Caster Semenya – the South African athlete who has been dogged by controversy over her gender – is apparently going to be allowed to keep the gold medal that she won in the 800 metre race at the World Championships in Berlin in August. According to South Africa’s sports ministry the International Association of Athletics […]

Submitted by Astrolab When I was in the plane to reach South Africa, I was wondering what type of life I would find, what type of people and what type of future was there waiting for me and my girl friend. She was living there, she born there; I was born in Italy, Rome and […]

Submitted by norajean1933 Hi Everyone. My name is Alan Rivers and back in 1968 I was ask to join Rangers F C in Johannesburg. Their home ground was known as the Rand Stadium and I found it an excellent place to play football. In the early months of my time with Rangers I was invited […]

An Interview with sapeople Person Francois Williams (44)… So where do you live? Shenzhen, Shekou, Rooi China Where do you wish you lived? Somewhere in Africa Proudest achievement? Being able to leave the old Apartheid SA behind to see Asia and learn about their culture, and now to be able to go back to my […]

If you think you’re having a bad week – take a look at this goanna (similar but different to a South African leguan/legewaan), getting chowed alive by a snake in Australia (at the Pilbara Mine Site in Queensland to be exact). These photos were taken earlier this week. The snake took five hours to finish […]

An Interview with sapeople Person Veronique Brophy (27)… So where do you live? Cape Town Where do you wish you lived? Miami Proudest achievement? Finishing Matric Your most useful character trait? my lushes lips and spinky personality Biggest regret? Not finishing my degree Dreams for your future? To finish my Degree in Marketing and to […]

submitted by lornadp Our neighbour has a brat of a son that can’t leave me alone – he throws trash in our yard, throws stones on our roof, throws stones at our dogs. I made a case of harrassment against him at the police station. Nothing happend. Now he is playing on his father’s employer’s […]

This is not an interview with one person – but the Top 20 questions that South Africans back home would like to ask expats (according to a survey compiled by The Expat Confessions). The emotions range from those who are angry and dismissive to those who are curious and envious. If you have some answers […]

Past Experiences is a fabulous new Johannesburg company that specialises in archeological experiences in South Africa and offers unique tours around Jo’burg for the locals. We spoke to archeologist Jo Buitendach, whose inspiration it was to start this company. Tell us a little about Past Experiences As a company, one of our most important values […]

(an old one, but a good one…) Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewellery applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance […]

Just seven months after being elected President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has received the prestigious African President of the Year Award for 2009! The award, an initiative of the African Consciousness Media and the Kenneth Kaunda Foundation, is bestowed upon an African leader to recognise and honour their achievements. During his speech – at […]

Six married men will be dropped on an island with one car and 3 kids each for six weeks. Each kid will play two sports and take either music or dance classes. There is no fast food. Each man must take care of his 3 kids; keep his assigned house clean, correct all homework, complete […]

Take what really works: 1. Bioforce Echinaforce liquid – 30 drops in a little water three times a day. Hold it in the mouth, gargle for 30 seconds and swallow. Most big health food stores stock. If you’re in the UK – you can call Bioforce UK on 01294 277 344. For information worldwide go […]

by Bongani Nkosi It also recognises Mandela’s “leading role in and support for Africa’s struggle for liberation and unity, and his outstanding contribution to the creation of a non-racial, non-sexist democratic South Africa”. The UN invited all member states, its organisations and other international organisations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organisations and individuals, […]

photos and text by Bongani Nkosi Scan the crowds at any major football match in South Africa and what will immediately stand out are the elaborately carved and colourfully decorated plastic hard hats settled on fans’ heads. Known as the makarapa – isiXhosa for the migrant workers who wore hard hats on the mines – […]

If you’ve stepped foot outside of South Africa you’ve probably been asked one or two fairly ignorant questions about South Africa by a foreigner (and you may just have inadvertently asked them a couple of not-so-smart questions about their country too!). Top 10 Stupidest Things Foreigners Say to South Africans: Are you black? (when you’re […]

Raise more than a smile this Christmas! Make sure your Christmas cards get delivered on time by sending a digital greeting card that supports the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund (UK) to your friends, family and cilents. Every card sent raises at least £1 for the NMCF UK’s work in South Africa. For more information visit […]

The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund UK, is delighted to have charity collections at “Mama Africa: Celebrating Miriam Makeba.” Taking place on Saturday November 21st at the Barbican in London, the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund UK, is thrilled to be associated with one of Mr Mandela’s favourite singers! ‘I just told the world the truth, and […]

Satan visits Cape Town and meets Gatiep. “Do you know who I am?” says Satan. “Nay,” says Gatiep, “gie my a hint.” Satan says, “I am the Prince of Darkness.” “Fok!” says Gatiep, “jy’s mos die CEO van Eskom!”

Ted Botha South African author Ted Botha is interviewed at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia, about his book The Girl with the Crooked Nose. Botha, who is based in New York, is interviewed alongside the subject of his book – forensic artist Frank Bender. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWf88RQ3q_w Bryce  Courtenay Penguin TV takes us into the life […]

Eish! No more Citi Golf. Volkswagen announced their decision last week to retire one of South Africa’s most iconic cars after 25 years of production. It’s been a favourite ‘first car’ for so many since its debut in 1984 (when the advertising tagline was ‘red, yellow, blue…not green!’). But the next generation won’t get the […]

Say goodbye to Citi Golf. There are 4 videos here – some nostalgic, some brilliantly funny!

We may just get to see a Southern African become the next addition to the British Royal Family. Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy seem to be back on again…with bookies in England lowering the odds of them getting engaged before Christmas to 4/1. They were seen together at the rugby at Twickenham over the weekend. […]

Love Story of Andre and Vanessa Submitted by Bluechip It all started a few years back. I can still remember it was a Sunday afternoon when I was not able to sleep so I picked up my TV-plus to read. While paging through it I came to the “pen pal” section. At that time of […]