Cape Town Sevens was Big, Better and Brilliant in 2016

By SAPeople 11-12-16 22:47

A total of 108,941 supporters flocked through the gates of the Cape Town Stadium this weekend and were treated to a try per minute during a highly successful second instalment of the Cape Town Sevens rugby tournament. The first day saw 53,946 people go through the turnstiles, while 54,995 were in the ground when the […]

Winds of Change Sweep Over South African Farms

By SAPeople 11-12-16 21:55

CAPE TOWN – “Dit is lekker op die plaas”  is what Solms-Delta Wine Estate co-owner Professor Mark Solms said when Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti launched the Strengthening the Relative Rights of People Working the Land policy (50/50) at the farm on Saturday. As most South Africans know, “Dit is lekker op die plaas” […]

South African Fans go Crazy as Blitzboks Blitz to 2nd Successive Final in Cape Town

By SAPeople 11-12-16 18:38

South African rugby fans went crazy as Blitzboks qualified for their second successive Cape Town Sevens Cup Final after two impressive victories in their play-off matches on Sunday, where they will face England. Springbok Sevens’ Twitter page described the atmosphere from the stadium as “electric” and said “the noise levels are something else!!!” The South Africans won 33-0 […]

Daughter of 2 Stellenbosch Farmworkers Realises Dream to Become Doctor

By SAPeople 11-12-16 16:19

Yvonne Dyum always had her heart set on becoming a doctor. And although the daughter of Stellenbosch farmworkers had her share of obstacles, she never let anything stand in her way. She focussed, persevered… and has made her dream come true. Yvonne joined over 700 students of Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to […]

#BlitzBOOM is On! South Africa Beat Wales in Quarter Finals

By SAPeople 11-12-16 12:55

The Blitzboks just earned their 41st victory in 42 World Rugby Sevens matches against Wales.  South African fans were pumped as their team won 33-0, perhaps transferring a lot of the country’s national pride from the Boks to the Blitzboks, as the Springboks have failed to deliver in the last season. It was a breathless […]

A Sea of South African Flags as Blitzboks take on Wales in Cape Town

By SAPeople 11-12-16 12:23

The atmosphere at Cape Town Stadium is electric as the Blitzboks take on Wales in the first of four Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (kick-off at 12h04).  The hosts and defending champions topped Pool A yesterday with wins over Russia (41-0), the USA (28-10) and Australia (29-7).  The South Africans had a strong day Saturday on attack, […]

Blitzboks off to Hot Start in Cape Town Sevens

By SAPeople 10-12-16 16:40

The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday opened their Cape Town Sevens title defence with a solid 41-0 win over Russia in pool A. The Blitzboks continued the good form they showed last weekend in Dubai and scored sevens tries against the Russians, who had very little possession in the match as they gave away possession […]

Lake Michigan Surfers Stoked to have Legendary Shaun Tomson Join Them

By SAPeople 11-12-16 15:12

American surfers in Milwaukee were “stoked” to have one of the greatest surfers of all time – South African Shaun Tomson – pay a surprise visit and join them for his first ever ride on the great lakes. Last Sunday morning Shaun phoned Jacob Bresette, owner of Wisconsin’s Lake Effect Surf Shop (Milwaukee’s only surf shop), […]

South African Fire Engines Turn a Negative into a Positive

By SAPeople 10-12-16 12:48

Western Cape firefighters are being celebrated for their innovative thinking on Friday morning, in the midst of a traffic nightmare. Bronwyn Smith, from Stellenbosch, captured the following photo which was uploaded to Facebook by former Cape Town city councillor, Jacques Weber. Jacques wrote: “When champions turn a negative into a positive, and use water from a flooded […]

SA Rugby President Mark Alexander

SA Rugby Makes Ground-Breaking Decisions

By SAPeople 10-12-16 00:41

The General Council of SA Rugby on Friday took a number of “ground-breaking decisions that will have far-reaching effects for rugby in the country in time,” according to SA Rugby President, Mark Alexander. The Council accepted a raft of constitutional changes that were designed to better reflect the needs of the Springbok team by re-shaping elements […]

UK Seeking to Deepen Ties with South Africa after Brexit

By SAPeople 25-12-20 15:49

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, is in South Africa on a two-day visit to showcase the UK’s commitment to forming even stronger global ties with SA… as the UK prepares to leave the EU. The Chancellor said: “As we leave the EU, Britain’s future prosperity depends on maintaining the strongest possible economic links with our European neighbours, […]

Thabo Mbeki Appointed as Unisa’s Chancellor

By SAPeople 08-12-16 22:31

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has been appointed as chancellor of Unisa (University of South Africa). The announcement was made Thursday evening.  Mbeki will replace Judge Bernard Ngoepe, who is retiring after 15 years. At a farewell dinner on Tuesday night to honour Ngoepe’s chancellorship, the retired judge was described as calm, steady and authoritative; […]

One of the BEST SA Videos You’ve Ever Seen: Mini South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 08-12-16 17:01

Following the awesome Mini Cape Town drone video, LUKE BELL and friend HLONI COLEMAN have made a second in the series: Mini South Africa… and it’s one of the best videos showcasing SA that you’ll ever see. It covers everything from major towns around the country to townships, from safaris to the sea, andfrom rugby stadiums to […]

Watch John Steenhuisen’s Heartfelt Tribute to “Worthy Opponent” & Call to Rise above Racism

By SAPeople 08-12-16 18:27

Breaking with tradition, the Democratic Alliance Chief Whip, John Steenhuisen, praised African National Congress Chief Whip, Mphikwa Jackson Mthembu, in a heartfelt tribute to his “worthy opponent” in Parliament on Wednesday. In Steenhuisen’s final speech in Parliament for 2016, he thanked all those who work behind the scenes and thanked the Chief Whips of other opposition parties […]

Justin Bieber is Coming Back to South Africa

By SAPeople 24-12-20 15:37

Global superstar Justin Bieber has announced he will be visiting South Africa in 2017, as part of his Purpose World Tour. The Canadian singer songwriter will be in Johannesburg on Sunday 14 May at FNB Stadium, and in Cape Town on Wednesday 17 May at Cape Town Stadium. Durban missed out. Again. Bieber (22) was the […]

Sasol

Check Out Sasol’s Stunning New Head Office in Sandton

By SAPeople 07-12-16 17:08

There’s a new building in town – and it’s impossible to ignore. Shiny, shimmering, sexy and super-cool – South Africans are going crazy over the new Sasol global headquarters in Sandton, Johannesburg. According to Betapoint, Sasol’s strategic real estate advisory and implementation partner, the 67,000 square meter development consolidates Sasol’s previous 11 properties, which were spread […]

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One Karoo Town You Should Know About

By SAPeople Staff Writer 07-12-16 13:15

It’s that time of year again, the Christmas hols. Time to bundle the family (or just yourself) up and head for Hermanus or Hartebeespoort Dam or, if you have the money, the ski slopes of Switzerland. Whatever destination it is, it usually entails a bit – or lots – of travelling. In days gone by […]

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