Victor Matfield has a Baywatch Moment at Rugby World Cup – VIDEO

By SAPeople 30-10-15 20:55

Springbok captain Victor Matfield was captured on camera having a bit of a Baywatch moment at the Rugby World Cup Bronze Medal match this evening in London. World Rugby uploaded a Vine (video loop) of Matfield’s run onto the field at Olympic Stadium, after the team sung the anthem for the last time during RWC2015 (see video […]

Springboks Want to Finish 2015 on a High

By SAPeople 30-10-15 18:58

Springbok captain Victor Matfield says he and his team-mates want to finish their Rugby World Cup campaign on a high when they face Argentina in the bronze medal match this evening. Matfield will lead the Boks for the 23rd time, in the absence of the injured Jean de Villiers and Fourie du Preez. “…hopefully after TONIGHT’S match we can […]

Another Weekend in Hospital for Darren Scott. Lessons Learnt.

By SAPeople 30-10-15 18:24

Popular South African television and radio presenter Darren Scott has posted another light-hearted message to all his friends and fans on facebook, as he spends yet another weekend in hospital, recovering from a major operation to remove melanoma cancer from his lungs. Darren revealed this evening that he’s learnt – after discovering that he would […]

South Africans Go Crazy for the ‘Color Run’

By SAPeople Contributor 30-10-15 17:58

Following hot – and colourfully – on the heels of Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Johannesburg, Pretoria is getting amped for its bold and beautiful ‘Color Run’ tomorrow morning. Scenes similar to those on this page – photographed by Helena Sousa at Cape Town’s event on 17 October – will be seen in Centurion tomorrow. The 5km race – which […]

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Zapiro on How Gigaba Wrecked SA Tourism

By SAPeople Contributor 30-10-15 12:31

Zapiro’s cartoon says it all. The actions of one minister have possibly taken down one of South Africa’s strongest-performing sectors – tourism. It has been estimated that the visa regulations imposed by Home Minister Malusi Gigaba in October 2014 could cost South Africa at least half a billion dollars a year in lost tourism revenue. The intentions […]

SA Athlete Ilse Hayes Wins Gold in Doha Against All Odds

By SAPeople 30-10-15 10:15

Congratulations to South African paralympic medallist Ilse Hayes who, against all odds, clinched another gold medal Thursday in the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar…winning the Women’s 100 metre T13. Ilse also won gold earlier this week in the 200 metres at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) event. It’s an incredible achievement when two months ago […]

SuzelleDIY – It’s All About the Book!

By SAPeople Contributor 29-10-15 16:13

South Africa’s favourite domestic (and Greek) godess, Suzelle DIY has been quite the celebrity in the past month as she has whipped around the country on a book tour – promoting her “SuzelleDIY – The Book” (or “SuzelleDIY – Die Boek”). In her latest video (or vlog), the do-it-yourself expert shows us snippets from her […]

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South Africans Coin it on the High (Paying) Seas

By Ted Botha 21-08-19 13:34

Jacob Venter got his law degree from the University of Cape Town four years ago, but he hasn’t worked in an office once. Instead he’s been scrubbing decks on a boat – and loving it. Welcome to the world of yachties, boaties and dock walkers – call them what you will, but mostly you could call them happy […]

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Last Chance to Watch the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup

By SAPeople Contributor 29-10-15 11:25

It’s not exactly how we wanted to watch our Boks this weekend…but it is at least another opportunity to watch the South African rugby team in action at the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in England. The Boks will take on Argentina tomorrow, Friday, evening at Olympic Stadium in London to see who wins bronze. According to […]

Braai Lovers, Did you See What They’re Saying about Meat?

