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A Boy, a Calf, and the Calf’s Best Friend…

By SAPeople 06-07-14 16:30

While most kids around the world are playing on their computer devices – from the streets of New York to beneath the baobabs of Tanzania (where Masai kids can be seen tapping on their cellphones) – a South African couple has made a conscious decision to expose their son to a simpler non-electronic life. And […]

Yorkshire, Tour de France

Tour de France kicks off without South Africa’s Impey

By SAPeople 05-07-14 16:43

The Tour de France kicked off today in the UK…but unfortunately without South African cyclist Daryl Impey who proudly wore the yellow jersey last year after leading in Stages 6 and 7. Impey has been excluded from his Orica-GreenEdge team after failing an anti-doping test. As recently as mid-June Impey had been training for the […]

SA Car Scheme

South African Car Scheme causes Shockwaves

By SAPeople 04-07-14 07:35

A controversial car-purchasing scheme in South Africa – in which new owners drove cars emblazoned with adverts – has recently fallen apart causing shockwaves for thousands of car owners in the country. Here is a wrap-of of the events as they stand today, republished with the kind permission of columnist Wendy Knowler, East Coast Radio […]

Sanwild Rhino Sanctuary strap

SanWild Rhino Sanctuary to Launch Straps in bid to Save Rhinos. Plus Video

By SAPeople 27-05-15 18:49

The SanWild Rhino Sanctuary will soon be launching some really cool straps that people can buy to wear…and in so doing support the protection of South Africa’s precious rhino population. We are experiencing an ongoing tragedy in South Africa. Every single one of our rhinos risks being poached. According to the SanWild Rhino Sanctuary our […]

Bismarck du Plessis

Video: Bismarck du Plessis sends a loud message to Movie Goers!

By SAPeople 30-06-14 20:27

Sharks rugby player Bismarck du Plessis has taken part in a video that sends a very loud message – switch your cell phones to silent when you’re at the movies! The video was filmed at a packed cinema at the Gateway Shopping Centre at the end of last month (scroll down to view). In a message […]

33 Things you should know before moving to South Korea

By SAPeople 29-09-16 00:27

South Korea has become a popular destination for young South Africans who want to teach English, have an adventure, save some money and experience an entirely different culture. So we asked Capetonian Helena Lorimer, who has spent three years teaching English in South Korea, to give us the lowdown on everything a South African should […]

ANC Youth League

ANC Youth League on Anniversary of the Freedom Charter

By SAPeople 26-06-14 14:15

The ANC Youth League has released a statement today, on the 59th anniversary of the Freedom Charter. Here is the full transcript: The ANC Youth League looks back to 59 years ago’s Congress of the People that met in Kliptown with pride and joy. We are grateful to the African National Congress and the South […]

Warming up Sick Children – Donate a Winter Gown

By SAPeople 25-06-14 14:54

When South African resident Ashleigh Frank Elad heard that the children at a Gauteng hospital were freezing during this particularly cold winter (in which snow has fallen in many parts of the country) she decided to do something about it. With the help of her niece Ashleigh has launched a campaign to help not only […]

Suarez, World Cup

Oops Suarez did it Again

By SAPeople 27-05-15 18:40

After Luis Suarez appeared to bite an Italian player yesterday during a World Cup match in Brazil, the jokes have been flying on the internet about the controversial antics on ‘Chewsday’, with some saying “the only thing missing from that Italian bite was a glass of Chianti”. UPDATE: FIFA has taken action against Suarez – please […]

Foo Fighters post videos re first-ever South African Tour…

By SAPeople 24-06-14 10:45

Legendary rock band the Foo Fighters have posted two videos regarding the announcement of their first ever South Africa tour. They’re both short…but of course, not sweet! (Watch videos below.) The Foo Fighters have confirmed two stadium dates in South Africa for December 2014 where fans will be entertained with 20 years worth of Foo […]

Six Million Cheers for Grant Christie!

