President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warmest congratulations to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia on being awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Prime Minister Ahmed has been recognised by the Nobel Committee “for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict […]

South Africa’s Giniel de Villiers has won the 2019 Rallye du Maroc in a Toyota vehicle, in what was crucial preparation for the 2020 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. The 47-year-old South African ensured that he goes into the world’s toughest off-road race in January on a big high with a comprehensive victory margin of […]

Watch the video below to see two men leap out of a pool faster than you can say ‘elephant’, when a large mother elephant jumps in to boot them out. The mother was trying to protect her baby who was stuck in the pool. But the men were wanna-be good samaritans. They were attempting to […]

KOBE, Japan – South Africa are not quite where coach Rassie Erasmus wants them to be heading into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals next week, he said on Friday, but they are training under pressure to replicate knockout rugby. South Africa have finished runners-up in Pool B after they lost 23-13 to the All Blacks […]

OSLO – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his peacemaking efforts with Eritrea. Ethiopia and Eritrea, longtime foes who fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, restored relations in July 2018 after years of hostility. The prize, worth nine million Swedish crowns, or around $900,000, will […]

JOHANNESBURG – The U.S. Treasury on Thursday sanctioned three members of the Gupta family, friends of former South African President Jacob Zuma who are accused of influence-peddling, and their business associate for their involvement in alleged corruption. The three Gupta brothers are accused in South Africa of using their relationship with Zuma to profit financially […]

As any expat will confirm, South African ads are amongst the best in the world… and the latest one from a local insurance company is no exception, going viral within hours of being launched. The ad – by King Price – has South Africans in stitches as it highlights how meanings get lost in translation […]

I’ve lived in South Africa for long enough to know that tourists have some pretty hilarious misconceptions when it comes to this country… writes Canadian expat Phil Maloney. While South Africa is certainly unique, there are a few things South Africans want foreigners to know about their country: 1) We don’t live in safari tents […]

On a Wednesday and Friday afternoon in the Howick old Agricultural Hall, you may find yourself captivated if you look inside. You will see dance teacher Phillip Gumede (65) guiding his dance students through their paces writes Trish Beaver. To the elegant strains of the waltz or the more upbeat funky samba, the children practice […]

South African expat tennis player Kevin Anderson has announced the birth of his and Kelsey’s first child, a baby daughter born over 10 days ago. In a short message on social media on Wednesday evening (SA time), Kevin said: “We are so happy to say that Keira O’Neal Anderson joined us on Sept 27th.” The […]

South Africa’s popular Ndlovu Youth Choir and SA flutist (flautist) Wouter Kellerman have been nominated for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for their brilliant rendition of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ (watch below.) The Ndlovu Youth Choir, from Limpopo, recently returned from an incredible run in America’s Got Talent (AGT) where they made it […]

An elephant that had a tyre around its neck is walking free this week thanks to the brave heroics of a team of conservationists at Victoria Falls. The incident took place at Matetsi Game Reserve in Zimbabwe which was this week voted as one of the Top 30 Resorts in Africa, in the Condé Nast […]

As South Africa’s Springbok rugby team vies for victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup tournament, it is worthwhile to reflect on the historical substance of sports unity since 1994. South Africa held its first democratic elections in 1994. In mainstream history and school textbooks this represented a turning point that brought unity to South […]

KOBE, JAPAN – Third-string scrumhalf Cobus Reinach scored a hat-trick of tries in 11 minutes as South Africa celebrated their 500th test by storming into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 66-7 victory – including 10 tries – over Canada on Tuesday. The Springboks ran in six tries in the first half hour at […]

The number of South Africans leaving the country on a permanent basis has increased “exponentially” and many are opting for the island life in Mauritius, not only for its beauty but certainly for greater financial and tax security. “The island seemingly offers a more stable political and financial climate, and its geographic location and affiliation […]

South Africa are expected to breeze past Canada in Tuesday’s Rugby World Cup match but while the Springboks see the game as a chance to rest key players ahead of the knockout stages, captain Siya Kolisi is happy not to have been left on the sidelines. After a knee injury had threatened to rule him out of […]

The New Zealand rugby team may be famous for its Haka… but the South African guys in this video give them a run for their money with their own passionate version… an ode to South Africa’s delicious Samosa / Samoosa (a spicy triangular-shaped savoury that originates from India and which Meghan Markle recently enjoyed during […]

Regular SAPeople contributor Vivian van Eeden recently posted a story about her gardener on Facebook page #imstaying. To her surprise it has already been liked by over 6,900 people. (Although it’s no surprise to those who know Vivian and how she always shares the most positive SA stories on SAPeople.) The story has touched many […]

South Africans living in the UK are in for a treat this month as the phenomenal Drakensberg Boys Choir (DBC) will be travelling to the UK from 11-21 October to perform for a variety of audiences. (See details at bottom of page.) This is only the fifth time the choir is touring to the UK, […]

The 17th Annual Penguin Festival was held today in Simon’s Town, South Africa, with the famous penguin release at 10h00. Nigel Riley was there to capture these gorgeous photos. Nigel said: “Under blue skies and a enthusiastic crowd SANCOBB released eight rehabilated penguins at Seaforth Beach Simon’s Town this morning.” SANCCOB (the Southern African Foundation […]

Any memories of that dreadful tour in which the Springboks were beaten by Italy, were smashed off the field today as the Boks beat Italy 49-3 to move to the top of Pool B on Friday. The Springboks successfully lifted their challenge for the Webb Ellis Cup up a notch in Shizuoka with Cheslin Kolbe […]

Reuphus Molulu Leso says that never in his wildest dreams did he think he would meet a “walking angel”… but he did, and her name is Andrea Ben. (Andrea’s already well known to many SAPeople followers as one of SAPeople’s regular contributors, kindly sharing photos of her beloved country – particularly Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal – […]

TOKYO – While South African expats will be passionately supporting the Springboks and watching their Rugby World Cup match against Italy tomorrow from countries all over the world, there’s an Italian fan who’ll be cheering on his team from space! Friday’s Pool B match is a pivotal Rugby World Cup clash in Tokyo tomorrow, and […]

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa and Nigeria signed 30 trade and cooperation agreements on Thursday, weeks after a wave of xenophobic violence against Nigerian nationals in Johannesburg and Pretoria had strained relations between Africa’s top two economies. (The violent attacks also affected those from other African countries, including Zimbabwe.) In September, mobs armed with makeshift weapons […]

Before leaving South Africa after their 10-day visit, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited President Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife at Mahlamba Ndlopfu in Tshwane and exchanged gifts, several of them centered around the famed Ankole cattle that Ramaphosa breeds. The duchess first gave the first lady, Dr Tshepo Motsepe, a copy of her […]