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Monkeypox Q and A

Monkeypox Q&A: How Do you Catch Monkeypox and What Are The Risks?

By SAPeople 24-05-22 18:28

The latest outbreak of monkeypox has, at the time of writing, reached 17 countries with 110 confirmed cases and a further 205 suspected cases. It’s a fast-moving story, so if you need to catch up on the latest, here are answers to some of the most pressing questions. By Ed Feil, University of Bath How […]

City of Johannesburg tariff hikes

S&P Raises South Africa’s Outlook to ‘Positive’

By SAPeople 20-05-22 23:35

(Reuters) – Ratings agency S&P revised  South Africa’s outlook to “positive” on Friday, saying it reflects favourable terms of trade and a path toward contained fiscal expenditure for the country. S&P upgraded its outlook from “stable”, and affirmed the “BB-/B” foreign currency as well as “BB/B” local currency ratings on South Africa. “Recent favourable terms […]

Leanne Manas Receives French Knighthood,

‘My Lady’ Leanne Manas Receives French Knighthood, and Congrats from Ramaphosa and Government

By SAPeople 20-05-22 22:18

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his “warmest congratulations” to SABC news presenter Leanne Manas who was this week honoured as a Knight of the French National Order of Merit for her immense contribution to journalism, media and charitable causes. The South African president said: “We look forward to many more informative and inspirational mornings with you […]

Real Housewives of Lagos premiere

Hit Reality TV Shows Display African Glitz and Glamour

By SAPeople 20-05-22 13:54

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Dripping with champagne, diamonds and catty dialogue, two made-in-Africa reality TV series have transfixed viewers on the continent, showcasing ritzy lifestyles that are a far cry from stereotypical images of African hardship. By Sisipho Skweyiya. On Netflix’s “Young, Famous & African”, a group of music and showbiz celebrities from around the continent […]

Chariots of Fire Composer Vangelis Dies at 79

Elon Musk Leads Tributes to Vangelis as Chariots of Fire Composer Dies at 79

By SAPeople 20-05-22 11:51

Vangelis, the Greek composer whose rousing electronic theme music for the Oscar-winning 1981 film “Chariots of Fire” became one of the most loved movie scores around the world – including in South Africa where it was very popular – has died at the age of 79. Quoting Horatio from Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, South African expat Elon […]

Lesetja Kganyago South Africa hikes rates by 50 basis points as predicted

South Africa Increases Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points to 4.75 %

By SAPeople 20-05-22 08:24

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has once again increased the benchmark repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.75%. The decision was in line with a Reuters poll published last week. Reuters said “South Africa‘s central bank on Thursday increased its main lending rate by the largest margin in more than […]

Mark Pilgrim healing cancer

Mark Pilgrim Shares Incredible Update on His Journey to Harmony and Balance

By SAPeople 19-05-22 16:46

Mark Pilgrim, one of South Africa’s well-known radio DJs, has shared fantastic news on his journey, as he undergoes treatment for cancer. Back in March, South Africans were devastated when the popular British-born TV personality announced that after a couple of scans and 33 years in remission, he had been diagnosed in February with stage […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Celebrate 3rd Wedding Anniversary

Prince Harry and Meghan Celebrate 3rd Wedding Anniversary

By SAPeople 19-05-22 12:57

REUTERS – Britain’s Prince Harry and his American wife, Meghan, celebrated their third wedding anniversary on Thursday (May 19). Meghan, a former U.S. actress, and Harry, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson and sixth in line to the British throne, became one of the world’s biggest celebrity couples since their glittering marriage at Windsor Castle. The Duke and […]

KZN Residents Warned to Prepare for Inclement Weather as Snow and Storms Predicted

KZN Residents Warned to Prepare for Inclement Weather as Snow and Storms Predicted

By SAPeople 19-05-22 12:28

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has called upon residents to exercise extreme caution as inclement weather conditions are expected this weekend. This follows a South African Weather Service (SAWS) advisory that a cut-off low pressure system could bring light snowfall, freezing temperatures and severe thunderstorms in parts of the country, including […]

