JAPAN – England beat New Zealand today at the Rugby World Cup to go through to the finals for their first time in 12 years… and it all started with this classic response to the All Black’s famous and particularly intense haka on Saturday. England showed their intent not to buy into the ‘All Black […]

The South African comedian Coconut Kelz, well known for her lighthearted but at the same time satirical commentary on South African events, has outdone herself this week in her tiara-bedecked monologue about the chaos in the Democratic Alliance. Watch below as she references Mean Girls and makes fun of Helen Zille being given a leadership […]

Animal Rights campaigners have expressed outrage and “heartbreak” at the news that today more than 30 wild-caught baby elephants – held captive for nearly a year in Hwange National Park – have been flown out of Zimbabwe, via Victoria Falls Airport, to Chinese zoos. Army trucks allegedly moved in despite campaigners’ legal effort. Humane Society […]

Watch below as this video captures perfectly the incredible precision of South Africa’s Springboks as they bore down on Japan on Sunday, beating the hosts 26-3 and powering through to the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2019. The Rugby World Cup posted this video on Monday. It’s already been viewed over half a million […]

A South African father has called for Christians to “stand against the humiliation and mocking of our faith” after discovering artwork at his children’s KwaZulu-Natal school which depicts God as a clown, amongst other things. Watch below. Speaking on his child’s last day of school yesterday at Grantleigh outside Richard’s Bay in KZN, Andrew Anderson […]

During their current trip to London, a highlight for the Drakensberg Boys Choir was going to be watching The Lion King on the West End… but instead that treat was made even sweeter by the choir being invited to take part on stage in the world famous musical’s 20th Anniversary Performance at the Lyceum Theatre! […]

With the Rugby World Cup on in Japan, and South Africa making it through to the semi-finals, rugby fever’s in the air and this old video from 2017 is going viral again. It was first uploaded in August 2017 by Jeramy de Wee who said: “All Blacks Beware of these boys doing the haka…” WATCH […]

Tennis great Roger Federer has shown his support for South Africa, his mother’s homeland, by sending a video message wishing the Springboks good luck as they face Japan in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals. Watch below as Springbok captain Siya Kolisi reacts to the message during an interview with CNN. Federer, who has both […]

If you’re not feeling that Friday feeling just yet… watch this video by Mufasa. Turn it up and just ENJOY! (And we hope you enjoy your weekend too!) ITS FRIDAAAYEEEEEE!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/VaFaojCBYF — mufasa (@mufasatweetss) October 11, 2019 And if you’d like a little more to get you in the Friday mood, here’s “Friday showing up…”: […]

While most kids in South Africa dream of having things like cell phones and tablets, the top of these children’s wish list in Graaf Reinet is simply… water. And this week they got it. Watch below as the children’s joy bubbles over when the always amazing Gift of the Givers successfully drilled the seventh borehole […]

Instead of sitting in the dark and twiddling your thumbs, download series and movies to your phone to watch after the power goes out. Streaming apps like Showmax and DStv Now let users download content.  Here’s our pick of what to watch during load-shedding: Godfather of Harlem The first episode has just come out! This […]

The Ndlovu Youth Choir surprised fans at the Mall of Africa on Monday with a brilliant performance of Shosholoza… that is yet again inspiring South Africans everywhere. The Ndlovu Youth Choir, who recently flew the flag internationally on America’s Got Talent, dedicated the goosebump performance to the Springboks who are currently playing in the Rugby […]

Watch the video below to see two men leap out of a pool faster than you can say ‘elephant’, when a large mother elephant jumps in to boot them out. The mother was trying to protect her baby who was stuck in the pool. But the men were wanna-be good samaritans. They were attempting to […]

As any expat will confirm, South African ads are amongst the best in the world… and the latest one from a local insurance company is no exception, going viral within hours of being launched. The ad – by King Price – has South Africans in stitches as it highlights how meanings get lost in translation […]

The New Zealand rugby team may be famous for its Haka… but the South African guys in this video give them a run for their money with their own passionate version… an ode to South Africa’s delicious Samosa / Samoosa (a spicy triangular-shaped savoury that originates from India and which Meghan Markle recently enjoyed during […]

Springboks rugby player Eben Etzebeth could face legal action over an alleged assault after the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said on Wednesday it would ask the country’s Equality Court to institute proceedings against him. It follows an incident in the coastal town of Langebaan on Aug. 25, during which a man was allegedly racially and […]

South African expat and comedian Kevin Fraser has produced a video that has South Africans in stitches – comparing supermarkets in SA and the experiences with the tellers between Woolworths, Spar and Checkers. Watch below. Kevin, who’s based in Australia, was recently in South Africa doing a comedy tour. His skits have had South African […]

A proud mother Tammy Menton has shared a video that her son Matt Menton produced, which she says gives so much hope for the future of South Africa. Posting the video to #IAmStaying facebook page, Tammy said Matt put it together to “visually express his pride and love for our beautiful country”. She said: “He […]

In a great display of making the most of things, some innovative South African drivers were filmed capitalising on a burst water pipe alongside a road. Watch videos below. Vehicles – including taxis – can be seen manoeuvring their cars to make sure they get the shiniest car wash! Three videos of the scene were […]

With over R102,000 raised and many hearts captured, Tannie Poppie is finally making her way to Italy where she will prepare her famous ‘roosterkoek’ to new adoring fans! This incredible dream has been made true by 43-year-old Capetonian, Stan Engelbrecht, who befriended Poppie six years ago… and the kindness of strangers around South Africa who […]

Barely a few days after a video of a public brawl in South Africa went viral, there’s a bare-bones music video out lampooning the original video and its famous line, “Hugo, bel die polisie!” The video is done by Ashwin Ash Le Breton, a dance teacher in Port Elizabeth known for his work with the […]

A group of South African friends, who had been holidaying in Mozambique, were shocked by the size of an African Rock Python they spotted on the way home to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Watch below. Charles Southwood from Ballito told SAPeople they estimate the snake was around 4 metres long! Charles said: “There were 15 of us, […]

South Africa’s famous Drakensberg Boys Choir has produced a stunning performance of ‘World in Union’ in honour of the Springboks who kick off the Rugby World Cup 2019 campaign on Saturday, against the All Blacks. The Drakensberg Boys Choir said: “We are proud to present this video in support of our National Rugby Team, the […]

Sjoe, grab a tissue and watch the return of the country’s new heroes – Ndlovu Youth Choir – who have been flying the South African flag high on the world’s biggest entertainment stage, America’s Got Talent, and inspiring South Africans’ spirits to soar at a particularly tough time in the country’s history. Proud and grateful […]

Rugby fever is building in South Africa, with everyone standing behind their beloved Bokke. Here’s the latest video for the Springboks from Secunda Primary School. The school shared the video this morning and said: “Laerskool Secunda staan agter die Bokke! Like en Share asb ?ELKE KIND IS ‘N WENNER. #WENNER.” (Secunda Primary School stands behind […]