Sometimes referred to as “Mister Parliament”, there are few, if any, speakers in Parliament whose speeches are as anticipated as Democratic Alliance’s chief whip John Steenhuisen, at least if Youtube views of his speeches are anything to go by. We’ve rounded up some of the best. 1. Steenhuisen takes on Zuma, “the ugly head of […]

When Laduma Ngxokolo’s mother Lindelwa taught him to knit, she sparked a love of fashion that inspired him to become a designer. Today her son’s collections are showcased on the catwalks of Europe’s fashion capitals. And earlier this year he walked away with the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa Award at the 2016 Design […]

We all know how awesome South Africa is… but just in case you needed a reminder, or would like to share the awesomeness with someone else – here’s a video, created by appreciative non-South Africans, about the top 10 most amazing facts about South Africa! The video was produced by the Top 10 Archive, a YouTube channel […]

With news that a Spur restaurant is opening in New Zealand, South African expats in and around Auckland have expressed joy… while some South Africans back home have (jokingly!) pointed out that it will make last year’s brilliant advert – in which South African rugby players enjoyed a “distinct advantage” over the Kiwis” – no longer […]

Five Zimbabwean men have been successfully growing crops on land abandoned as unprofitable in Malmesbury. The landowner, N7 Meat, gave up farming crops on the land, claiming losses of over R1 million. Albert Zinhanga and four friends met the landowner when buying an ox for slaughter at N7 Meat in 2014. Noticing fallow land, they […]

One of the best things about a holiday in the Kruger National Park is the feeling that I am partaking in a family tradition – my granddad has been going there since he was a baby, and my dad too. On a recent family trip, while having sundowners at Lower Sabie, looking over the beautiful Sabie […]

If you haven’t visited KwaZulu-Natal for years – or ever – take a look at this stunning video footage that captures the mix of cultures and natural beauty and wildlife that are on offer in one of the most diverse and exquisite corners of South Africa. From zip-lining through the trees to visiting traditional Zulu huts, a […]

South African billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has been featured by the wildly popular ‘Humans of New York’, alongside his model mother – and date for the evening – at the New York Met Gala. Instead of the interview that usually accompanies his photos, ‘Humans of New York’ photographer Brandon Stanton instead posted an insightful quote from Elon’s […]

Although extremely fatigued after their long journey to South Africa, the 33 rescued circus lions from South America look happy to be back where they belong! According to reports from Animal Defenders International (ADI), the organisation which led the rescue, the lions are all healthy after their long journey to Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary from Colombia […]

As Johnny Clegg wraps up his North American tour, a Canadian fan has reached out to South Africans to say ‘thank you’ for sharing the awesome performer with the rest of the planet. Clegg – founder of legendary bands Juluka and Savuka – has just completed a fantastic tour with his son, Jesse, that included shows in […]

KwaZulu-Natal professional photographer EMIL VON MALTITZ has captured this incredible timelapse footage of South Africa’s majestic Drakensberg Mountain range. The video is a labour of love from Emil, who runs wildlife and landscape photographic workshops in several parts of South Africa and elsewhere on the continent. The backing song is ‘uKuthula’, performed by the Cape Town […]

South African pro surfer Bianca Buitendag throws some fresh perspective onto arguably Africa’s best left… at Skeleton Bay in Namibia. The 27-year-old begins the video by quoting the African proverb: “I envy the man who has not yet put his foot in Africa… because he has so much to look forward to…” The breathtaking footage […]

A waitress in Cape Town is due to receive a tip this week of R44,777.70… thanks to the kindness of strangers who were shocked, and moved to action, after a #RhodesMustFall activist from Oxford University, Ntokozo Qwabe, bragged online about having brought her to tears with a comment on his table’s bill. After Qwabe’s rather lengthy explanation online […]

The absolute joy of a former circus lion touching down on African soil has been captured in a photo at Emoya Big Cats sanctuary in South Africa. A photograph of the first lion to be released, ‘Iron’, was published on social media by Animal Defenders International (ADI) Sunday, with the following message: “Iron enjoys what is clearly a […]

South Africans celebrated Freedom Day with mixed feelings. While some rejoiced in the freedoms of today, others expressed disappointment in the President and government of the day. Here are some pictures and messages from SAPeople members that summed up the sentiments of many South Africans celebrating 22 years of freedom: For some freedom means being imprisoned in […]

There’s a wonderful officer from the Johannesburg Municipal Police Department (JMPD) who not only assists children cross the street safely to school… but packs them off with a sandwich too! According to Gauteng resident Tiffany Dewar, ‘Mama Dora’ buys two loaves of bread each day and makes sandwiches for all the kids who go to […]

Almost three dozen lions that were rescued from circuses in Peru and Colombia since 2014 are finally going to make the last stage of their journey back to a better place, and will fly to South Africa on Friday. The organisation of the massive airlift by Animal Defenders International is going through its final phases before the aptly named […]

A 160 km cycling track between George and Plettenberg Bay, part of a much larger plan to make the Western Cape a biking mecca, is planned to be launched early next year. The Western Cape government said in a statement this week that the route, which will be the first part of the projected “Cape Cross” cycling […]

Today is the day South Africa remembers the first election on 27 April, 1994, the man who made it all possible, Nelson Mandela, and the freedom obtained by all. Lots of people are sending in wishes – even stores and bars and music festivals trying to cash in on the deal, even Mariah sent a […]

Here’s sportmanship at its best – two tough rugby players setting a great example. The Sharks’ Willie Le Roux and Highlanders’ Jason Emery… after the horrendous tackle on Friday in New Zealand. Jason tweeted to Willie: “again, just want 2 apologise for what happened 2night. I’m just thankful u came out of that collision ok & continued […]

Following the storm in Cape Town over the weekend, massive waves rolled in and lured body boarders and surfers out for a ride… and many spectacular wipeouts! DAVID MCMASTER filmed and edited the following video with some “mind blowing” waves at Camps Bay beach on Saturday morning… Watch Video: Camps Bay Carnage https://vimeo.com/163984150

The Mall of Africa will open its doors on Thursday, 28 April. It is the biggest mall built in a single phase in South Africa/Southern Africa/Africa, depending on which website you read. Construction consumed 10 million bricks and 8,500 tons of steel. It is located in Waterfall, a new living, working, retail area between Johannesburg […]

A restaurant employee has been publically commended on social media for his honesty, a “rare trait in today’s world”, in what is becoming an increasingly popular South African phenomenon of reaching out to help or show appreciation for fellow citizens. A post by Gauteng resident Keith MacGillivray thanking Ntsimbi from Douglasdale Nandos for helping ensure his lost […]

The confusion over whether the executive capital of South Africa is called Pretoria or Tshwane has been going on for several years already, although the mayor of the city says that is about to end – well, kind of. “With regards to the name change, we have done public consultations and reviews in council and a resolution was […]

South Africa’s famous Dungeons delivered some 6+ metre swells on Saturday. Local photographer ROBYN GWILT was lucky enough to get a boat ride from Hout Bay out to the legendary Big Wave Surf Spot. “These guys have balls to get towed out there,” says Robyn. “…and then dumped in the middle of it all to ride […]