By SAPeople Staff Writer 29-10-15 10:31

For a country that even has a movement promoting a National Braai Day – on Heritage Day – and a National Braai Day anthem, the latest news about meat from the World Health Organisation probably doesn’t sit very well. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a research division of the World Health Organization, said Monday […]

One Month on the Job, Trevor Talks to Ellen

By SAPeople Staff Writer 02-02-16 14:10

On the one-month anniversary of taking over the ‘Daily Show’ from Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah spent part of yesterday being interviewed by hugely popular talk show host Ellen Degeneres, who spoke to him about his love of roller coasters. Watch a short clip from the ‘Ellen’ show in the video here Degeneres said on the […]

Listen to Taps Mugadza’s Heartbreaking Cover of Adele’s Hit “Hello”

By SAPeople 04-03-17 01:24

Within a week of Adele launching her comeback single (watch below) – Hello – after a three year break, it rocketed to number one around the world, was heralded as the song of the century,  become the fastest selling single in the UK in 2015, attracted over 114 million views on YouTube (!) and triggered an avalanche of cover […]

Full Moon Meditation in Camps Bay

Meanwhile in Cape Town…Full Moon Beach Dance Meditation VIDEO & PICS

By SAPeople 28-10-15 18:34

From the title you knew it was going to be a cool event – “Full Moon Beach Dance Meditation” at Camp’s Bay. And here’s the video and photos to prove it! The laid back event (with no alcohol or illegal substances allowed!) was hosted yesterday evening in Camp’s Bay, Cape Town by Paradigm Shift South Africa. Hundreds attended. […]

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Today Would’ve Been Jenna Lowe’s 21st Birthday…

By SAPeople Contributor 28-10-15 15:46

Today we were meant to be celebrating Jenna Lowe’s 21st in spectacular fashion…but sadly the young Capetonian never reached this milestone, as her #GetMeTo21 campaign so optimistically  implored. But with Jenna’s courageous quest to raise awareness about organ donation, she has made a tremendous difference to South Africans and will live on in our memories […]

Missing Cape Town? Feast Your Eyes…

By SAPeople 28-10-15 00:19

If you’re missing Cape Town, trying to decide whether to head home for the holidays (or trying to convince somebody else to!) – these photos, taken by Anthony Kotton over the weekend, may help…. Cape Town looks set for a spectacular summer! Will you be there?

SA-Owned Lodge Comes Top of Travel List, But Cape Town Only No. 16

By SAPeople Staff Writer 27-10-15 13:26

NEW YORK – After more than 128,000 travelers took part in the US Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s 28th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, the most in its history, the South Africa-owned lodge Singita Grumeti in Tanzania was chosen the world’s top hotel. Coming in at No. 3 was Bushmanskloof Wilderness Reserve in the Cedarberg. Cape Town came sixteenth […]

Photos that Capture the Respect in All Black vs Boks Rugby go Viral

By SAPeople 26-10-15 21:39

South Africa and New Zealand may be fierce opponents on the field… But it is photos of their camaraderie that have gone viral and been shared by thousands of people around the world…particularly the moment when Sonny Bill Williams from the All Blacks approaches a visibly upset Jessie Kriel… gets down to comfort him… and helps the […]

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5 Brilliant Train Trips You Can’t Miss in South Africa

By SAPeople Staff Writer 24-11-22 00:10

When the famed Outeniqua Chootjoe stopped doing its breathtaking run from George to Knysna, over the Kaaimans Bridge, many lamented the passing of another famous train trip in South Africa. Truth is, there are still a bunch of fantastic train trips available (and even the George-Knysna route might operate again soon). 1. The Blue Train Started […]

Proteas Achieve Outstanding Innings in #FreedomSeries #Decider

By SAPeople 25-10-15 16:03

The Proteas have finished their innings in spectacular fashion at Mumbai’s Wankede Stadium where they are currently playing the decider One Day International (ODI) against India to see who will win the Freedom Series, after each team secured two ODIs. AB de Villiers and his team have displayed incredible batsmanship and #ProteaFire with three centuries scored – […]

Karoo Diary: The Friendly Horse Road

By Chris Marais 25-10-15 10:58

It’s about 160km, give or take a metre or two on either side, from the House of Light & Shadow in Richmond, Northern Cape, to the Karoo Roos padstal outside Middelburg, Eastern Cape. That’s if you venture out on the R398, a dirt road that embodies all that is intriguing about the Karoo: big spaces, […]

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#GoBokke! We’re Behind You All the Way!

By SAPeople 24-10-15 15:19

South Africa and New Zealand are on the field…again. The two teams share probably the greatest rivalry – and greatest friendship – in rugby union history. Even the coaches Steve Hansen (New Zealand) and Heyneke Meyer (South Africa) – who both took over as head coaches in 2012 of their respective countries – share a close friendship. The All Blacks […]

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