Hawaiian surfer Koa Smith (23) caught the ride of his life, surfing nearly a mile (1.5km) in two minutes on one of the world’s top waves – on the Skeleton Coast in Namibia. Koa stayed standing for EIGHT barrels on the same one wave, as drone pilot Chris Rogers captured the action on video! As […]

If you missed the lunar eclipse on Friday night – 27 July 2018 – here’s a video, taken by Richard Van Schalkwyk from Wilgeheuwel on the West Rang, Gauteng, South Africa… Richard says: “Colour added. The moon was white. Shot with a Canon T2i (550D) and a 50mm lens. Speed increased by 4000%.” WATCH Lunar […]

Millions of people will have the opportunity to see a lunar eclipse – an event popularly known in the media as a “blood moon” – on Friday July 27. Visible for most of the world including South Africa – only North America and Greenland are expected to miss out – it’s set to be the […]

This week Carte Blanche investigates what’s really behind the mystery facing officials in Durban with regard to the spate of bomb scares. (This episode is available for South Africans abroad to watch from Tuesday 31 July 2018 if you subscribe to Showmax.) Durban Bombs It’s the biggest mystery currently facing officials in Durban – ten explosive […]

Here’s the first peek at the new Leon Schuster movie – Frank & Fearless – due for release later this year. In true Schuster fashion, the film follows the hilarious and heroic antics of four loveable characters in the African bush… but also introduces a relevant and engrossing story and a depth of emotion which […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has revealed the first joke he ever heard that sparked his passion for a career in comedy. The joke was told by his grandfather to a policeman, and it was the first time Trevor had ever seen a policeman laugh. More importantly, it was the moment he realised how humour can […]

Amateur film maker Gershwin Williams has captured the most stunning video of the Atlantic Seaboard and Chapman’s Peak, Western Cape, South Africa. Watch below… “I’m just trying to capture as much of this beautiful country as I can, one video at a time,” Gershwin told SAPeople. The video includes dramatic drone footage as Gershwin enjoys […]

A proudly South African team is planning an epic trek to Everest Base Camp and Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for iconic – and endangered – Big Cats. During the month’s trek the three South African conservationists – who are all qualified safari guides – will be wearing very realistic custom-made cat mascots… […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has responded to the French government’s criticism of his Africa joke, which he cracked after France won the World Cup. Speaking on ‘Between the Scenes’ – the segments he films between recording ‘The Daily Show’ – Trevor said: “The French ambassador to the U.S. Gérard Araud didn’t like that I […]

Whilst American President Donald Trump is overseas visiting Belgium, England, Scotland and Russia, US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel decided that all Americans should have a knowledge of other nations… and so he sent his team out to test people on the street. Passers-by were asked to name a country on the map… any country! […]

The 13 Thai boys and their coach, whose plight gripped the world when they were trapped in the Tham Luang cave complex in Thailand for 17 days, have expressed their gratitude for those who helped and supported them. In a video compilation, the boys’ main message was: “You don’t have to worry now. We’re safe.” […]

During the marathon match on Centre Court today at Wimbledon in London, South African Kevin Anderson momentarily turned left-handed in a desperate bid to win a point… and pulled it off perfectly, thanks largely to his father! Watch below. Wimbledon called it an “epic point” as Anderson – who had fallen over – got up […]

It’s not often you see international TV mogul Simon Cowell clapping along to the acts he judges, but this Los Angeles choir’s mesmerising rendition of Toto’s ‘Africa’ has even Cowell joining in… and giving it a standing ovation! SAPeople followers will remember Angel City Chorale’s original video of ‘Africa’ in 2013 – in which they […]

Wimbledon called Kevin Anderson’s performance in London today against Roger Federer possibly one of the biggest comebacks Wimbledon has ever seen! Posting a picture of Anderson with the words ‘Miracle Man’ on it, Wimbledon tweeted: “From match point down in the third set, @KAndersonATP recovers to beat defending champion Roger Federer 2-6, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4, […]

Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams and Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, Wizkid – and more artists – will be holding a Nelson Mandela tribute concert on 2 December in Johannesburg, South Africa… and tickets are FREE! There is a catch though. A good catch! The […]

Every couple of years, choirs from all over the world gather to celebrate the World Choir Games. This year 16,000 singers from 300 choirs, hailing from 60 countries have descended on Tshwane, South Africa for the 10th World Choir Games. Although not crowned World Champions, one of the top performances in the Scenic Pop Category […]

If you’re looking for something positive to lighten your spirits, this video from Secunda, South Africa, has it all. As many will remember, a couple of months ago Stephanie van der Walt secretly filmed her mom “cleaning new South African style”. Mom (Sandra Nel) was washing the bathroom to the music – and moves – […]

World Surf League (WSL) has again this morning had to place a heat on hold at Jeffrey’s Bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, after a shark was spotted by event officials making its way towards the surfers. The WSL said Thursday morning that the shark was spotted from the north heading directly towards the […]

As predicted, an intense cold front has arrived in the Western Cape of South Africa today, Sunday 1 July 2018, bringing what many described as “hectic” rains and some localised flooding. The rain is welcomed in a region that has been suffering one of its worst droughts in a century (although residents who can afford […]

This week’s episode of Carte Blanche investigates Mohair farming and the validity of a video that threatens to close down the industry, children sexting, femicide and South Africa’s 12th Duke of Atholl. The show is available to South Africans abroad from Tuesday 03 July 2018 if you subscribe to Showmax. Mohair Goats South Africa’s Angora […]

The beautiful reunion between an injured young monkey and his loving family in Amanzimtoti, South Africa, has gone viral, clocking up 3.8 million views on Unilad in four days. The video – which was actually first posted in October 2017 by Umsizi Umkomaas Vervet Rescue Centre – features the release of Pearce back to his […]

Young South African magician Wian is blowing social media users away with his latest compilation of tricks. Watch below. The 22-year-old SA’s Got Talent finalist was first inspired to perform magic after watching a magician on Ellen DeGeneres’ television show. His tricks have already clocked up millions of views online, and according to his bio […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued a statement  “categorically” stating that a story which appeared on Carte-Blanche on Sunday evening, regarding gun trade, is “characterised by inaccuracies and is regrettable”. In the show Kathi Lynn Austin alleged that SANParks senior personnel, together with members of the South African law enforcement agencies, could by implication […]

Meet Martha Hester Sehao, perhaps one of the last people alive from the 1800s… The 121-year-old South African woman has had seven children, of whom she has outlived three. Hailing from Ventersdorp in the North West province of SA, Martha says there’s only one secret to her long life… https://www.facebook.com/BrightVibesAfrica/videos/983504248500688/

Check out three of South Africa’s most beautiful homes, featured on Top Billing this month: Rugby star Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira’s beautiful home Top Billing describes The Beast and Mrs Beast’s home as “modern, easy as a breeze… Tendai and Kuziva Mtawarira’s Dolphin Coast, family escape is near enough to Durban for work and just far […]