The United States (US) Mission to South Africa has advised US citizens to “exercise caution” when arranging ground transportation from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, to hotels, guest houses, and residents. In a statement on their website this week, the Mission’s Security Message warned of robberies of passengers travelling from South Africa’s busiest airport. […]

The author of the social media post purported to show a racist and offensive mail written by a MiWay staff member, has apologised.  The writer of the post, former MiWay client Mondli Madlala, was identified in an independent forensic investigation into the incident. After having a claim legitimately rejected by MiWay and subsequently by the […]

St John’s learners, parents – and the Gauteng MEC of Education, Panyaza Lesufi – have stood up against the decision by St John’s College to not fire a teacher who allegedly made racist remarks. Lesufi said “the school has undermined the dignity of children..” and that “we advised St John’s College to fire the (racist) […]

Olympic legend Michael Phelps has ticked off a bucket list item by swimming with sharks in South Africa. Unfortunately though, his attempt to raise awareness about the species backfired this week when some viewers of a Discovery programme felt duped by his much-hyped race against a Great White. While Michael did indeed get to go […]

It’s hard to watch this without wanting to sob with pride – South Africa’s comedian who was “born a crime”, Trevor Noah, interviewing South Africa’s Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron on Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’! And their main topic of conversation is of course… South Africa. As can be seen in the interview, the two […]

She may now be an expat… and live in a Palace in one of the wealthiest locations in the world, but Princess Charlene of Monaco has not forgotten her homeland. Lifesaving South Africa President Dylan Tommy yesterday confirmed the appointment of Her Serene Highness as Patron of Lifesaving South Africa, at an event held at […]

Ndawe was the missing link, the proof that we were looking for. We were sure that elephants made the long journey between Tsavo and Amboseli, and he was the confirmation… writes BIG LIFE FOUNDATION. Ndawe was what was known as a ‘hundred pounder’, an elephant whose tusks weigh 100 pounds or more each, and of […]

South African swimmer Chad le Clos opened up in a press conference in Hungary last night after his incredible win in the 200m butterfly race, reclaiming the world champion title. He admitted that his tears as he received his gold medal were for his family, especially his mother who he thought he would lose to […]

Over 2,000 people marched from Keizersgracht Street in Cape Town, South Africa, to Parliament chanting “Free, free Palestine!” and “Down Netanyahu, down!” on Wednesday. They were marching against the installation of metal detectors and other security measures at the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Protesters said recent security measures at al-Aqsa, including the use of security cameras, […]

Acting on intelligence, police have arrested a woman and seized a bag containing rhino horns at the O R Tambo International Airport on Wednesday. During a joint operation by various stakeholders, including South African Police Service (SAPS) and Customs and Excise officials, the teams identified and intercepted the specified suitcase at the luggage transfer area […]

The Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill will affect every internet user in South Africa – but at 139 pages long, there’s a lot to go through. But if you haven’t yet, now is the time! There’s just two days left to give Parliament your comments on the Bill. Why has this Bill been introduced? The government says […]

The Western Cape government has proposed to rezone the Somerset Hospital Precinct. It will be used for both businesses and homes. Situated between the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town stadium, it includes Somerset Hospital (which will remain under the new proposal), the Old City Hospital and the Helen Bowden Nurses Home. The proposal by […]

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) intercepted 26kg of cocaine worth an estimated R7.4 million at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday… with the help of detector dogs that identified suspicious packages. The shipment of narcotics came from Sao Paolo, Brazil… hidden in cosmetics products… on its way to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Customs […]

While Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, made hollow claims this morning of a “slight decrease” in the number of rhinos poached nationally between January and June this year, her efforts at humility in “not claiming victory” yet and offering “cautious optimism” were cold comfort for anyone who cares about a species that is facing extinction […]

The suggestion by the ANC that an amnesty deal should be granted to President Jacob Zuma for the corruption charges against him as this will unify the factionalised party, is outrageous and should be dismissed with the contempt that it deserves, according to opposition party, the DA (Democratic Alliance). The DA’s Chairman James Selfe said […]

Looking for a job in Cape Town has just become a little easier. The City has made provision for up to R6.6-million to pay for and subsidise bus rides on the MyCiTi service for unemployed people in South Africa’s Mother City. With 9,3 million South Africans now unemployed, it’s hoped that this gesture will enable […]

South African-raised British cyclist Chris Froome has won the famous Tour de France for the third time in a row… and the fourth time in his career. The 32-year-old, racing for Team Sky, told reporters: “Each time I have won has been so unique, such a different battle to get to this moment… They are […]

Saving the Wild founder Jamie Joseph has sent an extremely brave message through social media to her rhino poaching enemies, revealing two names and threatening to expose more on her “blood rhino blacklist” if they pursue her. In an update on Facebook, with a link to an article in the Sunday Times today about alleged […]

The rescue team at the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway in South Africa managed to successfully rescue over 100 people on Saturday afternoon with no injuries or danger to anyone. According to News24 a mechanical failure meant the system had to be shut down, and 15 people rescued with safety harnesses from three gondolas whilst another 125 […]

A major storm hit New Zealand’s South Island last night, causing massive flooding and resulting in three states of emergency being declared – in Christchurch, Timaru and Otago. According to reports, Dunedin (with a population of 120,000) is only accessible by air after roads were blocked by landslips. It’s a similar case with smaller communities […]

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has unveiled plans to radically transform the safety and security at O.R. Tambo International Airport and ensure South Africa’s busiest airport is safe for visitors. This comes after the Police Minister visited the airport last week and convened the South African Police Service (SAPS), the department of State Security, the department […]

South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk won again tonight at the Monaco Diamond League athletics championship… giving it his all to take the 400 metre race in a Meet Record time of 43.73s. But his incredible effort – chased closely from behind by Isaac Makwala of Botswana – took its toll with Wayde just managing to […]

The implications of proposed tax law amendments for 2017 – published this week by the National Treasury – have confused and concerned many South Africans working abroad. Jerry Botha, Managing Partner of Tax Consulting, has kindly answered several queries sent to SAPeople: 1. SAPeople follower: Is it true that SARS is in the process of adjusting […]

The draft tax law amendments for 2017, which were published by National Treasury this week (on 19 July), have got many South Africans working abroad concerned about what the future holds for them. The amendments contain the much-anticipated details on tax treatment of South Africans who perform their employment abroad. The draft law published proposes […]

It’s getting harder and harder to convince foreigners that wild animals don’t roam the streets of South Africa. After lions recently escaped (again) from the Kruger National Park (which ended tragically), a video has been uploaded to YouTube which shows a hippo casually wandering through a petrol station in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal. UPDATE Feb 2020: […]