Maybe the internet needed to be reminded that life isn’t always so serious, or maybe the energy of these students was just infectiously joyful. Whatever the main reason, a singing prank in a Stellenbosch lecture hall has gone beyond viral with almost 30 million views!

Stellenbosch, South Africa (01 March 2024)—Being a university student means living in the weird space between serious adulthood and laidback youth. Some days, it feels like your whole life is dependent on one assignment. Other days, you might be at the height of feeling young and invincible. But fun should lie in the mix of it all, as should stepping outside of your comfort zone, which is exactly what students at Stellenbosch University got up to thanks to a singing prank that skyrocketed past virality at 28.4 million views and 3.9 million likes.

Maybe the internet needed to be reminded that life isn’t always so serious, or maybe the energy of these students was just so unanimously and infectiously joyful. Whatever the exact reason, a clip of students giving their lecture a High School Musical twist has captured social media users after this rendition of ‘We Are Young’ made people smile.

Watch: Singing Prank in Stellies Unites Students

@timmorrel Ending was worth it #university #lectures #college #CapCut ♬ original sound – Tim

Shared by TikTok creator Tim Morrel, the clip captured bravery, fun and unity through doing something you have to have a lot of guts to do. Students’ mental health at tertiary levels is known to be a cause for concern; with anxiety and depression sadly impacting so many young people’s journeys through higher education. What was awesome about the clip was not just the singing and joy, but that the whole cohort of students joined in; which means even the anxious, those who feel alone, and those who never considered that they could make others smile simply through a little silliness.

Yes lecture halls are a place of learning, but they should also be a place where students can unite and even learn a few lessons outside of the curriculum—like this lesson in being bold!

Sources:  TikTok

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AI is at it again, and this time, it’s showing people what an ‘Average Day’ in South Africa looks like. They might just be onto us!

South Africa (05 February 2024)—If you’re on the internet often, you’re probably no stranger to the weird (and sometimes wonderful) creations Artificial Intelligence can cook up. From Cape Town’s Avengers to South Africa as a villain, we’ve seen it all. But another recent batch of visuals depicting an ‘Average Day’ in South Africa has us giggling in high notes for its…’accuracy’.

According to the visual story created by ‘AI TRÄSKET’, an ‘average day’ in SA is filled with playing sports, finding treasure and, of course, having an adorable sidekick alongside you for every part of your journey. (No, it’s not a Springbok). We also apparently get very rich, very quickly. There are no shops around us either in the open planes of wildlife we call home, except for one: a Ferrari dealership. Obviously.

Watch: AI Shows People an ‘Average Day’ in South Africa on TikTok.

The video has sparked many giggles from its 2.1 million views for reasons that need little explanation. But, in true South African humour, many locals played along without hesitation.

Here are some of the comments:

“My Meerkat and I found a diamond yesterday.”—Gary Shell. 

“Finally, accurate South African representation!!”—Omfile.

“I’m saving my gold chunk for a rainy day.”—Brandon Wessels.

“Anyone want to exchange meerkats? I think mine is broken?”—Kgopolo Mphuthi on her meerkat not leading her to excessive amounts of gold.

“My elephant is too lazy to carry anything, he spends his day getting drunk on Amarula.”—Isabellé

“Yes this is true. I unfortunately don’t have an elephant cause you need a license but I’ll get one soon,”—@fofo. 

“My meerkat doesn’t want to play rugby with me :(“—Nthati. 

We’re not sure which South Africans actually identify with this ‘average day’, but if you’re out there, we need to see you and your meerkat urgently.

Sources: TikTok

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Adam Levine whipped out a special phrase in Afrikaans for the locals in the audience at the Maroon 5 Concert in Cape Town, and no it’s not the phrase you’re thinking of:

Cape Town, South Africa (02 February 2024)—The Maroon 5 mission to South Africa had many locals buzzing this week as the concert drew closer and closer. From little fans like 6-year-old Jagger (yes, as in, ‘Moves Like Jagger’) to fandoms on the internet, the Calabash concert was shrouded in expectations.

But what many weren’t expecting, was lead singer Adam Levine to whip out a local language to address the audience!

While the guitar hummed in the background, Mr Levine prepared himself for his version of a prepared speech. Any non-native speaker who has ever had to stand up and speak Afrikaans in front of an audience can probably feel the second-hand anxiety from the moment. But the singer mustered up his courage and trekked on.

Explaining that Afrikaans is a “very difficult language”, he proceeded to explain that he asked his wife (the iconic Behati Prinsloo, who is Namibian) for some help on what to say.

While many eagerly awaited some of our spicer Afrikaans phrases that start with ‘jou ma se…’ Adam kept things clean and opted for a sweeter phrase instead—”Julle Lyk Baie Mooi”.

