christmas Card from the Royal Palace of Monaco

By SAPeople 04-07-18 12:04

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco are sending out a glamorous and beautiful family photo for their annual Christmas Card, featuring their children Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella (and a painting of the late Princess Grace). The card says simply: “May the joy and peace of the holiday season be with you in this New Year 2017.” […]

South Africa Gets into the Festive Spirit… Beautiful Christmas Photos

By SAPeople 22-12-16 03:03

South Africa has welcomed the festive season with shimmering and glittering Christmas decorations and the beautiful sounds of Christmas carols. Here are some of the best pics from around the country… Christmas in KwaZulu-Natal Andrea Sander: “Christmas carols at Inchanga, KZN, with the magnificent steam locomotive Wesley. Thanks to Pierre Retief for the wonderful display.” […]

Julius Malema Shares Secret to a Happy Marriage

By SAPeople 21-12-16 21:41

Julius Malema is clearly enjoying a good holiday after a long year of politics. Usually he prefers to keep his private life private, but today he shared photos – and perhaps the secret to his happy marriage – on Twitter. He and his long-time girlfriend Mantwa Matlala married two years ago in Polokwane in December […]

SAPS Cracks Down on Counterfeit Luxury Goods Seizing R60m Fake Goods

By SAPeople 21-12-16 17:03

GAUTENG – #Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime, SAPS, Department of Home Affairs, Customs, and SARS brought the Johannesburg CBD to a standstill on Tuesday morning when they confiscated about R60 million worth of protected brands on counterfeit goods. The authorities searched 120 shops at Quebec Building in town where they confiscated clothes, bags, cosmetics, accessories, and jewellery […]

Yes! Trevor Rabin Becomes First South African in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By SAPeople 08-12-20 00:32

South African musician and film score composer Trevor Rabin (62) is to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with fellow members of British super group ‘Yes’. The SA expat proudly told Rolling Stone magazine that “you’d probably know better than I, but I think I’m the first South African!” On Facebook, Trevor wrote: […]

Prince Harry On Grieving His Mom & Making Her Proud in Africa

By SAPeople 20-12-16 21:29

Prince Harry opened up about grieving and carrying on his mother Princess Diana’s legacy in a documentary – ‘Prince Harry in Africa’ – aired on ITV in the UK on Monday night.  Speaking about his mom’s death 19 years ago, the prince said: “For a huge part of my life I didn’t really want to think […]

Celebrating Christmas in South Africa vs Christmas in the UK

By SAPeople Contributor 20-12-16 17:58

The difference between celebrating Christmas the UK or South African way is massive when you’re used to the other. Watch two bloggers from the UK and SA compare the differences they have found… (See the video below.) Even though we share so many traditions from decorating Christmas trees to singing Christmas carols… the experience of a cosy indoor […]

Top 10 Overseas Countries Visiting South Africa

By SAPeople 20-12-16 14:06

The number of tourists to South Africa has increased in the past year, and Germany has knocked the UK off the number one spot of the country whose tourists visit SA the most, according to the latest Tourism and Migration report by Statistics SA (Stats SA). The Big 5 are: Germany, UK, USA, France and The […]

President Jacob Zuma’s Holiday Plans

By SAPeople 19-12-16 11:26

Like many South Africans, President Jacob Zuma began his holiday programme this weekend. But while many of us head to the beach, the President’s holiday will include activities that promote youth development and the care of senior citizens. As with every festive season, Zuma will spend it in his home village of Nkandla, in KwaZulu-Natal. This weekend […]

Response to 16 Things Black People Wish They Could Tell Their White Friends

By SAPeople 18-12-16 22:42

Two years ago Zola Ndlovu – a lawyer, economist and writer – wrote 16 Things Black People wish they could explain to their White Friends. To celebrate the Day of Reconciliation – which was established to encourage unity and harmony amongst South Africa’s people – here’s Zola’s list again, with a response from a white South African woman […]

South Africa Misses Out On Miss World Title

By SAPeople 19-12-16 01:57

South Africa’s Miss World contestant, Ntandoyenkosi Kunene (24), will not be bringing home the Miss World title, but while Ntandoyenkosi may not have made it into the Top 20 tonight at the pageant’s Grand Final… she has made it into South Africans’ hearts. Miss Puerto Rico Stephanie Del Valle was crowned Miss World 2016 on Sunday […]

Rhino Orphans Sleep Under Blankets in South Africa

By SAPeople 18-12-16 00:49

Little rhino orphans in South Africa have been snuggling up under the cuddly covers of blankets, knitted especially for them by kind donors. It’s a beautiful sweet sight in a tragic situation. There shouldn’t be rhino orphanages… but thanks to not such great humans poaching and killing adult rhinos for their horns, wonderful kind humans have had […]

6-Year-Old Nigerian Becomes Africa’s Youngest Person to Win YouTube Award

By SAPeople 17-12-16 16:07

Emanuella Samuel, the young actress whose ‘My Real Face’ video went viral and earned her fans around the world (including President Obama’s daughter Malia), has become the youngest person in Africa – at six – to win a YouTube award. Emanuella appears in the weekly comedy videos produced by her uncle, Nigerian entertainer Mark Angel. The […]

The Best Christmas Carol Video This Year. Turn it UP! And Sing Along.

By SAPeople 17-12-16 02:24

It’s not South African but this has to be one of the best Christmas carol videos this year. Popular British television presenter James Corden sings ‘All I Want for Christmas’ with a number of famous musicians (who are popular in SA) in his latest Carpool Karaoke… Watch All I Want for Christmas Carpool Karaoke Please click […]

Trevor Noah Thanks South Africans for Success of Book in Facebook Video

By SAPeople 04-07-18 14:22

South African comedian Trevor Noah – who has become an international celebrity as host of The Daily Show in America – has recorded a special thank you message to his fellow South Africans for helping make his book, ‘Born a Crime’, such a success. Trevor uploaded the message below to Facebook and said: “I wanted […]

Photos: Holidaymakers Flock to Durban Beaches over Long Weekend

By SAPeople 17-12-16 12:40

With less than ten days until Christmas, the holiday spirit is clearly in the air for many as Durban beaches were swamped today by beachgoers enjoying the public holiday in South Africa for Reconciliation Day, 16 December. The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) #Airwing took these aerial photos of Durban beachfront earlier today – as the long […]

South African Christmas Carols

Best South African Christmas Carol Videos

By SAPeople 14-12-20 12:30

To get us in the festive mood, here are four South African Christmas songs to sing along to, including one from South African expats living in London and another celebrating all that makes a summer Christmas in SA special… 12 Days of Christmas – a South African style carol South Africans singing ‘Silent Night’ (some in […]

Here’s What that Fisherman Really Caught…

By SAPeople 16-12-16 11:00

Last night Andrea Ben posted a photo of this Umdloti fisherman on SAPeople’s Facebook page and asked followers to guess what he caught. Answers ranged from “a cold” to “the rock he was standing on”… Here’s what the fisherman in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, really caught… a 2.2 metre sand shark: “It took this fisherman 50 minutes to […]

Princess Charlene Helps Give Monaco’s Children a VERY Special Christmas

By SAPeople 04-07-18 12:04

It’s been a busy month so far for Princess Charlene and we’re only halfway through it. Yesterday she and husband Prince Albert II of Monaco, attended the principality’s annual Christmas party, accompanied by Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella. It’s a special tradition for the local Monaco children that ends with each one (and there were 600 on Wednesday) receiving […]

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