Springboks Want to Finish 2015 on a High

By SAPeople 30-10-15 18:58

Springbok captain Victor Matfield says he and his team-mates want to finish their Rugby World Cup campaign on a high when they face Argentina in the bronze medal match this evening. Matfield will lead the Boks for the 23rd time, in the absence of the injured Jean de Villiers and Fourie du Preez. “…hopefully after TONIGHT’S match we can […]

SA Athlete Ilse Hayes Wins Gold in Doha Against All Odds

By SAPeople 30-10-15 10:15

Congratulations to South African paralympic medallist Ilse Hayes who, against all odds, clinched another gold medal Thursday in the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha, Qatar…winning the Women’s 100 metre T13. Ilse also won gold earlier this week in the 200 metres at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) event. It’s an incredible achievement when two months ago […]

Photos that Capture the Respect in All Black vs Boks Rugby go Viral

By SAPeople 26-10-15 21:39

South Africa and New Zealand may be fierce opponents on the field… But it is photos of their camaraderie that have gone viral and been shared by thousands of people around the world…particularly the moment when Sonny Bill Williams from the All Blacks approaches a visibly upset Jessie Kriel… gets down to comfort him… and helps the […]

Dear Springboks…Thank You!

By SAPeople Contributor 26-10-15 15:25

Dear Springboks Thank you. Thank you for giving us something to believe in. Something that is bigger than ourselves. Thank you for giving us something intangible that can’t be described, only felt. What a World Cup you’ve had so far. Look how far you’ve come. Look how much you’ve learned. And look how well you have […]

Proteas Achieve Outstanding Innings in #FreedomSeries #Decider

By SAPeople 25-10-15 16:03

The Proteas have finished their innings in spectacular fashion at Mumbai’s Wankede Stadium where they are currently playing the decider One Day International (ODI) against India to see who will win the Freedom Series, after each team secured two ODIs. AB de Villiers and his team have displayed incredible batsmanship and #ProteaFire with three centuries scored – […]

Sexwale Says Plans to Run for Football Body FIFA’s Top Post

By SAPeople Staff Writer 25-10-15 06:47

South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale has said he is going to run for the post of chief of the world football-governing body FIFA, according to news reports. The 62-year-old Sexwale is the firth person to declare his candidacy for the post to soon be vacated by Sepp Blatter. The election for the post will take place on 26 […]

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#GoBokke! We’re Behind You All the Way!

By SAPeople 24-10-15 15:19

South Africa and New Zealand are on the field…again. The two teams share probably the greatest rivalry – and greatest friendship – in rugby union history. Even the coaches Steve Hansen (New Zealand) and Heyneke Meyer (South Africa) – who both took over as head coaches in 2012 of their respective countries – share a close friendship. The All Blacks […]

Francois Pienaar and 1995 Springbok in London for morning jog

Goosebumps in London as Pienaar’s Boks & Fans Sing National Anthem

By SAPeople 24-10-15 12:36

The scenes in London this morning were emotional as South Africans gathered for the 3km run through Central London with Springbok members from the 1995 team that led South Africa to victory against the All Blacks. (See #JogYourMemory photos here.) Brett Levin captured the singing of the National Anthem in this video which is sure […]

Springbok fans in London for morning jog

PHOTOS Jogging down Memory Lane in London with the 1995 Springboks!

By SAPeople 24-10-15 10:18

South Africans in London jogged down memory lane with members of the 1995 Springbok rugby team this morning. Bok fans gathered from early in the morning to take part in the special occasion. Those running met outside the National Gallery at 07:30. The jog was intended to help recreate the same winning formula as 20 years […]

Springboks with fans, at training field in Surrey

No Change in Springbok Team for All Blacks Clash

By SAPeople Contributor 21-10-15 11:50

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Wednesday named an unchanged starting XV to face New Zealand in the first Rugby World Cup semi-final, on Saturday at Twickenham in London. The only change to the match-day squad is at replacement lock, where Victor Matfield has overcome his hamstring injury and takes over from Pieter-Steph du Toit, bringing […]

Bokke fans meet the Springboks

Photos & Videos from Bok Fans that say: Shosholoza, We Believe in You!

