Rugby World Cup squad

The 25 ‘definites’ for the Springboks Rugby World Cup squad

By Dean Boyle 13-07-23 17:21

Jacques Nienaber will be naming his 33-man Rugby World Cup 2023 squad soon. Here is the full list of players who will DEFINITELY be there if they are fit. MUST READ: SPRINGBOKS: SEVEN CHANGES TO EXPECT BEFORE THE RUGBY WORLD CUP Barring any unforeseen injuries, we take a look at 26 players who will definitely be in […]

US trade with Africa

African nations benefit from billion dollar deals with United States

By AFP 13-07-23 17:11

The United States has struck dozens of deals worth $5.7 billion with African nations since President Joe Biden pledged to go “all in” on the continent, a business gathering in Botswana heard Wednesday 12 July 2023. The 75 new agreements signed since December include financing for solar projects in Angola and the facilitation of export […]

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Prison Journalism: How have you changed as a person

By Jeffrey Shockley 13-07-23 17:01

Behind closed doors however, it was a more disruptive environment saddled with depression, alcoholism and drug usage to self-medicate from unresolved childhood issues stemming from abuse, abandonment and identity crisis. I was raised by my maternal grandmother from the age of three in a predominately white but diverse neighborhood which stunted my Black education and Black identity. Coming […]

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Five stunning visa-free Asian destinations for South Africans

By Lorne Philpot 13-07-23 16:41

See which five countries in Asia South African passport holders can visit without needing visas for tourist stays. The South African passport is certainly not the best passport in the world. South Africans are quite restricted with regard to global mobility compared with passports of other countries. That said, there are some exciting and inspiring […]

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Chiefs saying goodbye to eight players? LIST

By Dean Boyle 13-07-23 14:36

Kaizer Chiefs should prepare to say goodbye to these EIGHT stars. Here is the full list of players heading out of Naturena. MUST READ: PITSO MOSIMANE EYEING R20 MILLION KAIZER CHIEFS TARGET – REPORT Thabani Dube is the latest player set to part ways with Amakhosi. Furthermore, Billiat has been listed as a free agent having reportedly left Chiefs. […]

Protests in Kenya claim six lives, police accused of harshness

By AFP 13-07-23 14:00

Six people were killed on Wednesday in clashes between police and demonstrators who joined a banned opposition protest against tax hikes; police officers told AFP. Police had earlier fired tear gas on protesters in and around Nairobi, with five of the six deaths reported in the towns of Mlolongo and Kitengela on the capital’s outskirts. ALSO […]

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‘A necessary law’: Transport Minister lauds ruling on AARTO Act

By Nokwanda Ncwane 13-07-23 13:55

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the judgement handed down by the Constitutional Court on the Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act affirms the  long-held view that this a necessary law to advance efforts in arresting the carnage on our roads. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) had challenged AARTO arguing that it was impractical and […]

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Springboks and All Blacks name starting line-ups: Who has the edge?

By Garrin Lambley 13-07-23 13:50

The Springboks and All Blacks will renew their 102-year-old rivalry as they go head-to-head in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, 15 July. MUST FOLLOW | LIVE BLOG: All Blacks v Springboks – Saturday, 15 July 2023 The clash will take place in Auckland, but it won’t be at New Zealand’s fortress of Eden Park, but rather at the 30 000-capacity Mount Smart Stadium. […]

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Cape Town’s famous yellow frames to feature new audio guides

By Sundeeka Mungroo 13-07-23 13:43

YELLOW FRAMES GET A NEW FEATURE Cape Town’s seven yellow frames, which are installed across the Mother City and offer tourists a different view of Table Mountain, will soon have a new feature installed in the form of an audio guide for those who are visually impaired. The famous frames, which can be found in […]

Team SA gear up for World Aquatics Championships in Japan

By Garrin Lambley 13-07-23 13:34

South Africa have selected a strong team of divers, artistic swimmers, water polo players and open water and pool swimmers to take part in World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan from 14-30 July. WATCH | Clifton 4th Beach LIVE webcam: The sun is out Training through the country’s winter months hasn’t been easy for many of them, particularly the divers. As Zalika Methula explained: “Normally […]

Cheika rejigs Argentina lineup for Aussie clash

By Mariette Adams 13-07-23 13:20

Argentina boss Michael Cheika has named a revamped match 23 for their round two Rugby Championship match against Australia in Sydney on Saturday. The former Wallaby coach wielded the axe with four changes to the starting lineup of Argentina, promoting former Sevens player Rodrigo Isgro for a debut on the wing. ALSO READ: Wallabies lose star […]

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Dollar pushed lower as South African rand grows stronger

By Mercury 13-07-23 13:10

Reuters: A sliding dollar was pushed lower still in Asia on Thursday, as traders took surprisingly slow U.S. inflation as a signal U.S. interest rate rises will be all but finished by month’s end. SLIDING DOLLAR WAS PUSHED LOWER The dollar has been steadily slipping for about six weeks, but had its worst session in […]

