Africa Check has been busy today, sorting fact from fiction, for those who may have been a little confused by some of the posts being shared about the #CapeStorm. Cape Town vlogger RyGuySA started a storm with his video of a tornado seen approaching Cape Town. “This is crazy! #CapeTown #capestorm #weatherforecast,” he wrote. See video […]

PRETORIA – Western Cape residents were told to brace themselves for snowfall, following the strong winds and heavy rains that have gripped the province. And already some snow has fallen! Here are some of the snow photos which have been posted to Snow Report SA: The first report of snow (above) came in to the popular facebook page a […]

This gorgeous video is going viral – showing Michaela Gabriel’s dog on the beach in South Africa, as strong winds blow through the Western Cape… and her ears. Michaela captioned the video: “Nana’s ears have measured wind speeds of up to 60km/h this morning at Milnerton beach. Be safe everyone! #capestorm.” Watch how patiently Nana […]

The much awaited #CapeStorm has arrived. Regular SAPeople contributor ALAN RUDNICKI managed to capture this footage of high winds blowing through and wild seas. This morning Alan said: “The wind is insane at the moment. Very cold too now. The rain stopped this morning but more is expected later.” The footage below is of trees in […]

Local residents of the Western Cape are being asked to open their homes and hearts to those less fortunate, who need a roof over their head during the expected gale force winds and heavy rains… as the Cape braces itself for a severe storm. If you’re overseas or in another part of the country, there’s […]

First, a photo of South African expat Theunis Wessels mowing his lawn in Canada went viral … now the jokes and memes about that unbelievable photo are going viral! The original (seen above) was taken by his wife Cecilia, and showed him casually mowing their yard in Alberta while what could only be called a moerse Tornado […]

Okay, first the serious stuff. Here is everything you need to know about what some are calling ‘Dik Wednesday‘ (inspired by the surf movie ‘Big Wednesday’). The Western Cape could be in for a very, very severe storm if predictions are correct. (Scroll down also for some of the memes and jokes that are already being […]

The severe storm headed to the Western Cape is predicted to make landfall at midnight tonight, and ALL schools in the Western Cape will be closed tomorrow as a precautionary measure. In a statement Tuesday afternoon, Brian Schreuder, Head of Education Western Cape, said: “After extensive consultation with all roleplayers and at the recommendation of the Provincial […]

CAPE TOWN – South Africa is officially in recession, for the first time since 2009, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) having contracted to -0.7% in the first quarter of 2017, Statistics South Africa announced on Tuesday. The news, just over an hour ago, has already caused the Rand to start plummeting, falling 1% on […]

A video of a man – known as the ‘White Zulu’ – at the Caltex Crompton petrol station in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, is going viral amongst South Africans for the wonderful way in which he crosses racial boundaries with love and laughter. The owners of the petrol station told SAPeople they hired Tim Boettiger (52) to help […]

PRETORIA – The City of Cape Town is on standby following a warning from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) of high rainfall, gale-force wind and possible snowfalls later this week. “All City services and relevant external agencies are on standby to deal with the consequences of the severe weather that has been forecast,” the city’s […]

A South African expat‘s photo has gone viral around the world… after she snapped a shot of her husband casually mowing the lawn while a gigantic tornado appeared to be heading his way. Cecilia Wessels, who now lives in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada, told a local radio station she wasn’t actually taking the photo of her […]

Fish Hoek is the seaside town with the “HUGE heart”, according to photographer ROBYN GWILT, as locals from around the Far South Peninsular gathered in their hundreds this evening, in a show of solidarity with the parents of murdered Stellenbosch University Student, Hannah Cornelius. Watch video at top or bottom of page… “This town and the residents of […]

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The body of Charlotte Nikoi, associate director of UNICEF, who was reported missing during a family holiday in South Africa over two months ago, has been found on Table Mountain. UNICEF issued a statement from its New York headquarters on Sunday, saying: “We learned with great sadness that the remains of our colleague Charlotte (Nana […]

‘Down run’ champion three years ago, Bongmusa Mthembu of South Africa added the ‘up’ run title to his collection when he won Sunday’s legendary Comrades Marathon between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. KwaZulu-Natal’s Mthembu covered the 87-kilometre route in 5hr 35min 34sec. He was followed home by Hatiwande Nyamande from Zimbabwe (5:38.48) and previous winner Gift Kelehe, […]

The Presidency has issued a statement refuting front page allegations that he owns a ‘palace’ in Dubai. “The story in the Sunday Times newspaper today, 4 June 2017, that President Jacob Zuma owns a “palace” in Dubai is a fabrication,” said the Presidency. “President Zuma does not own any property outside South Africa and has […]

Two of the rescued ex-circus lions, that captured the world’s attention when they were rescued and sent ‘home’ to Africa, have been shockingly killed at Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary by poachers in South Africa. Animal Defenders International (ADI), which helped facilitate the rescue, said: “Everyone at ADI and Emoya is heartbroken and devastated that two ADI family […]

This year, the Comrades Marathon – “The Ultimate Human Race” – boasts 7,000 first-time runners and an overall total of about 20,000 runners. South Africa’s David Gatebe is the defending champion in the men’s race, while his compatriot Charné Bosman is the defending champion in the women’s race. Scroll down for the Live Stream. But […]

Eish… South African expat Charlize Theron is, in the words of Universal, “Brilliant, Badass, Blonde”. Watch the trailer for ‘Atomic Blonde: Chapter 1’ below and see for yourself. No man is safe! Universal says: “Oscar® winner Charlize Theron explodes into summer in Atomic Blonde, a breakneck action-thriller that follows MI6’s most lethal assassin through a […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has backtracked on Leader Mmusi Maimane’s earlier statement that “we have suspended Helen Zille pending the outcome of her disciplinary hearing” as if it were a fait accompli. As Zille pointed out in her statement of response earlier today, she had received contradictory messages – a letter from FedEx Chairman James Selfe […]

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has suspended Helen Zille and accused her, on Facebook, of continuing “to damage the party with various pieces of communication that seek to undermine what we are trying to achieve”. She in turn accuses the DA of not complying with the federal constitution. Following a two-day sitting of the DA’s Federal Executive (FedEx), […]

Bikers came in their hundreds to show their love and support for Hannah Cornelius’ family at her funeral service on Friday, at the NG Kerk Church in Sun Valley, Fish Hoek… in Cape Town, South Africa. Her father can be seen standing, at the top of the steps, in silent salute to this great “Band […]

China’s ban on ivory has sparked a dramatic drop in prices across Asia, according to new research seen by The Guardian newspaper in England. The newspaper says that research shows the cost of raw ivory in Vietnam has fallen, and that this drop is being attributed to China’s domestic ivory ban. Undercover investigators from the Wildlife […]

Here’s an incredible bird’s eye view of some of Cape Town’s luxury residences… with a couple of stomach-churning twists and turns along the way! Join the flight down Lion’s Head with the “Fluck boys” – Stefan Kruger and Phillip van Coller – and legendary ‘flyer’ Jean Jacques Wallis. The guys get into some fast-paced proximity speed flying down […]