WATCH: Epic Wingsuit Flight From SA’s Majestic Drakensberg

By Jennie Glover 01-03-19 14:19

In this 14 minute video account the Red Bull Air Force takes to the skies from the Drakensberg Mountain Range in South Africa flying down the Sentinel and the Eastern Buttress. On this first-time journey, they attempt to base jump and wingsuit fly various iconic locations around the country. Experience the Red Bull Air Force […]

Working Towards a Clean SA

By SAPeople Contributor 01-03-19 13:51

Government is set to launch a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to mobilize all South Africans to become more environmentally conscious. Dubbed the Good Green Deeds Campaign, it hopes to galvanize individuals in the private sector, labour, NGO’s, interfaith formations and society at large to clean South Africa. The campaign, which will be led by the […]

Bulls Lose Bok Lock De Jager for Lions Battle

By Reuters 01-03-19 10:36

South Africa lock Lood de Jager has been ruled out of the Bulls side for their Super Rugby clash against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday with a shoulder injury and is expected to spend at least two weeks on the sidelines. The Springbok second-row player was forced from the field 15 minutes into […]

SA’s First Multimedia Centre to Help Children with Dyslexia

By SAPeople Contributor 01-03-19 09:31

Soweto is the home of the first ever – multimedia centre for children with dyslexia in South Africa. The 22-seater multimedia centre, based at the Tlhokomelo Special School in Meadowlands, will close the gap between traditional teaching methods and children with learning styles that don’t fall within the parameters of these methods. Dyslexia, which affects […]

South Africans Find Ways to Unite on Durban Beach, in Post Gone Viral

By SAPeople 01-03-19 01:02

A Durban mom was blown away on Sunday as she watched what transpired on Durban Beach, South Africa… proving that the rainbow nation is ready to shine. In a post on Facebook which has gone viral, Hillcrest resident Mandi Duthi explained that she had spent a gorgeous day on Durban Beach watching a scene unfold […]

SA Power Crisis: Increased Risk of Loadshedding This Evening

By Jennie Glover 28-02-19 16:08

There is an increased risk of loadshedding from 2pm to 10pm today, says Eskom. “Eskom regrets that there is an increased risk of Stage 1 rotational loadshedding from 2pm until 10pm today as a result of a shortage of generating capacity. “The loadshedding risk remains high for today and tomorrow, and will continue over the […]

Vote and Have a Say in the Country’s Future

By SAPeople Contributor 28-02-19 15:41

Cabinet has called on all eligible South Africans, especially young first-time voters, to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming national and provincial elections. Citizens have been called on to have a say in the future of the country. “In South Africa, the right to vote is a culmination of years of struggle for […]

SA’s Beautiful Kalk Bay Harbour – Fishermen and Boats

By SAPeople Contributor 25-11-19 23:15

‘Cape of Storms photographer’,Gale McAll passionately blends photography and art. She has a deep love for the sea and for stormy weather which radiates from her work. A bio on her website, Gale McAll Photography, describes Gale as someone who is “a master at capturing the souls of people in their environments [and that] her […]

6 Things You Should Know About SA Comedian Mashabela Galane

By SAPeople Contributor 27-02-19 21:54

Award-winning South African comedian Mashabela Galane believes that herding cows has helped his career. Mashabela, who stars in the first episode of Trippin With Skhumba which premieres this Thursday, 28 February 2019, says he can tell when a comedian has never herded cows! Mashabela spent much of his childhood on his dad’s tractor (which features […]

Film of Riel Dancing and South African Expat (82) Headed to US Festival

By Jennie Glover 27-02-19 17:51

82-year-old South African-born Elsa Perez stars in the documentary called “Get Riel” featuring Perez dancing as well as footage sent through by South African riel dancers. The Sunnyside Up Film Festival in Ardmore Oklahoma, USA will be screening ‘Get Riel’ next month in its competition, and you can show your support by voting on their […]

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Stimulus Package to Create Jobs, Boost SA Economy

By SAPeople Contributor 27-02-19 11:07

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has announced a R3.5 billion stimulus and recovery plan with measures that will ensure that government gives priority to the areas of economic activity that will have the greatest impact on youth, women and small businesses. “The stimulus and recovery plan consists of a range of measures, both financial and non-financial, […]

SIU Investigations Yield Arrests for Medico-Legal Fraud

By SAPeople Contributor 26-02-19 16:05

A probe by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has led to the arrest of a prominent attorney in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, relating to fraudulent medico-legal claims estimated to be over R100 million. The Eastern Cape attorney has already appeared before a criminal court. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Michael Masutha made the announcement at a […]

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Whiteley Out for Six to Eight Weeks

By Reuters 26-02-19 13:53

Lions captain Warren Whiteley has been ruled out for six to eight weeks with a torn left pectoral muscle, another injury setback for the Springbok loose-forward. Whiteley sustained the injury in the first half of Saturday’s  19-17 Super Rugby loss to the Stormers, with his diagnosis confirmed by the team on Monday. The 31-year-old will […]

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R5.5 Billion Zinc Mine for SA

By SAPeople Contributor 26-02-19 09:22

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday officially open the R5.5 billion investment zinc mine in the Northern Cape, the Presidency said on Sunday. The Gamsberg Mine near Aggeneys is located in the mining centre between Springbok and Pofadder and will contribute to job creation and skills development. The new mine is owned by India’s globally […]

PHOTOS: South African Armed Forces Parade Day

By SAPeople Contributor 26-02-19 08:11

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) descended on the City of Cape Town this month to honour the bravery of sons and daughters of our country who lost their lives in the fateful 1917 sinking of the SS Mendi. SAPeople contributor Alan Rudnicki was present to photograph the Armed Forces Day Parade at Bloubergstrand […]

Britain and South Africa Finalising Interim Post-Brexit Trade Deal

By Reuters 25-12-20 15:41

South Africa is close to signing an interim trade agreement with Britain that would replicate arrangements with Europe and ensure trade will not be disrupted in the event of a hard Brexit, South African Trade Minister Rob Davies said on Monday. With just a month to go before Britain is due to leave the European […]

Wastewater Audit Missing as Countrywide Water Shortage Looms

By SAPeople Contributor 25-02-19 17:33

After reports were sent to cabinet, water test results have not been released for five years. A countrywide water shortage is a decade away unless urgent action is taken to rehabilitate and preserve our rivers and catchment areas, fix and maintain crumbling infrastructure, and implement water re-use. Without intervention, South Africa faces a deficit of […]

SA’s Ramaphosa Establishes Special Tribunal to Recover Corruption Losses

By Reuters 25-02-19 15:31

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the establishment of a Special Tribunal to swiftly recover monies and assets lost by state institutions through irregular and corrupt means. The tribunal will adjudicate over any civil proceedings brought before it by the SIU, which investigates malpractice in state institutions, state assets and public money, the presidency said in […]

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