Tupperware fans were shocked this past week when the company announced it urgently needs a cash injection to survive, or – after 77 years – it would be packing up for good. South Africa’s favourite ‘safari guide’, comedian Themba Robin was quick to produce a video about saving the ‘legendary beast from extinction’. Complete with […]

Big Zulu’s continued weight loss before his boxing match has left fans on social media calling him ‘Slim Zulu’. Big Zulu. Image via Instagram @bigzulu_sa/ The massive weight loss has left fans calling him ‘Slim Zulu’ after losing over 10 kgs ahead of a boxing match. ALSO READ: ‘Weak knees’: Big Zulu prepares for boxing fight, […]

South African design creatives are using their craft to express their freedom as the country commemorates Freedom Month in April. Image: GCIS Vuk’uzenzele. You can express your freedom as a South African creative through art and design. Almost three decades ago, South Africa gained its freedom when it held its first democratic elections in 1994. […]

Zintle James, a 24-year-old pig farmer from Sterkspruit in the Eastern Cape, has embarked on a journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Image: GCIS Vuk’uzenzele. Young pig farmer Zintle James (24) is on an inspired journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Originally from Sterkspruit in the Eastern Cape, James began her enterprise in 2020 when […]

Legendary former Proteas cricketer Jacques Kallis has said ‘our hearts are exploding’ after the arrival of his newborn baby girl. Jacques Kallis and his wife Charlene have welcomed the arrival of a baby girl. Photo: Twitter Earlier this year, Kallis and his wife, Charlene, confirmed that they would soon be expecting baby number two, who […]

Businessman Vivian Reddy who co-developed Oceans Mall says the R1.3-billion mall created at least 1300 permanent jobs for the locals. Somizi, Zulu King, Vivian Reddy and Sorisha Naidoo at Oceans Mall launch. Images via Instagram @Somzi KwaZulu-Natal tycoon Vivian Reddy and his family launched the “Platinum Walk” wing of the new Oceans Mall in Umhlanga […]

SA-born billionaire Elon Musk’s mom, Maye revealed that she craved boerewors and pap while in South Africa this week. Elon Musk with sister Tosca, mom Maye and brother Kimbal. Images via Instagram @toscamusk. Model and dietician Maye Musk, revealed that she was craving boerewors and pap while in South Africa to accept her honorary PhD in […]

Here’s five things to know about former Miss South African (1992) and Real Housewives van die Wynlande (RHOWL) star Amy Kleinhans-Curd. ALSO READ: ‘Real Housewives van die Wynlande’: Meet the SA cast members 1. FIRST WOMAN OF COLOUR TO WIN MISS SOUTH AFRICA Amy Kleinhans-Curd was the first woman of colour to be crowned Miss South Africa in 1992. […]

Three bark strippers have been arrested after being caught in the act of stripping trees in Newlands Forest in the early hours of yesterday morning, 18 April 2023. Bark stripping has been a devastating problem in Newlands Forest since the late ‘90s, with trees – including some rare ones – dying because the bark is […]

Enjoy another warm and cozy pudding when you make this Amarula pear tart. It’s rich, sweet and great with custard and ice cream! Autumn has reached South Africa which means that it’s also time for warmer desserts to enjoy after big meals. We often enjoy malva and chocolate puddings but you should try our Amarula […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the 2023 National Freedom Day event, which will be held at Manzilpark Stadium in the City of Matlosana, North West. South Africa will celebrate the attainment of freedom and transition to democracy on Thursday, 27 April 2023. President Ramaphosa will lead the national celebrations observed under the theme, […]

The Real Housewives of Johannesburg are finally back after a long wait. Viewers are left wondering if the new season will be worth the wait. The ladies of Jozi are back with some new addition. Image via Twitter @Jabu_MacDonald The prayers of Real Housewives of Johannesburg fans have been finally answered with the announcement of a […]

Minister of Sports Arts and Culture of South Africa Zizi Kodwa appointed local Kwaito icon Zola 7 as one of the Creative Sector Ambassadors. Zizi Kodwa said he appointed Zola 7 as one of the Creative Sector Ambassadors. Image via Twitter @zizikodwa/ @PButheelezi South African Kwaito icon Zola 7—real name Bonginkosi Dlamini was recently appointed as […]

Lynn Forbes revealed “I love you” was among some of the last words her son slain rapper AKA said to her before his death – in an exclusive interview with You. ALSO READ: ‘Kiernan is smiling in heaven’: Zinhle and Nadia posed with Kairo Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA’s was shot dead outside of Wish […]

When Micaela Kleinsmith from South Africa was a child she put her picture on fake billboards, but never did she actually dream that her face would one day be emblazoned on not one, but THREE billboards in the USA! Micaela, a former SA Idols contestant, recently won a major global country music competition… and it’s […]

To celebrate the 10th annual Karoo Food Festival, a Karoo Potjie Master competition is being added this year… to prove that “potluck does not come into it when preparing this South African favourite”, say the organisers. The Karoo Food Festival in Cradock is much loved as a national treasure on SA’s culinary scene. The new […]

A Southern African Python weighing 23.95kg and measuring around 3.3m in length was recently caught at a Durban house. Well-known snake catcher Nick Evans said he caught the massive python on Saturday evening at a property in Clare Estate in Durban. ALSO READ: How is SA’s five-year snake-antivenom supply DEPLETED? And it was not an easy […]

It’s time to get cozy with the latest local content on Showmax. There’s also something fun for the little ones too. Beast is currently the most popular film on Showmax. Image: Showmax. The weather is getting cooler, and most South Africans will soon spend their nights indoors, bundled up against the cold. Local content like […]

Stellenbosch University (SU) has apologised to students at some residences after it was found that their rights were violated in 2021 over the ban that had been imposed on the use of Afrikaans when they were instructed to speak only English during their welcoming period. The effect of this policy was that some newcomer students […]

Nobody likes a traffic jam… unless it’s caused by three majestic kings of the Kruger. Graeme Mitchley, an aspiring wildlife photographer captured this super cool roadblock in South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park earlier this month. Graeme told SAPeople: “I was first out the gate at Skukuza and came across these 3 beautiful male lions […]

World Travel Awards Africa 2023 is back and Capetonians are once again urged to show some love and pride by voting for their city. The World Travel Awards are the gold standard for the industry, bringing global attention to local destinations, attractions and operators. ‘We’re asking Capetonians and everyone who loves Cape Town to please […]

As the sun set over the Cape Flats on Sunday, the streets of Manenberg were abuzz with activity. Manenberg Avenue was cordoned off with orange cones, with a long white and gold sheet of paper spread out down the centre of the road. Sweet treats like dates, apples and packets of chips were set out […]

Princess Charlene of Monaco’s fans were delighted to see her looking so healthy and happy at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters, held in the principality over the weekend. French fans said she was a « beauty to behold ». The former South African Olympic swimmer and her husband Prince Albert II, presented the trophy to […]

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will design, build, and operate a R1,2 billion solar PV plant thanks to international support. The plant near Somerset West will have battery storage capable of providing up to a full stage of load-shedding protection, and is part of a 3-year plan to make Cape […]

Lee-Ann Olwage, a visual storyteller from South Africa, has won 1st place in the professional creative category at the World Photography Organisation. The winners of the various categories of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2023 were announced at a special gala ceremony in London, hosted by broadcaster and art historian Kate Bryan. In Lee-Ann’s award-winning […]