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The Bokke are getting ready - and so are the bokkies, Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker. The new Springbok jersey has been unleashed, Veldskoen are on board with bringing goodness to the world, and the CEO Nick Dreyer is giving us a rundown of all the exciting happenings that SA's iconic shoe brand is giving a Lift to, and SAPeople.com has a rundown of all the places you can visit where your ZAR goes a little further.

#ListenHere mense - we'll always be Stronger Together, Stronger Forever. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:03:00 +0200 0 0 #123 Hello Howzit! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 35:24 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1325776 https://iono.fm/e/1325776
With learners of isiZulu reaching 502k on Duolingo, Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker are upping their skills! (However, whether Jen would make the sheep-shearing team is another story - although she also lived in Australia!)

Join them as they discuss the latest news and views of Seffricans at home and abroad, as found on SAPeople.com - your one-stop destination for all things lekker.

There's sunny skies, biltong and octopi aplenty - find out more... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:23:00 +0200 0 0 #122 Uyasikhuluma isiZulu? 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:31 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1323205 https://iono.fm/e/1323205
Either too much or too little, water has it's own way. Floods in the Western Cape in recent weeks have left some towns and farmers completely adrift and cut off from civilisation. The upside is that we have seen smaller communities really pulling together (with the help of the incomparable Gift of the Givers) to work through what for some has been a life-changing natural disaster. Enjoy Guest Farm owner Lauren Bradley gives Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker a first-hand account of their plight in the Cederberg. Proving again that Seffricans aren't just made of really tough stuff, but are seriously lekker too!

For more on this story and others making the headlines in the SA community at home and abroad, #ListenHere SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:49:00 +0200 0 0 #121 Where's Noah When You Need Him? 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 28:29 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1320864 https://iono.fm/e/1320864
Get Happy, Be Proud. Join the fastest growing Ex-pat movement.. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:20:00 +0200 0 0 #120 Reasons to Be Cheerful.... 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 15:12 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1318786 https://iono.fm/e/1318786
On SAPeople's Podcast this week, Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker get to grips with the stories behind the stories making the news about Saffers. Who's going to the Olympics? Who's got a Laugh Headache? What beer should you be drinking? What's up in the World of Rugby? And what should you be watching on the small screen?
For all this and more, listen up! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:18:00 +0200 0 0 #119 Well, That's Rich! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 32:41 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1315945 https://iono.fm/e/1315945
With Tears of joy and sadness being shed for various South Africans at home and abroad, Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker visit the stories that make their hearts druk 'n punt.

Britain and America's Got Talent are finding out just how talented our people are, sporting events are being visited by the cream of our crop, and Don't Panic - The Dept of Tourism is going to have your back!

Catch up with the news that will make your heart glad. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 31 May 2023 12:57:00 +0200 0 0 #118 We Bless the Rains Down in Africa 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 32:32 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1313657 https://iono.fm/e/1313657
SAPeople.com keeps people in touch, wherever in the world they may be. From Durban to Dubai, PE to Portugal, and Hollywood to Hollyveldt, Saffers can find out what's happening with people from their home towns.
Looking into some strange happenings from the mists of time in the dodgy days of early Joburg, author Ted Botha joins Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker to chat about the launch of his new book on the mystery that was Daisy de Melker - you know you want to know more! Serial Killers, TV series, movies and power plays - with the odd indigenous flower thrown in! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 24 May 2023 14:22:00 +0200 0 0 #117 Looking for a Lift in Your Spirits? 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 42:29 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1311352 https://iono.fm/e/1311352
Forget loadshedding and winter for a short while - let Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker warm the cockles of your heart with the heartwarming stories coming out of South Africa - and from Saffers doing extraordinary things abroad.

Whether it's sport, survival training innie bos, how to behave in different parts of our lekker country, or finding out more about Kiffness, we have an irreverent guide for you. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 17 May 2023 14:33:00 +0200 0 0 #116 More Power to the Wonderful Women 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 34:38 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1308823 https://iono.fm/e/1308823
Coronation Chickens have been popped into the fridge (or left out in the cold now that winter has hit), and other Chickens are coming home to roost! Want to know about Urns, Rowing, Scottie Dogs, Olive Oil and how they relate to Saffers at home and Abroad? Then look (and Listen) no further than SAPeople.com! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 10 May 2023 14:17:00 +0200 0 0 #115 Ahoy There! Join the Saffer Get-together 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 40:06 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1307049 https://iono.fm/e/1307049
Making a big noise in the Saffer universe, Pretty Yende and Coronation Chicken, the 1st woman - and she's proudly SA - to win a round the world yacht race, a breakdown of the New Money (and who to share it with ;) ) and a little bit of hide-and-squeak!

Join Jenni and Melanie for their take on the latest greatest things happening with, and to South Africans around the world... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Fri, 05 May 2023 07:15:00 +0200 0 0 #114 Nothing Wrong with a (Double) Blonde Moment! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 41:55 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1304609 https://iono.fm/e/1304609
SAPeople.com isn't just about bringing the good news stories that really matter to Saffers at home and abroad - it's also about giving people a Voice, a place to show what strong stuff we're made of! Our K9 Units, Fireside Stories, Hippos, Turtles and Octopi make the headlines. And we have a special surprise drop-in guest in the SAPeople Podcast studio - don't miss it!! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:26:00 +0200 0 0 #113 Giving South Africans a Voice! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 41:43 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1302489 https://iono.fm/e/1302489
Of Doctorates, 2m beds on planes, Photography, marathon runners, Potjes and (apparent) Real Housewives, the range of topics surrounding Saffers at home and abroad is egte diverse! Join Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker for this week's SAPeople.com podcast to discover more! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:37:00 +0200 0 0 #112 Don't Go Barking up the Wrong Tree! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:58 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1299493 https://iono.fm/e/1299493
There's no stopping the irrepressible Connoisseur, Carrie Adams, as she joins Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker of SAPeople.com - No - they're not Charlie's Angels (or angelic in any way), but have decided to be Derek Watt's #1 fangirls.

From drone saviours, to local heroes, gardening and wine, you'll hear about all the best Saffer stuff on the SAPeople podcast! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:13:00 +0200 0 0 #111 Carrie On, Carrying On! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 38:31 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1297768 https://iono.fm/e/1297768
30 minutes of great news awaits you on this week's SAPeople.com Podcast.

SA stalwart Derek Watts is on the mend, our golfers are swinging high and mighty, hemp buildings are on the rise, Spinners are taking top honours on the small screen, and Jenni and Melle discuss the origins of Slaating met 'n nat vis!

