The Presidency says it has “noted with concern a report in the Sunday Times newspaper about alleged plans by the Department of Public Works to renovate certain aspects of the President’s Nkandla residence”. The report claimed that the property, which was controversially upgraded for just under R250-million, is due to be refurbished “to repair shoddy […]

Another cheetah attack in South Africa has emerged, making world news this weekend with Britain’s tabloid ‘The Sun’ headlining it “cheet-ing death”. A Chinese exchange student, Peggy Lio from Macau, was attacked during an arranged cheetah encounter at Emdoneni Lodge and Cheetah Project. Watch video below. The attack reportedly occurred last month, the day before […]

At a time when the world is hearing so much negative news about South Africa’s political crises, BBC’s former Africa Bureau Chief Peter Burdin says we should look to the youth for the real story… Burdin, an international journalism lecturer and BBC editor, was nominated this week – by the South Africa Chamber of Commerce in the […]

A model of the spectacular “Kirstenbosch – South Africa” Exhibit for this year’s famous Chelsea Flower Show was unveiled at a launch at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden yesterday. Designed by the award-winning team David Davidson and Raymond Hudson, the exhibit will provide a glimpse of all nine of South Africa’s biomes to the over 150,000 people […]

South Africa has been ranked fourth on the latest Africa Investment Index, by Quantum Global Research Lab. Botswana claims top spot as the most attractive economy for investments flowing into the African continent, according to the 2016 Africa Investment Index. Botswana’s position is based on a number of factors, including improved credit rating, current account ratio, import cover and […]

Yikes. South Africans Roger Purchase and Les Davis were riding in the Bavaiaanskloof Game Reserve, near Port Elizabeth, when they encountered a somewhat “bad tempered” lone Buffalo Bull… What ensued is captured on film by Les. Fortunately nobody was injured! According to Roger, solitary bulls like this are sometimes called “Dagga Bulls” or “Dagga Boys”. […]

Opposition parties are not backing down in their bid to get President Jacob Zuma to step down. On Thursday it was announced that there will be another protest against Zuma, this time on Freedom Day, 27 April 2017, and with the support “in principle” of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The announcement took place in Soweto, where a new […]

The 2016/2017 Fire Season took its toll on the Western Cape in South Africa – 17,000 fires were reported and damage is estimated to have exceeded R500 million with 142 fatalities. To try and prevent this tragedy recurring next year, a new project is being launched… “I’m excited to announce the launch of the Before the Burn […]

Five dune buggies took a unique offroad trip through some of the most beautiful kilometres of South African soil – Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve, near Port Elizabeth. The adventurers included Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student Matthew Watson and Anna Lindstrom, Grace Gnahn, Madi Lacy, Matt Watson, Nick van der Merwe. They said “the experience was unlike any other” […]

The Australian government, led by Malcolm Turnball, has announced that the skilled 457 visa is to be scrapped, and replaced with a new temporary work visa. The 457 visa has been a popular visa amongst South Africans emigrating to Australia. Today’s announcement is part of the Australian government’s efforts to prioritise Australian workers for local jobs which […]

A Danish vocal group – called the Baobab Sisters – are so passionate about South African songs that they’re putting together an album of SA songs, sharing culture through music. Band member Henny Hagerup told SAPeople that they’ve toured SA many times in the past seven years, “cooperating with many amazing people, such as Bra Hugh […]

George Airport in the Western Cape is doing it again. Last year it made headlines globally when it launched a 750Kw plant to become the first airport in South Africa that will get a lot of its power from solar energy… and this year it has received exemption from the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority […]

Those South Africans who could, have flown to their holiday destinations this Easter, to avoid the chaos on the roads as over 1.2 million vehicles take to the roads this holiday weekend. Twitter is already being populated by photos of car crashes on the roads. A total of 18,819 traffic officers are being deployed on South Africa’s […]

On Wednesday evening, a small but passionate group of South Africans in London congregated in solidarity with those who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa. And on Saturday, a separate group will protest outside UK PR firm Bell Pottinger’s London office. The Democratic Alliance (DA) Abroad group in London, who arranged the candlelit […]

Thousands of Golden Arrow and MyCiTi commuters have been left stranded on Wednesday as bus drivers are staging a nationwide strike. Commuters have been urged to use alternative forms of transport. It comes as ongoing wage negotiations with several labour unions, including the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU), and the SA Bus Employer’s Association […]

No matter how tough things get for the Wilkinson family… they continue to find a way to encourage good in this tumultuous time in South Africa. Their #ThePlatterProject has launched its first live auction… with ALL FUNDS being donated to very good causes. Regular SAPeople readers will already know the Wilkinson family. Mom Di was diagnosed […]

Thanks to the combined efforts of the Wits Justice Project, human rights attorney Egon Oswald, advocate Carol Steinberg and wrongfully convicted co-accused Thembekile Molaudzi, two men have left prison carrying little else besides a heavy burden of betrayal by the criminal justice system… writes CAROLYN RAPHAELY. Before convicted murderers Samuel ‘Sampie’ Khanye and Victor Moyo […]

Here’s a beautiful prayer poem written by South African expat HERMY BALCOM who is based in Denver, Colorada, USA. She originally wrote the poem for a book specifically for the children of South African expats, “to teach them about the magic of our home country through a sensory experience”. But today the poem is just […]

They say nothing unites people more than a common enemy… and Jacob Zuma has accomplished this in South Africa. In a groundbreaking move today, the leaders of the DA, EFF, IFP, COPE, UDM, and ACDP met in Johannesburg Monday – following what they call the “hostile takeover of the Treasury, and selling of the country” by its […]

As the new Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba, takes office Monday at the National Treasury… South Africans seem split about his appointment. Many at a press conference today clapped and cheered for him, whilst others jeered and asked when he was resigning. It’s only been three days since his appointment – to replace popular Pravin Gordhan – […]

An elephant in the Kruger National Park (KNP) has tragically killed a female staff member, and seriously wounded another. In a statement today, the park confirmed an employee of South African National Parks (SANParks) based in the Kruger National Park (KNP) was trampled to death by an elephant and another sustained serious injuries. The tragic incident […]

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the next summer has an increased likelihood of the development of El Nino conditions, which are often associated with drought and water scarcity – as has been suffered recently in South Africa. SAWS’ Chief Forecaster, Dr Eugene Poolman, revealed the unwelcome news during his presentation to the National Disaster Management Advisory Forum […]

International Piano Day was celebrated on top of Table Mountain yesterday… with the grand gesture of a grand piano being taken up to the top of one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Piano Day is celebrated annually on the 88th day of the year, in honour of the 88 keys on a piano. Yesterday […]

Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa says tourism is one of South Africa’s biggest success stories since the dawn of democracy, and that it continues to grow and provide a livelihood for many households. International tourism to South Africa has increased since last year (and looking at these photos, and the state of the Rand, it’s not […]

The DA said it was shocked to learn of another farm attack that took place on the farm, Jakkelsdraai, outside Hertzogville, in the Tokologo Local Municipality, Free State, on Saturday night. International media have described the latest spate of attacks in SA as “almost unthinkable” in any other country. Leona Kleynhans MPL – DA Member in […]