The civil rights watchdog AfriForum and Advocate Gerrie Nel, Head of the organisation’s Private Prosecuting Unit, today announced at a media conference that they would support Gabriella Engels to “see that justice prevails” in the assault charge that Engels has brought against Zimbabwe’s First Lady, Grace Mugabe. The support entails, amongst other things, that Adv. […]

As predicted by Weather SA a cold front has hit South Africa bringing snowfalls to several parts of the country. Rob Ansell from Snow Report SA, reported this morning from near Black Mountain that there has been persistent snow since about 07h45, and it’s expected to continue with 30-40cm predicted within the next 24 hours. […]

A hero K9 dog, Kojak – who completed a whopping 665 search-and-rescue operations during his career – was sadly put down Sunday morning in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, after his outstanding career was cut short due to a brain tumour, detected in May this year. The South African Police Service (SAPS) paid tribute to Kojak in […]

Crowned world long jump champion in London last week, Luvo Manyonga, has had his sights set on the world record for quite some time now and maybe on Wednesday in France he’ll help South African athletics to yet another high. Height (or rather altitude) is certainly going to make this one unique world record attempt. […]

What makes Emma’s Torch Classroom Café – opened recently – 10th June – in Red Hook, Brooklyn – so very special? By NAN MELVILLE. It is an enterprise which trains refugees – from anywhere in the world – to cook – so they find a fulfilling job, self-worth and language skills in the new and […]

Six armed suspects are still on the run after a 64-year-old farmer was attacked and fatally wounded on a farm outside Groblersdal, Limpopo, on Sunday (6 August 2017) in South Africa. The South African Police Services (SAPS) said in a statement on Sunday that eight armed suspects had allegedly entered Kameeldoring farm at about 11h30 […]

South Africa’s top female referee Aimee Barrett-Theron will be celebrating Women’s Day today on a memorable note as she takes charge of the opening match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) between defending champions, England, and Spain in Dublin. “It is an honour to be named as the referee for the opening match of […]

After an eighth attempt to oust President Jacob Zuma failed yesterday, several South Africans expressed a desire to give up, but Western Cape photographer JUSTIN SULLIVAN – who has witnessed and photographed several marches on Parliament, including yesterday’s – feels we could learn something from other countries, after he noticed something… Here is his report: […]

For many expats, one of the things they miss most from South Africa is the groundbreaking weekly television show Carte Blanche… BUT as of August 2017, expats in many countries around the world – from the USA to Australia – will now be able to watch their favourite show, express from SA. The most iconic jingle […]

While the global athletics fraternity’s eyes are focused firmly on London and the IAAF World Championships, South Africa is just as much in the spotlight elsewhere in Europe. On a weekend which saw South Africa winning their first two medals at the London championships, courtesy of Luvo Manyonga and Ruswahl Samaai in the long jump, […]

As Luvo Manyonga’s 2017 World Championships long jump gold medal experience soaks in on Sunday, two of the men behind the medal shared their thoughts on the South African’s success. Before World Championships, Wayne Coldman, Manyonga’s strength and conditioning coach, predicted that a big surprise might await the international athletics community. Manyonga won gold with […]

As reported by SAPeople yesterday, the McGown family thanked South Africans and the world for their support and prayers for the last five years when Stephen McGown was held captive by Al-Queda… but it has been a bitter sweet welcome home for Stephen as the former expat has now learned that his mother passed away […]

South African Airways (SAA) is due to face the music in Parliament today as reports of its imminent bankruptcy and billions in “irregular contracts” make international headlines. According to the BBC, the airline is “haemorrhaging cash” and needs a R792-million bailout from the government. SAA has reported financial losses over the past seven years, and […]

A video, filmed on 19 July 2017 in Mozambique, shows a massive logging operation taking place in the country by alleged Chinese companies… exporting truckloads of juvenile trees (identified by their small diameter) which could lead to the “extinction of many tree species happening before our eyes”. So says Andre Swanepoel, who uploaded the video […]

South Africa’s mid-year population has increased by close to a million from 2016 to 2017, says Statistician-General Pali Lehohla. Lehohla on Monday released the mid-year population estimates 2017, which indicate that South Africa’s mid-year population is at 56.52 million. This shows an increase of about 902 200 from 2016. Females make up the majority of the […]

The man in the photo is Isaac. A well-educated South African man who had reached the bottom of the barrel… and was contemplating the worst a couple of nights ago, when he was rescued by the kindness of two passing strangers – Gauteng resident Spencer Kitson, and a taxi driver. Since Spencer went public with […]

Just 1,5 hours from Cape Town’s City Centre lies a natural haven – the West Coast National Park. Its central point – Langebaan Lagoon – is just inland from the beautiful secluded harbour of Saldanha Bay. Take a gentle visual cruise through the Park with this video, filmed by Robert Wedderburn. The 27-year-old  filmmaker and […]

Thousands of miles away from South Africa, is a graffiti artist on a mission to save Africa’s wildlife… even though he’s never set foot on the continent. PAVEL CISAROVSKY spends his days painstakingly creating artworks – or rather ‘heart-works’ – along the roads of Prague to raise awareness about the tragic massacre of Africa’s rhino […]

Friends and fans of one of South Africa’s most popular and famous journalists of all time – JANI ALLAN – are rallying together to help the talented writer through a tough transition in her life. After entertaining many of us for years with her exquisitely written newspaper columns, Jani’s appreciative audience is paying her back […]

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 […]

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 […]

The family of the late government communicator, Ronnie Mamoepa has expressed appreciation for the outpouring of tributes from South Africans as well as the Presidency for declaring his funeral a Special Provincial Official Funeral. “The Mamoepa family is deeply touched and humbled by this very special gesture by government, which represents a very special honour […]

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 […]

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 […]