By SAPeople 23-06-14 12:47

Congratulations to Grant Christie who has just completed his Six Million Steps expedition, walking the ENTIRE length of the South African coastline solo and unaided. “It is done. 250 days. 3 513.6 km. 5 300 326 steps. I feel no different than any other day. It will probably take a while to sink in,” Grant wrote on […]

Moving Video and Long Walk for Joost and Others to Raise MND Awareness

By SAPeople 23-08-19 10:57

Today is Global MND Awareness Day. For those unfamiliar with the term MND, it stands for Motor Neuron Disease, the fatal illness that Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen was diagnosed with in early 2011…and that touches the lives of so many South Africans. In a message to SAPeople, with a moving tribute song for Joost […]

Twins Dan and Jesse Kriel

Video interview with Kriel Twins as the Junior Springboks play in the Final

By SAPeople 27-05-15 18:40

The IRB chatted to Junior Springbok twins Jesse and Dan Kriel ahead of South Africa’s Junior World Championship final against England today in New Zealand. South Africa is playing defending champions England in the final at Eden Park after their exciting 32-25 win against New Zealand last week. The twins predicted that the South Africans […]

July Tribute Concert for Johnny Clegg band member Bongani Masuku

By SAPeople 27-02-15 19:45

Johnny Clegg, Ross Learmonth, Yvonne Chaka Chaka and a host of other South African artists will gather together in July to remember musician Bongani Masuku who was tragically killed in an attempted car-jacking incident in Johannesburg last month. The concert will raise funds for his family, as well as awareness for Artists against Violence. It […]

Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg win Grand Prix

Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg Win First Cannes Grand Prix for Ogilvy & Mather SA

By SAPeople 18-06-14 22:43

Congratulations Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg for winning Ogilvy & Mather South Africa’s first ever Grand Prix at Cannes in the Radio Lions! The advertising agency won the award for its Lucozade campaign. The campaign – “Give Me Strength” – features a series of light-hearted radio ads called ‘Teleconference’, ‘Kids Party’ and ‘Enrique Concert’. The ads […]

Creative South Africans

Young Creative South Africa in 2014 – VIDEO

By SAPeople 16-06-14 21:48

As South Africa commemorates The Soweto Uprising of June 16th 1976, a video uploaded today takes a look at Young South Africa today, 38 years later. The video features interviews with some of the country’s most exciting young musicians, photographers, designers and artists. The 10 young creatives discuss the local creative scene, South African youth culture and their hopes […]

Celebrating Youth. Street Art. Johannesburg. South Africa.

By SAPeople 16-06-14 10:00

I am twenty years old. I am passionate about my city and its youth and the beauty found in this jungle! I feel that although Johannesburg echoes its Western counterparts, it is rich in a unique culture that does not only strive for capitalism but also for the need for human companionship and the pursuit […]

Hoverboard

Greatest Watersports Invention? Awesome Hoverboarding Video

By SAPeople 27-05-15 18:40

Is this not one of the greatest inventions ever?! Dad could have SUCH fun and adventure on Father’s Day with this new hoverboard. This new incarnation of the Hoverboard by Zapata Racing has been released this month…and with the awesome video below, is generating so much interest and sales that most of its creator’s website pages […]

Zola Budd

Zola Budd is Devastated by Comrades Decision to Disallow her win

By SAPeople 27-05-15 18:40

Zola Budd, who recently had an incredible Comrades Marathon run placing 7th lady home at the age of 48, has been dealt yet another harsh blow by sporting authorities. Budd, who ran in honour of captured Pierre Korkie, was also the first lady veteran runner to cross the line, but this has now been disallowed because she […]

Make Father’s Day Special – Competition, Vouchers & Dedications

By SAPeople 14-06-14 23:01

To help you make your dad feel special this Father’s Day – Sunday 15th June – we’ve teamed up with NetFlorist to offer you a few great options: 1. WIN A PRIZE FOR YOUR DAD Simply answer the question below and you will stand a chance to win a fantastic R3,000 NetFlorist Gift Voucher. This awesome prize […]

Gertjie

Gertjie the Orphaned Rhino becomes a Global Star – Pics and Video

By SAPeople 13-06-14 09:02

A baby rhino who was tragically orphaned when his mother was poached last month, is winning hearts around the world…and raising awareness about the need to fight poaching which, by May 28, had already claimed 442 rhino in South Africa since the start of the year. Gertjie, the little rhino who has been adopted by the Hoedspruit […]

South Africans Abroad: Guide to the new Immigration Regulations

By SAPeople 11-06-14 10:42

For those South Africans who are living abroad…but may one day return to South Africa, here is some vital information you will need to know about the new Immigration Regulations. The information below is based on a post by Intergate-Immigration which they have kindly given us permission to republish. South Africans abroad should be aware of […]

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