A businessman from South Africa who was in Finland for a conference has been reported missing after he did not return on a flight home this weekend. Herc Croeser, 60, of Boksburg is a manager at Metso Minerals. According to reports, Croeser’s belongings, including his passport and a large amount of money, were found in […]

We are heartbroken to report that a Working on Fire helicopter pilot – Hendrik Marais (known to his friends as ‘Bees’) – has lost his life fighting in the Cape Point fire today. Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) said “we have tragically lost a brother in our firefighting family today. Hendrik Marais will be fondly remembered […]

It’s International Women’s Day – #IWD2015 – and sadly, it’s as important today as it was when it began over 100 years ago in New York in 1909. Women today are still struggling for true equality, and are still subjected to shocking sexual and physical abuse around the world, including in South Africa. Here, a young […]

Today is ‪#‎WorldPangolinDay‬ – an important day to raise awareness for the Pangolin, which is not only one of the world’s weirdest animals (with a tongue longer than its body) but also one of the most heavily trafficked wild mammals in the world. Like the rhino and elephant before it, the Pangolin is threatened by […]

Good news for all South Africans who want to do something positive to help inspire each other (oh, and perhaps the world too while we’re at it!). Brent Lindeque – the guy who changed one thing last year…and changed everything – is launching a new RAKNomination campaign and YOU can be part of it! Brent […]

Yesterday SAPeople and other facebook pages shared a photo that had been uploaded to FB by Mbali Ndhlovu showing an entrepreneurial homeless guy on a street corner, offering Zulu lessons in exchange for cash (at the very reasonable rate of R1 per word!). Some people suggested “give that guy a Bells”. Well today he’s been given […]

Wow! We knew millions of people loved Table Mountain…but we’re blown away by how many millions! Today – 20 January 2014 – the 24th millionth visitor stepped in to the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to make her way to the top of South Africa’s legendary landmark. The lucky lady was Maria Usenne (27) from Mozambique. She’s […]

As predicted yesterday a big swell hit Durban today (20 January 2015), creating massive waves and smashing into piers! Mitch Meyer was there to capture it on film. (UPDATE 12 MARCH 2017: If you’re looking for video and photos of the freak tsunami-like waves that hit Durban beachfront on Sunday 12 March 2017, please click […]

We’re always celebrating South Africa’s stunning beaches and sensational safaris…but there are so many other hidden treasures in the land. Here is just one of them – the Sevilla Rock Art Trail. All photographs by Andre Buser (thank you!). Ten Things you should know about the Sevilla Rock Art Trail: 1. Some of the paintings […]

As South Africans around the country are plunged into occasional darkness with the latest onslaught of loadshedding, and being bombarded with even darker headlines that there may be no light at the end of this tunnel for a while yet…some South Africans are finding a way to see the brighter, ‘lighter’ side of things…particularly Ursula Botha in […]

Showing just how much he must have loved his wedding to Namibian supermodel Behati Prinsloo, rock star Adam Levine has become a bit of a ‘wedding crasher’ in his band’s latest music video. The band of course is Maroon 5, and the song is ‘Sugar’.  It begins with Levine addressing the camera: “December 6th, 2014 – […]

This morning began with a message from renowned South African writer Max du Preez on his Facebook page declaring he has “ended my association with the Independent Media Group and will no longer write a weekly column for its newspapers.” (Read the full transcription below.) In response to this and other recent media events, Gauteng businessman […]

There is happy news from the Bush today. Thandi, the female rhino that survived a horrific poaching attack almost three years ago, gave birth to a calf this morning at 08h50. The birth took place at Kariega Game Reserve where two rangers witnessed the joyous event. Shortly afterwards wildlife veterinarian Dr William Fowlds observed the mother and her calf from […]

Former Springbok captain and flank Theuns Stofberg got together recently for a braai and a trip down memory lane with former team-mates and old friends (Johann) de Villiers Visser and Rudi ‘Vleis’ Visagie. Stofberg, who captained the South African rugby team between 1980 and 1984, met up with the two former locks at Visser’s home near Franschoek […]

It’s touted as the toughest and greatest rally in the world, pitting 50 nationalities against each other in some of the world’s most stunning deserts…all united by one core value – “competition and help go hand in hand”. And South African team Johan van Staden and Mark Lawrenson upheld that value when they stopped mid-race […]

Durban has been named as one of the top destinations to visit in one of the world’s most prestigious annual lists – the New York Times ’52 Places to Go in 2015′ list. In fact it’s included in the Top 10 at position #7. And if you have ever met anyone from Durban, you’ll know just how much that […]

Yesterday was declared a public holiday in Monaco as Princess Charlene (36) and Prince Albert (56) joyfully introduced their twins to the residents of the small, but luxurious, principality on the French Riviera. Church bells rang, a military band performed, and crowds – waving flags – clapped and cheered as the couple took to the Palace balcony, each […]

South African writer Max du Preez has called on fellow citizens to quit whinging about the state of the nation’s services…and just get on with a little DIY. Do it yourself. Undeterred by the Presidency’s outrage, expressed in a statement last week, that an article he wrote made a “personal attack on President Jacob Zuma”, Du Preez has […]

There’s a South African wine that’s sure to do well in 2015. Goats do Roam. It’s the perfectly named wine for a year in which the Chinese celebrate the Year of the Goat! And it looks like the marketing opportunity has not been missed by Fairview, the South African winery owned by Charles Back. Elna Black Hough, a South […]

The story of the husky, Max, that was allegedly beaten to death in White River, after apparently attacking the neighbour’s goats, continues to dominate social media headlines, as support increases for justice to be served in this alleged case of animal cruelty, a tragedy that the NSPCA announced today was sadly “one of many” in […]

After his overseas dream holiday turned into a nightmare, a young cancer sufferer is safely back in South Africa thanks to the incredible support from family, friends, caring strangers and his medical insurance company which chose a human response to a tragic situation. Jordan Smith touched down in South Africa a couple of hours ago […]

South Africans have taken to social media in the past 24 hours in distress over an incident in which a dog was allegedly brutally beaten to death by a guesthouse owner. SAPeople has been inundated with requests to share the story in the hope of bringing justice for the dog, and a community page that […]

Durban’s beaches were packed today in a proud display of colour and celebration as crowds flocked to the beachfront as part of an annual tradition to celebrate New Year’s Day on the famous South African beachfront. Kierran Allen was there to capture these photos, and says “not as many people as last year, but still […]

South Africans around the world have welcomed in 2015 joyously! Here are just some of the messages and fantastic photos from SA People around the world… Hester SophiaEsta Marais‎ So sluit ons saam met vriende 2014 af en ons se aan almal baie voorspoed vir die nuwejaar. Twaaluur vanaf Strandfontein aan die Weskus. (And so we ended […]

Andries Moni, the hard-working gardener with an inspiring work ethic, is back at work in Gordon’s Bay…and has made a video message to thank all those kind, kind people around the world who rallied to help him replace his gardening equipment after it was stolen earlier in the month. If you missed the original story of how […]