WATCH Trevor Noah Takes on Donald Trump’s “Shady” Ties to Russia

By SAPeople Contributor 04-07-18 14:28

Watch South African comedian Trevor Noah let rip on his opinion of Donald Trump’s latest political antics, accusing the Republican presidential nominee of trying to grab the spotlight again “and this time, not for tanning purposes”. After Donald Trump denied any involvement in a Democratic National Convention (DNC) hacking scandal, the billionaire called on Russia to […]

Suzelle Weighs in on Kanye/Taylor Rift – “She DIY’d Her Own Fame!”

By SAPeople 20-07-16 22:21

If you’re confused about the latest rift between rapper Kanye West and “stunning singer” Taylor Swift, take a listen to this run-down on the events from South Africa’s Suzelle DIY. In Kanye’s latest song ‘Famous’ he says he made that “b****” famous… referring to the night at the VMA Awards in 2009 when he interrupted Taylor’s acceptance […]

Best Melania Trump Jokes as US Election Scandals Put SA’s in the Shadows

By SAPeople 21-07-16 16:18

In the build-up to the elections on 3 August this year South Africa has had its fair share of controversies, including the SABC’s decision to ban the broadcast of violent protests and to subsequently fire seven of its journalists (including three just yesterday) who made up part of the “SABC 8” – those staff members who […]

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Trevor Noah: On Comedy and Current Affairs

By SAPeople 04-07-18 14:29

It’s been 10 months since Trevor Noah took over The Daily Show from Jon Stewart. Asked how he thinks it’s fairing – he proudly gave the show a passing grade. But he’s not getting comfy just yet. There is still more he wants to achieve… Source: Reuters

South African Shops Share Typo Disasters with Adidas

By SAPeople 09-06-16 20:33

Social media users have had a field day sharing photos of blatant misspelling (and miscalculations) by South African shops. But if it counts for anything – their errors have at least made people laugh, unlike the mistake made by major international brand Adidas… which offended an entire nation! One South African shop wrote ‘hole’ instead of ‘whole’ and another […]

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Suzelle’s Keeping up with the Kardashians VIDEO

By SAPeople 02-06-16 11:46

South Africa’s favourite DIY goddess, Suzelle, has posted a short video to bring her best friend Marianne up to date with the Kardashians, the American family who’ve become famous with their reality TV shows. The video has nothing to do with DIY… but it’s a lesson “which is important for things like popular culture” Suzelle […]

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5 Print Ads That Make SA Laugh About the Cringeworthy

By SAPeople Staff Writer 02-06-16 10:38

Nando’s is without a doubt the best example of a company using South Africa’s crazy political trajectory for publicity – and providing laughs at the same time. Here are five of our recent favourite local advertisements, and the incidents that (we think) inspired them. 1. News that almost R9 million of the police budget has been spent […]

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Is This the Advert that Spurred New Zealand to Open a Spur?

By SAPeople Contributor 05-05-16 17:46

With news that a Spur restaurant is opening in New Zealand, South African expats in and around Auckland have expressed joy… while some South Africans back home have (jokingly!) pointed out that it will make last year’s brilliant advert – in which South African rugby players enjoyed a “distinct advantage” over the Kiwis” – no longer […]

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VIDEO Clip: Comedian Thenjiwe Claims “Beyoncé is My Zulu Daughter, Busi”

By SAPeople 23-11-16 13:03

South African comedian Thenjiwe Moseley has released a spoof video asking her “biological daughter” Beyoncé to come home to South Africa with her husband, so she can have a traditional Zulu ceremony and make the ancestors happy. In the light-hearted video, poker-faced Thenjiwe says Beyoncé was christened Busisiwe, and that as a toddler little Busi loved Zulu dancing and that she […]

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VIDEO: Langebaan Singer Puts a Zuma Spin on De la Rey

By SAPeople Contributor 15-04-16 15:45

The Afrikaans folk song ‘De la Rey’ which became a hit in South Africa for Bok van Blerk in 2007, has been given a Zuma overhaul by a local singer in Langebaan. Charl van Heyningen uploaded the following video saying: “Donnie from Langebaan puts a new spin on this major Afrikaans hit, taking the mickey out […]

SA Spoof Advert: Truthpaste…For Politicians Everywhere

By SAPeople 09-04-16 12:15

According to this spoof advert “Truthpaste is the only certified toothpaste that helps you lie through your teeth”. ZANews first uploaded the video in November, but re-shared it yesterday on Facebook, saying: “6 out of 6 of the ANC Top 6 who lied recommend it. Tell lies, feel nothing!” Clearly, with the Panama scandal et al […]

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Funny Video for South Africans: Let’s Go To London! Or Not!

