As the rainbow nation finds an increasing number of potholes at the end of the rainbow, rather than pots of gold, comedian Themba Robin has produced this hilarious (and sad!) ‘truly South African safari’ video… explaining how an asexual single pothole can multiply into a family of potholes. Narrating in a brilliant David Attenborough accent, […]

Springbok legend Eben Etzebeth appears to be having the time of his life with wife Anlia on their honeymoon in the Maldives. WATCH | Siya Kolisi’s silky smooth dance moves at Eben Etzebeth’s wedding As reported by The South African website, the star lock was spotted in a Speedo – and a questionable hat – earlier this week. We guess any […]

Those fans wishing to follow the memorial service for slain South Africa musician Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’ on Friday, 17 February can do so by following a YouTube link (below). ALSO READ | Tweeps fear Cassper Nyovest may be ‘next’ after AKA, DJ Sumbody, Vusi R5 deaths Online tickets for the memorial service were snapped up in a matter of […]

Two giraffes were captured on video fighting in the Kruger National Park recently it what was a ‘neck of a fight’! WATCH | Cape Leopard caught on camera on wine farm Although giraffes don’t fight often, when they do it usually involves two males swinging their heads into each other like wrecking balls. FEEL GOOD | DARG team save dog from mountain […]

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ new megayacht has hit the open water, undergoing its first day of sea trials in Europe this week. Sea trials consist of several tests and are usually one of the last phases of construction, meaning the 59-year-old’s R9 billion yacht is one step closer to full sail. Yacht fan club Dutch Yachting posted a video of […]

Thanks to a strategically positioned camera, a female Cape Leopard was spotted grooming herself on a bridge on the Paul Clüver Wine Farm in the Elgin valley. FEEL GOOD | DARG team save dog from mountain on Cape Town’s hottest day According to CapeTownEtc, the video of the leopard was possible thanks to a camera set up by Alastair Kilpin, […]

South African comedian and performer Jamie Barthus has posted the most classic South African Valentine’s Day video – a brilliant parody of Miley Cyrus’s phenomenal hit ‘Flowers’ (watch below)… but instead of Flowers it’s Candles… because that’s what a South African needs most right now. The parody makes fun of Eskom and loadshedding, like most […]

Ndlovu Youth Choir have done it again! This time they’ve put all their love into Valentine’s Day to make it a fabulous occasion for South Africans everywhere. On Tuesday morning – 14 February – they posted a mesmerising South African version of Elvis Presley’s hit “Can’t help falling in love” (with only the last line […]

There have been incredible scenes of flooding at the Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Mbombela (Nelspruit) in Mpumalanga province, South Africa, this weekend. Regular SAPeople contributor Sheryn Nader from Barberton Bliss & News said there was a “record breaking level of Crocodile River in the Lowveld National Botanical Garden. Quite unbelievable to see.” There has […]

In news that went viral this week, Netwerk24 reported on how Jean de Villiers – who played 109 Tests for the Springboks – had grown suspicious of a man who was seemingly slipping items into his pockets before walking out of The Boer & Butcher in Paarl late last month. Store owner Edu Hanekom said that […]

A paramedic whose video went viral earlier this week, after she appeared on Sky news discussing the devastating life and death impact of loadshedding, has posted another video message to TikTok that is equally powerful. The first video by Medic Nix, MD of HealthTraining.co.za, was addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of “doing f*ck […]

Pet lovers will be concerned to hear that the country’s brain drain may lead to a severe shortage of vets in the not-so-distant future. South Africans love their pets. However, pet animals are a great responsibility as they require care from both their owners and expert medical professionals when special attention is required. PICTURES | […]

A tiger escaped from a residence and roamed the countryside outside Johannesburg, South Africa, for four days last month. It attacked a man and killed several animals, and was eventually shot by the authorities. Tigers aren’t native to South Africa and are considered an alien species. Its escape highlights the country’s controversial commercial captive breeding […]

A South African paramedic, who appeared on a Sky news segment about loadshedding (planned power cuts) in SA, has created a hard-hitting TikTok video that hits the nail on the head, according to many South Africans. In the video, addressed to “Dear Cyril Ramaphosa” Medic Nix does not hold back, revealing how difficult the job […]

A 30-year-old Portuguese dog has been named as the world’s oldest ever by Guinness World Records – beating a record that stood for a century. PICTURE | Only in South Africa! Bird makes nest using cable ties Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo – a breed that has an average life expectancy of 12-14 years. The previous oldest dog ever was Australia’s Bluey […]

Only in Africa will you find a lion on your stoep next to your braai, a cheetah casually strolling into a safari lodge in Blyde River Canyon and a hippo paying regular visits to a Limpopo high school. Then there is the gutsy leopard that attempted to “take down” a minibus taxi… ALSO READ: WATCH: Hippo […]

An appeal court has increased the prison sentence of a rhino poacher from 11 to 15 years. An appeal court has increased the sentence of a man convicted of rhino poaching from 11 to 15 years. The initial sentence was far too lenient and not in line with the Limpopo Environmental Management Act, said the […]

Here’s what’s coming up on Carte Blanche this week. You can watch the show on Sunday 29 January in South Africa on DStv Now OR stream it overseas in most countries on Showmax from Tuesday 31 January if you’re abroad. Tiger on the Loose She was an eight-year-old Bengal tiger named Sheba, hand-reared and loved. […]

The ANC and stakeholders in the South African energy sector were left in the dark on Wednesday when loadshedding ironically plunged the event into darkness, during an address by Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. The ANC was hosting the dialogue at the University of Johannesburg. It was being broadcast live when the screen turned to black […]

Following the sad news of the euthanasia of Sheba, the 8-year-old female tiger that escaped from Walkerville – injuring a human and killing several domestic animals – Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital (JWVH) has once again warned of the dangers of keeping wild, rather than domesticated, animals as pets. The recent case of Sheba the tiger […]

Showmax has just released the freaky first trailer for S2 of DAM, which premieres on the homegrown African streaming service on 16 February 2023, with new episodes on Thursdays. • Showmax drops first trailer for DAM S2 • Releasing on Thursdays from 16 February 2023 • Created by four-time SAFTA winner Alex Yazbek • S1 was one of the 10 […]

Showmax had a great 2022: in the interim results from MultiChoice that were released in November 2022, paying Showmax subscribers increased by 50% and Showmax Pro subscribers increased by 111% – even before the FIFA World Cup. As always, this was driven by the content. At both the 2022 SAFTAs and Primetime Emmys, Showmax was […]

The City of Cape Town says it “condemns the brutal and deadly attack” on a Cape fur seal yesterday early evening, 8 January 2023, at Monwabisi beach, Khayelitsha. Four suspects have been arrested thanks to an anonymous tip-off and the swift response from the Cape of Good Hope SPCA and the City’s Law Enforcement. The […]

Here you go – the BEST local hits to stream this holiday in South Africa. Many of these are also available to watch if you live abroad in most countries! RASSIE | Stream from 16 December on Showmax Pro and 23 December 2022 on Showmax From the makers of the award-winning Chasing The Sun and Two Sides, Rassie takes us all […]

Here’s what’s coming up on Carte Blanche this week. You can watch the show on Sunday 11 December in South Africa on DStv Now OR stream it overseas in most countries on Showmax from Tuesday 13 December if you’re abroad. South Africa Staring Down the Barrel You may be one of the good South African […]