Monkeypox South Africa

South Africa Records Fourth Monkeypox Case

By SAPeople Contributor 16-08-22 11:31

South Africa has detected its fourth case of monkeypox through laboratory testing in a 28-year-old male from the Western Cape. According to the Department of Health, the patient has a travel history to Spain and returned to South Africa in the second week of August 2022. “A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test was performed in […]

7 things to celebrate as Showmax turns 7

7 Things to Celebrate as Showmax Turns 7

By SAPeople Contributor 16-08-22 11:35

Showmax started streaming in Africa on 15 August 2015, before Netflix and Amazon Prime Video (2016), Apple TV Plus (2019), Britbox (2021) and Disney+ (2022). This makes it the second oldest African streaming service after IROKOtv (2011). To celebrate Showmax turning 7, here are 7 things the African streaming service is celebrating: #1: 68% GROWTH […]

SA Defence Minister 'Embarrassingly' Attends Moscow Conference

SA Defence Minister ‘Embarrassingly’ Attends Moscow Conference

By SAPeople 15-08-22 15:46

South African Defence Minister Thandi Modise’s presence at a Russian Conference has been labelled as “embarrassing” and “poor judgement” by DA Shadow Minister of Defence, Kobus Marais. Modise is not only attending the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security, but is “touting” Russia as a “peace-loving” nation, according to the DA. Marais says it’s “extremely […]

Miss South Africa Ndavi Nokeri

President Ramaphosa Congratulates Miss South Africa Ndavi Nokeri

By SAPeople 13-08-22 23:33

Ndavi Nokeri, from Limpopo province, has been crowned Miss South Africa 2022 in a glitzy ceremony at Time Square in Pretoria on Saturday night which featured the Top 10 Miss SA finalists. One of the first to congratulate the 23-year-old model was President Cyril Ramaphosa. He said: “Congratulations to our newly crowned #MissSA2022 Ms @Ndavi_Nokeri. […]

Springboks All Blacks Twickenham

New Zealand Win Epic Thriller in Johannesburg

By SAPeople 13-08-22 22:42

The All Blacks scored early and late in their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday to set up a 35-23 victory over the home side. Leading 15-0 after 30 minutes, New Zealand were overhauled by the Boks with less than 15 minutes to play when SA held a […]

Springboks Wary of ‘Dangerous’ All Blacks

Springboks Wary of ‘Dangerous’ All Blacks

By SAPeople 13-08-22 13:14

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and Siya Kolisi, captain of the national team, said it would take nothing but a top-drawer effort to beat New Zealand as the sides wrapped up their preparations on Friday for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash, which will be hosted at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. For most […]

WATCH Amazing Footage of Rhino Calf Birth - The Full Video

WATCH Amazing Footage of Rhino Calf Birth – The Full Video

By SAPeople 13-08-22 11:31

Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary has posted the most precious video of a white rhino, Olive, giving birth on Thursday morning… and delivering hope for the species. So far, over 4 million people have watched the short 37 second video. Last night the sanctuary posted a longer 8’42” video that shows the entire birth, and […]

When a car is your only home

When a Car is Your Only Home

By SAPeople Contributor 12-08-22 23:33

When Dane Herrington goes to bed, he moves his belongings, books and clothing to the front of his beloved 1984 Ford Sierra. He sleeps on a large mattress at the back. He uses a shower at a petrol station. For ten years, he has lived in his car. Since 1989, when he bought the “The […]

Anne Heche passes away

Actress Anne Heche Passes Away A Week After Tragic Car Crash

By SAPeople 12-08-22 23:53

American actress Anne Heche has sadly been declared legally dead today, following the tragic car crash she had last week in which she suffered severe burns and other injuries, including smoke inhalation. Anne’s family and friends issued the following statement on Friday: “Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a […]

