God Bless Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 06-09-11 10:28

Now that the Springboks have departed for New Zealand to do battle at this year’s Rugby World Cup, the call has gone out to South Africans to brush up on their rendition of the national anthem. The beloved tune merges two anthems and five languages: Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi […]

Pumping up Bok support for World Cup

By SAPeople Contributor 27-02-15 22:32

South Africans have been mobilised to stand behind their beloved Springboks, the national rugby team, as they prepare to do battle in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The tournament kicks off on 9 September – 23 October 2011. The International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC) showed its support by endorsing the Lead SA Bok Friday initiative […]

Ballito’s Brilliant Surf Comp. Video Highlights

By SAPeople Contributor 13-07-11 16:22

Ballito’s flawless surf last week, including 4-metre barrels, helped it make history at the 2011 Mr Price Pro Ballito Champion competition. Surfers from around the world gathered on Surfers Beach on the Kwa-Zulu Natal North Coast for what turned out to be an epic week of surf. Unfortunately South African defending champion Jordy Smith from […]

SA national netballers head to Asia

By SAPeople Contributor 20-06-11 20:54

South African President Jacob Zuma has wished the Spar national netball team, Amantombazane, the best of luck ahead of their departure to Singapore on 21 June 2011 to compete in the World Netball Championships. Zuma and Minister of Sports Fikile Mbalula gave the team a fitting send-off at Mahlambandlopfu, the presidential guest house, in Pretoria on 19 […]

SA brings IRB trophy home

By SAPeople Contributor 27-02-15 22:32

It was their first tour abroad, and they did not come home empty-handed. On their way to winning the 2011 International Rugby Board (IRB) Nations Cup, the South African Kings remained undefeated throughout the tournament and ended top of the table with 13 points. Their opening game was an emphatic 31-17 triumph against a tough Georgian […]

Louis Oosthuizen’s Ball Stirs Up Interest

By SAPeople Contributor 09-09-12 10:08

Check out an interview with South African golfer Louis Oosthuizen, made today at the US Open after the freak incident in which his and another player’s golf balls landed right next  to each (a rare occurrence in the world of golf). Louis and fellow golfer Graeme McDowell hit their tee shots and then wandered up […]

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Thank you and Siyabonga

By SAPeople 12-08-10 10:41

The following video is a little Thank You and Siyabonga to all those who visited the shores of South Africa for the 2010 World Cup Soccer…It’s also a great nostalgic trip if you’re suffering from withdrawal symptoms since the football finished. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtJFHbB7RTM

Gandalf, Hitler and those Vuvuzelas

By SAPeople 20-07-10 19:11

If you’re missing those vuvuzelas – or all the controversy surrounding them, check out ‘Gandalf Goes to the World Cup – Fellowship of the Vuvuzelas’: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B2LPxggvqY …or watch Hitler & the Vuvuzela at the 2010 World Cup: httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Ln_rqPpPk

The Umbrella Vuvuzela Song!

By SAPeople 17-06-10 13:36

Dave Henson does The Vuvuzela Song to the tune of Rihanna’s Umbrella song. It’s being played on BBC Radio and is funny and smart! httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HmDVz1ED84

Vuvuzela Fever plus Videos

By SAPeople 19-10-12 11:34

Vuvu Fever is spreading. Everyone’s uploading a vuvuzela video to YouTube. Here are some of the best (or worst!). And latest news on the Vuvu is that while some international TV stations  are scrambling to find a way to mute them, and over 100,000 people have signed up on a Facebook page calling for a […]

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All the FIFA 2010 World Cup Kickoff Concert Videos

By SAPeople 09-10-20 22:20

If you missed the FIFA 2010 World Cup Kickoff Concert – or loved it so much you want to watch it again, here are the links to watch each performance (the official videos) on YouTube. Although, first here’s an unofficial video of Shakira and Freshlyground’s Waka Waka (This Time for Africa): Alicia Keyes Alicia Keyes […]

Kickoff Concert Videos

By SAPeople 11-06-10 10:49

Some of the best bits from the FIFA 2010 World Cup Kickoff Concert on 10 June 2010 in Soweto (BTW Full repeats of the concert are still playing at Vevo.): httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjFdSAVsi-c “Waka Waka” by Shakira and featuring Freshlyground (although it looks like they just filmed this from a TV so the quality is poor): httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khb5-BbJ-Lc

Zulu kids dance for Shakira

By SAPeople 11-06-10 09:58

Shakira talks to and dances with Zulu kids in South Africa. You can also click here to learn more about Shakira’s foundation (which she started at the age of 18 to help thousands of children get an education and nutrition): httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22NH_cgMg6A

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Do the Waka Waka

By SAPeople 09-10-20 22:18

Finally – here’s the FAB video for the official World Cup song – Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) performed by Shakira and fab SA band Freshlyground. If the video disappears again – try Shakira’s site. Here’s the Waka Waka performed live in Soweto at the FIFA 2010 World Cup Kickoff Concert on 10 June: […]

Do the Diski Dance!

By SAPeople 19-10-12 11:36

South Africa’s Diski Dance – a jive where football moves are transformed into dance – is becoming as big as the Makarena and moon walk.  So clearly – it’s important that you know how to do it for the World Cup! So here are two videos – the first has fab SA scenery and shows […]

Sing Along to SA’s Anthem

By SAPeople 27-05-10 13:15

Here’s the music and the words… httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXKur2FAN7g There’s no excuse not to learn it. Even this little kid has it mastered… Baby Singing Nkosi Sikele South Africa’s Anthem – A funny movie is a click away And if you’re still having problems remembering the words – here’s a PDF of a Simple Guide to the […]

South African Sports Videos

By SAPeople 09-10-09 12:10

SA National Anthem Debacle Ras Dumisani sings what he believes to be his “beautiful version” of the South African National Anthem, at Toulouse in France. The Springboks subsequently lost 20-13 in the Test match against the French. httpvp://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4E3BBDB59E11EA42 Earthwave 2009: World record attempt at Muizenberg beach, Cape Town, on the 4th of October to have […]

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