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Video – Giant Durban Wave Surfed on Double Surfski

By SAPeople 05-10-14 08:54

There’s a spot about 1 km off of Durban called the Mound. When conditions are just right the wave that breaks there rolls all the way to the coast. Wayne Ashford and Herman Chalupsky caught this rare and awesome wave on Thursday on a double surfski. And, luckily for the rest of us, an onboard […]

Rhino in South Africa

Video: Dubai (more than) Marches for the Elephants and Rhinos

By SAPeople 27-05-15 18:42

As the world joined together today – October 4, 2014 – to take part in the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos, the people in Dubai (of which many are South African expats) went a step further. Watch this cool video in which they not only marched…but also created the shape of a rhino on […]

The Video behind this week’s best Rugby Photo (All Blacks meet Joost!)

By SAPeople 04-10-14 15:15

Here’s the video (below) behind what has to have been the photo of the week…when Joost van der Westhuizen visited the All Blacks during a rugby training session in South Africa this week. The All Blacks take on the Springboks right now at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. (Go Bokke!!!!) Let’s hope the Springboks perform as well as they did […]

As Peace Summit in SA is Cancelled SA Presidency denies “Accusations”

By SAPeople 04-10-14 08:23

In a statement today the South Africa Presidency declared that it takes “strong exception to the attack on the South African government by the Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Ms Patricia de Lille, who has blamed government for the cancellation of the 14th World Summit of Nobel Laureates.” The World Summit  was […]

Brilliant Video shows Battle in the River Bed

By SAPeople 03-10-14 14:53

As the world prepares to march tomorrow for the elephant, rhino and lions…here’s a video that so brilliantly captures the wild wonder of Africa’s wildlife, and reminds us why it’s so important that we preserve it. Filmed in Mashatu Game Reserve (which is located in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve of Botswana), it shows an adrenaline-pumped battle between hyenas […]

Jordan Durand Miss Universe Junior

South African Teen Wins Miss Universe Junior Title

By SAPeople 08-01-21 22:15

Congratulations to 13-year-old Jordan Durand from Potchefstroom who has been crowned Miss Universe Junior 2014. Jordan won the title at a ceremony held in Bodrum, Turkey last night. The Potch teenager originally won the Miss Petite Teen South Africa 2014 competition, held by Pageants SA, back in May in Pretoria. As the National winner she qualified […]

Mark Shuttleworth

Mark Shuttleworth Commits Millions won in Legal Battle to help other South Africans

By SAPeople 02-10-14 08:06

South African billionaire expat Mark Shuttleworth celebrated a landmark victory against the Reserve Bank today by making a hugely generous gesture to South Africans who can’t afford their own constitutional court cases against the State. The South African Supreme Court of Appeal found in favour of the 41-year-old entrepreneur and ordered the Reserve Bank to pay […]

South African DJ Chris Prior

The Day the Music Died…or got stolen…or lost…

By SAPeople 30-09-14 14:50

South African rock DJ Chris Prior snapped today after discovering he may never receive his latest package of music, thanks to the country’s ongoing post office saga. The strikes have affected not only those in South Africa, but those abroad too. Several expats have complained about gifts no longer reaching their destinations in South Africa. Some expats are […]

Canada Braai…and a Few Other Videos & Pics from Heritage Day

By SAPeople 24-09-14 23:06

South Africans (and even some non-South Africans) around the world celebrated National Heritage or Braai Day today. Here is a collection of some of our favourite photos and videos: 1. Happy Heritage Day! Debra Duvel – “Happy Heritage Day! From Hillcrest, Durban, Natal. My Favourite Photo of Cape Town. Photographed by my son.” 2. Canada […]

Celebrate your South African-ness on Heritage Braai Day!

By SAPeople 23-09-14 20:56

It’s Heritage Day in South Africa tomorrow – 24 September 2014 – so wherever you are in the world, feel free to celebrate your “South African-ness”! Wave the SA flag, wear ‘Nou Gaan Ons Braai’ shirts, turn up Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika and throw a lekker tjop on the braai (or barbecue if you’re overseas). National Heritage […]

Mercy Ship, Cape Town, South Africa

Mercy Ship to visit South African Shores

By SAPeople 23-09-14 15:34

The Mercy Ship, a floating hospital that strives to bring hope and healing to the “forgotten poor”, will be docked at the Cape Town Waterfront from 30 September to 15 October 2014. During their stint in South Africa, The Mercy Ship – which has already helped many in Africa with free medical care – will […]

