We all know how beautiful South Africa is, but many of us don’t get to see the stunning landscape from above. Here – thanks to businessman and SAPeople contributor Stan Sanetra, who flies between the Western Cape and Gauteng each week – are aerial pictures from the passionate photographer that show the beauty of SA […]

A company in Tzaneen, South Africa, which has an international platform (Huntsman International) in conjunction with the NPA (National Prosecuting Authority) and DIRCO (Department of International Relations and Cooperation) came to the aid of 10 victims (seven South Africans and 3 non-South African) who were lured to teach English in China under false pretences… writes […]

South Africa’s Brad Binder earned himself the best birthday present ever today – with his first Moto2 victory of the year, at the myWorld Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich, in Austria. The crowds went crazy for the popular South African – handing his team KTM victory at home, and gave him a standing ovation!! Happy […]

Went for a lovely run yesterday like I used to with my dad many years ago… writes Trevor Romain. For some reason, just lately, It feels like the wonderful Jac Romain has been running with me. I have a very clear memory of saying goodbye to my dad and mom at Jan Smuts (Now, O.R. […]

BUENOS AIRES – A Handre Pollard-inspired South Africa warmed up for the World Cup in superb style by beating Argentina 46-13 in the southern hemisphere’s Rugby Championship in Salta on Saturday to claim their first major international trophy in a decade. Flyhalf Pollard scored two of South Africa’s five tries, five penalties and three conversions […]

YAY!!! South Africa has been crowned the winner of The Rugby Championship 2019, after a massive victory against Argentina in Salta on Saturday night. “Thank you to our opponents, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand for another epic Castle Lager Rugby Championship! The road to the Rugby World Cup begins now…” said the Springboks afterwards. The […]

Twenty five years ago, on the eve of democratic transition, South African women were optimistic. They were confident of being included in democratic processes that would ensure greater representation for women and more spaces in the state to promote gender equality. Before the first democratic elections in 1994 the Women’s National Coalition – a groundswell […]

Following the murder last week of Cape Town horse rider Meghan Cremer, and coinciding with National Women’s Day in South Africa yesterday, women across the nation have come together like never before on social media… pleading with President Cyril Ramaphosa and demanding the SA government PLEASE make their country safe for women, girls, boys and […]

A young 20-year-old, who has sadly lost both his parents, is walking solo across South Africa – from Ermelo in Mpumalanga to Cape Town in the Western Cape – and blessing all the farmers whose land he passes on the way. He’s been walking since March and plans to arrive in Cape Town at the […]

VRYBURG – In a wide-ranging speech focusing on numerous women who had achieved greatness in South Africa, but also highlighting the challenges facing women such as owning land and gender-based violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa took time on National Women’s Day to single out a video tribute made by the Gillette company about a grandmother who […]

JOHANNESBURG – The Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has unveiled a war room to deal with the inefficiency and breakdown of the rail services of South Africa and tackle problems like overcrowding, chronic delays, safety and modernisation, it was announced on Friday. “The War Room we are unveiling today will be a game changer through […]

Expect a new crop of exclusives, as well as a bunch of shows that are fresh from DStv. Top international series and, of course, exciting local programming – it’s all ready to stream.  Here’s what to look forward to in August from Showmax. Plus, don’t forget that you can also stream selected sports events live […]

CAPE TOWN – South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will return from injury to play for Western Province in their domestic Currie Cup clash against the Mpumalanga Pumas at Newlands on Friday. Flank Kolisi, the Springboks’ first black test captain and an influential figure both on and off the pitch, injured his knee playing Super Rugby […]

SAPeople is so excited to report that M-Net, kykNET and ShowMax are showcasing the groundbreaking, multiple award-winning STROOP in September! This announcement comes soon after the extraordinary documentary nabbed double nominations at the ‘Oscars’ of nature filmmaking! South Africa’s hard-hitting documentary film, STROOP – journey into the rhino horn war has been taking the world […]

Swellendam teenage golfer Megan Streicher has become the first female winner of the SA High School Championship, which is really fitting as August is National Women’s Month in South Africa. The 16-year-old from Somerset College made golfing history at Koro Creek Bushveld Golf Estate on Tuesday. According to a media release by GolfRSA, Megan scooped […]

Major Zizi Peters says she’s proud to be the First Flying Instructor of Colour in the South African Air Force. Her achievements – she’s also a military pilot – have been celebrated with a video interview posted to YouTube in August, National Women’s Month. Stationed at Air Force Base Langebaanweg, Major Peters says she’s proud […]

Watch this brilliant, brilliant performance by the Rustenburg High School Choir in South Africa, singing Queen’s famous Bohemian Rhapsody. WATCH VIDEO: Bohemian Rhapsody by Rustenburg High School As Joburg Public Relations consultant Georg Knoke told SAPeople: “Freddie Mercury smiles! What incredible talent! Bravo!” The conductor behind this mesmerising performance is none other than Ralf Schmitt, […]

Judgment was handed down in the Pretoria High Court, South Africa, today regarding the controversial lion bone export quotas from South Africa. The Court ruled in favour of the NSPCA, finding that the setting – by the Minister of Environmental Affairs – of the annual quotas in 2017 and 2018 was unlawful, constitutionally invalid, and […]

It is rare that anyone landing in New York gets to fly right over Manhattan, Central Park, Wall Street, and all its iconic neighbourhoods, but South African expat Bruce Marais, arriving from Montreal, Canada, was treated to that view last week as his plane circled slowly above it all. Plus it was a clear day, […]

South African polo players took part in the second annual Lux Afrique Polo Day in Richmond, London on Saturday… to celebrate polo – the Sport of Kings – and African culture, alongside Kenyan and Nigerian players. “We like to think this is our African Ascot where you can come every year, wear your best outfits […]

If you have the time, there are some elderly people in a care home in England who would love to receive a postcard from South Africa. Naomi Daglish-Gage‎ from Woodstock Care Home in Norfolk posted a message on Sunday night to a brilliant Facebook group called Postcards of Kindness. She said: “If anyone is travelling […]

Two South Africans were among the world’s bravest few sports people to compete in and finish the epic and gruelling Norseman Xtreme Triathlon in Norway this weekend. It’s the most extreme triathlon on the face of the earth… Each year, passionate athletes enter the lottery to compete. But only a few (263 this year) are […]

South African tennis player Raven Klaasen and his doubles partner, New Zealand’s Michael Venus, are through to the Finals of the Washington Open in the USA. The determined duo knocked out Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo in two sets – 6-2, 7-6 – in the semi-finals at the ATP 500 tournament in Washington DC. It’s […]

After winning Gold in the 200m Breastroke in World Cup record-breaking time yesterday (2:22.35), South Africa’s?? Tatjana Schoenmaker has today – Saturday 3 August -won her second Gold medal in the 100m Breaststroke at the FINA Swimming World Cup in Tokyo, Japan. The 22-year-old South African swimmer finished in the top spot in a time […]

South African golfer Ashleigh Buhai has streaked ahead of her rivals at the Women’s British Open in Milton Keynes in the UK, leading by three strokes at the halfway point. For the 30-year-old South African it’s unchartered territory. She’s never led a major before or even finished in the top 25! The pressure’s huge, and […]