Snowfall in the Sahara desert. Photo: derdour rachid/Shutterstock

Snowfall in the Sahara Desert: An Unusual Weather Phenomenon

By SAPeople 31-01-22 18:04

Snowfall in a hot desert may seem a contradiction but snow has been recorded several times in the Sahara Desert over the last decades, most recently in January 2022 (previously in 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 1979). Thus, snowfall may be unusual but is not unprecedented in the region. By Jasper Knight, University of the […]

Former South African President Jacob Zuma speaks with members of the media before appearing at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg

Jacob Zuma Back in Court for Corruption Trial

By SAPeople 31-01-22 17:24

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma appeared in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday (31 January) to face a long-standing corruption trial regarding a $2 billion government arms deal. Please see update below. Zuma’s lawyers argued that lead state prosecutor, Billy Downer, should be removed from the case, claiming that Downer is biased and his […]

Pictured above: Nikhil Rathilall, a 13-year-old star student from Muizenberg, Cape Town.

South Africans Rally to Reward Superstar Cape Town Student

By SAPeople 31-01-22 14:22

Nikhil Rathilall (13), a sharp and assured student from Muizenberg, Cape Town, has been selected by Crew For a Cause, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend Bergvliet High. Crew for a Cause is a registered NPO and PBO, founded in 2018, and focused on empowering disadvantaged students through education. The organisation is powered by a […]

DA Lays Charges of Assault Against ANC Councillors in Tshwane

DA Lays Charges of Assault Against ANC Councillors in Tshwane

By SAPeople 31-01-22 12:17

Democratic Alliance (DA) Councillor Cindy Billson has laid criminal charges against ANC councillors for intimidation and assault during a council meeting on Friday 28th January, in which she was struck by a water bottle, suffered verbal abuse, intimidation and “unwanted touching”. In their attempt to destroy any evidence of their “boorish” behaviour, Cllr Billson says a number […]

Happy Hippo Snapped Suntanning in the Kruger National Park

PHOTOS Happy Hippo Snapped Suntanning in the Kruger National Park

By SAPeople 31-01-22 13:52

There’s arguably nothing as chilled as a chilled hippo! South African photographer Jackie Cilliers captured these incredible photos of a hippopotamus basking in the sun, casually lying on its back with its pink belly up, in the Kruger National Park a few years ago. The rare sight was such a delight that one of the […]

The PEAC was established to provide the President with a range of expert perspectives on the country’s economic policies.

Presidency ‘Notes’ Leak of PEAC Report

By SAPeople 01-02-22 23:30

The Presidency says it has noted that a report of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC), presented to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 13 January 2022, had since been leaked to the media. The PEAC was established to provide the President with a range of expert perspectives on the country’s economic policies. The Presidency in a […]

Springbok Sevens Blitz to Another Rugby 7s Championship in Seville, Spain

Springbok Sevens Blitz to Another Rugby 7s Championship in Seville, Spain

By SAPeople 31-01-22 10:04

The Blitzboks’ streak continues with South Africa winning a fourth consecutive Rugby Sevens Cup title this season… and their sixth straight gold medal overall. Additionally, this is also South Africa’s 34th successive win which puts them level with New Zealand for the second most wins in a row. Christie Grobbelaar scored a brace of tries […]

Zintle Hashe works in her vegetable garden on the old army base in Tamboerskloof.

The Strangest Vegetable Gardens in South Africa

By SAPeople 31-01-22 09:52

On an old military base in Cape Town, illegal occupants are growing vegetables alongside the soldiers. Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks. On an old military base in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, illegal occupants are growing vegetables alongside soldiers of the South African National Defence Force. Some are living in the guard houses and […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Express Concerns to Spotify Regarding Misinformation

Prince Harry and Meghan Express Concerns to Spotify Regarding Misinformation

By SAPeople 31-01-22 18:59

Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have joined the growing group of people expressing their concern to Spotify about COVID-19 misinformation on its platform, a spokesperson for their Archewell foundation said on Sunday (January 30). Singer-songwriters Neil Young and Joni Mitchell are removing their music from Spotify in protest that the giant audio-streaming service […]

