Hundreds of students marched against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Photo: Liezl Human

WATCH Stellenbosch Students March Against War in Ukraine

By SAPeople 03-03-22 14:33

Ukrainian expats describe their anguish… By Liezl Human. Nadia Pryimak is a Ukrainian citizen who lives in South Africa. She starts every morning reading news and updates on the situation in her home country. Then she asks her sister, her cousin, or her nephew whether they are all still alive and okay. “I cannot sleep. […]

Kingdoms of Fire, Ice and Fairy Tales makes European premiere

Talented South African Duo’s Film to Make European Broadcast Premiere

By SAPeople 03-03-22 14:24

The exquisitely filmed ‘Kingdoms of Fire, Ice & Fairy Tales’ will make its European broadcast premiere tomorrow evening (Friday 5 March). The film was created by well known South African duo – director Susan Scott and presenter Bonné de Bod, the talented filmmakers behind multi award-winning anti-rhino documentary ‘STROOP, Journey into the Rhino Horn War’. […]

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Only a Third of Farm Murder Arrests End in Conviction

By SAPeople 03-03-22 12:27

During the last six years (2016 to 2021) there have been 364 (verified) farm murders, of which only 33% of those arrested convicted. These were the findings of an AfriForum report, shared with the media today. In its report, AfriForum highlights the poor arrest and conviction rates of perpetrators involved in farm murders. Using an […]

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Russia Ukraine: SA Government Must Take a Stand, Says DA

By SAPeople 03-03-22 11:16

“The DA is appalled that South Africa abstained from the UN General Assembly vote condemning Russia last night,” says Darren Bergman MP – DA Shadow Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. “This was an opportune time for our government to take a clear and moral stand that would gain them ground. It was also the […]

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Tons of Rock Lobster Beached on South Africa’s West Coast

By SAPeople 03-03-22 11:19

Tons of West Coast rock lobster have beached themselves along South Africa’s west coast, particularly around Elands Bay and Doring Bay. The reason is harmful algal blooms… known as HABs. Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Education Centre explained the HABs occur when colonies of algae (which are simple plants that live in the sea and […]

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Roman Abramovich Will Donate All Proceeds of Chelsea FC Sale to Ukraine Victims

By SAPeople 16-03-22 00:11

Chelsea fans have flooded Twitter and other social media channels with gratitude to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich who helped their club win ever major trophy in football. On Wednesday evening, Abramovich confirmed that he is selling Chelsea Football Club (which he has owned since 2003), and – risking the ire of Russian President Vladimir Putin […]

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Soweto Youths Turn Dumpsite into Thriving Food Garden

By SAPeople Contributor 02-03-22 12:28

Makhosini Ndlovu, 26, and Thobelani Sodinga, 25, from Pimville Zone 9 in Soweto, Johannesburg have transformed an illegal dumpsite into a thriving food garden for their community. Two youths from Soweto have transformed a dilapidated illegal dump site into a thriving food garden for their community. The garden is near the national landmark Walter Sisulu […]

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WATCH There’s an Elephant in My Garden!

By SAPeople 02-03-22 01:16

It’s not often you find an elephant in your garden, but a family who live in the Kruger National Park returned home on Sunday to discover they’d had an unexpected visit from an elephant while they were out! Fortunately, their neighbour managed to evict the uninvited guest, and film the incident. Watch below. Dutch expat, […]

South African Quietly Sets Amazing False Bay Guinness World Record

South African Quietly Sets Amazing False Bay Guinness World Record

By SAPeople 01-03-22 23:14

A 62-year-old South African man, Simon Ince, quietly set a Guinness World Record 10 days ago, and were it not for a curious and passionate photographer, the rest of the country may never have known. Here’s the wonderful story, as told by Western Cape photographer Abri Kruger… Long Distance Swim Against Jaws – by Abri […]

Joburg Teen Breaks False Bay Crossing Record

Joburg Teen Kyle Stephens Breaks False Bay Crossing Record

By SAPeople 01-03-22 20:17

A 16-year-old learner from Johannesburg has just broken the record for swimming across False Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa. Kyle Stephens, from Edenvale High School, swam a distance of 32,8km in a time of 8 hours, 8 minutes and 15 seconds. (The English Channel swim is the same distance, although its unpredictable currents […]

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When 2 KZN Icons Meet, It’s Magic: WATCH Sharks and Drakensberg Boys Choir

By SAPeople 02-03-22 16:53

When two KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) legends decided to meet… it was bound to be magical, but this goes above and beyond! Absolutely sensational! Watch below as the KZN Sharks collaborate with the Drakensberg Boys Choir to perform Imagine Dragons’ “Follow You”. It’s hard to see who’s most excited – the boys choir or the rugby team! […]

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Elon Musk Donates Starlink Satellite Internet Terminals to Ukraine

By SAPeople 01-03-22 15:12

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s donation of Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine, was safely received on Monday. They will be able to provide relatively fast internet service, by connecting to low orbiting satellites. Ukraine’s vice Prime Minister Mikhaïl Fedorov tweeted: “Starlink — here. Thanks, @elonmusk”, to which the billionaire, South African expat replied: “You are […]

President appoints Johnson as NPA Investigating Directorate head

President Appoints Johnson as NPA Investigating Directorate Head

By SAPeople Contributor 01-03-22 11:36

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed experienced prosecutor Advocate Andrea Johnson as the head of the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate (NPA ID). Johnson’s appointment was announced on Monday following the resignation of former head Advocate Hermione Cronje in December last year. The President said Johnson will lead the ID into a new phase – building […]

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CRICKET: Gutsy Kyle Verreynne’s Century Pulls South Africa Close to Unexpected Victory

By SAPeople 28-02-22 15:02

Inspired by a magnificent, unbeaten century from rookie wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, South Africa pulled within six wickets of a series-levelling victory in the second test against New Zealand after dominating day four in Christchurch on Monday. Since suffering the Proteas’ second-worst test defeat in the opening Christchurch test, South Africa’s turnaround has been little short […]

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SA Braces for Steep Fuel Price Hike

By SAPeople Contributor 28-02-22 12:17

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has announced that the price of petrol and diesel are expected to increase at the beginning of March. The fuel prices for March are expected to increase as follows: Both grades of petrol are expected to increase by at least R1.46. The price of 0.05% Sulphur Diesel is […]

Rhino poachers from the Eastern Cape sentenced.

Rhino Poachers in Kruger National Park Sentenced to Lengthy Jail Terms

By SAPeople 26-02-22 11:35

Two convicted rhino poachers have been handed lengthy jail terms by the Skukuza Regional court. The two men from Mozambique were arrested in Satara section of the Kruger National Park (KNP) on 22 May 2019 by Rangers. The rangers had been alerted to an incident by the sound of shots being fired. They responded and found […]

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