Helen Zille

Helen Zille’s Final Speech as DA Federal Leader

By SAPeople 09-05-15 21:17

Democratic Alliance Federal Leader, Helen Zille, delivered her final speech as DA Federal Leader this morning. Below is the full transcript of her address to the DA’s Federal Congress delegates at the Boardwalk Convention Centre in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth (PE). Writer Suzanne Brenner ‏summed up the speech with the following tweet: “And so endeth the reign of […]

That Unabridged Birth Certificate For Kids – All You Need To Know

By SAPeople 08-05-15 16:03

After the announcements, postponements and outrage from some…the date is almost upon us when it will be mandatory for all minors to travel with an Unabridged Birth Certificate.  From 1 June 2015, the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa will require all passengers under 18 to travel with an Unabridged Birth Certificate. Travelstart.co.za have kindly provided […]

John Smit

The Big (Rhino) Shout Out from Maritzburg College

By SAPeople 27-05-15 17:44

Here’s a BIG shout out from the students of Pietermaritzburg College in KwaZulu-Natal to save our rhino. It’s better than Chinese Whispers. It’s the Rhino Shout Out Challenge… South Africa’s rhino faces extinction if poaching is to continue at its current alarming rate. Yesterday it was announced that 550 rhino have already been poached in South Africa […]

South African Artists

South African Artists Attract International Interest

By SAPeople Contributor 25-11-19 23:16

South African artists present a unique South African identity to the world, and the high prices many local artists fetch internationally are testament to the growing interest in the calibre of local artists – as well as in that identity. South African art is finding its place in the global art market, and several of […]

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Home Found! Herd of African Elephant Saved!

By SAPeople 27-05-15 17:45

A herd of 12 African elephant who were in urgent need of a new home in South Africa have been saved in the 11th hour. Louise Joubert, founder of SanWild wildlife and rhino sanctuary, had posted a plea on Facebook for help in sourcing a new home, ideally a private reserve, for the small herd who […]

South African ‘Braai’…as Explained by a Foreigner

By Mark Wijsman 04-04-18 23:32

Previously, I mentioned several unique things South Africans do that I got to observe in the time spent living in this country (away from my homeland, The Netherlands). Recently, I saw some people walking barefoot in the local supermarket. This phenomenon comes along quite often, and my initial reaction was to offer assistance. “Did someone […]

NYAFF Poster featuring image from South African film Love the One you Love.

Film Festival in NYC says ‘Hello Africa’!

By Ursula Botha 27-05-15 17:45

In celebration of the 22nd New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) an exciting line-up of over 25 films from more than 15 countries from Africa will be screened 6-12 May 2015. It is thrilling to see how the vision for Africa – from Burkina Faso to Botswana, from Ghana to South Africa – is being […]

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Tourists Help Bust Rhino Poachers in Bumper Month of Arrests

By SAPeople 27-05-15 17:45

Rhino Poaching arrests got a boost during April with the assistance of a couple of tourists in the Kruger National Park (KNP), helping to bring the total poaching suspects arrested in the Kruger in the month of April to 28. South African National Parks (SANParks) announced this week that they had arrested a further six suspected […]

Durban

Awesome Earth Day Time Lapse Video

By SAPeople 27-05-15 17:45

On Earth Day 2015 Durban photographer Kierran Allen and 44 other photographers from around the world captured time lapse footage of the place each calls ‘home’. Watch the compilation below…and look out for Durban and Cape Town which are both featured. The global video was shot on five continents, in 11 time zones on 22 […]

Loadshedding Cape Town

Cool Time-Lapse Video Captures Cape Town during Load Shedding

By SAPeople 05-04-18 00:15

Capetonian-based photographer Eric Nathan has captured an enlightening 15 seconds worth of load shedding in Cape Town. Eric uploaded the time-lapse video below which starts off with the city of Cape Town almost blacked out sans electricity during Eskom’s infamous load shedding…followed by the effect of the power being restored as house, office and street lamps light up the […]

You Know You’re South African When…

By SAPeople Contributor 05-04-18 00:19

So ja, you know you’re South African when… You respond to almost everything with “ya, no” (“ja, nee”)…or “yebo” You put the word “hey” or “man” at the end of most sentences. The sight of Christmas beetles means that summer has officially arrived. There is nothing better than a Wimpy breakfast and a Cream Soda […]