Department of Sports, Arts and Culture to buy giant flag

South Africa’s Giant ‘Monumental Flag’ Project to be Reviewed

By SAPeople 22-05-22 06:34

After outrage, almost as huge as a proposed R22-million flag pole project in South Africa, Arts Minister Nathi Mthethwa has backed down and directed his department to review plans to erect the giant 100-metre flag at Freedom Park in Tshwane. “Over the past few days, the Minister has followed and taken note of public discourse […]

SA Cricketer Zubayr Hamza Suspended for Accidental Doping Violation

SA Cricketer Zubayr Hamza Suspended for Accidental Doping Violation

By SAPeople 17-05-22 19:59

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that South African batter Zubayr Hamza has been suspended from all cricket-related activities for nine months, after admitting to an anti-doping rule violation under the ICC Anti-Doping Code. Hamza provided an out-of-competition sample on 17 January 2022 in Paarl, South Africa, in which the prohibited substance Furosemide was […]

Airline asks passengers to behave

Masks No Longer Mandatory on KLM Flights from SA to Netherlands from 21 May

By SAPeople 17-05-22 16:42

JOHANNESBURG – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that as of May 21, the use of face masks is no longer mandatory on board aircrafts to the Netherlands and at Dutch airports. This follows international guidelines being adjusted by the European Aviation Authority (EASA) last week. The airline does however insist that should the country of […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa testified at the Zondo commission. EFE-EPA/Sumaya Hisham/Pool

SA’s State Capture Commission Nears End After 4 Years. Was It Worth It?

By SAPeople 17-05-22 09:24

South Africa’s judicial commission into state capture, known as the Zondo Commission, recently handed over the fourth part of its voluminous and scathing findings to President Cyril Ramaphosa. As a fact-finding commission, it had to determine if there were facts that were relevant for prosecutorial purposes related to “state capture” and corruption during the reign […]

The world’s largest airline, Emirates, and South African Tourism have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals and inbound traffic to South Africa from key markets across the airline’s network

Emirates and South African Tourism Sign Memorandum of Understanding

By SAPeople 17-05-22 08:19

The world’s largest airline, Emirates, and South African Tourism have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals and inbound traffic to South Africa from key markets across the airline’s network. The MoU was signed on the side-lines of Arabian Travel Market by Badr Abbas, Emirates’ Senior Vice President […]

Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch Student Urinates on Another’s Room, Causing Outrage Over Racism

By SAPeople 16-05-22 18:12

A white student at Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape, South Africa, has allegedly urinated over a black student’s room, claiming this is what ‘they’ do to black students. The white student has reportedly apologised to the black first-year student, but the video of the repulsive incident has gone viral, and many outraged South Africans […]

SA power-sharing agreements. load shedding

South Africa Braces for Full Week of Loadshedding (Power Cuts)

By SAPeople 16-05-22 18:19

South Africa has been plunged into Stage 4 load shedding this evening with more expected during the week, Eskom said, as it has been unable to gather enough generation capacity to feed national peak demand. Unit 2 of the Kusile Power Station tripped earlier on Monday afternoon, taking 720MW of generating capacity with it. While […]

Elton Jantjies

Springbok Elton Jantjies Arrested After Incident on Emirates Flight

By SAPeople 16-05-22 11:14

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s national rugby flyhalf Elton Jantjies was arrested for “malicious damage to property” after an incident on an Emirates airlines flight from Dubai to Johannesburg on Sunday, police said. Jantjies’ agent says the incident has been “unnecessarily heightened”. The 32-year-old, who was part of the team that won the Rugby World […]

Ukraine Wins Eurovision

Victory for Ukraine at Eurovision Lifts Hearts and Spirits

By SAPeople 15-05-22 21:29

KYIV (Reuters) – Proud Ukrainians revelled in their Eurovision Song Contest victory on Sunday (largely due to an overwhelming public vote of support from the rest of Europe), even renaming a train route in its honour as they hoped for victory in their grinding war with Russia. By Tom Balmforth and Natalia Zinets. It was […]

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