A group of 180 South African – Angolan war veterans have embarked on a trip of a lifetime… back to the battlefields of Angola, a place that has shaped their lives, and left many with post-traumatic stress disorder and memories that will never die. Many of them were just young teenagers at the time, but […]

Checkers in South Africa has apologised for a photo which has gone viral appearing to show a Mother’s Day Promotion consisting of cleaning products for Mom! (See below.) Checkers told SAPeople they are “sorry that this photo offended. It was taken while the merchandisers at Checkers Van Der Lingen in Paarl were in the process […]

Kyla Mills’ beautiful post, which has been going viral since Saturday, is the most eloquently written request to South Africans to rethink the amount they pay their domestic staff, and to rethink the manner in which they treat these people who clean their homes. Kyla’s post, accompanied by a magical photo of her and Ma […]

When mining engineer Rian Gilfillan stopped to help a motorist on a road in South Africa, he didn’t realise he was about to bring a smile to not only her face… but to that of thousands around the nation. Rian’s simple kind gesture – to change Sanah Mabelane Mkhonto’s flat tyre – has been a welcome […]

The celebrities on stage at the Comedy Central Roast of Somizi roast panel had over 5.5 million followers on Twitter, so it’s no surprise the Roast trended there. And South Africans have been talking about it all day today – with comedic surprises like Kurt Darren and some roasting from and to former Police Minister […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah‘s outfit (displaying a huge cross) at the Met Gala will be auctioned to raise money and awareness for the fight to end AIDS. To the disappointment of his fans back home, the South African expat didn’t wear anything locally produced…  but by wearing a Balmain suit, Trevor is still supporting […]

Durbanites are to finally get their own non-stop direct flight to London, after years of the schlep and time wasted having to stop off in Johannesburg on the way. British Airways has announced it will begin flying three times weekly direct from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to Durban, starting on 29 October 2018. The service will […]

This week’s episode of Carte Blanche explores a revolutionary drug discovery in South Africa, the power of hope, an imminent water shortage in Gauteng and Transnet pension funds. The show is available to South Africans abroad from Tuesday 08 May 2018 if you subscribe to Showmax. The Silver Bullet A revolutionary drug discovery by scientists […]

A very grateful mother of twins, Suz-Lee Ka Nogaga, is on a mission to make Dr Julia Kirkby famous, and asks everyone to “please share to help me celebrate this beautiful soul”. Last year, Suz-Lee gave birth to twin daughters… but one of them, Emihle, needed to stay in hospital. Dr Kirkby was one of […]

The Chief in Commander, Julius Malema, of the South African Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will be sworn in as a member of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), together with four other SA Members of Parliament (MPs). The swearing in of the five will take place during the Opening Ceremony of the 6th Ordinary Session of […]

Meet South Africa’s version of the Kardashian family! Capetonian Bonita Ross uploaded this video a few months ago to Elsies River – My Hometown V2.0 Facebook page, a group celebrating and sharing everything going on in Elsies River (a suburb of Cape Town). Bonita said: “Our very own Kaapdashians!” WATCH South Africa’s Kaapdashians https://www.facebook.com/bonita.ross.14/videos/10213904461069747/

South African Football champions, Mamelodi Sundowns will take on the Spanish champions, FC Barcelona at First National Bank (FNB) Stadium on May 16. Sundowns announced on their twitter account on Friday night that they will be hosting Barcelona. This is not the first time Sundowns will be playing against Barcelona – the two teams went […]

Six black rhino have been relocated from the Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, to Chad… in an effort to reintroduce the rhino to the Central African country, where rhino had become locally extinct because of poachers. South Africa’s Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa, was present to witness the […]

Caster Semenya showed she’s not bothered by the latest rumpus surrounding testosterone levels in female athletes, as she raced to an imperious world-leading time in the women’s 1500-metre event in Friday’s IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, writes MARK ETHERIDGE. Semenya was almost contemptuous of her competition as she raced to a personal best and […]

When Khaya Mbanga was hijacked at gunpoint 10 days ago in Johannesburg, South Africa, he was grateful to escape with his life… and never thought he would see the car again. But fortunately, with some smart thinking from his wife and the use of modern technology, the car has been located! Mbanga was hijacked last […]

South Africa’s Jordy Smith (Durban) is captaining the World Team in the World Surf League’s (WSL) groundbreaking inaugural Founders’ Cup of Surfing this weekend in the USA. Taking place at the WSL Surf Ranch in Lemoore, 200 kilometres from the California coastline, the 5,000-strong capacity crowds are expected to watch USA, Brazil, Australia, Europe and […]

Missing 13-month-old child Eden Laird, who disappeared on Wednesday together with his nanny – after she took him for a walk in Brackendowns, Alberton, South Africa – has been found… and rescued alive, thanks to a collaborative effort by security and law enforcement officers in SA, and a social media campaign led by Pink Ladies. […]

Just a few days after retiring from politics, former African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament, Makhosi Khoza has been appointed as the head of the South African Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). The organisation announced on Friday that Khoza will be an executive director and head of its local government programme. Khoza says she is […]

On the south east coast of South Africa, along the Elephant Coast, there is a campground called Mabibi. It is the ideal escape, hours from civilisation, across the semi-tropical coastline… writes Annie DuPre-Reynolds. Disclaimer: if you dislike finding sand in your clothing for weeks to come, stay away. Mabibi is not glamping. It is rugged, wild and […]

I know it isn’t prudent to declare one’s love on Facebook, but I simply cannot keep it in… writes Viv Vermaak. I have been in love only a few times in my life. Truly, madly, deeply in love, so this is a special occasion. Mostly, the love was fleeting. Only two of those loves have […]

The clean-up in South Africa continues as Minister of Public Enterprise, Pravin Gordhan has officially announced the resignation of Transnet chairwoman Linda Mabaso and two other non-executive directors, Vusi Nkonyane and Yasmin Forbes. Gordhan said late Thursday that Mabaso resigned with immediate effect ahead of a shareholder meeting on Friday with board directors. Gordhan said […]

Sani Mountain Lodge in Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, received its first snowfall today… and it all began with a rainbow. The resort – which is situated on the border between SA and Lesotho, and boasts the Highest Pub in Africa – posted a few photos of the rainbow on Thursday morning, saying: “Today we […]

Fridays will never be the same again. Yaaasss Darlings, the reality TV show, Being Bonang Season 2 will be hitting the screens this week. Bonang Matheba affectionately known as Queen B in South Africa, tweeted that her show was demanded back on screen by many people. “Back by popular demand.” BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Season […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah says he has “officially fired” Michelle Wolf, the controversial comedian who had US politicians not laughing in the aisles at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner last weekend. Using President Donald Trump’s catchphrase, from Trump’s ‘The Apprentice’ reality TV days, Noah said: “You’re Fired!” But it was tongue-in-cheek. Wolf had […]

South African Police Service (SAPS) officers have reached into their hearts and wallets to make a dream come true for a young 21-year-old cancer victim from Helenvale. The youngster – who matriculated from Chapman High School – has always dreamed of attending his matric farewell… When SAPS Gelvandale heard of his plight and financial situation, […]