By SAPeople 21-10-15 09:13

South Africans who live in the UK have had a wonderful month of being able to celebrate their “South African-ness” and proudly show their support for the one rugby team they will always support and believe in…the Springboks, as their new country hosts the Rugby World Cup (RWC). Here’s a song, a video and photos […]

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Springboks Pay Tribute to Rhodes Park Victims

By SAPeople Contributor 20-10-15 16:46

Springbok wing Bryan Habana on Tuesday paid tribute to Zukisa Kela, a teacher from Johannesburg who died in tragic circumstances over the weekend following a gang attack. The 25-year-old Kela was a teacher at Westbury Secondary School. According to media reports, his last words to his principal before he left school at the weekend were […]

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Referees Announced for the Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals

By SAPeople 21-10-15 11:19

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the semi-final stage of Rugby World Cup 2015 this weekend with Jérôme Garcès selected to play in the South Africa vs New Zealand match, and South Africa’s Jaco Peyper appointed assistant referee in the Australia vs Argentina match. South Africa and New Zealand will play the first semi-final at […]

World Rugby Statement on SA Referee Craig Joubert’s Performance. He was Wrong.

By SAPeople 21-10-15 14:46

World Rugby has completed a performance review and clarified South African referee Craig Joubert’s decision in the final minutes of the Australia versus Scotland quarter-final was incorrect. Joubert gave Australia a penalty with two minutes to go, when in fact it should have just been a scrum to Australia. Australia successfully converted the penalty which […]

Trevor Nyakane does the Dan Biggar ‘Makarena’ Dance

By SAPeople 19-10-15 08:15

A video has emerged of South African prop Trevor Nyakane doing the macarena a la Welsh flyhalf Dan Biggar. In a friendly, good-humoured skit, the SA rugby player “gets his dancing shoes on and does the Dan Biggar dance” (according to the YouTube description). Dan has become renowned for his goal-kicking ritual (see video at […]

VIDEO – Proteas go Bok for Fourie Try…from ODI in India

By SAPeople 18-10-15 16:37

South Africa’s national cricket team was almost as happy as Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer after Fourie du Preez scored a try last night at Twickenham, against Wales, to ensure South Africa’s inclusion in the Semi-Finals of the Rugby World Cup tournament. Watch below as the Proteas react to the try. Dale Steyn uploaded the video […]

Fans Celebrate: Fourie’s a Jolly Good Fellow, and So Are All the Boks

By SAPeople 18-10-15 09:12

South Africa triumphed over a strong Wales’ team tonight in a tight, nail-biting game at Twickenham in London to become the first team to make it through to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) Semi-Finals for 2015! It was a match that had us choking back tears from the beginning, through the anthem where even the Beast shed a […]

Ready for Rugby! Twitter Feed – South Africa vs Wales

By SAPeople 17-10-15 14:59

Okay! South Africans are ready…follow the Tweets below if you can’t get near a TV screen… Lee Devilliers‎ – “On our way to Twickenham.” Suku van Staden – “Go BOKKE. …with love from the van Stadens…in Maun, Botswana.” Pemalu – “Bryan’s having Welsh rarebit for tea! Are you?” Amelia Zwicker – “In Aus celebrating.” (Australia) Video from […]

Rugby Unites South Africans Around the World Tonight

By SAPeople 17-10-15 12:44

No matter where they now live, South Africans around the world will be united at 5 pm South African time this evening…to watch their national team, the Springboks, take on Wales in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals at Twickenham in London. Here’s a round-up of pics, messages and venues from around the world… FRANCE From the Blue Lady […]

RWC 2015: Springboks Training Session

Du Preez: It’s a Whole new Ball Game Today

By SAPeople Contributor 17-10-15 11:28

Springbok captain Fourie du Preez said yesterday that whatever happened in the past, at the Rugby World Cup (RWC), at Twickenham or between South Africa and Wales, will have no bearing on Saturday’s first quarter-final in London. Du Preez was asked if his team’s solid recent record at Twickenham and their good overall record against Wales […]

South African Teen Racing at Legendary French Race Track

By SAPeople 17-10-15 10:51

Teenager Ewan Taylor is representing South Africa in Le Mans at an awesome international karting event this weekend at the legendary Le Mans racetrack. The 17-year-old will be racing in the IAME International 2015 which takes place at the historic race track. Ewan is one of 33 international drivers taking part in the X30 shifter class (which includes a […]

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