#ListenHere.... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:54:00 +0200 0 0 #110 Watt's Up? Howzit Saffers... 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 29:50 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1295285?v=1 https://iono.fm/e/1295285?v=1
A week that sees SA Funny Man Trevor Noah hitting town, 5 Saffers out of over 3000 billionaires making the top spot in the world, Dolphins in the bay, and hints on the best places to see Homo Sapiens au naturel! It's the Ride of a Lifetime on this week's SAPeople.com podcast... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:13:00 +0200 0 0 #109 Getting Those en-Dolphins Going 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 36:43 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1292652 https://iono.fm/e/1292652
Never fear when Jen and Mel are near. Just #listenhere for the latest stories about lovely Saffer people, bromances and snêks! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:57:00 +0200 0 0 #108 Of Slimy and Slithering Things… 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 34:47 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1290602 https://iono.fm/e/1290602
This week, the blondes (Jenni Baxter of SAPeople.com in Antibes, and Melanie Walker, Joburg correspondent) tackle issues as diverse as whether Parktown Prawns travel well, How to Get Ahead in Hollywood, everyday heroes in SA, how YouTubers get their bucks, and how the Bokke are doing...

Get Switched On to what's happening in the good old Saffer universe. #ListenHere SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:05:00 +0200 0 0 #107 Don't Shut Down - Switch On! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 39:11 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1288107 https://iono.fm/e/1288107
We may be power deficient - but we have a lovely bunch of Tomatoes!
In a week that sees many past their prime being shuffled around (ministers, that is, not tomatoes), Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker of SAPeople.com sauce... um, Source the good news South African stories that are going viral. We live in a beautiful country - let's spread the joy around. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:13:00 +0200 0 0 #106 Ons Soek Jou Goeie Nuus! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 36:51 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1285664 https://iono.fm/e/1285664 In a place mostly covered with reports of doom and gloom, Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker bring you the Brighter Side of what's happening in Sunny SA. If you're an expat or a stay-at-Home, Listen here to find out what our amazing people are doing to improve others lives. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:18:00 +0200 0 0 #105 Always Look on the Bright (not light) Side of Life 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:39 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1283363 https://iono.fm/e/1283363
Looking on the positive side, Jenni Baxter (who's being left out of the loadshedding woes as she's sitting pretty in Antibes!) and Melanie Walker (who rarely has any lightbulbs happening in her house :D ) don't need to go scrabbling around in the dark to find the stories that make our hearts warmer.
If you're feeling disempowered, take your power back by helping someone else. #listenhere for some good ideas how to... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:29:00 +0200 0 0 #104 Don't Ask What Your Country Can Do For You 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 34:12 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1280182 https://iono.fm/e/1280182
A doubly disastrous state of affairs for the Government, but Jenni Baxter, chief cook and bottle washer of SAPeople.com and Melanie Walker (a minion) find the fun and good news stories making waves across the world of Saffers and Expats.

There may be deluges around the country, but the flood of help from people at home and abroad is most welcome.

If you want to know the story behind RWSGFY, are on the search to find out more about Quest, or how to speak lekker SouthAfricanese, this is the place to listen! Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:44:00 +0200 0 0 #103 Now Now. Don't Get Confused 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 32:15 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1277334 https://iono.fm/e/1277334
When it feels like the world is collapsing around you, Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker go on a mission to find the great stories and events happening concerning Saffers at home and abroad to prop you up.

Gift of the Givers is in the news again, as are Grammy Winners of Best Global Music Performance, The Bokke (on the field and the dancefloor), SA Movies making waves in Rotterdam, whether Jesse Clegg outstrips Imagine Dragons and if Sting is still relevant (sis Jenni!), the public and a paramedic telling the government off, and a request that we all boycott SONA! (Oh, and why Melle shouldn't bother applying to be the head of Eksdom... Um, Eskom.) SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:37:00 +0200 0 0 #102 This is the Place to hear About SA's Special Stars 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 32:02 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1274935 https://iono.fm/e/1274935
State of Disaster? What Disaster?! South Africans still have their sense of humour - and we need it what with tigers roaming the streets of Gauteng. (Although we shouldn't be alarmed - the Cougars have been prowling the Northern Suburbs for years...)

We get a first-hand report from Cassandra, Entertainment Editor of SAPeople.com, from the Rotterdam Film Festival, where SA film makers are going great guns, discuss Sailing, rugby and cricket (lots of the latter, plus journo Tom Eaton's thoughts on the various formats) for all the sports fans, and young South Africans, the Eintsteins, bringing robotics to Massachusetts - Have a listen to the good news, and get inspired... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:14:00 +0200 0 0 #101 How to Spot SAffers Abroad 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 32:35 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1272301 https://iono.fm/e/1272301
On this, our 100th episode of SAPeople.com's podcast, Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker are joined by occasional guest, Nick Dreyer to celebrate not only our milestone but also the return to the 1830s in Wupperthal.

Listen in to hear about the great news stories making SAffers at home and abroad a little happier... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:11:00 +0200 0 0 #100 Marching into the Enlightenment... in Vellies 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 43:50 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1269972 https://iono.fm/e/1269972 Things to think about - the number of cougars walking the streets in Joburg; how to see the light when all around you may seem dark; when is a non-island an island; Books on the Bay and our wealth of great SA authors; and others doing great things for others.

Get positive - get listening... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:37:00 +0200 0 0 #099 #FreetoBeSouthAfrica - And you're free to join us! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 28:26 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1268689 https://iono.fm/e/1268689 Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:39:00 +0200 0 0 #98 It's a New Day, a New Year and a New Show 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 35:50 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1264884 https://iono.fm/e/1264884
Jen and Mel are on about swimming - elephants and Springboks - twits, Tom Cruising the SA Skies and much, much more!

#ListenHere for all the great Saffer stuff. And have a safe and festive holiday... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:30:00 +0200 0 0 #097 Melle Christmas and a Jolly Jenny New Year 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 35:58 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1263319 https://iono.fm/e/1263319
On being marked 'safe from flooding', porcupine attacks (and the leguaan balloon), Avatar Rooibos, Little Drummer Boys, Rassie Erasmus and not discussing the Soccer, Jenni and Melle have sought out all the stories that are making news on SAPeople.com Watch on Youtube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:31:00 +0200 0 0 #096 What the World Wants Now 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 31:23 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1260697 https://iono.fm/e/1260697
Jenni Baxter, sitting in Antibes, missed out on the biggest hailstorm in 45 years in Joburg this week, while Melanie mourns the loss of her gutters and tomatoes! Golf, the Paige Project, Americans getting twitchy about braais, and a local's guide to the 21 rules of Hoedspruit are on the menu - as well as which restaurants have the best menus! Watch on Youtube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:12:00 +0200 0 0 #095 Hail No! We Won't Go! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 37:01 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1258181 https://iono.fm/e/1258181
On a special episode of SAPeople.com’s podcast, this week Jenni and Melanie chat to Chief Executive Officer and Artistic Director of the Mzanzi (and KZN and Joburg) Philharmonic Orchestras about music, life, Juilliard- and Springbokkies! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:30:00 +0200 0 0 #094 An Ode to Joy… 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 19:06 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1255066 https://iono.fm/e/1255066
Three lovers of things that are good to put in your mouth (especially wine!) chat about Cyril in England, wine in England, Bokke going to take out the English, French wine, good things happening in SA, and SA wine! (And a couple of SA Whiners ;) )

Wine-not? Want more? #ListenHere... YOUTUBE · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:48:00 +0200 0 0 #093 Not Just for Connoisseurs! (Nobody puts Carrie in a Corner) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 42:18 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1252335 https://iono.fm/e/1252335
Following on from the stellar success of Tali's Wedding and Baby Diaries, Tali's Joburg Diaries hits the small screen this coming Friday, the 18th of November. And her 'mom' - the uber glamorous Kate Normington - is joining Melanie and Jenni in the virtual studio to tell us all about it.