The lead added that ‘jy lyk baie mooi’ is something he says to his wife, which inspired him to share the love with the audience.

@c_yan_duh_ he actually did quite well #calabashsouthafrica #maroon5 #adamlevine #concert #capetown ♬ original sound – c_yan_duh_

Many South Africans appreciated the effort, with some joking that “Charlize is not going to believe this” and others adding that his pronunciation was better than theirs in school.

Some opted to share that he could’ve gone for ‘hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie’ but locals know there’s more than enough of that phrase going around thanks to Dricus du Plesis’ recent historic victory.

Sources: TikTok

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A Soweto Seamstress’ skills have wowed and evoked wonder upon thousands thanks to her upcycling talents!

Soweto, South Africa (31 January 2024) — A Soweto seamstress’ skills have left people from all over the world feeling ever so inspired to get into their upcycling groove after she shared her talented work on social media.

If you’re no stranger to the social media community, the ‘Up-cycled Cloth Collective’, you know that every day is a new day to be inspired by what the community’s creative wizards can do with forgotten materials. Started by South Africa-based Melanie Brummer, UCC connects creative crafters from all over the world, and last week, Pattie Mamotheo’s creation was the star of the show.

The Soweto seamstress’ wowed and evoked wonder upon thousands after she shared the gorgeous pieces she had made from scrap materials. A shawl, skirt and bag, all from scraps.

People were so impressed with her eye, handiwork work and pose, and deemed the culmination should find space in Vogue Magazine. Others shared their infectious inspiration, to which Pattie noted that she is encouraged to encourage others.

There’s something undeniably enchanting about Pattie’s creation; taking pieces of leftover art to make a lot of beauty. Whether the Soweto Seamstress’ skills take her to Vogue or not, she’s already earned her own version of a magazine cover.

Often, conversations surrounding sustainable fashion put the emphasis on the positive environmental impact something like upcycling serves. But the beauty of the new that can be created from what was has its own place of importance and speaks to the humanity of wanting to create.

Meanwhile, in other news about South African upcyclers who earned their moment in the sun, a local mom’s clever use for paper bags went viral!

Sources: Up-cycled Cloth Collective

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Faf and Miné de Klerk made sure their soon-to-be baby bok got an especially South African baby shower! While the baby’s gender hasn’t been revealed, one thing is for certain: this will be a proudly South African tot:

South Africa (29 January 2024) — Faf de Klerk and his wife Miné shared snaps of Baba de Klerk’s baby shower, and the South African touch left locals and Springboks fans nodding in approval.

While most baby showers might go for pastel colours, baba de Klerk (who will be the rugby royalty family’s firstborn) got bright splashes of green and gold balloons. Since proud locals consider our blood to be green and gold (whether rugby fans, expats, everyday heroes or local is lekker enthusiasts), it gave the baby shower a super special South African feel. This might be the start of a trend that we’d love to see!

 

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It couldn’t be more fitting for the family, especially considering that Faf has shared his love for South Africa both in unconventional but iconic ways (wearing our flag in speedo form for any occasion) and by virtue of being the legendary scrum-half who helped us win the World Cup more than once.

While the gender of the baby bok hasn’t yet been confirmed (the pregnancy itself was only revealed earlier this month) one thing is certain: this will be a proudly South African tot!

Meanwhile in other news of Springboks legends welcoming extensions to their families, Analina and Eben Etzebeth welcomed their baby boy into the world on 16 January 2024.

Other South African sweethearts expecting include former Miss World Rolene Strauss, whose baby gender reveal didn’t go quite as expected, but was filled with joy nonetheless:

 

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A post shared by Rolene Strauss (@rolenestrauss)

Sources: Miné de Klerk

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If you have kids and enough paper bags from the grocery store to build a small house, this South African Mom’s viral upcycling hack was meant to find you!

South Africa (28 January 2024) — A South African mom (who also happens to be award-winning broadcaster Lebang Kgosana) has made upcycling go viral after she gave grocery store paper bags a second chance at life in the most practical way.

Many South Africans know ‘the drawer’—AKA, the home of all the bags you say you’ll reuse but almost always forget to. Whether they’re material or paper, these bags often build up to the point where it wouldn’t be unreasonable to build a small house from them.

Beyond the discipline that is the art of reusing these bags lies another great idea: upcycling!

This is exactly what Lebang did when wrapping her children’s books for the school year, and with over 6.1 million views on TikTok, it’s safe to say that her idea caught the internet’s attention.

Taking bags that have made many a local smile in times of hunger before, mama Lebang gave the full run down on how to wrap the books neatly, while serving the purpose of reusable paper bags.

