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Searching Through Joburg’s Trash for a Brighter Future

By SAPeople Contributor 30-08-16 18:09

Cape Town Photographer JUSTIN SULLIVAN recently spent several hours on the streets of Johannesburg, travelling from Informal Settlements to Supreme Suburbia, to document recycling in the area and offer the rest of us a behind-the-scenes understanding of the men and women who search through our trash for goods to recycle. His conclusion is that “we are on the […]

Thuli Madonsela Praises South African Family Behind Wildlife Platter Project

By SAPeople 30-08-16 18:34

The first platter from #ThePlatterProject has gone to Advocate Thuli Madonsela, South Africa’s beloved outgoing Public Protector. Here, the artist’s daughter – LEGH WILKINSON – describes her meeting with Madonsela who told her that her mom and family are an inspiration… First – some background: The Platter Project consists of beautifully painted plates that showcase South Africa’s wildlife… particularly […]

Watch the Cape Town Video that’s Received Almost 3 Million Views!

By SAPeople 30-08-16 11:52

It’s been only 10 days since Bucketvision uploaded the video below of Cape Town to Facebook, and already it has received over 2.8 million views!!! The bucketlist app – which is currently focussed on Cape Town – posted the video together with a message claiming: “Cape Town, South Africa has been named the most BEAUTIFUL city […]

Afrikaans Singing Sensation Refentse to Perform in Dubai

By SAPeople Contributor 29-08-16 16:10

South Africans overseas in the United Arab Emirates will soon be able to enjoy Afrikaans singing sensation – Refentse Morake – performing live in Dubai! Rochelle Becker-Lubbe, who’s based in Dubai, says “if you are in Dubai, or fancy a night out in Dubai, we are bringing the awesome Refentse to Hilton JBR on September 22nd.” Refentse rose […]

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Diamond Cowboys of Port Nolloth

By Chris Marais 29-08-16 15:04

Decades ago and deep in the Namaqualand desert at a point between Springbok, Steinkopf and the sea, a Cape Town housewife with a squeaky voice steals our hearts. This mommy from the suburbs has requested a tune that plays into our early years, way before Disco, Johnny Rotten, Duran Duran and Really Big Hair stole […]

Whoops, There’s a Leopard in My Shower

By SAPeople 29-08-16 12:06

An American tourist on holiday in South Africa had a once-in-a-lifetime experience when she came across a leopard in her shower! Tally Angle, from North Carolina, posted photos to a Kruger National Park group on Facebook of the leopard “lounging in our outdoor lodge shower” at Singita Ebony Lodge. Tally posted several amazing photos of the […]

WATCH Military Bands at Fantastic Freedom of the Town Parade in Barberton

By SAPeople 28-08-16 22:54

The town of Barberton in Mpumalanga was marching to the beat of magnificent military bands this weekend. (Watch videos below.) “Our ‘Freedom of the Town’ military parade was held here yesterday,” says Sheryn Nader, owner of Facebook page Barberton Bliss. “There were four different military groups marching, and it was amazing! Beautiful sounds…” The bands were […]

Wonderful Wild Flowers in the West Coast National Park, South Africa

By SAPeople 31-12-20 17:51

Spring is in the air, and if you haven’t visited yet – the West Coast National Park is alive with fields of wonderful wild flowers (and animals). Fabulous photos on this page, taken this week, are by NIGEL RILEY and ROBYN GWILT. Robyn says: “From the Canola fields last weekend to Dungeon’s on Wednesday, to the […]

US Media Toast Record-Breaking South African Honeymoon Couple

By SAPeople 27-08-16 11:15

A South African newlywed couple – Riaan and Vasti Manser – are making news in the USA where they have broken a record by rowing a kayak from California to Hawaii in 39 days… even though Riaan was injured during the first week when their boat – aptly named ‘OnHoneymoon’ – capsized. The 2,400 mile […]

#IfAfricaWasaSchool Makes Global News. 14 of the Best…

By SAPeople 26-08-16 21:29

Thousands of people across Africa yesterday had fun with the hashtag #IfAfricaWasASchool… to describe life on the continent. Some of their insights were so funny and spot on that they made global news, featuring on television news in Germany and in mainstream newspaper The Guardian in the UK, amongst many others. Here are 14 of the […]

Africa’s Legendary Dungeons Delivers Dramatic Waves

By SAPeople 27-08-16 12:00

Dungeons – the biggest wave spot in Africa, just outside Hout Bay in South Africa – delivered some sizable waves this week. Local photographers ROBYN GWILT and MANIE VAN DER HOVEN were there to capture the action. “The guys out there were having a great time,” says Manie. Dungeons is on the Cape Peninsula, about two kilometres out of Hout […]

