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Beautiful Video Captures Stunning Snowfall in South Africa

By SAPeople 02-01-21 16:48

Cape Town-based freelance filmmaker Naude Heunis captured a beautiful video of the recent snows in South Africa. According to his facebook page, Naude set off to the Matroosberg Mountains with fellow photographers and cinematographers, Mijlof and Bryn North, to film the snow ten days ago. “We were greeted by a proper snow storm through the […]

Woman Caught Smuggling Rhino Horns Thro’ OR Tambo Airport

By SAPeople 26-07-17 19:34

Acting on intelligence, police have arrested a woman and seized a bag containing rhino horns at the O R Tambo International Airport on Wednesday. During a joint operation by various stakeholders, including South African Police Service (SAPS) and Customs and Excise officials, the teams identified and intercepted the specified suitcase at the luggage transfer area […]

South African Team Named for World Championships

By SAPeople 04-07-18 12:28

A 24-member national team has been announced by Athletics South Africa for the IAAF World Championships in London, England, to be held from 4-13 August, 2017. https://www.facebook.com/PrincelyFamilyofMonaco/photos/pcb.1956536441296114/1956536077962817/?type=3&theater The final team includes all four medallists from last year’s Rio Olympic Games. World 400m record holder, Wayde van Niekerk – who sprinted to a meet record in […]

Chris Froome Wins Tour de France for 4th Time!

By SAPeople 23-07-17 21:48

South African-raised British cyclist Chris Froome has won the famous Tour de France for the third time in a row… and the fourth time in his career. The 32-year-old, racing for Team Sky, told reporters: “Each time I have won has been so unique, such a different battle to get to this moment… They are […]

SA and UK Kids Beg South African Minister to STOP Rhino Horn Trade

By SAPeople 22-07-17 23:57

A group of children from South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK) have written a letter to the Minister of Environment, Dr Edna Molewa, begging her to stop the trade in rhino horn. The children – from Kids Against Poaching (@TheCrashKids) – have sent the letter to the Department of Environmental Affairs AND tweeted a […]

Over 100 Tourists Safely Rescued from Hartbeespoortdam Cableway

By SAPeople 22-07-17 21:46

The rescue team at the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway in South Africa managed to successfully rescue over 100 people on Saturday afternoon with no injuries or danger to anyone. According to News24 a mechanical failure meant the system had to be shut down, and 15 people rescued with safety harnesses from three gondolas whilst another 125 […]

Huge Storm Hits New Zealand South Island… States of Emergency Declared

By SAPeople 22-07-17 15:13

A major storm hit New Zealand’s South Island last night, causing massive flooding and resulting in three states of emergency being declared – in Christchurch, Timaru and Otago. According to reports, Dunedin (with a population of 120,000) is only accessible by air after roads were blocked by landslips. It’s a similar case with smaller communities […]

OR Tambo Airport WILL Be Safe, Pledges Police Minister Mbalula as 7 Cops Suspended

By SAPeople 22-07-17 10:51

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has unveiled plans to radically transform the safety and security at O.R. Tambo International Airport and ensure South Africa’s busiest airport is safe for visitors. This comes after the Police Minister visited the airport last week and convened the South African Police Service (SAPS), the department of State Security, the department […]

Watch The Most Feel Good South African Video of the Year

By SAPeople 22-07-17 09:13

Hiking up Cape Town’s iconic Lion’s Head is special for anyone, anytime… but watching Chaeli Mycroft summit Lion’s Head with a group of ordinary people – doing something extraordinary – is super-special! Cape Town’s Wannabe Vlogger, Adam Spires, and a group of Capetonians helped the young South African quadriplegic make it to the top of […]

South Africans Abroad: Your TAX Questions Answered by an EXPERT…

By SAPeople 03-07-18 13:42

The implications of proposed tax law amendments for 2017 – published this week by the National Treasury – have confused and concerned many South Africans working abroad. Jerry Botha, Managing Partner of Tax Consulting, has kindly answered several queries sent to SAPeople: 1. SAPeople follower: Is it true that SARS is in the process of adjusting […]

Kearsney College Choir’s BRILLIANT, Goosebump Performance in Studio

By SAPeople 21-07-17 19:11

Award-winning Kearsney College Choir delivered an incredible performance live on East Coast Radio (ECR)… to the delight of presenter Jane Linley-Thomas… who had wanted all of KwaZulu-Natal to hear them. She said afterwards: “When we went live and they started singing, I was fixated, and you will be too after watching it.” As reported by […]

Proposed Tax Laws Could Bring South Africans Abroad Home… Or Make Them Emigrate

By SAPeople 03-07-18 13:42

The draft tax law amendments for 2017, which were published by National Treasury this week (on 19 July), have got many South Africans working abroad concerned about what the future holds for them. The amendments contain the much-anticipated details on tax treatment of South Africans who perform their employment abroad. The draft law published proposes […]

springbok sheep in the Karoo

The Little Springbok Who Thinks He’s a Sheep

By SAPeople 21-07-17 12:50

We just love this photo… of a little “springbokkie” who thinks he’s a sheep. Popular SAPeople contributor Hester SophiaEsta Marais captured the lovely photo, and says: “Springbokkie het saam met skaap groot geword in die Karoo, en dink hy is n skaap.” (Springbokkie grew up with the sheep in the Karoo, and thinks he’s a […]

Hippo Casually Wanders Through Petrol Station in KZN

By SAPeople 24-02-20 21:08

It’s getting harder and harder to convince foreigners that wild animals don’t roam the streets of South Africa. After lions recently escaped (again) from the Kruger National Park (which ended tragically), a video has been uploaded to YouTube which shows a hippo casually wandering through a petrol station in St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal. UPDATE Feb 2020: […]

Linkin Park’s Lead Singer Chester Bennington Dies at 41

By SAPeople 20-07-17 21:42

American media outlet TMZ has reported that Linkin Park’s lead singer, Chester Bennington, has been found dead at his home in Los Angeles county. The singer was just 41, and leaves behind his wife and six children from two marriages. He had allegedly hanged himself at his home in Palos Verdes Estate. His body was […]

WATCH BBC Shines Attention on South Africa’s Gupta Scandal

By SAPeople 20-07-17 20:36

South Africa’s Gupta scandal is making world news, with BBC Newsnight the latest to cover the allegations of high-level corruption and state capture by the wealthy Indian family… fuelled by revelations of thousands of confidential Gupta-linked emails. The programme, presented by Andrew Harding, also examines British PR firm Bell Pottinger’s role in distracting attention away […]

Donations Pour in for Fire-Ravaged Knysna Pony, DOUBLE Fund Target

By SAPeople 02-08-17 22:27

Donations poured in to help young pony Cody, who was burnt by the horrific Knysna fires that ravaged the southern Cape in early June. The fires left at least seven people and tons more animals dead… including Cody’s two ‘friends’, Cheeky and Bella. See UPDATE at bottom. As reported by SAPeople last month, Karen Rademeyer […]

London’s Famous Camden Town Now Boasts Beautiful Mandela Mural

By SAPeople 19-07-17 20:13

A beautiful mural of former South African President Nelson Mandela has been painted on the side of The Centro Building… on Mandela Street, in London’s Camden Town. Global Street Art yesterday posted the video below of the mural, to coincide with Mandela Day, the day Mandela would’ve turned 99. “What better time to share this […]

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