From the title you knew it was going to be a cool event – “Full Moon Beach Dance Meditation” at Camp’s Bay. And here’s the video and photos to prove it! The laid back event (with no alcohol or illegal substances allowed!) was hosted yesterday evening in Camp’s Bay, Cape Town by Paradigm Shift South Africa. Hundreds attended. […]

Filmmakers – who are currently making a documentary on the shocking onslaught of poaching on South Africa’s rhino – have asked for feedback on the news that rhino horn items were auctioned in Australia this week. In a message to SAPeople followers, Stroop asked: “WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? We at Stroop – die film feel that there’s something quite wrong […]

Check out this wild leopard caught on CCTV cameras outside a shop in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa The leopard – filmed in Weir Street, Riverside, in Mbombela (Nelspruit) – appears to have heard the news that there’s a new Weylandts store in town! He made the late night visit at about 4am on Monday morning. The video was uploaded […]

If you’re missing Cape Town, trying to decide whether to head home for the holidays (or trying to convince somebody else to!) – these photos, taken by Anthony Kotton over the weekend, may help…. Cape Town looks set for a spectacular summer! Will you be there?

South Africa and New Zealand may be fierce opponents on the field… But it is photos of their camaraderie that have gone viral and been shared by thousands of people around the world…particularly the moment when Sonny Bill Williams from the All Blacks approaches a visibly upset Jessie Kriel… gets down to comfort him… and helps the […]

OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, has confirmed it is currently experiencing delays following an “aircraft incident” in which a plane from Port Elizabeth crash landed. A press release issued by the airport stated that: “British Airways’ (operated by Comair) BA6234 a 10:35 departure from Port Elizabeth, with 6 Crew and 94 Passengers on board, […]

The Proteas have finished their innings in spectacular fashion at Mumbai’s Wankede Stadium where they are currently playing the decider One Day International (ODI) against India to see who will win the Freedom Series, after each team secured two ODIs. AB de Villiers and his team have displayed incredible batsmanship and #ProteaFire with three centuries scored – […]

It’s not often that the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers are thanked for the tireless work they do. In fact, often rather than being thanked, they bear the brunt of our anger, shock and heartbreak after a loved one is injured – or worse – in an accident. But this week, car crash victim Kenrick McCallum […]

As emotional as we South Africans are tonight, after the Springboks came so close to making it through to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) final, so too are those from other countries who have witnessed this rivalry – and friendship – between two of the strongest teams in the world. On more than one occasion RWC’s official site […]

South Africa and New Zealand are on the field…again. The two teams share probably the greatest rivalry – and greatest friendship – in rugby union history. Even the coaches Steve Hansen (New Zealand) and Heyneke Meyer (South Africa) – who both took over as head coaches in 2012 of their respective countries – share a close friendship. The All Blacks […]

South African fans around the world – from New Zealand and Hong Kong to the UK and DRC – are standing behind their Bokke today, hoping for a victory against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup semi-final match at Twickenham, a victory that would see South Africa go through to the finals! Fans were […]

The scenes in London this morning were emotional as South Africans gathered for the 3km run through Central London with Springbok members from the 1995 team that led South Africa to victory against the All Blacks. (See #JogYourMemory photos here.) Brett Levin captured the singing of the National Anthem in this video which is sure […]

Twenty-one year old BUSI SKINN’E MJIYAKHO caught a lot of people’s attention with her three letters to black people, white people and the South African government back in April. Now she’s back with two powerful letters – to white and black people – that have been shared thousands of times on social media. The University of […]

South Africans in London jogged down memory lane with members of the 1995 Springbok rugby team this morning. Bok fans gathered from early in the morning to take part in the special occasion. Those running met outside the National Gallery at 07:30. The jog was intended to help recreate the same winning formula as 20 years […]

All South Africans (or fans of South Africa) in London are invited to join the Springboks of 1995 for a jog down memory lane tomorrow morning! The jog, it’s hoped, will help the Springboks to victory against the All Blacks at Twickenham tomorrow afternoon, just like a similar jog in Sandton occurred on the morning of […]

UPDATE: President Jacob Zuma’s brief address is now over. Watch below. The South African president announced a zero increase of university fees in 2016 and said exams will be postponed. His speech begins at approximately 15’50. The president was addressing the nation following almost a week of #FeesMustFall protests at universities around the country. Students […]

Many travellers to and from South Africa will be elated to hear that changes to the immigration regulations have been announced this morning in Pretoria. The changes include a relaxation of the stringent Unabridged Birth Certificate (UBC) requirement as well as new postal options for those who don’t have a South African embassy or mission office […]

While President Jacob Zuma is currently in a meeting with student leaders and university management at the Union Building in Pretoria, thousands are gathered outside…where they are protesting…and tweeting about their #FeesMustFall #NationalShutDown revolution. The President arrived an hour ago. The crowd of protesters (some chanting “Zuma must fall”) are demonstrating against the 10.5 percent […]

Watch Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer in the video below as he discusses the special relationship he and New Zealand coach Steve Hansen share, and why he can’t wait to buy Steve a beer on Saturday night after the Rugby World Cup semi-final between the two teams. The two have a tradition of meeting for dinner […]

In an unprecedented move, the University of Cape Town has decided to postpone exams in light of the current student protests over a proposed hike in student fees in 2016. In a statement on UCT’s website, Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price announced: “The situation at UCT and on all the country’s campuses is critical and without […]

University of Cape Town (UCT) student ALASTAIR DURING was amongst the crowd of students who clashed with police yesterday. Here he shares his lessons learnt… What I learnt at Parliament yesterday…by Alastair During Parliament has shitty security. It’s harder to break into my parents’ house. The police were more violent than the protesters. Stun grenades […]

Following the clash between student protesters and police outside parliament Wednesday, the widespread protests at universities in South Africa are making headlines around the world. The protests have rapidly evolved in less than a week from #WitsFeesMustFall (where it all began) through various universities’ #FeesMustFall to today’s #NationalShutDown…and #ANCMustFall. Several universities – from Wits to UCT, Fort Hare, Nelson […]

Popular radio and TV personality Darren Scott has been given a good prognosis today, following his operation last week to remove melanoma cancer from his lungs. In an update on Facebook this evening Darren revealed that doctors gave him the good news today that they’ve “got whatever melanoma and potentially infected nodes in the excised lobe of […]

The six rescued lions who arrived “home” in South Africa last week, after being maltreated by their previous owners in Romania and the Netherlands, are settling in well according to their new custodians. The animals landed in South Africa on Friday, after being flown over by the rescue organisation Four Paws. They are now enjoying grass […]

In an address to a group of schoolchildren this morning Reeva Steenkamp’s mother said she harbours no feelings of revenge towards the man who killed her daughter on Valentine’s Day 2013. Speaking at Reeva’s old high school – St Dominics in Port Elizabeth – June Steenkamp made her first public comments since Oscar Pistorius was released […]