Don't miss this - and our rundown of the top stories making great news here in-country and across the world. #ListenHere! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:34:00 +0200 0 0 #092 It's all happening in Joburg! A chat with a 'lady who lunches'... 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:33 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1249738 https://iono.fm/e/1249738
In a week that saw a video of someone jumping out of a car in the Hluhluwe-Mfolozi Park to evade a tusker, more level-headed people (well, those with their feet firmly planted on SA soil, while their heads are in the stars) are reaching for Mars and beyond, Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker encourage you to do go for the elder people in your world, we find a pocket full of happiness with Richard E Grant down under, and JRR Tolkien has become the most-paid dead celeb!

Local good news has no limits - catch our podcast! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:10:00 +0200 0 0 #091 Don't Jump Out - Dive Right In! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 34:01 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1247211 https://iono.fm/e/1247211
So said French rugby player, Jean-Pierre Rives. And this pretty much sums up what South Africans and SouthAfricanNess is all about.

Joining rugby superfans Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker in the SAPeople.com podcast studio this week are Former Bok, the legend AJ Venter, and Main Man at the legendary brand Veldskoen to talk about the upcoming European Tour, and of course, next year's World Cup which will be held in France. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:28:00 +0200 0 0 #090 Is your blood green? Then listen here! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 34:14 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1244607 https://iono.fm/e/1244607
A week that has seen some sunshine through the rain. A teacher bringing light - and great dance moves - to her students and the world; Johannesburg’s mayor scores a win in the courts; communities coming together to foster goodwill; what ex-pats are up to in their part of the world; what you should be watching on the small screen; and many other feel-good stories - all on SAPeople.com SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:41:00 +0200 0 0 #089 Magic Teacher - cast a spell on us 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 27:55 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1241027 https://iono.fm/e/1241027
Police say the traffic is pretty stationary...

When things feel like they're dire, there's inevitably a ray of sunshine peeping through on SAPeople.com's podcast, where Jen and Mel get busy finding out the behind-the-scenes stories of the stories that are making the 'good' news.

#ListenHere for what's happening with rare chunks of human history, people who swim like seals (and some who got chomped by one), Sexpos and sexpots, and a slightly snide take on the weather, and what we're weathering in SA! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:57:00 +0200 0 0 #088 The Day of the Walking Shed (That's not punny!) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 28:03 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1238285 https://iono.fm/e/1238285
In this, SA's Mental Health Awareness Month, Jenni Baxter and Melle Walker bring some inspirational stories, and a bit of madness, to the mix. With news for and from Ex-pats, local good news, and a quick look at entertainment available on the big and small screens that pertain to SA, SAPeople.com's podcast gives you an abridged rundown of what's making news that's relevant to Saffers wherever they are.

#ListenHere! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:30:00 +0200 0 0 #087 "Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane.." 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:03 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1235639 https://iono.fm/e/1235639
Ex-pat Jenni Baxter Joins Joeys Ou Melle Walker for a run-down of the stories, big and small, making Our news headlines this week. From Black Mambas to Macadamias, Bubbles, Braais and Blood Psalms, #Listenhere and find out more about what makes our land, and its inhabitants, great.... Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:15:00 +0200 0 0 #086 A Watershed Moment (How to Remain Upbeat When Day) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 34:21 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1232904 https://iono.fm/e/1232904
With the Ubuntu that Heritage Day brought, South Africans around the world are seen to be pulling together and joining forces to make things work! And Jenni Baxter & Melanie Walker join forces in bringing the news to everyone at home and abroad.

Of moonshots, hot shots, hot bodies, cigarette boats, and boatloads of people saving the environment, all the stories are up on SAPeople.com - and you can get a sneak preview by joining us on the SAPeople podcast - so listen up people! And #ListenHere. Watch on Youtube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:34:00 +0200 0 0 #085 The Invasion of The Saffas Continues! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 32:25 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1229858 https://iono.fm/e/1229858
Jenni Baxter - founder of SAPeople.com - isn't hampered by lack of power - as she proves by having the power to bring news and stories that will lighten the hearts of Saffas at home and abroad.

Do you know about SA wine in cans? That Princess Charlene has set up a Society for the Protection of Animals in Monaco? (And that you can visit the palace there for free this coming Sunday!); how to speak 'English' in different countries?; that Blood Psalms - an epic African fantasy - is coming to Showmax? and that Carte Blanche team members have learned how to race-walk? No? Then #listenhere for these and other stories pertinent to our lovely nation. Visit our website · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:07:00 +0200 0 0 #084 Many Hands Make Light Work... Or Not? 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 36:35 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1227135 https://iono.fm/e/1227135
Jenni Baxter of SAPeople.com is still travelling, but still keeping Mel and the rest of SA and expats up to date with the latest good things being done by good people at home and abroad.

Hambe kahle Motlalepula.

#morethanamatric Learn more about Edu Inc Private School · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:14:00 +0200 0 0 #083 Respect Where Respect is Due… Dedicated to Good People Who Do Good Things 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 41:29 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1224350 https://iono.fm/e/1224350
Good deeds being done by rugby players (apart from winning against the Ozzies!), Ramaphosa is off to the US, Gift of the Givers getting R6.9 million from Mercedes Benz SA, the water crisis, and the shortlisting of the late Johnny Clegg's Scatterling of Africa for the Sunday Times ZA Literary Award - you're bound to find some news that you - our great Saffers at home and abroad - can relate to. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:24:00 +0200 0 0 #082 For 'Light' Commentary in Another Loadshedding Schedule | This Will Resin8 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 14:01 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1221765 https://iono.fm/e/1221765
If you're into finding out the back stories and lovely things happening around these events - and around the SA World - then have a listen and discover more. Jen and Mel break it all down for you!
Do you know about the Soap Sisters being DEVOtees? About Disco Pants? About an 11 year Miss G walking in NY fashion week? About one woman's lone attempt to pick up rubbish (not men :D) on a KZN beach? Or missing home and wanting to find out what you can watch on Showmax International and Netflix that will make you feel a little closer....? Then SAPeople.com is where to find it all. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:29:00 +0200 0 0 #081 All we need is a small team of Comrades to get South Africa running again! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 29:39 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1219981 https://iono.fm/e/1219981
KZN is in the news this week as Melanie hits the South Coast. Don’t go swimming in Durban though, the Comrades is coming up on Sunday and we’re looking for a whale - of a time.

