Fossil Evidence Reveals That Cancer in Humans Goes Back 1.7 Million Years

By SAPeople 12-09-16 19:49

Cancer is often viewed as a fundamentally modern and monolithic disease. Many people think its rise and spread has been driven almost exclusively by the developed world’s toxins and poisons; by our bad eating habits, lifestyles, and the very air we breathe. Actually, cancer is not a single disease. It is also far from modern. […]

It’s Six of the Best for Team South Africa in Rio

By SAPeople 12-09-16 18:55

South Africa woke up on Monday to anything but a blue Monday as Team South Africa celebrated six of the best medals in Rio de Janeiro. After a super productive afternoon on the track where first Charl du Toit and Fanie van der Merwe won gold and bronze in the T37 100m final and Ilse […]

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BREAKING: President Zuma #PaysBackTheMoney (with a Home Loan)

By SAPeople 12-09-16 14:57

JOHANNESBURG – President Jacob Zuma has complied with the Constitutional Court order to #PayBackTheMoney! In a statement, issued today by the Presidency, it said the South African President has paid over the amount of R7,814,155.00 to the South African Reserve Bank. The payment was ordered by the Constitutional Court of South Africa in respect of the personal […]

Brad Binder Does It Again. Fifth International Victory for South African Rider!

By SAPeople 12-09-16 07:25

In a classic race, described as a “two-man game of chess”, South African rider Brad Binder duelled it out with Enea Bastianini at Misano World Circuit to clinch his fifth Moto3™ victory of the season. The 21-year-old from Potchefstroom was racing for Red Bull KTM Ajo under a brilliantly blue sky on the Riviera di Rimini in San Marino. […]

Charl, Fanie and Ilse Boost Team SA’s Medal Count to Five!

By SAPeople 11-09-16 20:50

Charl du Toit and Fanie van der Merwe banked Team South Africa’s third and fourth medals of the Paralympic Games in Rio on Sunday as they ran to first and third place respectively in the T37 100-metre track final. And 10 minutes after their gold-bronze sprint final it was Stellenbosch training partner Ilse Hayes who […]

Emotional Gold for Langenhoven and World Record for Du Toit

By SAPeople Contributor 10-09-16 22:09

It was an emotional moment for Hilton Langenhoven as he bounced back from track disappointment to grab South Africa’s second Gold medal of the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. (Swimmer Kevin Paul won SA’s first Gold.) Langenhoven had been disqualified from the T13 400-metres semi-final for stepping outside of his lane but a leap […]

If Bands had Afrikaans Names…

By SAPeople 25-01-17 10:45

A couple of years ago someone sent SAPeople a list of “If Bands had Afrikaans Names”. This week the list is going viral again… so here’s that list, plus some additional ones that SAPeople followers added. As Marinda Haarhoff says: “Whahahaha! Daar is darem geen taal soos Afrikaans!” If Bands Had Afrikaans Names… Back Street Boys […]

The Car Washer Story that Every South African Should Watch

By SAPeople 10-09-16 12:21

For any wannabe entrepreneur out there – here is all the inspiration you need… from a car washer who has turned an ordinary life into something extraordinary. Niklaas Thomas tells his story in this video to ‘Dagbreek’. It was actually aired by KykNet over three years ago… but the story keeps on inspiring, and thanks […]

Let’s Be Frank… Probably The Most Interesting Trailer You’ll Ever See!

By SAPeople 09-09-16 18:54

There’s an interesting new movie premiering tonight at the Labia Theatre in Cape Town, South Africa. It’s called “Let’s Be Frank”… but to be frank, we’re not quite sure what it’s about! #WHOISFRANK? Watch the trailer below and try work it out! According to the film’s website, it’s 50 minutes and slots into the documentary and […]

Ndebele Artist in Demand with Global Luxury Brands…and She’s 81!

By SAPeople 25-11-19 23:16

Eighty-one year old Esther Mahlangu from Mpumalanga, South Africa, has joined forces with BMW in Munich, Germany, for the second time, to refine a BMW Individual 7 Series. And she’s been invited by a luxury vodka brand to collaborate on a global HIV/AIDS initiative. Mahlangu says her “heart was full of joy when BMW asked me […]

Caster Shuts Down Car Debate Brilliantly: “Comparison is the Thief of Joy”

By SAPeople 09-09-16 14:37

While social media pundits in South Africa have been arguing over why Caster Semenya was not gifted with an Audi R8 sports car like fellow Olympic gold medallist Wayde van Niekerk, the two athletes themselves have only love and mutual respect for each other. A tweet by radio presenter Anele Mdoda summed up the feeling of some disgruntled sports […]

Gutsy SA Swimmer’s Channel Dreams Dashed After Giving It Her All

By SAPeople 08-09-16 11:36

Friends, family and colleagues have reached out to South African doctor and swimmer Karon (Kiki) Marx for her incredible achievement of attempting to swim the English Channel… and continuing against all odds until she was forced, just before the end, to leave the water. It must have been heartbreaking, after months of preparation, to have […]

Superstar Meghan Trainor Responds to Viral South African Video

By SAPeople 07-09-16 17:45

Dreams do come true! On social media! There have been a lot of #ProudlySouthAfrican and #ProudlyCapetonians on Twitter in the past 24 hours since American singer Meghan Trainor responded to a South African video performed to her hit “Me Too”. The awesome video, showcasing South Africa’s talent, went viral rapidly and has had over 670,000 views on YouTube […]

Candice Swanepoel Keeps SA Roots with Safari-Themed Baby Shower

By SAPeople 07-09-16 15:12

It’s quite clear to see that South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel is eight-months pregnant! Candice, who is engaged to Brazilian Hermann Nicoli, uploaded a photo to Instagram a couple of days ago… showing her beautiful – and very large – bare belly. This will be the Victoria’s Secret Angel’s first baby. And it looks like […]

Fans Welcome Wayde van Niekerk Back to South Africa

By SAPeople 07-09-16 13:29

Olympic medallist and 800m world record breaker Wayde van Niekerk has returned home to a modest welcome from fans… and a new Audi. He said he hopes to not get too many fines for speeding in it… Odessa Swarts and Elsie Simbine having a chat while waiting for the arrival of their sons at OR […]

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Cape Town is Even More Beautiful from Above

By SAPeople Contributor 07-09-16 10:48

Check out these awesome photos of the Mother City from the air, taken by ANGELA GORMAN PHOTOGRAPHY. “Cape Town is even more beautiful from above!” says Angela. “What an incredible experience viewing Cape Town from a helicopter!” Angela took to the skies with NAC Helicopters Cape Town at early morning light… An iconic shot of Table Mountain… […]

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South Africa Avoids Recession as GDP Increases by 3.3%

By SAPeople 07-09-16 08:49

CAPE TOWN – Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Deputy Director-General Joe de Beer says the country’s headline figure, the real gross domestic product (GDP), grew by 3.3% in the second quarter of 2016. This is after the real GDP production decreased by 1.2% in the first quarter. “The main contributors to the GDP growth rate were […]

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