The Braai That Never Was

By SAPeople 13-11-16 19:39

‘Kom ons braai,’ Ina said, confusing this weekend for Braai Day. (Heritage Day) ‘Sharp!’ I said, offering my place. I normally ship Ron in for these events. He doubles as entertainment and ‘Braaimaster’ / serf. Ron bailed, so I had to do it all myself. I was cool with it. I mean, how difficult can […]

Philander Destroys Australia, Sets Proteas Up for Big Lead

By SAPeople 12-11-16 12:25

HOBART – Vernon Philander exploited conditions that were tailor made for him to claim his 10th five-wicket haul and his third against Australia to give South Africa’s Proteas cricket team a decisive advantage on the opening day of the second Test match at Hobart on Saturday. Some of the reactions on Twitter were Faf du Plessis […]

Princess Charlene Meets with Springboks Ahead of England Match

By SAPeople Contributor 04-07-18 12:07

LONDON – The Springboks were visited by Royalty on Friday when Princess Charlene of Monaco dropped in on the Captains Run at Twickenham, to wish them well for their match against England on Saturday afternoon at the London venue. The former South African Olympic swimmer met with the team and exchanged gifts. She’ll return home with two […]

Good News: “Screaming” Lady’s Car has been Recovered!

By SAPeople 11-11-16 23:00

One of the upsetting videos to be shared on social media in the past couple of days was that of a lady howling helplessly as she watched her car being washed away in the Joburg floods. “Video of screaming lady with car” became a popular google search term. Today a social media manager and master’s […]

Gone Fishing! South African Humour in the Floods

By SAPeople 11-11-16 19:48

While there was devastation during Wednesday’s flash flood, there was also typical South African humour for those whose lives were not threatened. Pie Badenhorst, from Marlands, Germiston, uploaded this footage of him and a mate, Lucas Coetzer, fishing during the floods. Another video shows the two – one barefoot, the other in slops – running […]

Pack of Mongooses Invade Major Golf Challenge in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 11-11-16 18:06

In a very sweet scene in South Africa, a major golf tournament was brought to a temporary standstill when a band of mongooses (also known as a ‘curiosity of mongooses’) trotted onto the green… just as the golfers were poised to putt. The pack of 20 mongooses (also known as a ‘curiosity of mongooses’ but apparently not […]

Chappies Challenge – How Many ‘Did You Knows’ Do You Know?

By SAPeople Contributor 11-11-16 15:46

Johannesburg actress Ursula Botha set comedian Donovan Goliath a challenge to see how many of South Africa’s famous Chappies wrappers’ Did You Know facts he knew. Check how many you can answer before Donovan does… Questions in the video include: Can a crocodile stick out its tongue? How many hearts does an octopus have? What percentage of […]

Big Waves at Kalk Bay Harbour as Strong Winds Batter Western Cape

By SAPeople 10-11-16 23:16

While Gauteng is getting battered by storms, the Western Cape experienced its own gale force winds today, causing big swells and waves at Kalk Bay Harbour in South Africa. RONEL ERLANK SLABBERT captured the waves, the sand blowing across the R310 and a very happy seal… This morning the winds in the Western Cape were predicted […]

2 Truckers and an ‘Angel’ Praised for Brave Rescue Efforts in Joburg Flood

By SAPeople 10-11-16 14:42

Two truck drivers on the flooded roads of Johannesburg yesterday, 09 November 2016, have been hailed for their heroism, after it emerged that they rescued 20 people from their submerged cars during Wednesday’s massive storm which wreaked havoc on the city of Jozi, leaving at least six dead and many in hospital. A Joburg resident has also […]

Paramedic Saves Mom and 5 Children from Drowning at Home in Joburg Flood

By SAPeople 10-11-16 10:48

Heroes are starting to emerge from the devastating flash flood that hit Johannesburg 09 November 2016, leaving at least six confirmed fatalities. It wasn’t only those in vehicles who were affected by the flooding, but even people at home in Joburg, especially in low lying areas. Netcare911 praised a paramedic this evening who rescued a family and an elderly […]

Heavy Downpour Floods Joburg, South Africa

By SAPeople 10-11-16 14:57

Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni (East Rand) in South Africa were hit by a huge downpour of rain Wednesday afternoon 09 November 2016, leaving almost 200 homes washed away in Alexandra, motorists stranded, planes delayed at OR Tambo International Airport and a boundary wall at Joburg Zoo washed away. Emergency services are on the scene at various locations […]