From pothole strikes to hits on the small screen, #ListenHere to catch up on news and views from Seffricans at home and abroad. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:35:00 +0200 0 0 #080 It’s Time for Roadtrips | Tripping the Land Fandango… 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 8:31 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1216718?v=1 https://iono.fm/e/1216718?v=1
Derek Watts (the man who's been presenting it since he was '12') joins Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker in studio to talk about this new and exciting addition to the stable, and to chew the fat about the news stories making headlines that concern South Africans at home and abroad.

Hear all about it on SAPeople.com - the Seffrican great news podcast! Watch on Youtube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:20:00 +0200 0 0 #079 We're Giving Them Carte Blanche! The Day Derek Watts Came to Visit 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 53:48 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1214001 https://iono.fm/e/1214001 Jenni and Melle are joined by Nick Dreyer of Veldskoen, who lets us in on the latest big project they have going, a colab with Briana Evigan, and what she's doing to get people on board with the MoveMe Movement.
There's sporting moments aplenty, SAffers giving drought and loadshedding tips to Europeans, and what SA expats who are missing a bit of SA entertainment can watch on ShowMax and DSTVNow abroad.

SAPeople.com - bringing all the relevant news to Seffricans at home and around the world. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:19:00 +0200 0 0 #078 Feeling Vellie Good! Getting SA Moving, one step - and podcast - at a time! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 33:06 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1211983 https://iono.fm/e/1211983
South Africans bringing Gold back home from overseas, not just at the Commonwealth Games but also at events such as the World Champs of Performing Arts!

This week, Jenni Baxter of SAPeople.com has had stories as diverse as beekeeping, opera, braai broodjies, and geocaching crossing her desk.

For these stories and more, firstly listen here, and then consider sharing your connecting South African story with Saffers at home and abroad on SAPeople's FB page or on the site. We'd love to hear from you!

#BeHeard! Watch on Youtube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:21:00 +0200 0 0 #077 The Common - Wealth of South Africa 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 29:12 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1209647 https://iono.fm/e/1209647
To find out more about what’s hot and happening on SAPeople.com, then listen here! Connect with Lance on LinkedIn · Watch Joburg waiter's song for his mom (goosebumps warning) · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:59:00 +0200 0 0 #076 It's All About the Girls! Of Banyana Banyana and other Local Heroes 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 27:51 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1207264 https://iono.fm/e/1207264
Our Bokke, and Bokkies, Miss SA, thespians, Banyana Banyana and other sportspeople - and a whole bunch of skinner in between! Watch on Youtube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:28:00 +0200 0 0 #075 Saffers Going Supranational! Beauty is more than in the Eye of the Beholder 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 26:36 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1204777 https://iono.fm/e/1204777
We're right behind the Bokke for their third test against Wales - and Eben Etzebeth had better be worried Melanie ain't physically so if he doesn't up his game for his 100th Cap!
We reminisce about media superstars, Barry Ronge and Kevin Savage, who along with John Berks are no longer with us. Consider the drought in the EC, Find out more about the land in Delville wood which is actually a part of SA, and share the good doings that many are busy with on the ground here at home.

Check out sapeople.com - website and FB! Watch this podcast · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:09:00 +0200 0 0 #074 "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose“ 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 27:12 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1202294 https://iono.fm/e/1202294
Forget being plagued by load-shedding for a bit, and have a listen in on stories that will lighten your heart.

Jenni Baxter, good news compiler for SAPeople.com takes Melanie on a voyage of discovering what Saffers at home and abroad have been up to. Whether it's the Bokke nearly giving us heart attacks, the Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World, endurance racing and the mad people who do it all over the world, or what to watch while you have power, and are snuggled up in front of the box, this is the place to hear all about it.

SAPeople.com - find us on Facebook too! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:44:00 +0200 0 0 #073 Come over From the Dark Side... We have Cookies and Good News! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 23:41 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1199990 https://iono.fm/e/1199990
In a week that has seen the Rolling Blackouts hit Stage 6 in SA, Jenni Baxter who's sunning it up in Antibes and Melanie Walker in darkest Africa get down to how to keep your spirits up!

Politicians meeting up with counterparts overseas, heavenly choirs singing, a street in Pretoria named one of the most beautiful in the world, and other things to entertain you - it's a veritable smorgasbord of how not to Deep Six your life...

SAPeople.com - share your news and views with us. Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:17:00 +0200 0 0 #072 Power May Be At 6's and 7's - But SA People Aren't! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 21:13 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1196234 https://iono.fm/e/1196234
All on SAPeople.com this week.... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:39:00 +0200 0 0 #071 Halala! Heating Up Things, the SA Way... Nandos Makes Load Shedding Easier 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 27:06 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1194088 https://iono.fm/e/1194088
If you feel like you're running on empty, visit SAPeople.com - and the FB page - to get your fill of good news stories. And share yours too. Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:31:00 +0200 0 0 #070 Something to Wine About! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 26:30 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1191559 https://iono.fm/e/1191559
And don't hesitate to share your good news stories, beautiful pictures and other SA-related views on the FB page too. Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:02:00 +0200 0 0 #069 There's Almost a Gupta or 2 on our Stoep! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 24:06 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1190198 https://iono.fm/e/1190198
Get your lekker on! SAPeople.com Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:37:00 +0200 0 0 #068 On Irish Jokes and Other Folks - Be Real - No Fakes Allowed! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 25:42 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1186912 https://iono.fm/e/1186912 Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 25 May 2022 15:43:00 +0200 0 0 #067 Surprise! Surprise! South Africans in The News (Helpers, Surfers, Gardeners and Champions) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 24:25 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1184749 https://iono.fm/e/1184749
While many of us sit in the dark at home in SA (thanks to rolling blackouts) there are some guiding lights out there in the universe, be they scientist taking pictures of Black Holes, Blankies being put on show (a lot more than 67 of them!), Rassie Erasmus being blocked, Irish get-togethers, and the Kiffness being, well ... Kiff about hitting 1 million YT subscribers, check out who's being positive on SAPeople.com - Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker give you some highlights! Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 18 May 2022 16:27:00 +0200 0 0 #066 Of Black Holes and Inner Space 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 26:48 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1182048 https://iono.fm/e/1182048
Get inspired - Listen here. And don't forget to share news that you have found heartwarming too. Watch on Youtube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 11 May 2022 16:22:00 +0200 0 0 #065 Trailblazing Elephants on Parade! - (Not) Killing it in Kruger 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 27:09 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1179507 https://iono.fm/e/1179507
Ask not what your country can do for you.... So many people at home and abroad are stepping up to help others in need here in SA, and Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker pay homage to a few of them. Not just those that use their power for good, but also those that bring hope in the way of doing good deeds, not matter how small.