British Video Blogger Ben Brown in South Africa

By SAPeople 23-09-14 11:50

Popular British video blogger Mr Ben Brown is in the Mother City uploading fantastic video blogs (vlogs) of South Africa every day. Ben is a well known “YouTuber” who posts a daily video blog of his adventures in life, his motto being that “adventure isn’t going to find itself”. His adventures have earned him a […]

World Rhino Day – SanParks Announces Arrests of 3 of its Own

By SAPeople 22-09-14 09:22

As the world comes together today – World Rhino Day – to raise awareness and rally against rhino poaching, South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the arrest of three of their own employees in connection with rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park (KNP). The arrests happened after yet another rhino was tragically killed in […]

Durban’s Warmth makes it the Coolest City in South Africa

By SAPeople 21-09-14 23:12

After someone at CNN named Durban as the “Coolest City in South Africa You’ve Never Seen”, we asked the locals what they think makes Durban so cool…and the overwhelming response was its warmth – the ocean (unlike the slightly chilly Cape Town waters!), the friendly people, the hot curry Bunny Chows and the “hot and […]

Aussie Article Promotes Wild & Wonderful South Africa!

By SAPeople 27-02-15 20:27

A top-selling Australian magazine has featured a wonderful promotion of South Africa in its latest edition, describing the country as one of the world’s most exotic locations for food and wine with “magic around every bend”. South African expat Jane Berry, who now lives in Sydney, described finding the article in this week’s issue of Woman’s […]

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Live Video – Watch Release of South African #CrimeStats2014

By SAPeople 19-09-14 08:13

Minister of Police Nkosinathi Nhleko, his deputy Maggie Sotyu and National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega are set to release the latest South African crime statistics at the SA Police Service Training Academy in Pretoria this morning. You can watch the report streaming live below. The 2013/2014 figures were meant to be released yesterday but the announcement […]

Congratulations Jordy Smith – 2014 Hurley Pro Champ!

By SAPeople 07-01-21 00:03

Congratulations to South African surfer Jordy Smith who has just won the 2014 Hurly Pro Championship at Trestles in Clemente, Southern California! The Durban surfer beat Hawaiian John John Florence in the Final to take the title. John John beat USA champ Kelly Slater in the semi-finals while Jordy out-surfed Australian Adrian Buchan. Jordy wasn’t sure until […]

Table Mountain, South Africa

Table Mountain – Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2014 (and the subject of a fab Poem!)

By SAPeople 18-09-14 16:02

While Table Mountain was recently awarded the title of Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2014, an 8-year-old schoolchild has penned a tribute to the wonderful mountain which we all know is more than just a tourist attraction. It’s a  legendary landmark that’s launched a million memories and stands as one of the strongest symbols of ‘home’ for many South Africans abroad…while […]

New Single from SA Singer Celebrates Love that goes the Distance

By SAPeople 18-09-14 10:29

South African American singer Zarni has just released a beautiful new single called ‘New Love’ which she will be performing during a short trip to South Africa next week. This song was inspired by something her fiancé said one night. “We were at home talking about what makes long relationships tough,” she says. “He said it’s hard […]

Rhino Poachers Captured thanks to 3 Brave South African Women

By SAPeople 18-09-14 23:42

Four rhino poachers were captured in the Kruger National Park (KNP) yesterday, thanks to the efforts of three smart and very brave women! Haley Dahl, from Eshowe in KwaZulu-Natal, and her two friends Yolande Larkan and Delise Powell, were on a trip to the Kruger when they noticed a suspicious car. Haley told East Coast […]

New Law regarding Children Travelling to and from South Africa is Postponed!

By SAPeople 16-09-14 13:41

Families travelling to and from South Africa will breath a sigh of relief as it’s just been announced that the proposed new immigration legislation regarding children under the age of 18 needing to carry an unabridged birth certificate and written permission (if travelling unaccompanied by one or more parent) has been postponed! The new law […]

VIDEOS: Missing the South African ocean? Pull up a towel…

By SAPeople 13-09-14 14:25

If you’re missing the South African ocean, here are two videos guaranteed to make you feel the freedom of the wide open blue and almost feel the ocean spray gently upon your skin… Winter’s End with SA Bodyboarder Storm Prestwich Ronald Langeveld has produced this fantastic new bodyboarding video, featuring his “good friend Storm Prestwich, […]

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