Skeem Saam actor Thabo Mkhabela, who is popularly known for playing the role of Leshole Mabitsela has been promoted to casting director. ALSO READ:‘Skeem Saam’s’ Thabo Mkhabela: ‘The 50/50 concept wasn’t about money’ THABO MKHABELA: CASTING DIRECTOR The actor Thabo Mkhabela, who plays Leshole Mabitsela on the show is now working behind-the-scenes. Social media blogger @Jabu_Macdonald, who’s […]

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s documentary scooped the top award, as voted for by the audience, at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story‘ is a documentary based on Siya’s life, which released this year. The documentary, directed by Tebogo Malope, was screened at the popular film festival this past week. […]

The Department of Transport has announced that the driving licence card production machine is back in full production. This follows the department’s announcement to the public in May 2023 that the machine was taken out of production for three weeks in order to replace a broken part identified during routine maintenance. Department spokesperson, Collen Msibi, […]

Amidst the catastrophic floods in the Cederberg, local residents have found a reason to smile… even laugh. “We’ve just survived a once-in-a-lifetime 100-year flood in our valley, and this braai grid on our guest farm was having none of it,” says Lauren Bradley from Enjo Nature Farm. “The Camp 3 braai grid did not abandon […]

A number of petrol stations now close at night, forcing motorists to have to search for a filling station that is open in the dark. It can be frustrating having to fill up your car at night when streetlights are off, traffic lights do not operate, potholes can’t be seen and there’s no operating petrol […]

It is common knowledge that the cost of air travel in South Africa has increased sharply since 2020. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has put added pressure on the global aviation sector. HIGHER AIRFARES The cost of air travel in South Africa has increased by up to 54% compared to pre-Covid 19 times for […]

The United Kingdom will soon be introducing a fee that international visitors will have to pay to enter the country. Here’s what that means for South Africa. International visitors to the UK will now have to pay a fee in order to enter the county. Beginning in November this year, the UK’s new Electronic Travel […]

Ever wondered what the elephant’s role is in the making of a popular Marula product that’s loved by many? Here’s the story… If you’re a South African (or not) over the age of 18, chances are you’ve had a taste of the ever-popular and delicious Amarula Cream Liquor. But did you know that the African […]

Bafana Bafana have a decent record against the Atlas Lions although they haven’t won against them in 21 years. Bafana Bafana have a golden opportunity to test themselves when they face Morocco in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, 17 June. Both teams have already qualified for the […]

Already in its infancy, a venture by Vodacom, WiTaxi and Netstar aims to bring free Wi-Fi to all taxis in SA. Free Wi-Fi in taxis is not such an outlandish concept when you think about it. In Europe, public transport with free Wi-Fi is commonplace. In South Africa, more than 70% of all South Africans […]

South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer, the first woman to win the Golden Globe around-the-world race, is not just the toast of the town… but the whole world, with the New York Times joining the throng of international publications clamouring to interview the golden girl and find out her secrets to winning a race known as […]

The countdown has begun as Senzo Vilakazi, popularly known as Kwesta prepares to mark his 16th year in the music industry. The multi award-winning rapper announced that he will be celebrating 16 years in the game with a live tour and concert called The 16th Bar Legacy Tour. The Ngud’ hitmaker is taking the celebration down to Carnival City Big Top […]

In a flashback to way back, a look at where the Springbok starting XV from the 1995 Rugby World Cup final are today. In a flashback to way back, The SAPeople took a look at where the Springbok starting XV from the 1995 Rugby World Cup final are today. FOR THE LATEST RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023 NEWS VISIT THE SAPEOPLE […]

The City of Cape Town’s libraries and recreational facilities are offering hundreds of programmes this winter school holiday to keep young ones busy and warm. ‘The winter school holiday doesn’t lend itself to many outdoor ventures, but that doesn’t mean children have to be inactive or bored. We have hundreds of programmes planned for the […]

At least 48 boys from Qina in Centane, Eastern Cape have been chosen for a sports development programme recently launched by the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation (UMF). The main aim is to foster responsible and compassionate young men as a strategy to combat gender-based violence and femicide. Uyinene Mrwetyana was murdered inside a post office in Claremont, […]

Vacant lots that were used as dumping sites are being turned into safe gardens thanks to a non-profit organisation based in Salt River, Cape Town. A tour guide teamed up with a local horticulturist to form a non-profit organisation and create safe green spaces in the historic suburb. The economic crisis wrought by Covid lockdowns […]

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is expected to host a jobs fair in an effort to address unemployment in the province. The jobs fair will be launched this Friday, 16 June 2023, in centres across the province. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said the initiative will not only address joblessness but also strengthen the provincial government’s capacity. […]

Eskom says load shedding will continue to be suspended during the day while Stage 3 will be implemented from 16:00 – 00:00 until further notice. The power utility said this is due to consistent available capacity. LOAD SHEDDING SUSPENDED DURING THE DAY Schedules can be found via the following links below: City of Tshwane  City […]

South Africans who automatically lost their citizenship when they took citizenship of another country have been aided by the Supreme Court of Appeal. Since 1995, South Africans who gained citizenship of another country lost their South African citizenship automatically. A case brought by the Democratic Alliance challenging this has been successful in the Supreme Court […]

In 2003, girl group Jamali took South Africa by storm. The three women band consisted of singers Jacqui Carpede, Mariechan Luiters, and Liesl Penniken. The group was formed on TV show Coca Cola Pop Stars and quickly went on to produce their first radio single Greatest Love which was followed by a self-title album with hits like Love Me For […]

Watch as the much-anticipated annual Sardine Run attracts hundreds of people to beaches in the Amanzimtoti area. Hundreds of people are flocking to the beaches in the Amanzimtoti area as sardine fever hits KwaZulu-Natal. WATCH AS THE SARDINE FEVER HITS KWAZULU-NATAL According to a report by the SouthCoast Sun, boats have been launching at Amanzimtoti Main Beach on […]

Here’s why the true cost of car ownership is 50% more than it was two years ago. Following on from our story on recent vehicle repayment increases due to inflation we thought we’d look a little deeper at the true cost of car ownership. A 475 basis-point increase since November 2021 has pushed the prime lending […]

After opening up about American TV host and her ex-boyfriend Nick Cannon on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, Jessica White penned a personal message to the father of 12 via a since-deleted Instagram post as reported by Entertainment Tonight. ALSO READ: Bre Tiesi was ‘upset’ to find out about Cannon’s ‘surprise’ 9th baby JESSICA WHITE SHARES PERSONAL MESSAGE […]

The Springboks surprised a few by calling up Jean Kleyn for their Rugby Championship squad leaving some wondering how this was possible. Kleyn was a big star for Munster in their United Rugby Championship campaign and had some in Ireland calling for his return to the national team squad. ALSO READ: Springboks legends set to be […]

An exciting debut solo exhibition is to be held in Cape Town, celebrating the beauty of the region’s exquisite nature. The show ‘Here I Find’, by classically trained artist Joanna Lee Miller, will be at StateoftheART Gallery from 24 June until 15 July. Miller uses landscape as a medium of storytelling, creating her oil paintings […]