Joburg Schoolboy Will Join Global Star Justin Bieber on Stage in South Africa

By SAPeople 24-12-20 15:27

An 11-year-old schoolboy from Fourways will be joining international musician Justin Bieber on stage at the FNB Stadium today in Johannesburg! Julian Andrews scooped the incredible opportunity after winning a dance competition. Julian told Justin in his video entry that he wanted to follow his dreams, of dancing, like Justin had followed his of singing. Watch […]

Luvo Manyonga’s Monster Leap to Diamond League Record in Shanghai

By SAPeople 14-05-17 14:04

Olympic silver medallist Luvo Manyonga’s star shone brightly in Shanghai on Saturday as he soared to a Diamond League long jump record. Manyonga, one of three South Africans in the long jump event, dug deep to produce a gem of a jump and hit paydirt with a best of 8.61 metres. That’s also the best […]

South Africans WIN Top Titles at International Pageant in Turkey

By SAPeople 14-05-17 08:41

Congratulations to four young South Africans who have won top titles at the International Pageantry stage in Turkey. Pageants SA CEO, Carolyn Baldwin Botha‎, said she is proud to announce the following achievements for “our incredible young girls”:   Eldunique Du Plessis has won Little Miss Universe 2017 & Little Miss Sympathy Neo Nkhumane has won Miss […]

Honeymooners Snowed In & Roads Closed as Snow Falls in South Africa PHOTOS

By SAPeople 14-05-17 08:55

Snow has continued falling in parts of South Africa this weekend… allowing at least one holidaying couple – Marius and Christine – to enjoy the perfect ‘honeymoon’ weekend in Sani Pass… snowed in! (See pics below.) For some travellers it’s been less exciting… as the inclement snowy and icy conditions led to road closures in the Drakensberg – between […]

Blitzboks Rout Japan After Shock Loss to Scotland in Paris

By Guest Contributor 13-05-17 17:04

The Blitzboks bounced back from a shock setback against Scotland to beat Japan in Day One action of the Paris Sevens tournament on Saturday… writes MARK ETHERIDGE. They beat Japan 35-5 in their second Pool A clash of the day. Tries by Cecil Afrika and Shakes Soyizwapi saw them lead 14-0 at the break. The […]

President Zuma and Tanzania’s President Magufuli Cement Bilateral Ties

By SAPeople 12-05-17 17:47

PRETORIA – President Jacob Zuma has described his State visit to Tanzania as successful, with talks paving the way for deepened cooperation between the two southern African countries. “It was an important visit for South Africa, as our aim was to review and strengthen the existing strong bilateral and economic relations between the two countries, […]

First Snow Falls in South Africa

By SAPeople 12-05-17 15:29

As predicted, parts of South Africa and Lesotho have received their first snowfall of the season as a cold front moves across the country. Snow Report SA has uploaded the following pictures: LESOTHO “First snow photo of today is from Afriski Mountain Resort in the Lesotho Maluti Mountains.” EASTERN CAPE – TIFFINDELL The first view of […]

Watch Huge Rock Python Join Golfers in KwaZulu-Natal

By SAPeople 20-11-20 22:40

Golfers on a North Coast golf estate in KwaZulu-Natal were surprised by a massive moving “log” on the course… which turned out to be a splendid Southern African Python (or Rock Python). Nick Evans, from KwaZulu-Natal Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, said: “This individual looks to be around the 3,5m mark, and made of pure muscle! What […]

South Africans Rally to Support Graduate Who Did It for His “Momma”

By SAPeople 10-05-17 20:53

Lwandile Mapuza has shown South Africans this week not only the importance of pursuing a good education, against all odds; but also the importance of gratitude and family love. His unwavering pursuit of a good education was brought to local attention on social media by Siyavuya Mawaters Maila who posted photos of Lwandile a couple […]

Springboks Draw New Zealand and Italy for Rugby World Cup 2019

By SAPeople 10-05-17 12:11

The Springboks were drawn with holders New Zealand and Italy at the Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool Allocation Draw, which took place in Kyoto, Japan on Wednesday. South Africa is one of five teams in Pool B for the 2019 tournament, which will take place in Japan in two years’ time. The Boks and All […]

Kruger Safely Retrieves 4 Escaped Lions, 1 Still on the Loose in South Africa

By SAPeople 09-05-17 17:56

South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that only one lion still remains outside the Kruger National Park borders. It is hoped that the lion will be captured and returned to the park before nightfall. Five lions escaped from the famous South African wildlife park yesterday, with a witness reporting having seen them on the […]

Snowfall Expected in Sunny South Africa this Weekend

By SAPeople 11-05-17 23:04

South African Weather Services has predicted that by Friday, it’s likely to snow on the mountains of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal! (See UPDATE at bottom of page.) SA Weather Service (SAWS) said a cold front and upper air trough will be moving over western RSA on Thursday with (thankfully!) rain expected in the Western Cape […]

HEROES! Construction Workers Stop Gun-Toting Hijacker in Joburg

By SAPeople 08-05-17 12:51

A Gauteng man was saved on Saturday from a hijacking, thanks to the actions of a brave team of building construction heroes… creating the South Africa everyone wants! Dino Salado posted a photo of his ‘guardian angels’ on Basically Bedfordview, and detailed what had occurred: “I was almost hijacked outside my house on Kloof today. They managed […]

South African Comedian Trevor Noah Wins MTV Award

By SAPeople 04-07-18 14:16

South African comedian Trevor Noah has won the MTV Film and Television Award for Best Host, for his work on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show in the USA. The South African expat, who now lives in New York, posted this photo afterwards, with rapper Snoop Dogg and businesswoman Martha Stewart, saying: “Backstage after winning MTV award […]

Cops & Farmers Work Together to Arrest Rhino Poachers in South Africa

By SAPeople 08-05-17 00:20

MOKOPONG: A collaborative effort by police and farmers has led to the apprehension of two suspects, both aged 35. The pair is expected to appear in the Ganyesa Magistrates’ Court on Monday 08 May 2017 on a charge of rhino poaching… while a third man is under police guard in hospital after being wounded during […]

Rescued! Zoo and Pet Lions Travel from Europe to Start New Life in South Africa

By SAPeople 07-05-17 10:17

Former zoo lion, Nelson, and confiscated ‘exotic pet’, Ciam, have started new lives in their ancestral home of Africa this weekend. Nelson and Ciam travelled from their temporary home in Belgium – via Germany – to Port Elizabeth, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, where they were yesterday morning introduced into their spacious, safe and enriching accommodation […]

Akani Simbine, Caster Semenya Grab Diamond League GOLD in Doha

By SAPeople 06-05-17 12:35

National champion and record-holder Akani Simbine became the first South African to win a Diamond League 100-metre sprint when he beat an impressive field in Doha, Qatar on Friday evening. Simbine once again dipped under the 10-second barrier, clocking 9.99sec in a field that included Olympic medallists Justin Gatlin and Andre de Grasse. However, neither […]

Watch South Africa’s Famous Duck Parade at Vergenoegd

By SAPeople 06-05-17 22:06

Vegenoegd Wine Estate in South Africa believes that although dogs may be a man’s best friend, ducks are a man’s “best assistant”. At Vergenoegd their “highly skilled” team of Indian Runner Ducks serve a double purpose – not only do they keep the farm free from pests and snails and therefore help keep the farm’s use chemicals in the vines to […]

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