@lebangkgosana My online grocery shopping bags being recycled as we cover some school books!! #BackToSchool #fyp ♬ original sound – #LifeWithLebang

While some users had reservations surrounding how ‘aesthetic’ the books looked, others defended it, noting that there is a lesson covering those pages: being resourceful and mindful of materials that are meant to be re-used.

Some even nodded that they’d take the tip for their university notebooks, while teachers also agreed that the idea was one that needed to go further.

Even if you don’t have notebooks that need covering, a mindset that sees one product as potential for another is something makes a shift in our efforts for the Earth.

Meanwhile, if you know a South African sustainable thinker like this creator, you can nominate them for these upcoming sustainability awards! 

Sources: TikTok

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A viral pothole in Johannesburg has got the internet giggling (and sighing in frustration) after graduating from road problem to tiny ecosystem:

Johannesburg, South Africa (19 January 2024) — A Johannesburg pothole has gone viral for all reasons funny and slightly concerning.

We all know that one pothole. The one you have to brace yourself for in the morning before work. The swimming pool just waiting to happen on a rainy day. Or, the one that takes on the characteristics of an aggressive pimple; returning back time after time after time.

One pothole has earned its not-so-proud place on South African Twitter (X), and we couldn’t help but chuckle at the pure satirical creativity of the users who weighed in on its… aesthetic?

As we all know, X is a pretty sassy place where sarcasm runs rife. However, under the guise of humour on this post, an important and obvious message is spotlighted: this is what happens when effort isn’t put in to take care of the little things. Because small problems grow (sometimes quite literally).

Still, getting a message out there through humour is what South Africans do best (especially when it comes to a viral pothole). Something else South Africans do pretty well though, is take up initiative when authorities do not. Case in point? The Joburg resident in his 80s who made headlines for all the time he spent fixing exactly this kind of problem.

The latest viral pothole posted by Gareth van Onselen appears to be slowly transitioning from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s problem to that of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. We’re also not sure if a small family of critters has taken up residence here, but we wouldn’t be surprised.

Strap in for a laugh and hopefully, a bit of drive to make a difference:

One of my favourite JHB potholes. Coming along so nicely. pic.twitter.com/U3vzjTOQRa

— Gareth van Onselen (@GvanOnselen) January 15, 2024

Cue the iconic comments:

“Who got the contract for this garden?”—@rowpolo

“Dunno..just needs some pot plants and paving to brighten it up?”—@BlueNip

“You should apply to have it shown at the Chelsea Flower Show.”—@Pete_carswell 

“Budget cuts at the Botanical Gardens?”—@okapidavid 

“when I’m big I want to be a traffic circle.”—@rfbarnard 

“I’m no horticulturalist but it looks like it needs some fertiliser?”—@LiebenbergCarl

“Maybe it will have its own coffeeshop soon.”—@Driftwood077

“It’s like a little pocket park.”—@freqflyer 

“Reforesting is a vital strategy to fighting climate change.”—@ienzmm

Sources: X

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Trevor Noah’s Advert Showing Off South Africa has got some stiff competition for views. While the famous comedian depicted the SA that can experienced with moola, Sammy Hall shows us the SA that can be experienced mahala. Take a look:

Somewhere in South Africa (16 January 2024) — Almost two months ago, Trevor Noah made an advert highlighting all the awesome things South Africa has to offer. Trevor Noah’s advert may have been made with a tourism boost in mind, but it also got many locals eager to explore our own country inspired by the legendary comedian’s top-tier humour.

But, some South Africans were encouraged to take showing our foreign friends around one step further, given that, Trevor Noah’s advert isn’t exactly budget-friendly.

Cue TikTokker Sami Hall, who decided to give us all a hilarious response to the comedian’s take with her Rand-Friendly version of the original (read,’ South Africa for Broke Bitches’).

Where Trevor showcases our brilliant beaches, Sami offers her own recommendations for cooling down in the heat for those who can’t afford beach trips.

For those seeking a budget alternative to the five-star hotels Trevor mentions, Sami’s got her own plan of action (and yes, you’ll need Mozzi repellent).

And when it comes to meeting the ‘lions’ of South Africa, the content creator’s very clever suggestion is sure to give you a giggle.

As Sami’s video reminded us (and the other 100,000 people who watched it), South Africa is still a blast even on budget because of the one thing inflation can never take away from us—our humour.

Watch: Rand-Friendly South Africa!

