Staff at Bambelela Wildlife Care And Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation centre in Bela Bela, Limpopo, came across a rare sighting on their way home from a monkey release site a couple of days ago – two black mamba snakes (Dendroaspis polylepis) were locked in battle, their bodies entwined, as each tried to pin his rival’s head down. […]

One of the funniest Justin Bieber concert reviews (read ‘rants’) has been penned by a Capetonian father (and Media Lecturer at the University of Cape Town), Ron Irwin… and it’s being shared by thousands of people, not just in South Africa, but around the world. Irwin, who’s originally from New York and is actually a […]

An anti-poaching team, on the hunt for poachers, were fortunately in the right place at the right time to rescue a teenage girl who had been abducted and raped in Zimbabwe. Damien Mander, founder of the International Anti Poaching Foundation (IAPF), reported the incident on facebook. He said the IAPF’s Victoria Falls ranger team were […]

The Springbok Sevens team on Saturday suffered a 24-12 defeat to the USA in pool A of the London Sevens tournament, BUT still achieved close wins over Kenya and Wales to progress to the Cup quarterfinals of the tournament, played at Twickenham Stadium. Phew! South Africa have made all ten Cup quarterfinals in the 2016/17 series […]

(Reuters) – Pippa Middleton, younger sister of Kate, Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, was married in a small English country church on Saturday surrounded by royals and celebrities but those hoping for a dash of Hollywood were left in the cold. The event had been at risk of being overshadowed by the most high-profile appearance yet […]

South African men turned up today in Tshwane, to stand up for women. To march against abusive men. To say “Not in My Name”. The men – young and old – were joined in the march to the Union Building in Pretoria by Government Communication officials, a wide range of political parties, and celebrities like Cassper […]

Congratulations to Dr Ian Little of South Africa’s Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), who won an international Whitley Award in London this week. The Awards are popularly known as the Green Oscars as they are presented to individuals who’ve achieved excellent results in nature conservation. Through EWT, Ian works with farmers and tribal leaders in South Africa to protect […]

The City of Cape Town’s Transport and Urban Development Authority (TDA) received the International Public Transport Strategy Award at the UITP World Summit in Montreal, Canada this week. The summit draws mobility professionals from all over the world, and the UITP awards recognise successful projects that are implemented around the world which place public transport at […]

Software developer Thobile Mabanga (Thoby) rocked Twitter yesterday with her heartfelt gratitude to her father… whose hard work and dedication has paid off to give her a better future. Thoby posted a photo of her graduation from Tshwane University of Technology, standing alongside her proud dad – whom she’d dressed up in her graduation gear […]

The Blitzbokke have been having a blast in London… and some of their South African expat fans were delighted to join them on Wednesday evening, 17 May, for an exclusive charity dinner at the Chelsea Pestana Bridge Hotel in London… on winger Ruhan Nel’s 26th birthday. ANTON VAN ZYL was there – as a guest of […]

The guys at Unilad have posted the perfect video if you’re trying to convince friends or family to visit South Africa. Watch below… The video includes a compilation of footage from regular SAPeople contributors – Cape Town-based Luke Maximo Bell and Durban-based Kierran Allen Photography. MORE Luke Maximo Bell: youtube.com/channel/UCHJ-02TEGNS2GeD2wYetHSQ Kierran Allen: vimeo.com/kierranallen

Now this is a joyful reunion! When one of the many pets that were rescued from the tragic Imizamo Yethu fire in March was reunited with her owner – this was her response! A very happy homecoming dog! NGO group, DARG (Domestic Animal Rescue Group) – which is based in Hout Bay, South Africa – said: “#IYfirerescue […]

CAPE TOWN – The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says Operation Phakisa in the oceans economy has unlocked R7.3 billion in investments. The Minister said this when he tabled his department’s Budget Vote in the National Assembly on Wednesday. “Since its launch by President [Jacob] Zuma in July 2014, […]

Justin Bieber’s clearly enjoying himself during the South African leg of his Purpose Tour. He’s been spotted out on Table Mountain, had fun filming a live-stream video on Instagram… and tweeted a message saying: “South Africa is incredible.” (See below.) UPDATE: New Justin Bieber tour dates and tickets, South Africa 2022 According to his YouTube […]

Kariega Game Reserve is a paradise for African elephants and their safari guests and rangers experience many memorable moments with these gentle giants – as is depicted in this series of five fascinating facts and photographs…  1.  A newborn human baby weighs around three kilograms (7 lbs) and takes 12-18 months to learn to walk. A newborn elephant […]

Sometimes it seems that South Africans are a little harsh on their leader, President Jacob Zuma… but here’s proof that America’s leader, President Donald Trump, suffers much of the same humorous digs from his people in memes shared on social media… They’ve both been compared to a former leader of their country… in a disparaging way: […]

Dutch cinematographer, Jeroen Schrage, has compiled another breathtaking video of South Africa – this time centred on Cape Town… and from a helicopter without a door! “In December 2016 I  travelled through South Africa,” Jeroen told SAPeople. “I made this helicopter flight above Cape Town. With the door removed from the aircraft, I was able to shoot this […]

There was a huge buzz at Sandton City in South Africa on Saturday when fans spotted ‘Justin Bieber‘ wandering through the famous shopping centre. Bieber was in Johannesburg for a show on Sunday night. Unfortunately for his fans, it was a prank… brilliantly pulled off by local Aidan Atcheson, and his mates. Aidan said: “THANK YOU […]

PRETORIA – Police have confirmed that four people have been arrested in connection with the killing of popular South African personality Mandla Hlatshwayo, who was killed on Saturday night after going to the aid of a woman who was being robbed. The suspects were arrested in Soweto last night, less than 24 hours after the Jozi […]

Braam Malherbe and Wayne Robertson arrived in Cape Town on Monday morning to a superhero’s welcome… after rowing 6,700 km – from Cape to Rio – to help save the planet! And amongst those waiting to congratulate them was South Africa’s favourite chicken peri-peri chain, Nando’s! The world-famous extreme adventurer took on the epic journey as part […]

The strong winds and rains that have been pelting KwaZulu-Natal have brought big swell for surfers… and artists. Durban photographer Craig ‘O’ Pix has been chronicling the growing surf each day, from Saturday… through to today. Saturday: And then these wild pictures of Durban surf on Sunday morning: “Braving the Elements”: Monday, Craig says: “Got so […]

After the Springbok Sevens not only won the Paris Rugby Sevens Series this weekend – but achieved an unassailable lead so that South Africa will be crowned World Rugby Sevens Series Champions next week, when the series concludes in London – they were joined by Mr Mission Impossible himself – Tom Cruise. For many years, it had […]

Extreme conservationist Braam Malherbe, together with his rowing mate Wayne Robertson, completed their epic journey of 8,100 km from Cape Town – from which they set off on 7 February – to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil… where they arrived on Tuesday. On Monday 15 May they will arrive at Cape Town International Airport… and South Africans are invited […]

The Springbok Sevens team on Sunday took an unassailable lead in the World Rugby Sevens Series and will be crowned the 2016/17 series champions in London next week when the series conclude with the HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham. WATCH the Highlights from today in Paris at the bottom of the page. The Blitzboks had […]

World Rugby Sevens has announced that South Africa are the 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series champions… a FANTASTIC achievement, after being runners up for so many years! The Blizboks ensured the win at the Paris Sevens on Sunday afternoon, 14 May 2017, after beating New Zealand in the Cup semi-finals. World Rugby said: “England’s earlier […]