A starving vulture has undergone the world’s first ever beak transplant on a bird of prey, and can now feed again – after its own beak was crushed in a car crash in South Africa. After surgery the vulture was left looking like an “extra” straight out of a Mad Max movie, with the beak […]

Elite international athletes express both love and enjoyment for the ultimate human race, South Africa’s Comrades Marathon. While many South Africans may not be feeling much love for SA at the moment, many of the international athletes who participate in Sunday’s ultra-marathon sing the country’s praises and love the well-organised sporting event. Thousands of local […]

Injury-plagued utility back Francois Steyn was the big-name omission from the 40-man Springbok training squad named on Saturday for next month’s Rugby Championship. Steyn, now 36, was a key figure in the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan as well as the 2007 victory in France. His chances of becoming a champion for a third time appear to […]

There is no denying Cape Town and Joburg are the economic hubs of South Africa, and each year, more people move there in the hopes of finding a place to call home. If you had the cash, would you fork out R100 million for a home? Here’s a look at what it will get you. […]

Back to happier times: The late Mark Pilgrim will be remembered at a charity music concert celebrating his favourite music songs. Three months after the death of Mark Pilgrim, fans of the beloved radio and TV presenter will remember him in a fun tribute charity concert this weekend. The “Pilgrimage Party” takes place on Saturday, […]

The V&A Waterfront has plans to eliminate single-use plastics in the complex by the year 2025. Here are the details… The V&A Waterfront recently amended its tenant lease agreement to include details that will help eliminate single-use plastics in the Waterfront by 2025. Guided by the South African Plastics Pact (SAPP), which is a ‘collaborative initiative aimed […]

A Toyota Land Cruiser owner has sarcastically bragged about possessing the fastest of its SUV kind in the world after receiving a puzzling speeding fine. According to a Facebook post on the HULK 4X4 Suspensions & Landcruiser boys page, Mr I Smith was caught by a speed camera traveling at 536km/h. The location of the infringement is […]

Early fuel-price indicators from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for July suggest another decrease is on the cards. However, even with the recent relief of June 6’s fuel price drop, it’s worth noting that fuel price inflation is still running at 26% compared to pre-COVID prices in June 2019. That’s correct, thanks to this handy graphic […]

South Africa’s wheelchair tennis stars Kgothatso Montjane and Donald Ramphadi both triumphed in their doubles semi-finals at the French Open, booking their places in the finals to be held at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. RESULT | Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to reach French Open final Montjane, the women’s world No 8 and a 2022 Roland Garros finalist, rebounded from […]

One of South Africa’s iconic sporting events, the Comrades Marathon, will take place between Pietermaritzburg and Durban on Sunday, 11 June. ALSO READ | Comrades Marathon: Important weather forecast for Sunday Sunday’s race will be the 96th edition and the 48th ‘down’ run. As reported by The SAPeople website, this year’s race will cover 87.701km, making it the shortest […]

The City of Johannesburg has four landfills – and the are quickly, and worryingly, running out of space. ALSO READ | Comrades Marathon: Three popular spectator spots unavailable this year The biggest of the four by some distance is Robinson Deep which holds around 25 million tonnes of waste. MORE AND MORE PEOPLE CALLING JOHANNESBURG HOME According to the Outlier […]

Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker has died at the age of 78 after a long battle with illness. According to a statement released by the family, Barker had been battling with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and he succumbed to it on Saturday, 10 June. Barker remains the only coach to deliver the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]

Want to upgrade from a small hatch but can’t afford a midsize SUV? These used crossovers will come to your rescue! The new Indian-sourced Citroen C3 has launched in SA for R230 000. But we got a bead on three used crossovers from cars.co.za for less than R200 000 that offer incredible quality and value for money. They’re just […]

Did you know that you could try dried fish and scotch bonnet ice cream in Cape Town? One Mother City eatery is making it all possible… TAPI TAPI TREATS IN CAPE TOWN It’s a wonderful celebration of Africa at Tapi Tapi in Cape Town, a cafe/bar/deli that is described as an ‘educational initiative that is […]

As reported by the SAPeople website, the latest price changes for petrol and diesel  both inland and at the coast came into effect at midnight on Tuesday this week. ALSO READ | Carte Blanche: Fake gynae misconduct case wraps up – WATCH Petrol dropped by 71 cents a litre while diesel saw an 80-84 cents per litre decrease. That brought […]

Comrades Marathon legend Wally Hayward’s record as the oldest person to complete the race is likely to fall on Sunday, 11 June. MUST READ | Comrades Marathon records likely to fall on Sunday: Here’s why When – not if – 81-year-old Johannes Maros Mosehla crosses the line at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead this weekend, he’ll break Hayward’s record as the oldest competitor […]

Whatever musician Busiswa Gqulu is doing to shed off the extra kilos on her body is clearly working because the My Power singer’s weight-loss is incredible. BUSISWA IMPRESSES WITH HER WEIGHT LOSS She recently took to her Instagram to show off her “summer body” with pictures and clips of a girl’s trip to Cape Town, Western […]

Earlier this month it was confirmed by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment that around 400 firefighters would be sent to Alberta, Canada to assist with firefighting efforts. This need for aid came after Alberta has witness more than 550 devastating wildfires this season, with the assistance from SA offered as part of an existing […]

South Africa unforgettably won the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil – now 28 years ago. Where are the Springbok heroes today? SA People takes a look at what has happened to the heroic starting Springbok XV that memorable day at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, and here we pay tribute, prop Os du Randt, […]

DURBAN – Over 300 swimmers will descend on the Durban Beach Club for the Ardagh Glass Packaging World Oceans Day Swim on Saturday, in an event that represents a much bigger cause than the average open-water race. While the elite swimmers will be chasing titles in the 5km, 3.2km, 1.6km or 800m races, the event […]

Producer and musician Loyiso Bala shared his experience filming his life on Mzansi Magic’s reality TV show The Bala Family. ALSO READ: Bala Family set to take over reality television with new show LOYISO BALA: ‘REAL LIFE IS LIKE A JOURNEY WITHOUT A SCRIPT’ The father of three Loyiso Bala, who’s been part of his family’s […]

A request to set up a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the increasing prevalence of farm murders and attacks across South Africa has been acknowledged by President Cyril Ramaphosa. His office sent a reply to the DA’s request, confirming receipt of their letter. Over the past week, “heinous farm murders” occurred in both Limpopo and the […]

The earth’s oceans are under grave threat. Scientists in many fields have pointed to the large-scale negative shifts brought about by human-made pollutants, mining and overfishing. How people now choose to behave, make collective decisions and build solidarity around the health of oceans has an impact not just on our own species but on all […]

Looking for a home and have a budget of R5 million? Here’s a look at what you can get in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town. The lockdown saw many people locate to coastal towns all over South Africa, but more are returning to the hustle and bustle of city life. Here’s a look at […]

On Wednesday about 50 people braved the cold and rain to attend the official opening of The Cissie Gool House Co-Design Exhibition, a showcase for an alternative future for affordable housing in Cape Town held at the Cape Institute for Architecture. The exhibition gives prominence to work by residents of Cissie Gool House, the former Woodstock […]