@samihallsays I mos told you guys I was busy with something fun! So, recently a famous comedian showed you all the wonders South Africa has to offer (if you earn in dollars) but today I wanted to show you South Africa for broke bitches A special thank you to the main sponsor @STEYN IP ‎who is not only responsible for protecting my brands but who is also always excited with me whenever I get a crazy idea. What is your favorite rand friendly thing to do in South Africa? – Thank you to each and every sponsor for making this parody add a possibility! – Thank you @FOKKOL MERCHANDISE for the sexy merch – Thank you @LionsRugbyCo and Mufasa!!! This scene was literally the first scene in my head and I am so glad you guys came on board – Thank you @Victron Energy SA for making me forget about loadshedding for a bit and for joining in this madnes – #dorsland thank you for my sexy vellies and for coming on board – Thanks to our baby, @Mieliepap Plaaswinkel ,also thank you for feeding the crew… No one likes to work hungry Please go and show all the sponsors some love Also, a quick thank you to #goodiesrestaurant for allowing me to film at their put put coarse. Thank you to my co-stars @TheArodSA1 (aka the criminal kak kop) and my dad (the hosepipe man) Okay bye #samihallsays #okaybye #trevornoah #parody #southafrica #comedy ♬ original sound – SamiHallSays

Meanwhile in a big nod to Trevor Noah, the son of Patricia has recently bagged an Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series! Read all about it:

Trevor Noah Wins Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series!

Sources: @SamiHallSays/TikTok 

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It turns out that Siya Kolisi looks great in lipstick. As do several other South African icons reimagined by talented artist Ricollin Moodley:

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (16 January 2024) — Exploring a new frontier of mediums by merging the worlds of art and beauty is 23-year-old KwaZulu-Natal-based creative Ricollin Moodley. Using a lesser-picked ‘brush’ to create artwork that’ll make you do a double-take, Ricollin has awed South Africans everywhere with his lipstick portraits.

The jury is in, and Siya Kolisi does look great in lipstick (the South African rugby superstar thought so too, sharing great appreciation for the work). As it turns out, lipstick also suits Ben Etzebeth, and Cheslin Kolbe. Rachel Kolisi and breakout pop star Tyla, we might add, have never looked more iconic in their lipstick shades.

But for these portraits, it’s less about the lipstick picks and far more about the guiding hand behind them. Ricollin’s creations have drawn people all over the world in, and undoubtedly given his obvious talent a whole new dimension of appreciation.

Art is great when the rules are perfected. Art is often brilliant, however, when they’re broken.

Going against the grain is something this artist prides himself on. If it’s not lipstick, it’s eyeshadow and other makeup staples (which is how Ricollin reinvented the Mona Lisa). And if it’s not a canvas, it’s upcycling reusable bags into clothes. Or painting with coffee.

Ricollin is certainly on the come-up in his career, and has made South Africa proud in representing our creativity. We can’t wait to see what he cooks up next!

You can keep up with his artwork here.

Sources: Ricollin Moodely 

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After helping a motorist out with petrol money, Cynthia the petrol attendant would show her kindness yet again by making a little boy’s birthday incredibly special by giving him the gift of a lifetime:

Middleburg, South Africa (16 January 2024) — A petrol attendant and resident good human known as Cynthia has the internet smiling after she restored even the grumpiest social media user’s faith in humanity recently.

Like another petrol attendant and everyday hero, Nkhosikho Mbele, Cynthia’s kindness made a big impression in the way that the most selfless acts often do. Not only was Cynthia Zanje Faure’s saving grace when she helped her out with money for petrol, but she also took the time to make little Livan’s birthday extra special when she and Zanje reunited at the Midwater Engen once again.

Whilst on the way to Livan’s birthday celebrations, Zanje made a pitstop for petrol. There, she unexpectedly reunited with Cynthia who made no fuss or even mention of the time she had helped the motorist out with petrol money before—something Zanje will never forget.

Commenting on her friendliness, young Livan was drawn to the petrol attendant and wanted to share that it was his birthday with her.

In true Cynthia fashion, she wished him a hearty happy birthday and began brewing a plan for a surprise.

As Zanje reflected on the last time the two had met and the petrol filled up, Cynthia came back with the card machine and some kindness disguised as spare change.

Through the window, she popped in an R20 as a little gift for Livan, noting that it was all she had to give.

Livan, at first, didn’t accept the money but eventually came around. He soon repaid his unexpected gift with the warmest thank you. The birthday boy got out of the car and made sure to give her a big hug. And as the two smiled and laughed together—they went from strangers to two people who would forever be bonded by kindness.

According to Zanje, Livan got teary later on; having experienced someone giving him all they had to give— an experience that marks itself as the gift of a lifetime.

Determined to pay it forward for Cynthia, Zanje decided it was time to rally selflessness in her favour. Calling on her friends and followers, she set out to raise money for the Good Samaritan in a petrol attendant’s uniform.

And we’re thrilled to report that R2,000 was raised for Cynthia!

You can watch her heartwarming reaction here:

Yes. We’re all chopping onions unashamedly!

Sources: Zanje Faure 

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