Emmy Nominations 2023: Front-runners in TV

By Precious Simpasa 13-07-23 13:08

The Emmy Award nominations were announced on 12 July, by Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chairman Frank Scherma; winners will be announced at the Emmy Awards ceremony on 18 September. ALSO READ: 2022 Emmy Awards: ‘The White Lotus’ dominates the field The Emmy Awards just dropped their nominations for the big 2023 ceremony. We’re […]

JUST IN: Constitutional Court rules that Ramaphosa had grounds to suspend Mkhwebane

By Corné van Zyl 13-07-23 13:02

President Cyril Ramaphosa had reasonable grounds to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane. NEWS JUST IN – IT WAS FOUND THAT RAMAPHOSA HAD GROUND TO SUSPEND MKHWEBANE The Constitutional Court has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane was lawful and rational. ALSO READ: Busisiwe Mkhwebane may find herself homeless – Here’s why The Western Cape […]

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SA voted best country in the world to visit by ‘The Telegraph’

By Sundeeka Mungroo 13-07-23 12:53

SOUTH AFRICA AND CAPE TOWN TOP THE LIST We always knew South Africa was a gem, with its abundant beauty, natural delights, friendly people and cultural and historic significance, but now almost 30 000 readers of The Telegraph newspaper have voted South Africa as their favourite country in the world to visit, with Cape Town also featuring as […]

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Paul Mashatile: Inside his magestic Midrand mansion [photos]

By Megan van den Heever 13-07-23 12:51

Paul Mashatile has been taking cover in a “safe house” following alleged threats to his life by a former girlfriend. But for the former Deputy-President, the R39 million mansion is actually a five-star retreat. According to The Citizen, the home was registered on a lease to Legacy Properties, owned by the politician’s son and son-in-law. The […]

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When is the next interest rate announcement?

By Garrin Lambley 13-07-23 12:36

There will be three more interest rate announcements in 2023, the next of which will take place next week on Thursday, 20 July at 15:00. Following that, the remaining dates for the year are Thursday, 21 September and Thursday, 23 November. Early suggestions are there could well be yet another interest rate hike next Thursday, dealing yet another blow to South Africans in […]

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WATCH – Scary! Lioness climbs into safari vehicle

By Trending Twitter Video 13-07-23 12:21

Searching for the latest trending videos on Twitter can be frustrating as everyone tries to ride the hashtag wave. So, SA People has made it easier for you! You can now find all the latest viral moments on #TrendingTwitterVideo right HERE! Follow us on Twitter to watch the latest trending videos – and subscribe to our YouTube page to never miss another viral moment again! ALSO […]

Sudan war

Egypt hosts regional summit to halt bloodshed in war-torn Sudan

By AFP 13-07-23 12:01

Egypt has invited war-torn Sudan’s neighbours for a summit Thursday to “stop the bloodshed”, the presidency said, with Ethiopia’s premier Abiy Ahmed in Cairo despite tensions over a massive Nile river project. ALO READ: Sudan’s warring sides must face accountability for crimes Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed “discussed ways to […]

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TRUCK ATTACKS: Coordinator identified by police

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 13-07-23 11:50

According to Police Minister Bheki Cele, the coordinator of the recent attack on trucks along with 12 other possible suspects have been identified. Since Sunday, 21 trucks have been torched on national highways in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. “These are organised and sophisticated operations. They are organised in one centre in the northern part of […]

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Springboks goal-kicking takes a risky turn

By Mimi Mfundisi 13-07-23 11:29

The Springboks are shaking things up with their risky Springboks goal-kicking strategy for their must-win Rugby Championship match against New Zealand. Ditching a recognized kicker in their starting lineup, the team will instead rely on Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, and Faf de Klerk to share kicking duties. ALSO READ: Springboks-All Blacks: Team line-ups, stats, facts and kick-off […]

aarto laws rollout

AA thinks despite the court ruling, ‘AARTO will not save lives’

By Siso Naile 13-07-23 11:10

The Automobile Association (AA) says it has noted the decision of the Constitutional Court today declaring the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) constitutional, a ruling that overturns an earlier judgement by the Pretoria High Court in January 2022 which dismissed the system as unconstitutional and invalid. WHAT THE AA REALLY THINKS ABOUT THE RULING “The ruling by […]

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BBC presenter accused of paying for explicit images – Who is Huw Edwards?

By AFP 13-07-23 10:20

Huw Edwards has been the reassuring face and voice of the BBC for decades, and was entrusted last year with breaking the news to the world that Queen Elizabeth had died. The softly-spoken, proud Welshman began delivering the nightly news to millions in 1994, and has either anchored or commentated on the UK’s most tumultuous events since then. ALSO READ | REMINDER: When […]

Eben Etzebeth Springboks

Ex-England flyhalf believes Boks could be World Cup favourites

By Craig Lewis 13-07-23 10:01

The Boks got their Test season off to a flying start when they hammered Australia last weekend with a ‘second-string’ side of sorts, while they have mixed and matched with their selections for this Saturday’s clash against the All Blacks. ALSO READ: De Allende and Am closing in on iconic Springboks record The latest selection has […]

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