WATCH Drakensberg Boys Choir’s Vibrant Cover of Follow You

By SAPeople 26-10-21 09:17

The Drakensberg Boys Choir in South Africa has dropped its latest single – their version of Imagine Dragon’s ‘Follow You’ – and the joy is contagious! As the school’s English teacher Pamela Couzyn told SAPeople: “So much energy and happiness from our boys now that we are performing to larger audiences again.” The enthusiasm and […]

WATCH South Africa is a Country! Kevin Fraser Nails It!!! (Hilarious!)

WATCH South Africa is a Country! Kevin Fraser Nails It!!! (Hilarious!)

By SAPeople 21-10-21 00:28

As a South African expat living in Australia, and travelling around the world on tour, comedian Kevin Fraser clearly knows what it’s like to be asked about your accent… and then to try explain that South Africa… Is… A… Country! Kevin posted the following video on Facebook less than 4 hours ago, saying “THAT ONE […]

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Over 75000 Global Citizens Urge South African Minister to Finalise Plans for New People and Wildlife Deal

By SAPeople Contributor 14-10-21 14:59

A weighty 75,504 global citizens (including at least 9,011 voices from South Africa) are calling on Minister Barbara Creecy and her Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to implement the New Deal for People and Wildlife, as outlined in the draft Policy Position on the conservation and ecologically sustainable use of elephant, lion, […]

Celebrating Archbishop Desmond Tutu's Life on His 90th Birthday

WATCH Celebrating Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s Life on His 90th Birthday

By SAPeople 06-10-21 19:02

Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu will turn 90 on Thursday (October 7). To celebrate this momentous occasion and honour the life of South Africa’s beloved African Anglican cleric and human rights acvitist, Reuters has compiled an 18-minute video (watch below) which includes his meetings with politicians, royalty and special humans like Mother Teresa. Desmond Mpilo Tutu […]

Baby Penguin Hops on Kayak for Help and TLC in Simon's Town

WATCH Baby Penguin Hops on Kayak for Help and TLC in Simon’s Town

By SAPeople 30-09-21 16:00

A heartwarming video, filmed in South Africa, is going viral on social media… showing an injured (and smart) little penguin hopping onto a couple’s kayak to seek help. At first the couple think the endangered African Penguin is just “the friendliest penguin ever”… until they realise that one of its flippers appears to be injured, […]

WATCH Global Citizen Live with Fab African Representation

WATCH Global Citizen Live with Bonang, Nomzamo, Sho and Global Artists

By SAPeople 26-09-21 00:42

Global Citizen Live – the global moment of unity in the mission to defend the planet and defeat poverty – is taking place right now. Watch the live video stream below. It’s just moved from Paris (Ed Sheeran rocked it!) to New York City. The once-in-a-generation 24-hour Global Citizen Live broadcast is coming from six […]

Postcode Meerkat: A guardian of South Africa's rhinos

Postcode Meerkat: A Guardian of South Africa’s Rhinos

By SAPeople Contributor 22-09-21 09:27

As we celebrate World Rhino Day today – 22 September – we recognise the pioneering technological innovations that are proving to be highly effective in protecting Africa’s threatened rhino populations from poachers. Watch the Video: Postcode Meerkat For almost five years, Postcode Meerkat – the most advanced wide-area surveillance system ever developed for counter-poaching purposes […]

Tourists Run from Elephants at Kruger National Park entrance

WATCH Tourists Run from Elephants at Kruger National Park

By SAPeople 21-09-21 14:27

There was much excitement and laughter – and near tragedy – at an entrance to the Kruger National Park today where some visitors were taking photos of elephants outside of their cars. In a video post by Edward the Guide (@EdwardthembaSa) on Twitter, he said: “Hey…hey…hey….It almost ended in tears at Paul Kruger gate today! […]

SANParks Launching Reality TV Series: Away for Repair

By SAPeople 08-09-21 18:24

South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced that it will be launching a 13 week Reality Television Series on 7 October 2021 at 21:30 on Mzansi Magic DSTV channel 161. Hosted by popular actress Rami Chuene and renowned life coach Romeo Mabasa, the series titled Away for Repair will showcase the heartfelt stories of ordinary […]

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WATCH Heroes Welcome for South Africa’s Paralympic Team

By SAPeople Contributor 07-09-21 14:15

Watch the goosebump-generating video below as South Africans warmly congratulated their Paralympic team upon their return from Japan to Johannesburg yesterday, giving them a heroes’ welcome. Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa said: “Today we welcomed the #TeamSA Paralympians at OR Tambo International Airport & expressed our gratitude to them for flying the South African flag high. […]

WATCH Trevor Noah – The Accent G.O.A.T.

By SAPeople 06-09-21 16:26

A video compilation of South African comedian Trevor Noah doing various accent has gone viral. Watch below as Trevor muses on French raps, imagines Donald Trump speaking Arabic, recalls speaking to emergency operators in South Africa and nails the Aussie accent (apart from slipping into a Kiwi accent for a few of the words). Australian […]

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WATCH Abba’s New Songs as Band Reunites for Album and Virtual Concert

By SAPeople 04-09-21 11:26

South Africans on social media have been thrilled with the news that Swedish pop group ABBA yesterday announced that they will be dropping Voyage, their ninth album on 5 November. The legendary band – comprised of Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad – delighted fans on Thursday with the revelation that they […]

Rhino Poachers Get 105 Years Sentence in Prison

Rhino Poachers Sentenced to 105 Years in Prison

By SAPeople Contributor 06-09-21 12:02

Three rhino poachers were yesterday sentenced to 105 years in prison by the Skukuza Regional Court, for rhino poaching and related offences. The South African National Parks (SANParks) today, 3 September, welcomed the sentencing. The three poachers were arrested in 2017 after killing three rhinos in Marula (southern) section of the Kruger National Park. SANParks […]

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WATCH Ntando Mahlangu’s Fantastic Record-Breaking Golden Leap for South Africa

By SAPeople 28-08-21 17:33

Watch South African double-amputee Ntando Mahlangu‘s amazing world record-breaking final leap at the Tokyo Paralympics. Ntando jumped an incredible 7.17m to win GOLD for South Africa in the men’s T63 long jump… and break his own world record. Stream the Tokyo Paralympics on Showmax Pro. Subscribe before 31 August and get an extra month free!  WATCH […]

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WATCH South Africa’s Week of Descent into Chaos

By SAPeople 09-08-21 10:37

KwaZulu-Natal photographer and videographer Kierran Allen has captured all sides of the tragic week in South Africa, where parts of KZN and Gauteng descended into chaos… destroying livelihoods and claiming the lives of at least 337 people. Watch the video below, commissioned by VICE World News, with footage filmed by Kierran, as well as his […]

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