SA passport

Home Affairs Cracks Down on Fake South African Passports with Tough New Measures

By SAPeople 11-08-22 15:31

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on Thursday announced tough new measures to ensure the “security and integrity” of South African passports… which recently made world headlines when Ryan Air demanded that South African-passport holders prove their SA citizenship by completing an Afrikaans questionnaire. Of course the questionnaire was a mistake (many authentic South African […]

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi

10,000 Unemployed Graduates to Help Digitise Home Affairs

By SAPeople 11-08-22 14:45

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on Thursday announced that his department is set to recruit 10 000 unemployed young graduates for the digitisation of its civic paper records. The digitisation of civic services records was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 10 February 2022. Addressing media […]

Residents say this standpipe has been leaking for more than three months in Gunguluza, Kariega. They say there are several taps in the settlement that have been leaking precious water, some for years. Photo: Thamsanqa Mbovane

Leaking Taps Waste Precious Water in Drought-Stricken Nelson Mandela Bay

By SAPeople 11-08-22 13:50

We reported a leaking standpipe 18 months ago. It is still leaking. By Thamsanqa Mbovane from GroundUp.   As Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality battles a lengthy drought and critically low dam levels and urges its residents to use no more than 50 litres per person per day, leaks in informal settlements continue to test its […]

KZN first female Premier sworn in

KZN First Female Premier Sworn In: Nomusa Dube-Ncube

By SAPeople Contributor 11-08-22 11:45

KwaZulu-Natal Premier-elect, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has been sworn in as KwaZulu-Natal’s first female Premier during a special sitting of the Legislature held on Wednesday. Dube-Ncube, who was the MEC responsible for Finance portfolio, replaces Sihle Zikalala, who resigned last week as provincial Premier. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, Dube-Ncube assured that the office of the Premier […]

Sydney Opera House Lights Up Pink to Honour Olivia Newton-John

Sydney Opera House Lights Up Pink to Honour Olivia Newton-John

By SAPeople 11-08-22 00:05

The sails of the Sydney Opera House in New South Wales (NSW), Australia were glowing pink on Wednesday night in honour of British-Australian legend, Dame Olivia Newton-John who sadly passed away this week, after a long battle with breast cancer. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the iconic landmark was being lit up to honour Olivia’s […]

Rescued Baby Giraffe Marvin Sadly Passes Away

Rescued Baby Giraffe Marvin Sadly Passes Away

By SAPeople 10-08-22 14:48

The little giraffe – named Marvin – that was saved a few days ago by The Owl Rescue Centre in Hartbeespoort, South Africa, has sadly passed away, despite enormous efforts by the kindest humans to help him recover. According to the non-profit, Owl Rescue Centre, Marvin was either a “premature baby or..  his mom was […]

NEWLY RENAMED African Conservation Awards open for Nominations

By Love Africa 11-08-22 09:49

In honour of World Ranger Day, which took place on the 31st July, nominations have opened for the 2022 African Conservation Awards.  This is an annual celebration to recognise the brave men and women across Africa who play a vital role in protecting our endangered species and in doing so raise awareness of their amazing […]

World Lion Day 2022

WATCH Blood Lions Releases Powerful Message on World Lion Day

By SAPeople Contributor 10-08-22 08:53

Today is World Lion Day (10 August) – a day to celebrate one of Africa’s most iconic species and to raise awareness on conservation issues globally. Lions are recognised worldwide for their importance not only from a nature conservation and ecological perspective, but also symbolically, culturally and in terms of tourism. The significance and dignity […]

Gary Player's Son Responds to Allegations of Unauthorised Sale of Dad's Trophies

Gary Player’s Son Responds to Allegations of Unauthorised Sale of Dad’s Trophies

By SAPeople 09-08-22 22:20

Following allegations made on Gary Player’s official Twitter page yesterday, that his son Marc Player was involved in the unauthorised sale of the 86-year-old golf legend’s trophies and memorabilia, Marc (62) has responded, saying “you cannot take back what no longer belongs to you”. The original statement, purportedly by Gary Player, read: “I would like […]

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