SA Expat with BIG Dream Inspires Teen Moms thro’ Miss Africa Perth Contest

By SAPeople 03-07-18 13:52

South African expat Charlen Boboko is using her opportunity as a contestant in the Miss Africa Perth cultural and beauty pageant, in Australia, to inspire young teenage mothers about the possibility of making your wildest dreams come true… something she knows firsthand as she pursues her dream to bring clean water to a million people within the […]

SA-born Justin Rose Shows True Sportsmanship as Sergio Garcia Wins Masters

By SAPeople 10-04-17 08:27

As much as congratulations have poured in for Sergio Garcia, who won a sudden-death playoff on Sunday to be crowned 81st Masters champion… so too has praise poured in for South African-born, English player Justin Rose who showed true sportsmanship in the face of defeat. (Watch below.) Sky TV presenter Jacquie Beltrao said: “Anyone watching especially kids – […]

SA Expat’s “I’m Just a Very Ordinary South African” Speech Hits Chord

By SAPeople 03-07-18 12:39

Sitting on the shoulders of another South African abroad, expat Sarah Montgomery delivered a hard-hitting speech on Saturday in Trafalgar Square, London. Beginning with the words “I’m just a very ordinary South African”, Sarah’s words hit a chord with many other South Africans who no longer live in the country they still call home. Whilst […]

South Africans Take Up the Call to Fly the Flag and #StandTogether

By SAPeople 03-07-18 14:06

South Africans are heeding the call to fly the flag for South Africa – at home and at work – during this time of protests, showing their unity and solidarity regardless of colour or political leaning, in a push to get the ANC to replace Jacob Zuma with a President they feel cares more about […]

South African Expats in California to Protest in Solidarity on Friday

By SAPeople 03-07-18 12:21

An official “Solidarity Protest” has been organised for South African expats living in Los Angeles on Friday 7 April 2017. The organisers say it is a peaceful protest to rise up in solidarity with their fellow South Africans back home who will be marching at different venues around the country. The protest is legal and has […]

WATCH SA Musicians Perform at New Zealand Airport After Kindness of Kiwis

By SAPeople 05-04-17 10:42

South African performers from Stimela ‘The Gumboot’ Musical delighted New Zealanders when they unexpectedly burst into song at Nelson Airport. Travellers stopped to enjoy the infectious flash mob performance, and were clapping and cheering at the end. The 13 gumboot dancers from Soweto had won their way into the hearts of Kiwis during their stay in New […]

South African Expat on Fortitude and Being an Immigrant

By Guest Contributor 04-07-18 09:09

Fortitude. This is the most important characteristic one needs when becoming an immigrant. It’s that special resolve you develop to survive, to make distances between those you love feel closer, and to find joy… writes LAUREN BRADLEY, South African expat in the UK. It’s also, in my view, an outlook on life. You can see misery […]

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Londoners Get a Taste of South African Food

By SAPeople Contributor 22-03-17 11:51

South African cuisine takes centre stage at a restaurant in London. Situated near Buckingham Palace, bbar serves everything from boerewors to bunny chow. A hop and a skip away from Buckingham Palace in London lies bbar, a cocktail bar and restaurant offering an array of South African dishes. Think bobotie springrolls, biltong, chakalaka, boerewors and […]

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UK Follows USA in Ban on Electronic Goods for Certain Flights

By SAPeople 21-03-17 19:23

Britain has today announced that certain electronic goods – including phones, laptops and tablets larger than a set size – will no longer be allowed in the cabin on flights to the UK from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tunisia. This announcement comes hours after the United States made a similar statement. A notice on the UK […]

Watch An American’s Awesome South African Vacation (Thanks to SA Expats’ Recommendation!)

By SAPeople Contributor 03-07-18 12:39

Despite criticism that South African expats can be negative about their homeland, many abroad know that it’s often quite the opposite. Some of South Africa’s BEST ambassadors ARE its expats. And here’s a case in point. American traveller Rodney Mallari, and two of his mates, recently enjoyed a three-week holiday in South Africa… thanks to the recommendations of South […]

Relief as South African Expat & Fiancée Released from Abu Dhabi Prison

By SAPeople 11-03-17 01:14

Port Alfred-based mother, Linda Culverwell, became one of the happiest moms on the planet  today when she received a call from her son in Abu Dhabi letting her know that he and his girlfriend have been released from prison, and all charges dropped. Linda told local media: “I screamed his name! I was busy with a blood […]

BT Appoints Jan du Plessis as Next Chairman

By SAPeople 09-03-17 09:41

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s BT has appointed Jan du Plessis, chairman of miner Rio Tinto as its next chairman, taking over from Mike Rake who has led the telecoms group for 10 years. BT said on Thursday that du Plessis would join its board as a non-executive director on June 1, and become chairman on […]

Nando’s Fires Up South Africa’s Pride for Trevor Noah on Time!

By SAPeople 04-07-18 14:17

Trevor Noah is on the latest cover of Time magazine… making South Africans around the world feel very, very proud! Johan Eybers from Gauteng took a photo that went viral on Facebook, saying “Wow! This is historical. Trevor is one of a handful South Africans that made the front page of Time. Making us proud!” Wits […]

Renowned SA Conservationist Couple Injured by Buffalo in Botswana

By SAPeople 06-03-17 12:08

Award-winning filmmakers and conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert, who have devoted their lives to saving endangered animals, have been charged by a buffalo. Last night Dereck sent thanks through their Twitter and Facebook pages for the phenomenal support. Admin for the Dereck and Beverly Big Cat Conservation page said: “Beverly is stable and Dereck is with […]

Iran TV Censors Charlize Theron’s Oscar Outfit with (Badly) Drawn Polo-Neck

By SAPeople 02-03-17 15:29

South African actress and former Oscar winner, Charlize Theron, looked stunning at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, USA, on Sunday night… but her beautiful gold lamé Christian Dior gown was apparently deemed not ‘decent’ enough for Iranian TV censors. In a very bad effort at ‘photoshopping’, the Iranian Labour News Agency appears to have drawn a digital […]

Trevor Noah on Top of the World with New R130-Million New York Penthouse

By Jenni Baxter 04-07-18 14:17

South African comedian Trevor Noah is clearly laughing all the way to the bank since he moved to the United States and took over as The Daily Show host. The Wall Street Journal has revealed that Trevor has bought himself a R130-million ($10-million) penthouse in Manhattan, New York. The stellar apartment is in Stella Tower, where the […]

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