KZN floods; The Rock (not Dwayne Johnson!); Elon Musk, Dereck and Beverly Joubert; Trevor Noah; and a Ghetto Gardener. Watch this episode on YouTube · SA People Website · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 04 May 2022 17:55:00 +0200 0 0 #064 Move over The Hope Diamond - The Rock is coming! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 28:41 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1177554 https://iono.fm/e/1177554
While the Social Media streams are filled with fake news and the Twitterverse is seriously atwitter with Elon Musk's most recent purchase, Jenni Baxter of SAPeople.com and Melanie Walker (the Jozi blonde at medium) break down what's real and what's not - SAPeople is getting noticed by Facebook; local rockstars doing great things in the US; news on an upcoming SA action fliek; and other real good news and entertainment for Saffers at home and abroad.

Topoic in today's episode include Elon Musk; Cindy Alter; Lyla Illing; Tugela Falls; Siya Kolisi; KZN floods; Joburg Art Gallery; Afrikaans mockumentary 'Hotel' SA People on YouTube · SA People Website · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:38:00 +0200 0 0 #063 HaHaHa - deda - You Musk be Joking! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 24:23 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1175702 https://iono.fm/e/1175702
For uplifting stories and videos for Saffers at home and abroad, go check out SAPeople.com and their FB page - and share your stories. Watch on YouTube · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:04:00 +0200 0 0 #062 All the World's a Stage... (Just not Stage 4!) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 23:53 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1174338 https://iono.fm/e/1174338
Today's Guest is Darren Bergman (DA MP / Shadow Minister for International Relations and Cooperation)

Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker are getting the Up Close and Personal Take of opposition MP Darren Bergman's view of the State of the Nation. Our favourite Ambassador without an Embassy joins us to discuss a week that has seen devastating floods hit KZN, just how we can act positively to help those in need, how others are helping people find their way back to SA, just who was asking Helen Zille what, and should Meerkats take over the world?

All this and more on SAPeople.com

(We'll be back, after hunting a notorious treasure that is Tom Cruise - Stay Tuned - we choon you!) SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:21:00 +0200 0 0 #061 Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You... 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 35:35 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1172184 https://iono.fm/e/1172184
In a week that sees a state of Disaster (apparently) ending, we take to the WC to chat about the triumphs of Raised By Wolves Kim Engelbrecht.

From real life, to a girl that’s simply out of this world, find out more about our local lovely! Kim on Insta · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:57:00 +0200 0 0 #060 Nature May Be Flawed…. 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 24:44 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1167739 https://iono.fm/e/1167739
No Mask Attached while outside! This and more from Jenni Baxter in Antibes, with updates and good news stories on SAPeople.com. Including how you can be involved in updating the Draft Regulations changes, what's up with Trevor Noah, and what and who to watch on the small screen and abroad. SA People Website · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:11:00 +0200 0 0 #059 SA Unmasked 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 24:56 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1165924 https://iono.fm/e/1165924
In a week that saw the SA Government extending the State of Disaster by a month, there is good news to be found from and about our wonderful Saffers!

SA Women's Cricket Team doing wonders at the World Cup; Elon challenging Putin; just what is SA's worst song evah?; a Saffer taking on the Iditarod; and good news stories for the environment!

Have a listen for Jen & Mel's skinder about what's gotten their attention, then check out the full stories on SAPeople.com SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:32:00 +0200 0 0 #058 Counting Our Blessings! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 25:14 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1163888 https://iono.fm/e/1163888
In a week that's seen Load Shedding rearing its ugly head again, there is some good news out there. Listen up - Jenni Baxter, good news compiler of SAPeople.com gives the lowdown of what highs there are on the Saffer front to Melanie Walker.

And if you're in the mood for giving, Gift of the Givers are helping those in the Ukraine - www.figtofthegivers.org/make-a-difference

While locally, you can assist the Allemandsdrift B and Surrounds community in SA to help rebuild. Check out their FB page for details.

Sharing is Caring! Go out and Be Lekker SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:27:00 +0200 0 0 #057 Bakgat! SA Gets its Giving On 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 27:51 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1161597 https://iono.fm/e/1161597
In a week that has seen mega tension on the international war front, Jenni Baxter of SAPeople.com, sitting in France is keeping South Africans around the world, and Joburg's Melanie Walker, updated on how normal South Africans are doing their bit to help Ukraine and the people in the country. News from and for Saffers, swimmers beating the odds, Sharks and choirboys seeing stars, and what's worth watching!

We will also keep you updated on the DFFE's misguided announcement that will allow the hunting of endangered animals in SA - Keep checking in for news. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:03:00 +0200 0 0 #056 SA Stars, Starlink, and Sterre in Hulle Oë, 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 31:24 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1159044 https://iono.fm/e/1159044
SA People brings you news from SAffers at home and abroad, and from people in other countries... In this Window on the World, we find out from Jenni Baxter in France and Veldskoen's Nick Dreyer in the UK what stories have made their hearts druk 'n punt....

The Ukraine, travelling easing up, Blue Trains and Blue Diamonds, and Pink Buoys - find it all on SAPeople.com and Veldskoen.com - and on this podcast natch! Connect with Nick Dreyer · Veldskoen Website · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:57:00 +0200 0 0 #055 A Window on Our World 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 31:45 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1156644 https://iono.fm/e/1156644
Jenni Baxter from SAPeople.com and Melanie Walker are joined by one of the Stalwarts of the Music Industry in SA, Benji Mudie, for chats about music and vinyl in SA, along with some great innovations. Interspersed with the latest great news of the new HollyVeldt, how to fly directly to it and where to stay that's 'kak fancy' (according to comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout) and other entertaining bits and pieces. Connect with Benjy · Vinyl Junkie Website · Pegasus Vertical Business Jet · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:56:00 +0200 0 0 #054 A Fresh Look! | Benjy Mudie 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 28:13 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1154190 https://iono.fm/e/1154190
With love from us, to all Saffers and Ex-Pats everywhere. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:47:00 +0200 0 0 #053 Raised by Wolves - and Other Animals 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 27:16 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1151628 https://iono.fm/e/1151628
Jenni Baxter in Antibes and Melanie Walker in Joziburg get to grips with the stories, good and bad, that are catching the attention of South Africans at home and Expats abroad.

Blitzbokke Rule
Loadshedding breaking all the rules
Aliens in the Magalies? and
Happy - very live - Hippos. SA People Website · SA People on Facebook · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:08:00 +0200 0 0 #052 BlitzVinning - But No Lighting! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 32:54 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1149077 https://iono.fm/e/1149077
With temperatures hitting highs and waves that look like they’ve just come out of Hawaii, Jenni and Melanie chat about not only what’s hit, but what’s cool! The Cabbage Patch Bandit joins us for a chat, and we find out more about ‘Sex in Afrikaans’. For more expat and local news, get to SAPeople.com · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:10:00 +0200 0 0 #051 Heatwaves, Mexican Waves and Other Hot Stuff 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:34 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1146531 https://iono.fm/e/1146531
In a week that's seen flooding across parts of the country and tales of heroic rescue attempts, journalist Ted Botha is not all at sea when it comes to having the latest news and views of what's happening in South Africa. The intrepid traveler took an 11km cold water swim (in a Speedo nog al - check the great aerial pics) and discusses why the Cape has become a destination swimming spot, Melanie gets het up about fishy pastes being taken off the shelves (Ted should have been anchovy spotting!), SA Sportspeople making the headlines in the tennis, cricket and motoring arenas, and great tales on animals. Ted Botha's Website · Connect with Ted · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:35:00 +0200 0 0 #050 Water Water Everywhere... | Ted Botha 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 29:03 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1144086 https://iono.fm/e/1144086 Support Gift of the Givers now · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:09:00 +0200 0 0 #049 ...And We're Feeling Good (Gifts from the Givers) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:57 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1142026 https://iono.fm/e/1142026
The start of the year saw two legends being honoured, Parliament ablaze, the first part of the Zondo Commission report being handed over, and Chad le Clos getting more Medals!