NSRI Helps Horses to Safety Through Flooded Orange River

NSRI Helps Horses to Safety Through Flooded Orange River

By SAPeople 30-01-22 19:23

Some horses, trapped on a tiny disappearing island, in the flooded Orange River in Namaqualand, South Africa, were helped to safety by brave volunteers from the NSRI Port Nolloth crew. The incident took place just after midday on Thursday when the horses’ owner requested assistance for his trapped horses in the Richtersveld, near to Alexander […]

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WATCH Locals Rescue Three Stranded Dolphins in Lamberts Bay

By SAPeople 30-01-22 18:37

Three locals from Lamberts Bay fishing town in the Western Cape were out for a walk on Friday, when fortunately they were in the right place at the right time to not only make their own dreams come true… but to rescue three dolphins who had got stranded in the bay. Devilliers Uys posted a […]

Tom Cruise Heading to South Africa to Film Mission Impossible 8

Tom Cruise Heading to South Africa to Film Mission Impossible 8

By SAPeople 12-02-22 01:42

Tom Cruise “is about to go off and shoot in South Africa”, according to Variety magazine. In an article on Wednesday, Variety said Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible 8” is about to be filmed in SA under the direction of Cruise’s long-time collaborator Christopher McQuarrie. UPDATE 11 Feb: Tom Cruise arrives in Hoedspruit to film Mission: Impossible […]

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Wordle Has Been Hacked – But That Won’t Ruin the Addictive Fun

By SAPeople 29-01-22 16:23

There’s no question about it. Wordle, the simple English-language word game created by software engineer Josh Wardle, is a viral hit. By John Dixon, University of Hull. If you’ve tried Wordle, there’s a good chance that, like me, you’re hooked. Since the game quietly hit the internet in October 2021, the number of people playing […]

WATCH South Africa's Justin Harding Takes Lead at Dubai Desert Classic with Spectacular Eagle

WATCH SA’s Justin Harding Takes Lead in Dubai with Spectacular Eagle

By SAPeople 29-01-22 00:11

(Reuters) – South African golfer Justin Harding took a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday, after carding a four-under-par 68. Harding had to return to complete his opening round on day two after play was stopped on Thursday due to the fading light at the Emirates Golf Club. […]

Alien Aircraft Crash in Magaliesberg Solved

UK Sun Reports Alien Aircraft Crash in Magaliesburg, But Not All Is As It Seems

By SAPeople 02-02-22 10:52

Earlier this week The Sun newspaper in the UK reported that a UFO expert had spotted a “disk-shaped alien aircraft” in a “remote desert on Google Maps”, not far from South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind fossile site. According to the report, based on a YouTube video by extraterrestrial ‘expert’ Scott C. Waring, satellite images show […]

One of Metrorail’s fantastic new trains. All photos: Tariro Washinyira

There Are Signs of Hope Amidst Metrorail’s Decay

By SAPeople 28-01-22 15:39

On a trip arranged for journalists I saw that Philippi station has been ransacked – but the new trains are fantastic. By Tariro Washinyira. I used to take the train regularly to work but stopped in 2020 due to lockdown. I have experienced the decay of Metrorail over the past decade. The Northern Line that […]

African Swine Fever detected in Southern Cape

African Swine Fever Detected in Southern Cape

By SAPeople Contributor 28-01-22 10:32

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s State Veterinary Services has issued a quarantine notice to pig farmers in Thembalethu, Southern Cape, following laboratory results confirming African Swine Fever (ASF) in the area. African Swine Fever was also detected in KwaNonqaba outside Mossel Bay earlier this month. Western Cape Agriculture MEC, Ivan Meyer, said the quarantine […]

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Siya Kolisi Scoops SA Rugby’s Top Award for 2021

By SAPeople 28-01-22 00:01

Siya Kolisi is the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021, after the popular Springbok captain garnered the most votes for his performances during a tough season, while the exciting Aphelele Fassi underlined his great potential by winning the Young Player of the Year award. The 30-year-old Kolisi edged out strong challenges from his […]

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