A young South African is making his country (and sister) proud in Las Vegas this weekend, after being selected to represent South Africa and the African continent, for the very first time, in the SuperKarts Supernationals World Finals in the USA! Sixteen-year-old Ewan Taylor is competing against the best drivers from around the world, including the likes of […]

Her country fell in love with her before she was even crowned first runner up at Mrs World on Wednesday evening. And to many South Africans watching, Sarah-Kate Scott will always be their winner. The thirty-one year old mother of two sons is a successful business woman who has conquered one of the toughest challenges […]

At first, the scene looks like another sensational sunset in South Africa blazing across the sky. But unfortunately this was a real fire burning on Elsies Peak today in Fish Hoek/Glencairn, Western Cape, South Africa. (See Update below.) Local professional photographer Robyn Gwilt – from RobynG Photography – took the dramatic set of photos on this […]

Video footage of a young elephant fighting off an attack by a group of lions, has been viewed over 4-million times in less than two days. The New York Post uploaded the video footage, taken at a safari camp in Zambia, on November 11. The video shows a young elephant of approximately one-year-old being attacked […]

Ask anybody who has spent any amount of time in Johannesburg and they will tell you that it has to be one of South Africa’s best kept secrets. Egoli, the city of gold, is Africa’s commercial and economic capital, and anybody who wants to do business on the continent will have to spend time there (staying in […]

Today is Remembrance Day (or Poppy Day) when members of the Commonwealth remember those in the army who fought and died in the First World War of 1914-1918.. The Tower of London moat in the UK has been decorated with an incredible ceramic poppy installation to mark the Centenary of the start of the conflict […]

South Africa’s zef-rap rave band Die Antwoord are hot news this week. Well, even hotter than usual. And even more global than usual. The last few days saw the release of the  ‘Chappie’ trailer featuring Die Antwoord alongside Hollyood heavyweights, as well as the launch of their new music video guest-starring international celebrities. Die Antwoord already have […]

If there’s one positive thing to come out of the latest Ebola outbreak it’s that the rest of the world may learn a little about Africa, its size and the location of its many countries! Update below. Any South African abroad has been asked at least once where exactly on the continent South Africa is, […]

By now, most people in South Africa have seen or taken part in the #NotSenzosDad phenomenon trending on Twitter. But is it healing or hurtful? And how does it feel for Senzo’s dad? Within a day of murdered Bafana Bafana star Senzo Meyiwa’s funeral, the jokes began. At the funeral, which was held at the […]

A barefoot 20-year-old street musician with a haunting voice – who hails from Kommetjie in the Western Cape – is drawing crowds in Berlin…and now, thanks to her breathtaking performance at a TEDx Berlin Talk, she is starting to gather fans on YouTube and across the globe. (See videos below.) Alice Phoebe Lou always knew that when […]

There’s another Suzelle DIY on the block…or rather the screen. This is Typhane K…better known as South African actress, singer and cabaret artist Kate Normington. But instead of dishing out DIY advice for those with time on their hands to cook and create…Typhane’s advice is more hardcore – how to survive in Sandton! In this first […]

Former Springbok centre Tinus Linee passed away at his home this morning. He was only 45-years-old. The Western Province rugby player was suffering from Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which he was diagnosed with only last year in April. Well-known Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen was diagnosed with the same debilitating condition in 2011. This morning Joost posted […]

The International Kite Festival kicked off today in Muizenberg with brilliant blue-sky conditions providing the perfect backdrop to showcase those kites. Zaahid Appoles and Robyn Gwilt were there to capture the photographs on this page – from Cape Town-loving kites to international flags, Pegasus, a shark, a dragon (of course!)…and many more. “I woke to a really calm, windless morning….but […]

South Africa’s legendary Lion Whisperer Kevin Richardson has received two rescued lion cubs from Spain…and it’s clear from the video on this page that the cubs couldn’t be in better hands. A few hours ago Richardson posted the following excited message on his facebook page: “THE CUBS ARE HERE, THE CUBS ARE HERE!! Meet George and […]

South Africa’s dance community has come together to support prize-winning Cape Town choreographer and dancer Christopher Kindo who is battling cancer. Kindo has moved back onto the Simonstown property from which he was evicted as a child. Born in 1955, he grew up in Simonstown but his family was moved to Ocean View under the […]

South Africans have gathered today in Johannesburg to pay their respect to slain Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa, long distance runner Mbulaheni Mulaudzi and professional female boxer Phidnile Mvelase. Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa was fatally shot in Vosloorus, south of Johannesburg, during an attempted robbery on Sunday at 8 pm while visiting […]

Oops, it appears the very smart people at Forbes Africa have created a website that’s not that intuitive or, um, smart enough for us simple folk to use! So here’s a guide on how to Vote for South Africa’s Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, AND make sure your vote definitely worked! 1. Go to this URL: http://www.poy2014.com […]

A young South African – who celebrated her 20th birthday yesterday – has started a serious conversation in the country, with a kind invitation to join her at her 21st party next year. Although she’s not sure if she’ll be there. Jenna Lowe cannot breathe on her own, and will need a new pair of lungs […]

While announcing that many Post Offices around South Africa are operational again, or at least being repaired after damage caused by vandalism, the South African Post Office has confirmed that unfortunately (our word, not their’s) the “Johannesburg International Mail Centre is not working at optimal capacity”. [Please view UPDATE 30 Oct 2014 at bottom of this page.] And judging […]

Buyisiwe Sondezi started her academic life at a simple rural school near Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. She had nine siblings and a burning desire to cure Aids. Today she is Dr Buyisiwe Sondezi, mother of two children and the first woman in Africa to be awarded a doctoral degree in experimental physics of highly correlated matter. […]

Apart from the Protea, there’s probably no other plant that evokes as much emotion in a South African as the sight of a Jacaranda tree in full bloom – and it’s not just because of its beauty.  It’s thanks to the memories it triggers: The times your family drove to Pretoria so that your mother could take photographs […]

Congratulations to South African golfer Lee-Anne Pace who won the  Blue Bay LPGA Championship in Hainan Island, China, this morning! It’s her second worldwide win in less than ten days! The tournament at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course was besieged by four days of torrential rain (forcing the organisers to reduce the competition to 54 holes), […]

South Africans have reacted with sadness, shock and outrage at the killing of Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa last night during a robbery gone wrong, with many citizens taking to social media platforms this morning to declare #EnoughIsEnough. Update 26 Oct 2020: 5 Suspects Arrested in Murder of Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa. It is […]

President Jacob Zuma has reacted to rumours that he cancelled his trip to the UK because he was refused an audience with British Prime Minister David Cameron. In a media statement released today the Presidency said it has noted these reports, and that they are “incorrect and mischievous”. President Zuma was scheduled to open the […]

As the competition’s heating up for the big event that kicks off at 5 pm today in Cape Town, social media is alive with the jokes that are being shared. Here’s just a sample of some that have been sent in to SAPeople from rugby fans, including a Lion’s video that has been dug up […]