Want to know who's been visiting our shores? And what Saffers abroad are doing? Then SAPeople.com is the place to get all the latest good (and occasional strange) news from Jenni Baxter in Antibes and Melanie Walker in Joziburg! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:48:00 +0200 0 0 #048 Happy 2022 - And a Fiery Start to the Year 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 28:29 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1139346 https://iono.fm/e/1139346
It feels good to be moving around a bit, doesn’t it? As many set off on their festive holidays, we hear how Jen’s passport gets nicked, a piggy that didn’t go to market becomes a (escape) artist, we wax lyrical about The Man Who Should Be Pres, and many other wonderful Saffrican stories making the SAPeople.com site.

And we wish you a very Melle Christmas - stay safe and lekker out there. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:36:00 +0200 0 0 #047 Velly Jelly! Who’s going Where? 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 22:38 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1137800 https://iono.fm/e/1137800
This week it’s all about feel good things - so sit down, put your feet up and find out about the world of SouthAfricanNess and their great doings. Veldskoen Website · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:39:00 +0200 0 0 #046 Celebrating Seffricaness 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:12 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1135282 https://iono.fm/e/1135282
Can you hear the sea in that shell? Well, if things do go ahead, all you may be able to hear down Wild Coast way is seismic activity.

Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker discuss whether boycotts would work, another ‘Arch’ stands up for SA, go vote for Miss SA (find out how on SAPeople.com) and a host of heartwarming stories, from home and abroad. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:06:00 +0200 0 0 #045 If You Hold a SeaShell to your ear…. 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:20 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1132661 https://iono.fm/e/1132661
Oh - the third blonde? Well, listen in for a surprise visit from a stunning songstress - and Man - can she Go Groove!

AND hear an awesome track of theirs at the end of the conversation.

So... What's up with Omicron? The rate at which things change across the world, we're not hazarding any guesses. But Jenni Baxter helps you take the guesswork our of travelling on SAPeople.com, where the latest updates are posted for locals and Ex-Pats all around the world.

To Saffers helping others across the world, to apologies from un-directioned Texas Governors, to Hidden Gems in SA, and postcards to schools in Spain, Jenni and Melanie Walker in Johannesburg discuss what's on their minds when it comes to our Rainbow nation. Faces to the Sun Video · Mango Groove on Facebook · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:15:00 +0200 0 0 #044 The Only Thing We Know for Sure, is We Don't Know! (with surprise Grooving Guest) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 35:26 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1130050 https://iono.fm/e/1130050
What would the world be without a raft of Rassie Masks?
Or turn-arounds in SA politics?

Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker discuss these burning issues, along with Saffers nominated for Grammys, the State of our Oceans, Cabbage Patch Bandits, rescued dogs, and Kings of the Air.

Catch these stories here and on SAPeople.com SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:41:00 +0200 0 0 #043 Hier Kom 'n Ding 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 26:31 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1127489 https://iono.fm/e/1127489
Our special guest today: Nick Dreyer (shoe salesman!)

As some of our nation mourns the loss of one of our elder Statesman, we applaud the bright spots that so many Saffers home and abroad bring us on SAPeople.com

And bringing joy to the faces and feet of many around the world, Veldskoen’s Nick Dreyer joins Jenni Baxter and Melle Walker for an honest look at the State of our Nation.

And don’t forget to listen for the 100% Giving Friday giveaway! Connect with Nick Dreyer · Veldskoen on Facebook · Veldskoen Website · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:38:00 +0200 0 0 #042 Ready? Get Set - and Voorloop 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 29:44 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1124867 https://iono.fm/e/1124867
Rolling blackouts won't stop Jenni Baxter, chief good news consultant of SAPeople.com from sharing the news and lighter side of life with Melanie Walker in Johannesburg.

From the Bokke, Off-roaders, operatic divas and Handspring Puppets doing us proud, we report back and update previous stories, bring new entertainment to the expats and let you know what you should be celebrating about being a Saffer, at home and abroad. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:58:00 +0200 0 0 #041 Shed Your Inhibitions 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 30:26 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1122275 https://iono.fm/e/1122275
Local Elections are done and dusted - bar the squealing, Load Shedding is here and there - but COP26 may bring some new light to the scene, The Bokke are there in Cardiff, SANParks are granting free access between 22 - 28 November (START PLANNING!), Elon Musk should build a uni in SA, not Texas, and a flying visit by Ted Blom to Ronnie's Sex Shop and Route 62. All this and more to #BeHeard on the SAPeople.com podcast, website and FB page. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:43:00 +0200 0 0 #040 Powering Up - Let's Have Lift-Off 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 27:11 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1119868 https://iono.fm/e/1119868
Cricket, elections, matric, rolling blackouts - all the news relevant to SA People at home and abroad is to be found on SAPeople.com. Jenni Baxter in Antibes and Melanie Walker in Joburg discuss the state of the Nation, the state of play in world sports, the good that people are doing, and what you need to know as a Saffer travelling across the Pond. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:10:00 +0200 0 0 #039 It's NOT the End of the World as We Know It! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 28:16 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1115427 https://iono.fm/e/1115427
A week of good news for SA people at home and abroad. Jenni Baxter in Antibes chats to Melanie Walker in Joziburg about what's making the news - books, auction of Mandela Memorabilia, local elections coming up, rugby (of course!), environmentally friendly people doing things to raise awareness, Of Space Cadets and Miss SA's and what you can find to watch that's lekker zef. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:16:00 +0200 0 0 #038 Siyabonga SA, Siya Kolisi - & Thanks for all the Fish 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 27:34 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1112485 https://iono.fm/e/1112485
Kancane kancane kuzolunga! Level 1 has brought a sense of relief and freedom to SA citizens here and abroad, as SA is now off the UK red list and travel outside the country becomes a thing. Slowly, but surely. Dit gaan maar regkom!

From those who make SA Proud, to those like inveterate traveller Viv Vermaak who sees things... ahem, slightly differently, Pics of beautiful places around the country which can only draw expats home, and new visitors to come see, to what great African TV is available to those living overseas - Jenni Baxter has her finger on the pulse of what makes South Africa and Seffricans great.

