Historical Day to Save South Africa Starts with Anthem and Music in the Air

By SAPeople 02-11-16 10:41

PRETORIA – Tshwane has closed down for the potentially historical marches today to save South Africa, with music in the air and a heavy police presence on the ground. The Save South Africa campaign kicked off with a beautiful rendition of the country’s national anthem in church… #SaveSouthAfrica officially starts with the national anthem #StateCapture pic.twitter.com/V7LeDvIa7P […]

SA Traveller Flying in Speedo Causes Controversy in Malawi

By SAPeople 02-11-16 11:09

A South African swimmer caused a stir at Malawi’s Kamuzu International Airport when he insisted on flying in his speedo (in SA colours nogal!). Malawi News posted photos of the swimmer on social media, saying “a South African man who smoked Malawian Hemp at Cape Maclear wants to Fly back to South Africa naked.” In fact he was […]

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South African Swimmer Helps Protect Largest Marine Area in History

By SAPeople Contributor 24-08-21 22:40

South African endurance swimmer LEWIS PUGH, who lives between London and Cape Town, has been credited by the United Nations (UN) for his “Speedo diplomacy” which has helped lead to the creation of the biggest protected marine area in history! Here’s the backstory, as told by Lewis himself… Sometimes “Crazy” Gets the Job Done – by Lewis […]

Pat Lambie to Captain Springboks against Barbarians at Wembley in London

By SAPeople 01-11-16 11:23

Patrick Lambie will captain South Africa in their international match against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee confirmed on Monday. Adriaan Strauss, who has led the Springboks in all of their nine Tests so far this year, will be rested for the Barbarians match. Coetzee will name the […]

Incredible Kalk Bay Views

By SAPeople 01-11-16 00:41

Look at your view. Then look at this. Look at your view. Then look at this. Kalk Bay at its most spectacular! The video, by photographer and student Hloniphizwe Coleman, is another entry in the #BreakTheNet contest, currently running in South Africa. Hloniphizwe is based in Cape Town, and says “over the past two years capturing […]

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Young South African Talent  Included in Springbok Team in London

By SAPeople Contributor 31-10-16 23:15

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is excited about the prospect of seeing several young South Africans in action on November 5 when the Springboks face the Barbarians in an international rugby match at Wembley Stadium in London. The Springbok coach has included 12 uncapped players in his travelling squad of 30 for the match, while Barbarians coach Robbie Dean also selected a number […]

Breathtaking Views of Pretoria as Jacaranda Petals Colour it Purple

By SAPeople 31-10-16 17:35

Enjoy a page of exquisite photos by RIA VILJOEN of the purple-lined avenues in Pretoria as the trees blossom, and their fallen petals carpet the streets… plus take a drive through Joburg with ALI RAZA at the bottom of the page. “Some pictures are with the early morning sunbeams, others after the rain, others in the […]

South Africa’s Elon Musk Unveils Stunning Solar-Powered Roof Panels

By SAPeople 30-10-16 15:57

South African-born Canadian-American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is revolutionising the way we ‘roof’ our houses in the future, with fantastic new solar-powered roof tiles, launched Friday by his electric car company Tesla. And they’ll be perfect in South Africa – not only for the sun… but in handling the heavy hail storms like those that Musk […]

Goosebumps: South African Student Sings Springsteen Cover

By SAPeople 29-10-16 15:57

A small-town South African theatre student, who describes himself on Pinterest as a “big dreamer”, has uploaded an awesome cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Tougher than the Rest”. Elandré Schwartz posted the video a couple of days ago and it’s already had over 120,000 views on Facebook. Watch below. Elandré wrote: “Dankie Bruce. #springsteen #afrikaans #USA […]

British Family Searching for Kind South African Couple

By SAPeople 29-10-16 17:28

A British family would like to track down a South African couple to say thank you for their generous gesture that’s left them feeling moved and emotional, during a year in which – unknown to the SA couple – they have battled cancer. On Wednesday evening, Andy Heather posted a message on Facebook saying: “Please […]

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Hospital TLC the South African Way!

