If you’re not an early riser, here’s a chance to enjoy the spectacular Lion’s Head sunrise on an early morning hike up Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. (And maybe after watching this you may be tempted to get out of bed early in the morning, at least once, to enjoy this phenomenal experience.) […]

Ja no well fine, here’s how the first appearance since announcing their engagement may have sounded if British Prince Harry and American TV star Meghan Markle were Afrikaans… https://www.instagram.com/p/BcDRQ1ihv6P/

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peter’s proud mother, Anne-Marie, says she knows her daughter is going to make South Africa “so, so proud”. Speaking to local reporters after her daughter was crowned Miss Universe, Anne-Marie said everything had been “beyond amazing… I have to pinch myself”. Demi has now relocated to New York where she will be stationed for […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has today filed submissions to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) arguing as to why Jacob Zuma should immediately face the 783 charges of corruption, fraud, money-laundering and racketeering in a court of law as soon as practically possible. “Our submissions are in line with the NPA’s deadline for submission […]

American rapper Joyner Lucas has released a brutal but bridge-building video about racism that is creating waves around the world, and has already been viewed more than 2.2 million times in less than two days. South African expat and comedian Trevor Noah – who currently lives in the USA and hosts the Daily Show – […]

A speech in Parliament yesterday by the National DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises, Natasha Mazzone, has gone viral… particularly for her catchphrase: ‘Bring It On’. Watch below. Addressing members during the Debate on State Capture, Mazzone said now is the time that South Africans must unite, stand firm and proudly say together: ‘Bring It On’. […]

South African group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has scooped two nominations for the 2018 Grammy Awards! The isicathamiya group has been nominated in the Best World Music category, for ‘Shaka Zulu Revisited: 30th Anniversary Celebration’ and in the Best Children’s Album for ‘Songs Of Peace & Love For Kids & Parents Around The World’. The South […]

South African expat comedian Kevin Fraser, who lives in Australia, has posted another rant about modern technology – this time about his Apple iPhone… and many people can relate! Watch Kevin Fraser: Losing My Apples https://www.facebook.com/kevinfraserofficial/videos/2270149596344098/ Kevin will be performing at the Arts Centre on the Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia) on 15 December 2017.

Watch the National Assembly debate on State Capture below… where several arguments have already erupted. The ANC has issued a statement clarifying the DA subject for debate: “The Office of the ANC Chief Whip has noted the unfortunate public utterances by five ANC MPs accusing the ANC Chief Whip, comrade Jackson Mthembu of having colluded […]

In case you weren’t aware, today – 28 November 2017 – is #GivingTuesday, a worldwide day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organisations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after the spending spree of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It kicks off […]

A video of what appears to be a policewoman in South Africa battling to mount her motorbike, has clocked up over a million views in just two days. In the video – which is 2′ 38″ – a kind gentleman is seen rushing to her aid, but even he can’t help her easily get on […]

It was inevitable. Ever since South Africa adopted America’s Black Friday tradition of bumper sales after Thanksgiving (without also adopting its Thanksgiving Tradition), crazy scenes are witnessed as shoppers flock to centres to fill up on discounted toilet rolls and buy presents for Christmas, along with other purchases. According to Med Smith, who filmed two […]

Here’s this week’s Carte Blanche line-up, available for South Africans in SA on Sunday and for expats from Tuesday through Showmax International… Abalone Poaching Abalone poaching is rampant and it’s driving shellfish to extinction in South Africa. We catch poachers red-handed, brazenly diving in broad daylight with bags of abalone. Carte Blanche asks: why are authorities […]

South Africa’s priority crime unit Hawks has been commended for its swift action yesterday in arresting six fleeing armed robbers on the East Rand. Watch videos below. According to the Bedfordview News, the arrests took place after a robbery on Wednesday morning at Killoran Place in Bedfordview. A high speed chase ensued (see below), and […]

The following is a roundup of previously published articles about Trophy Hunting… In November 2017 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it was reversing an Obama administration policy barring hunters from importing trophies (body parts) from elephants killed in Zimbabwe and Zambia into the United States. The Trump administration asserted that these countries […]

Former Eskom Board Chairman Zola Tsotsi’s statement to Parliament concerning the Eskom Inquiry has shocked South Africans around the country. Watch below. Tsotsi’s revelations paint a picture of the Gupta Family being in control with President Jacob Zuma’s approval, and with the collusion of Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown. Tsotsi claims he was threatened by […]

A former Zimbabwean resident, Barbara Anne Langridge, now living in Cape Town, South Africa, has posted a heartfelt and heartbreaking account of losing her home and her country. It’s a video that is touching not only Zimbabweans, but South Africans too… Watch below. Barbara wrote on Facebook yesterday: “Robert Mugabe has resigned, so today, 21st November […]

The man seen battling to get out of a luxury car in South Africa is apparently not President Jacob Zuma’s nephew Khulubuse Zuma. In the video – which went viral (watch below) and was shared most notably by Police Minister Fikile Mbalula – the man is seen struggling to get out of his Lamborghini, and […]

There have been so many awesome versions of Toto’s Africa – from the hand-rubbing version of Africa by Angel City Chorale in Los Angeles, to the lip-synced version by Hollywood stars, and the Castle lager production that made expats want to return home… but you probably haven’t see this one, which is slightly different!   […]

Going viral again, over six years later – check out the South African Nando’s “Last Dictator Standing” advert which was banned at the time. “Those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end…” Directed by Dean Blumberg, the Zimbabwe dictator didn’t approve of the message, and his “protectors in South Africa” agreed. Mugabe […]

Peaceful and emotional scenes have been witnessed in Zimbabwe today as tens of thousands came out in force to march alongside the army and call for President Robert Mugabe to step down. See videos and images below. According to journalist Trevor Ncube, the mood on the streets of Harare was “festive and celebratory”. Trevor tweeted […]

Here’s one more brilliant ‘morning drive’ video from Chad Chitter, from the Cape Flats – also known as DJ Skouers, and renowned for lifting moods. As he says, we should aim for “a higher positivity… and a lower negativity”. Yesterday a video of Chad singing in the car on 10 November went viral… but unfortunately […]

Remember Josh and Caroline? The Cape Town photographer and his family’s domestic worker – whose heart-warming video went viral in South Africa, showing Josh trying to teach Caroline to drive? (It’s at the bottom of this page if you missed it.) Well here’s Driving Miss Caroline Part II! Watch as Ernest, a high performance driving […]

This guy is making South Africans around the country (and SA expats) VERY happy… delivering the perfect start to the weekend. The video – posted on 10 November – features Chad Chitter, or as he calls himself – “your wife’s favourite DJ” – DJ Skouers, who is well known on the Cape Flats. SAPeople follower Fazlin […]

In a small classroom learners from Masiphumelele are learning a new skill: playing the violin. The outreach program, that takes place on the campus of non-profit organisation Masiphumelele Corporation, is run by Titia Blake. “I’m trying to teach children to do what I do, and that is to play for weddings and functions,” she says. […]