And you can help to make our country one of SA's world leading destinations - to to WorldTravelAwards.com/vote and cast yours!! Vote for SA NOW! · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:47:00 +0200 0 0 #037 Heroes and Zeroes 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 25:34 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1109721 https://iono.fm/e/1109721
Bokke bringing it home, SA Dancers star in UK Strictly, Swimmers, Canoeists and Trevor Noah making SA proud, medical advances streaking ahead, and The Arch celebrating his 90th! All these stories and more to #BeHeard here and found on SAPeople.com - the definitely outlet for all things SA, at home and abroad. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:10:00 +0200 0 0 #036 Great Saffers Doing Great Things! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 26:02 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1106785 https://iono.fm/e/1106785
Red is the first colour of spring, the real colour of rebirth, of beginning. But it's the Red List which is getting our attention more than the colours in the garden! Jenni Baxter has her finger on the pulse of what's happening with the List, and how it's affecting expats and Saffers at home alike, and will be explaining more on the Mansfield2Day YouTube channel from Thursday 30th September.

If you're after local good news, feel good news from abroad, or just some general skinner, SAPeople.com is the place to get it all. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:27:00 +0200 0 0 #035 Seeing Red! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 26:38 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1103909 https://iono.fm/e/1103909
The Blitzbokke do us proud, the Brits do us sad with their Red List, Postcode Meerkat takes the works by storm, Heritage Day lekker kos around the world, and Concerts (and outpourings) of gratitude.

Dit smaak lekker. Come join us! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:43:00 +0200 0 0 #034 Moving Like Blitz 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 25:00 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1100898 https://iono.fm/e/1100898
For foodies, sport lovers and aficionados of all things SA, listen here, and check out the website or FB page for more! Vote now · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 #033 To Dine For Skat! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 26:56 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1097771 https://iono.fm/e/1097771
In this week's chat about all thing Seffrican Home and Abroad, Jenni Baxter of SAPeople.com and Melanie Walker check out our sports heroes, our musical loves, some mad folk doing great stuff, and homeless traffic directors!

For all this, and what's worth watching on the small screen, Listen Here! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:49:00 +0200 0 0 #032 Scatterlings of Africa 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 25:47 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1094457 https://iono.fm/e/1094457
Our Paralympians are doing wonderful things, as are our cyclists and actors. Yes, Saffers are slowly but surely making their mark on the world in all fields - let alone on the field!

So, from the world's most optimistic about the future people - yes that's us - find out more about what good news has been making our views more positive.

Join Jenni and Melanie for the must knows and must watches! And visit www.sapeople.com for more.... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:33:00 +0200 0 0 #031 AmaKrokoKroko for the Wins! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 24:22 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1091198 https://iono.fm/e/1091198
Trevor Noah on Xhosa and Zulu on DuoLingo - there's no excuse to not learn another SA language; Lewis Pugh taking on another freezing cold swim challenge; Bokke heading for Aus; Shooting Stars, Snow Hoaxes, affordable safaris and Arbor Day - you'll find it all on this week's podcast with Jenni & Melle, and on SAPeople.com SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:38:00 +0200 0 0 #030 Yebo! Sawubona... 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 26:44 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1088007 https://iono.fm/e/1088007
From Winners, to Paralympians on their way to winning, the latest on SA Citizen Status and the UK Red List, ex-pats and International Celebs doing great things for Africa, restaurants in the desert on TV and people proving that not only can we build bridges as a nation, we can move them too! All on SAPeople.com this week... SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:47:00 +0200 0 0 #029 Bring Dit Maar Aan 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 25:10 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1084404 https://iono.fm/e/1084404
In troubled times, Jenni Baxter goes out to find the good and happy news to warm the hearts of Saffers worldwide for SA People.com. This week sees a report back on citizenship issues, the pride of the Bokke, Skyquakes and earthquakes - and eating Russians!

Truly and proudly South African! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:57:00 +0200 0 0 #028 Saffers Maak Lekker 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 22:32 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1081713 https://iono.fm/e/1081713
From the Olympic victories, to the small victories in everyone's lives (mainly getting out of the bed on cold winter mornings for Melanie Walker in Johannesburg), The Bokke doing the Green and Gold proud, and what it's like living in - or travelling to - a bubble, Jenni Baxter once again brings us the news on why we're working at being Proudly SA! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:12:00 +0200 0 0 #027 We're All Golden! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 25:32 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1078913 https://iono.fm/e/1078913
The coldest winter in years, and hopefully the Goldest Olympic Games!

And it’s wild that the wildflowers have started in Namaqualand already…

What’s the Hot news abounding on SAPeople.com? Well, listen here and get the latest good news and news of and from Saffers abroad from Jenni in Antibes and Melle in JoFreezingBurg. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:31:00 +0200 0 0 #026 But Baby, it’s Cold Outside… 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 20:44 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1075837 https://iono.fm/e/1075837
Considering the torrid time (not in terms of temperature, as it's getting pretty cold out here!) that SA has been through recently, Jenni Baxter of SAPeople.com has been on a mission to find the heart-warming stories that have kept us going here at home, and abroad.

We are renowned for pulling together when times get tough. From store owners to people playing piano in an area of devastation, to Gift of the Givers and Chefs with Compassion making sure staples got to those who needed them, the videos that made us laugh - and cry - and debunking the myths and discussing anomalies like breastfeeding! - Come feel good with Jenni and Melle.... Make a Difference - help Gift of the Givers to help others · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:29:00 +0200 0 0 #025 Good News Defined 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 26:45 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1072975 https://iono.fm/e/1072975
In a week of uncertainty and a bit of Madness, Jenni Baxter, sitting in the film festival town on the South of France clues us in on the good stuff that Saffers home and abroad bring to the SA People party.

Get out of the siege mentality and get with the programme! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:34:00 +0200 0 0 #024 Blurred Lines 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 19:20 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1069974 https://iono.fm/e/1069974
The Western Cape is leading the way - again! There're sporting notables aplenty, Chakalaka Food Trucks, Romany Cream Dreams, Pilots (and hosties) behaving badly and full frontal frighteningness on the small screen! Jenni Baxter is heading into Cannes for the Film Festival, while local Saffers are making a bee-line for vaccination stations across the country. For the fun - and mostly good - news, head to SAPeople.com and check out the latest hits and misses on FB. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:03:00 +0200 0 0 #023 Did You Get The Memo? 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 22:37 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1066901 https://iono.fm/e/1066901
We're shooting for the stars this week on SAPeople.com, bringing you all the warm fluffy feel-goods in a tempestuous time of niggles and troubles. Warm the cockles of your heart with good news from expats and locals, courtesy of the brains behind the stories, Jenni Baxter in Antibes, and Melanie Walker, the shivery blonde in Johannesburg!
Take care out there - stay home, and stay safe! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:12:00 +0200 0 0 #022 Here's Something to Chow Down on! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 21:13 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1062980 https://iono.fm/e/1062980 SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:33:00 +0200 0 0 #021 It’s all Downhill from Here! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 19:50 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1056649 https://iono.fm/e/1056649
Youth day and Zoomers, missing Decuplets, One Pound Fish Man, Diamond rushes in Ladysmith, Algoa Bay heritage site, Penguin Town and Baboons in the western Cape - It may seem like it's a zoo here in SA, but rugby and a sense of humour will hold us all together! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:51:00 +0200 0 0 #020 Level Leventy Leven! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 25:28 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1053096 https://iono.fm/e/1053096
From multiples of note, to musicals of note - SA People.com brings expats and locals alike great news from the world of Saffers.