By SAPeople Contributor 28-10-16 18:43

Isn’t this gorgeous… and only in South Africa (well, maybe other parts of the continent too). Jana Coetzee, a nurse with a heart as big as Africa, posted these photos of herself at work in the pediatric oncology unit at Netcare Unitas Hospital in Centurion, Pretoria. Her caption read: “When your patient doesn’t want to leave you […]

Carr & Adriaanse to Stay with Springboks as Kriel and Du Plessis are Out

By SAPeople 27-10-16 19:56

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee on Thursday confirmed that flank Nizaam Carr and prop Lourens Adriaanse will remain with the Springbok squad for the entire Castle Lager Outgoing Tour as replacements for Jaco Kriel and Jannie du Plessis respectively. Kriel injured his knee while playing club rugby in Japan and has already returned to Johannesburg for […]

How to Have a South African Halloween

By SAPeople 27-10-16 13:27

If you’re in South Africa and feel like having a little fun this Halloween, here are some refreshing tips from The Guide guru URSULA BOTHA… whose tips have earned her a spot in #BreakTheNet YouTube competition judged by, amongst others, DIY Goddess Suzelle. As Ursula says, nobody in South Africa wants a traditional Halloween with hot pumpkin soup when it’s […]

Bumper Week of Poacher Arrests in the Kruger with Help from Canine Team

By SAPeople 26-10-16 19:18

South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced the arrest of 14 suspected poachers in the Kruger National Park (KNP) in the past seven days, with thanks in part to SA’s awesome canine team! According to KNP, the K9 units have successfully tracked and taken down over 90% of the poachers arrested in the Kruger over […]

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Book Review: The Verdict’s in for Trevor Noah’s ‘Born a Crime’

By SAPeople 04-07-18 14:26

South African expat ELSA BROWNE, who lives in the UK, is one of the first people on the planet to have read Trevor Noah‘s book ‘Born a Crime’, which will only hit stores in mid-November. As most people get their first peek at the book’s contents this week, with the New York Times publishing an excerpt, […]

Cape Town Voted 2nd Best City in the World to Visit in 2017

By SAPeople 26-10-16 12:22

The travel experts at Lonely Planet have revealed their selection of the best destinations for 2017 that travellers simply cannot afford to miss… and South Africa’s stunning Cape Town features high up as number two on the Top 10 Cities list. Lonely Planet describes Capetonians as being deceptively laid-back whilst working hard to “add cultural […]

Watch Jordy Smith’s Incredible Barrel (and Humour)! Totally a 10!

By SAPeople 25-10-16 18:30

He may not have won the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal, but South African surfer Jordy Smith’s incredible barrel will be remembered for a long time. (Watch at bottom of page). So too will his healthy attitude! As Jordy came through the tube yesterday, he raised his arms victoriously… knowing it was a perfect execution. […]

Watch: This Is My Africa! The Place I Call Home

By SAPeople Contributor 25-10-16 13:03

If you’re looking for a taste of home, savour this video – with majestic scenery, wonderful wildlife, South African sunsets… and to top it all, a reading of ‘The Real Africa’ poem that will give you goosebumps. The footage was filmed around Durban, St. Lucia wetland and the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve. Rhys Scott-Dawkins produced the video for his company, […]

Pieter-Steph Du Toit Named South Africa Rugby Player of the Year

By SAPeople 24-10-16 22:19

Pieter-Steph du Toit on Monday became the second Springbok lock in two seasons to be named as SA Rugby’s Player of the Year at a glittering awards ceremony at the Gallagher Conference Centre in Midrand. The 24-year-old Du Toit follows in the footsteps of Lood de Jager, who walked away with the Award for the […]

Craziest Photo! Gary Player and Yao Ming… Both Giants of their Game

By SAPeople 24-10-16 21:58

This has to be one of the craziest photos we’ll ever see of Gary Player. We all knew NBA star Yao Ming was tall… but this photo demonstrates it SO well. The Chinese retired basketball player is 7’6″! Player is around 5’5″. The two stars, both ‘giants’ in their respective games, were photographed together at the Mission Hills China […]

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