Chad and Cameron Scoop GOLD at World Cup in Paris

By SAPeople 26-08-16 21:40

Hot on the heels of the Olympic Games in Rio, South Africa’s silver-medallists Chad le Clos and Cameron van der Burgh have both raced to Gold in their respective races today at the 2016 FINA World Cup series in Paris-Chartres! Chad le Clos won the Men’s 200m butterfly for the 19th time! Only two male swimmers […]

Fabulously Flowerful Views of Table Mountain on a Perfect Winter’s Day

By SAPeople 26-08-16 15:00

South Africa is blossoming beautifully at the moment with endless fields of wild flowers carpeting the landscape from the Northern Cape to the Western Cape… and even city dwellers in Cape Town don’t have to travel far to enjoy the spectacular floral sights… ALAN RUDNICKI captured these stunning photos this morning at Sunset Beach. “It’s a perfect […]

South Africa’s First Triplets Born with BOTH Dads’ DNA

By SAPeople 25-08-16 21:48

Triplets born to a gay couple from Pretoria have made medical history in South Africa by being the first recorded triplets to be born with two fathers’ DNA. Theo and Christo Menelaou each fertilised one egg of a surrogate mother. One of those eggs split, creating identical twins, and resulting in the surrogate giving birth […]

WATCH Surprise Song and Dance at a Cape Town Petrol Station

By SAPeople Contributor 12-11-17 16:38

This is the South African spirit! Song and dance… at the petrol station! Check out these Engen attendants in Cape Town, South Africa, who surprised motorists with some brilliantly choreographed dance moves! Very cool and talented – they can fill our tank anyday! (Update 2017: Watch the latest Engen Petrol Attendants Dance.) For those asking, the music is […]

SuzelleDIY Celebrates 100,000th Subscriber with a Piñata

By SAPeople 24-08-16 09:53

South Africa’s DIY Goddess Suzelle is celebrating her 100,000th YouTube subscriber with a party. “Thank you guys, I couldn’t have done it without you,” she said. Apparently a gift from YouTube of a silver play button is in the post. Watch Video: SuzelleDIY – How to Make a Piñata

South African Children’s Choir Delights BBC Viewers

By SAPeople 23-08-16 14:30

Television viewers in the UK were treated to a brilliant performance by KwaZulu-Natal’s LIV choir on BBC1 yesterday evening… and today hundreds have written on the BBC’s facebook page about how the broadcast gave them goosebumps and inspired them with their ability to make good out of bad circumstances. The amazing 20-strong LIV Choir – who come from […]

Fabulous Fields of Wild Flowers Flourish in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 23-08-16 12:05

From the West Coast National Park to Namaqualand, the South African landscape has been transformed into endless fields of fabulous flowers… All photos by KYLE MIJLOF and HESTER SOPHIA-ESTA MARAIS. Travel photographer KYLE MIJLOF – who has visited 59 countries since March 2010 (!) -captured these gorgeous pictures in the West Coast National Park. Kyle recommends if […]

Warm (and LOUD) Welcome Home for South Africa’s Olympic Heroes

By SAPeople 23-08-16 09:27

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s athletes have returned to a heroes’ welcome… as they arrive home from their record-breaking Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil – where they scooped more medals than they won in London (2012) and an equal tally of 10 from Antwerp (1920) and Helsinki (1952). Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula was on hand to welcome the […]

10 of the Best Jokes and Memes After Joburg Gets DA Mayor

By SAPeople 23-08-16 12:22

Being South Africa, it was inevitable that within nano-seconds of the appointment of the DA’s Herman Mashaba as new Mayor of Joburg City… the jokes and memes would begin on social media. Here are 10 of the best: 1.  So, this just happened in Johannesburg 😅 #JoburgMayor pic.twitter.com/JPtSdvf4cl — Ulrich Janse van Vuuren (@UlrichJvV) August […]

Team South Africa Rio 2016

A Review of South Africa’s Olympic Winners

By SAPeople Contributor 22-08-16 10:42

As the curtain on the 2016 Rio Olympics comes down, GARY LEMKE from Team SA gives his verdict on South Africa as they return with their best Olympics haul since isolation and equalling the 10 medals from Antwerp (1920) and Helsinki (1952). THE TOP 10 PERFORMERS 1. Wayde van Niekerk (400m) You don’t upstage Usain Bolt on a […]

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