Inspirational Speaker Shares Special Moment with South African Boy

By SAPeople 05-04-18 00:19

Australian writer and speaker Nick Vujicic, who was in South Africa for an inspirational congress, has shared an emotional moment he had in South Africa on his Facebook page. Nick, who was born without arms and legs, posted the photo above with the following message: “This little boy, with no arms and missing half a leg, […]

One Man’s Walk Against Killings in SA

By SAPeople 27-04-15 21:45

The idea was David Nyawo’s. Walk from Mbombela to Pretoria to protest killing in South Africa. First it was the killings of white farmers and policemen, but then it grew from there to xenophobic killings, and the slaughter of rhino and other wildlife. Nyawo, a teacher near White River, said at the start of his […]

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South African TV Commercials are So Cool!

By SAPeople 27-01-20 21:40

South Africans love braaivleis, rugby, sunny skies and…South African ads! Even decades later anyone who was around in the ’80s can finish off that sentence or the legendary Cremora one: “it’s not inside, it’s…” (scroll down for the ad). It’s one of the many things South Africans excel at – producing good quality creative TV commercials (TVC) […]

Kamers Cape Town

Our Top 10 Local and Lekker Things from Kamers Vol Geskenke

By Ursula Botha 26-04-15 15:46

Kamers vol geskenke (Rooms full of gifts) is a pop-up creative showcase of 250 hand-picked local exhibitors. Boosting local South African design and entrepreneurs, Kamers is back with a bang for the Autumn 2015 show, which started this weekend with an event in Johannesburg before hitting Cape Town in May. 1. August Clothing Gorgeous casual wear for women […]

Buffalo fights off lions

VIRAL VIDEO: Buffalo Bursts Car’s Tyre…and Chases Lions Away

By SAPeople 27-05-15 17:56

Tourists in the Kruger National Park recently got a fright when a buffalo used them, well their vehicle to be exact, to get lions off his back. The video was uploaded by Kruger Sightings on Monday 20 April 2015 and has already had over 180,000 views! The video was filmed by South African holiday makers in […]

SA Expats march in London

South Africans Abroad Stand United and March for SA

By SAPeople 27-05-15 17:55

As South Africans in SA have marched in cities around the country to protest against xenophobia and the violence in general that troubles their beloved land, those abroad are following suit to lend their support. Yesterday South Africans marched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and today they gathered in London, and more is planned. For South Africans abroad the […]

South African Expat Becomes First Woman to Swim Around Dubai’s Famous Palm

By SAPeople 03-07-18 12:34

South African expat – and accomplished musician – Kieran Ballard-Tremeer has become the first woman to swim around Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, the iconic artificial island which can be viewed from space. Kieran (38) completed the 14.5 km swim around the palm-shaped island last Saturday morning in four hours and 25 minutes. The 38-year-old undertook the swim in aid […]

Massive March in Joburg Against Xenophobia and Violence

By SAPeople 23-04-15 21:38

South Africans continue to stand and march together as a movement against violence sweeps the nation. Following last night’s march in Port Elizabeth, a huge peaceful rally – the People’s March Against Xenophobia – took place in downtown Johannesburg today and was said to have drawn more people than any such gathering since 1994. Except […]

Books on Africa

A Few of our Favourite Books (and Movies) Set in Africa

By Craig Doria 13-09-15 14:42

I’ve been meaning to do this for a long time, but at every time of sitting down to write, it’s the one subject that slips from my mind. A safari reading list. There are so many wonderful books on Africa and it is always such a wonderful part of safari campfire conversation. Yet we never […]

Ballade vir n Enkeling film

8 Reasons Why “Ballade vir ‘n Enkeling” is a Must-Watch SA Film

By Ursula Botha 23-04-15 14:26

Remember the 1980s TV series “Ballade vir ’n Enkeling”? Well, it’s back, better than ever. The mystery, once again, is about a journalist’s quest for the truth behind the disappearance of a famous writer, Jacques Rynhard. Slowly she uncovers the secret past of a liberal loner in search of freedom. The film (and a simultaneously […]

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Cape Town Videos Capture the Awesome Outdoor Lifestyle!

By SAPeople 23-04-15 11:20

Check out the videos below for an awesome look at Cape Town and surrounds…and the incredible abundance of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities on offer. Both videos were filmed in the last month, with Bryn North’s version including footage of the landscape since the recent fires that raged across the Southern Peninsula of the Western […]

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