Architecture, hit songs, 10 babies to one mother, blue diamonds and who can fly where - you'll find it all on our site and the chat with Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker.

With guest appearance by backyard Hadeda! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:31:00 +0200 0 0 #019 Hadeda on a Cold Tin Roof 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 23:00 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1049529 https://iono.fm/e/1049529
Latest Family Meeting takes us to Level 2, and the snow causing cold snaps takes us to Level 2 loadshedding. Ndlovu Youth Choir, Agulugulug Cat, SA art, and Rachel Kolisi bring the warmth though. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:55:00 +0200 0 0 #018 Level 2's in all their Glory 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 22:39 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1045555 https://iono.fm/e/1045555
With our continent having celebrated Africa day this week, we check out what makes SA Great. Bucket Lists, Musos, Princesses, Rhinos, weird cats and Gem Squash, find out what's making great news in the Ex-Pat fraternity. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 26 May 2021 19:11:00 +0200 0 0 #017 We're All Proud to be African! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 21:39 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1042177 https://iono.fm/e/1042177
The Prez in France, Ex-Pats doing good by their home country - and people, Miss Universe - SA's Zozi - hands over her tiara, How to be a lekker ou when dealing with Embassies, and move over Hadedas, the Alugulug cat song! Watch the Hadeda song · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 19 May 2021 19:21:00 +0200 0 0 #016 Cat Got Your Tongue? 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 14:00 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1038526 https://iono.fm/e/1038526
With the DA fighting for the citizen rights of our country's people, SA people all over the world are bringing us good news! Elon Musk on Saturday Night live, How to have a holiday while trying to get home, Brexit messing with Mrs Balls and Don't go Out in Croatia wearing a Faf Speedo! Read more · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 12 May 2021 16:33:00 +0200 0 0 #015 Dual Citizens of the World Unite! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 21:33 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1035044 https://iono.fm/e/1035044
Real LIfe Heroes and more

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes - Real Life Rambos, Ministers taking on Lion Farming in SA, community coming together to help out ex-pats in other countries - SA is known for our 'can-do' mentality.

All this and other good news (and some thoughts from Jenni and Melle on avocados and being a survivor) to be found on SAPeople.com and this podcast! Hero Driver story and video · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 05 May 2021 16:13:00 +0200 0 0 #014 Hero Driver 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 19:00 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1031587 https://iono.fm/e/1031587 Rock The Boat Band · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:07:00 +0200 0 0 #013 No Such Thing as a Octopus Calamari (and a pop-in by Stuart Irving from Ballyhoo) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 18:24 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1028154 https://iono.fm/e/1028154
Of Fires in Cape Town, the goodness of people, the Good that Saffers are doing around the World, Awards, Helicopters on Mars and other strange beings! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:34:00 +0200 0 0 #012 Is the Whole World a Sheet of Flame? 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 20:09 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1024336 https://iono.fm/e/1024336
Our Blast from the Past this week - the one and only Tinky Pringle! Connect with Tinky on LinkedIn · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:58:00 +0200 0 0 #011 The BAFTA Octopus! (and a Tinky Pringle gatecrash) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 15:34 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1020881 https://iono.fm/e/1020881 SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:09:00 +0200 0 0 #010 On Staying Woke, and other Folk! (listen out for a guest appearance by Wendy Oldfield) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 12:48 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1018352 https://iono.fm/e/1018352 Follow Cindy on Facebook · Listen to · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:35:00 +0200 0 0 #009 Of 'Family Meetings' and More (And Cindy Alter pops in) 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 18:08 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1014801 https://iono.fm/e/1014801
Feeling Sporty? Expats around the world (and locals) are doing their thing. "Chune" in to find out more...

Are Bulls dangerous in a Chinashop (maybe we should ask Naas!)?
is Munchkin bionic? and
what you need to know about visiting any place in the world - well nearly everywhere. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:35:00 +0200 0 0 #008 SA Has THE People! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 12:21 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1012327 https://iono.fm/e/1012327
Looking for news beyond Covid and Loadshedding? SA People has it.

Jenni and Melanie bid farewell to the King of the Zulus, and have a good old skinner about donkeys, Trevor Noah, the Arts in South Africa and how Carina Bruwer has played her part, how an Octopus can teach the cinematic works something and how you can Burpee your way to helping conservation efforts! SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:06:00 +0200 0 0 #007 Farewell to the Zulu King 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 14:23 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1008298 https://iono.fm/e/1008298 SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:57:00 +0200 0 0 #006 On Royals and Other Notable Beings! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 22:52 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1004793 https://iono.fm/e/1004793
Ladies leaving people ‘panting’.

Name changes people can’t pronounce.

Saffers doing well overseas.

Proudly South African entertainment offerings.

And especially for those travelling or moving overseas, some clever life hacks from Jenni. SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:22:00 +0200 0 0 #005 Getting your Knickers in a Knot? 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 16:11 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/1001303 https://iono.fm/e/1001303
So... What's been gaaning aan in good old SA this week? And what's coming up?

Jenni and Melanie check out what's happening with Covid vaccines, latest TV offerings, who's flying in and out of Sunny SA and what going on with FB in Oz!

Also on the menu - Rugby! Is Siya Kolisi Chasing the Sun for winter? What to do with Rain Spiders and Parktown Prawns. And good heartwarming stories and news to bring out our SA gees!

#ListenHere ngiyabonga!
(And yeah, find out how you can learn to gooi Zulu like Melusi!) SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:59:00 +0200 0 0 #004 Howzit Seffricans! 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 18:41 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/997896 https://iono.fm/e/997896 SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:47:00 +0200 0 0 #003 Good News Never Gets Old 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 12:44 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/994123 https://iono.fm/e/994123 Listen to the Shotgun Story podcast · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:21:00 +0200 0 0 #002 SONA, Baby Rhinos, Water Levels and more 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 15:15 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community https://iono.fm/e/991860 https://iono.fm/e/991860
In this episode : Vaccines, Rain, Open Beaches and London High Commission challenges

Thanks to John Bartmann for the cool music! :-) JohnBartmann.com · SAPeople.com · Solid Gold Podcasts]]> Society & Culture Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0200 0 0 #001 Howzit... Vaccines, Rain, Open Beaches and London High Commission challenges 0 0 Jenni Baxter and Melanie Walker full 10:30 SA People - Your Worldwide South African Community