By SAPeople 01-01-21 12:24

The Brothers Streep have released a lighthearted fun song – “Let’s Go To London”… where they leave South Africa’s currently ‘bleak’ shores for the so-called greener pastures in London…but they don’t stay too long… The song ends with the words: “We made a mistake, South Africa’s great / It’s got problems, but it’s not too late […]

WATCH Trevor Noah Explain Zuma & SA’s Corruption Crisis to US Audience

By SAPeople 04-07-18 14:33

South Africa’s corruption crisis is making world news, with expats as far away as Thailand being able to watch President Jacob Zuma’s entire speech (with subtitles for Thai) regarding the Nkandla #PayBackTheMoney issue. It’s come as a welcome break for Trevor Noah on The Daily Show – being able to talk about his own South African […]

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Jokes, Memes and Reactions as ANC Says Firing Zuma Would “Tear Ourselves Apart”

By SAPeople 02-04-16 01:17

When President Jacob Zuma apologised but failed to resign tonight, South Africans waited for the ANC party to fire him, but in a press conference this evening ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe said it was a unanimous decision that Zuma should stay in office. “The president humbled himself and apologised to the nation,” says Mantashe, adding that calls […]

Drake’s Smooth Moves Become the “Gupta Bling” VIDEO

By SAPeople Staff Writer 23-03-16 19:12

Musician/comedian Deep Fried Man has released a new  video called “Gupta Bling”, based on singer Drake’s mega-selling “Hotline Bling” and which riffs on the relationship between President Jacob Zuma and the Gupta family. “You used to call me on my cell phone, To discuss that nuclear deal,” starts Deep Fried Man, rather than Drake’s “You used to call me […]

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South Africans React to Zuptagate: 15 of the Top Tweets

By SAPeople 18-03-16 17:47

Reactions to the confirmation by Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas, that members of the Gupta family (who are renowned to have close ties with President Zuma) “offered me the position of Minister of Finance to replace then Minister Nene” have been met with outrage and – of course – humour in South Africa! Here are 15 of the top tweets: […]

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Suzelle’s Tips on How to be Totally Cool with DIY Aircon

By SAPeople Contributor 02-03-16 20:08

Chill out with SuzelleDIY’s latest video. The South African DIY Goddess proves just how cool she is… and how cool you could be… with her latest DIY invention – airconditioning. “Because sometimes there is a heatwave guys,” she says! At one point – with a stream of gorgeous cool locations behind her – SA’s beloved […]

Crazy Funny Videos from African Comedian Grab World’s Attention. WATCH here.

By SAPeople 01-01-21 12:27

Comedian Mark Angel’s weekly videos are fast becoming a staple diet for comedy lovers around the world, with the Nigerian entertainer’s niece Emanuella becoming quite the star! They’re funny, cheeky, not always politically correct and sometimes quite off the wall. Lately the videos have been racking up hundreds of thousands of views – with “After-School Lesson” receiving over 1 million […]

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A Father’s Open Letter to his Children on Facebook

By Paul Christie 26-02-16 18:51

My dear children, it is with some regret that I must announce that despite the growing phenomena of parents addressing letters of praise directly to their kids on Facebook, extolling, inter alia, their brains, their beauty and the munificence of their physical and mental attributes, I’ve reluctantly decided to stick with the somewhat dated practice […]

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Zuma Spoof Lyrics to “I Did It My Way”

By SAPeople Contributor 18-02-16 15:28

Amidst all the reactionary articles, opinions and TV shows comes this twist on the lyrics to Frank Sinatra’s legendary “I Did It My Way”, which seems to sum up what many in South Africa are currently thinking regarding our president, Jacob Zuma. These ‘lyrics’ were posted on Facebook by Yster Steyn Le Roux on 9 February: And now, […]

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7 Reasons Parliament Should Move to Pretoria

By SAPeople Staff Writer 12-02-16 17:38

President Jacob Zuma might want to move Parliament from Cape Town to Pretoria to cut costs – many of which some would say have been created by himself and a bloated, inefficient government – but we have found a few reasons why maybe it might not be a bad idea. Pretoria needs the attention, Cape Town doesn’t. Pretoria […]

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South Africa’s Odd Ministry Names

By SAPeople Staff Writer 10-02-16 15:03

Bhutan has The Gross National Happiness Commission, India the Ministry of Yoga, Myanmar/Burma the State Law and Order Restoration Council and North Korea the (of course) Propaganda and Agitation Department. So when it comes to government institutions, how does South Africa fare in the name game? To start with, South Africa has one of the most overweight […]

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