US Election Jokes Roll in as World Awakes to President Donald Trump

By SAPeople 10-11-16 02:44

The jokes and memes have already started to pour in since it was announced that unlikely candidate Donald Trump has been elected US President. South Africans are particularly laughing as they ready themselves to welcome Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson. Remember he said this: America just lost Samuel L. Jackson pic.twitter.com/VGpzeMJpXf — Revitalize (@Revitalize) November […]

Thabo Mbeki ‘Brilliant’ Speech: “We Must Act Now & Do the Right Thing”

By SAPeople 08-11-16 23:25

South Africans have been celebrating the ‘brilliance’ of former President Thabo Mbeki’s speech Tuesday night, delivered at the Sunday Times Business Top 100 Companies Awards (where Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was named Business Leader of the Year). In a speech in which Mbeki recalled his speeches from 1999 and 2006, he said South Africa has moved from […]

South African Rowing Coach Roger Barrow Up for Big Global Award

By SAPeople 08-11-16 22:18

South Africa’s national rowing coach, Roger Barrow, has been selected as one of the finalists for the prestigious 2016 World Rowing Coach of the Year awards, it was announced Tuesday. Barrow has often been praised for “performing miracles” – at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, he was instrumental in getting five South African boats into […]

Breathtakingly Beautiful Protea Flowers in Kirstenbosch Gardens PHOTOS

By SAPeople 08-11-16 19:47

Welcome to Africa’s most beautiful garden – Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, in the Western Cape. As can be seen from these magnificent photos, taken by ALAN RUDNICKI a few days ago, the grounds in South Africa’s most famous garden are currently alive with a fiery and spectacular display of King Proteas and Pincushion Proteas in […]

Cape Fishermen Rescue Stranded Dolphin in South Africa

By SAPeople 07-11-16 21:19

Dolphins diving in and out of the water Monday afternoon at Fish Hoek in the Western Cape, South Africa, were having such a good time – putting on a spectacular display – that one of them unfortunately beached itself. NIGEL RILEY captured the action… “It is not often one sees this, let alone captures it,” says Nigel. “The dolphins […]

Rabada and Bavuma Star as Proteas WIN in Australia

By SAPeople 07-11-16 13:09

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – Kagiso Rabada claimed his fourth five-wicket haul – all in the current calendar year – to bowl the Proteas to their third successive Perth Test victory over Australia at the WACA on Monday. The winning margin for South Africa was 177 runs with almost a full session to spare following victories by […]

National Geographic’s ‘Homewrecker’ Penguin and the Desmond Tutu Tweet

By SAPeople 07-11-16 09:53

National Geographic posted a video of penguins fighting on Friday that went viral and generated an avalanche of reactions on social media, including a popular tweet of South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu that was retweeted over 1,800 times. The video that set it off featured a brutal fight after “a husband comes home and finds his wife with […]

WATCH Awesome Moment as Cruise Ship Guests Party to South African Song

By SAPeople 06-11-16 20:38

Check out this awesome video of guests aboard a cruise ship jolling to ‘Ndihamba Nawe’, the 2007 hit by award-winning SA duo Mafikizolo. Forgetting all the world’s troubles and strife on Wednesday – the same day the State Capture Report was released – guests aboard MSC Sinfonia clearly loved South African musician Chris Clarke’s brilliantly […]

South Africa Draws in Ten Try Thriller Against Barbarians – Pictures

By SAPeople 07-11-16 10:10

LONDON – South Africa drew today against the Barbarians at London’s Wembley Stadium, 31-all, in a 10 try thriller! South Africa recovered from being 31-19 down with just nine minutes left on the clock… to draw with the Baa-Baa’s (whose Taqele Naiyaravoro, from Australia, was outstanding!). Both South African centres Francois Venter and Rohan Janse van […]

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10 Reasons to Make Zanzibar Your Next Holiday Destination

By Craig Doria 31-12-20 20:08

“Zanzibar”, even having lived in East Africa for 16 years, the name still conjurs dreams of exotic mystery, romance and adventure. If you are frequently ‘haunted’ by these wonderful dreams of a tropical island paradise then Zanzibar is the very next holiday you should take, and here are ten reasons why! Zanzibar is actually an […]

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