Poor Baba – SA Social Media Users Tease Zuma with Jokes & Memes

By SAPeople 30-11-16 18:26

South Africans have taken to Twitter today to tease (and taunt) President Jacob Zuma, who – after a year in which he’s ducked and dived controversy and allegations of corruption (from his Nkandla house to his ties with the Gupta’s) – still “whinges” that it’s all a plot from outsiders to oust him. The hashtag […]

YouTuber Realises “Love More South Africa” is Bigger than any Competition

By SAPeople Contributor 30-11-16 13:02

A twenty-seven year old entrant in a South African YouTube-related competition has realised during the qualifying rounds, that there is something more important than winning this comp. – being part of a movement to create more love in South Africa. Pretoria-based Daniel Rademeyer (27) describes himself as “a musician, business owner, creative, videographer and photographer that Loves […]

South African Surf Skier Paddles amongst Pod of 20 Humpback Whales!

By SAPeople 29-11-16 22:44

When that super pod of humpback whales cruised into Cape Town this weekend, THOMAS PRYOR grabbed his surf ski and headed out for an unforgettable experience paddling with the whales. Here’s his story… Sunday Brunch Buffet with Whales in the Western Cape… by Thomas Pryor I had managed to see the whales off Sea Point on Saturday. I was with […]

Most Epic Mannequin Video Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 29-11-16 10:15

Lately the world’s gone crazy with ‘Mannequin’ challenge videos – when large groups of humans freeze in position while being filmed – but this has to be one of the BEST! It was shot in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday afternoon at Camps Bay. Participants to the “craziest #mannequinchallenge” video were invited to “Bring your summer A-game. […]

Watch Newborn Baby Elephant in South Africa

By SAPeople 28-11-16 23:14

A couple of visitors to a South African nature reserve felt “blessed” recently with the incredible once-in-a-lifetime viewing of a newborn baby elephant. Richard and Magdalene Deetlefs made the rare sighting whilst on safari in KwaZulu-Natal. They estimate the calf was just minutes old and filmed it “as it tries to find its bearing”. (It […]

Wayde and Caster are the Big Winners at South African Sports Awards

By SAPeople 28-11-16 00:28

South Africa’s Olympic gold medallists Wayde van Niekerk and Caster Semenya were the big winners at the South African Sports Awards Sunday night, with Wayde winning yet another car and a million rand (half of which will be given to charity). The two sports stars were praised for taking South African sports’ excellence to another level […]

Jeremy Clarkson Pokes Fun at President Zuma in New Show

By SAPeople 28-11-16 17:31

Controversial TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has poked fun at South Africa’s controversial president in his new show, The Grand Tour (watch the full episode below). During the filming of the Joburg-based Episode 2, Clarkson delighted the local crowd with references to President Jacob Zuma’s well-documented difficulty with saying long numbers (“listen properly now”) and his […]

South Africa Wins Series and Vernon Philander Named Best Player

By SAPeople 27-11-16 21:36

Australia may have clinched a seven-wicket win over the Proteas in the third Test match at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, but South Africa leaves victorious, having won the Series 2-1. South Africa’s Vernon Philander was named Player of the Series. Usman Khawaja was named Man of the Match for his first innings century. Philander restored […]

Incredible Drone Video of 60 Humpback Whales in Cape Town, South Africa

By SAPeople 29-11-16 23:22

A large pod of migrating humpback whales were captured beautifully on a 4K drone video yesterday by videographer, vlogger and drone enthusiast KIERAN DONNELLY. Kieran caught the pod on film as they migrated south past Cape Town. He says there were at least 60 whales. “Shot this UNREAL video of a pod of humpbacks yesterday,” […]

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Phew. Moody’s Leaves SA’s Investment Rating Unchanged

By SAPeople 27-11-16 17:09

PRETORIA – Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) announced that is has left South Africa’s government bond long and short term ratings of ‘Baa2/P-2’ unchanged with a negative outlook, two notches above sub-investment grade. There had been concern that Moody’s would downgrade South Africa to junk status which would increase borrowing costs and put foreign investors off. The South […]

Watch: If You’re Gonna be Negative “Ek Sal Doom Jou”

By SAPeople 27-11-16 14:51

The Doom jokes in South Africa have continued to spread a week after Limpopo Prophet (Detective) Lethebo Rabalago posted photos of himself spraying ill members of his congregation with the insecticide, claiming the spray would heal them. One South African has decided to use the can to spray out negativity in the country! Another joke shows a […]

Meet South Africa’s Youngest Parlimentarian – Hlomela Bucwa

By SAPeople 22-02-17 06:50

Former Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) Student Representative Council (SRC) president Hlomela Bucwa has once again broken ground, this time being recently sworn in as South Africa’s youngest member of parliament. (Update: Watch video of Hlomela Bucwa’s maiden parliamentary speech.) Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Hlomela – who was inaugurated as the University’s […]

Watch Premature Christmas Cheer from South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 26-11-16 01:23

Here’s a little premature Christmas Cheer from South Africa from South African YouTuber and dancer, Kelly KiKx. Kelly, who is taking part in a local SA YouTube-related competition says: “I have passion for making the world smile, laugh and enjoy the ups and downs of life!” Enjoy… Watch Premature Christmas Cheer from South Africa

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Fitch Drops South Africa Outlook to Negative but Junk Status Averted

By SAPeople Contributor 25-11-16 19:31

Fitch ratings agency has affirmed South Africa’s credit rating at BBB- (a notch above sub-investment), but dropped the outlook from Stable to Negative. The government welcomed the news of the investment status being maintained, saying it “demonstrates the resilience of the country and its people” who had worked hard together to avert a downgrade to […]

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Trevor Noah in London Friday Night. Maybe He’ll Discuss His Bar Mitzvah!

By SAPeople 04-07-18 14:25

South Africans in London will be able to see and listen to homegrown talent – and international star – Trevor Noah in conversation, at a rare one-night event in Westminster Central Hall, on Friday evening. And maybe he’ll discuss his Bar Mitzvah. The host of The Daily Show will be in conversation for the launch of his funny and […]

Four Debutants in Springbok Squad to Face Wales

By SAPeople Contributor 25-11-16 03:08

Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Jamba Ulengo and Uzair Cassiem will make their Springbok debuts against Wales in the Principality Stadium on Saturday, while a fourth uncapped player, Jean-Luc du Preez, has been included on the bench for the final match of the 2016 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour. Strongly-built inside centre Janse van Rensburg, who takes […]

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Yay! Summer Rainfall Shows Increased Dam Levels

By SAPeople Contributor 24-11-16 13:39

The Department of Water and Sanitation says all dams and systems have benefitted from the good rains over the past week, and “a number of dams are above 100%”… although that happy news doesn’t apply to all, judging by the Department’s own stats. The Vaal Dam is thankfully rising, but some dams – particularly in the Western […]

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