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Outrage as National State of Disaster Extended to 15 April in South Africa

By SAPeople 15-03-22 17:20

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde is one of many South Africans today who have condemned the government’s decision to extend the State of Disaster, which has already been in place for two years. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, yesterday gazetted a further extension of the National State of Disaster […]

Jody Wayne has died at 77

SA Music Legend Jody Wayne Passes Away at 77

By SAPeople 15-03-22 09:57

South African music legend Jody Wayne has sadly passed away at the age of 77. Mara van der Bergh Productions confirmed on Tuesday morning: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Jody Wayne, on Monday 14th March.” She said: “He has been very special in our […]

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Facebook / Meta to be Prosecuted for Abusing its Dominance in South Africa

By SAPeople 14-03-22 22:24

South Africa’s Competition Commission announced in a statement on Monday that it has referred Meta Platforms and its subsidiaries – WhatsApp and Facebook South Africa (collectively referred to by the Commission as Facebook) – for abuse of dominance in the country. The Commission alleges that Facebook decided in mid-2020 to off-board Gov Chat and #LetsTalk […]

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Elon Musk Challenges President Putin to ‘Single Combat’

By SAPeople 14-03-22 20:53

South African born and raised entrepreneur Elon Musk has challenged Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, to a ‘single combat’ over Ukraine in a series of tweets that have virtually catapulted excited Tweeters into orbit! I hereby challengeВладимир Путин to single combat Stakes are Україна — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 14, 2022 In fact one of Musk’s […]

Cycle Tour hat-trick for Kim Le Court De Billot

Cycle Tour Hat-Trick for Kim Le Court De Billot in Cape Town

By SAPeople 14-03-22 14:58

Kim Le Court De Billot (Efficient Insure Infiniti) won her third Cape Town Cycle Tour, while 22-year-old Marc Pritzen (Honeycomb) took his first win in the elite men on a day when wet weather swept the region. The Mauritian Le Court De Billot won the 78km women’s elite event in 2hr 8min 5sec ahead of […]

South African Airline Comair's Fleet Grounded Indefinitely

South African Airline Comair’s Fleet Grounded Indefinitely, Affecting Kulula and BA

By SAPeople 13-03-22 21:25

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa’s civil aviation regulator grounded Comair’s planes indefinitely on Sunday over unresolved safety issues, in a move that also affects low-cost airline Kulula and British Airways, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded… writes Wendell Roelf. A spokesperson for the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) said it had extended a 24-hour […]

Vexxed about sex education at South African schools, Carte Blanche

Carte Blanche: Has Sex Education for SA Kids Gone Too Far?

By SAPeople Contributor 13-03-22 13:25

“Sex education was a hot topic in our various editorial meetings this week,” says Carte Blanche, Executive Producer John Webb. “Should the government dictate how and when our kids learn about the birds and the bees, or are parents best placed to decide what’s appropriate? Controversial enough, but as is so often the case in […]

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Mozambique's Filipe Nyusi.

South Africa and Mozambique Commit to Continued Cooperation

By SAPeople 11-03-22 20:43

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says as the world strives to emerge from the economic devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, neighbouring countries like Mozambique and South Africa must continue to deepen and strengthen the already existing ties between them. Speaking at a Plenary Session of the third South Africa-Mozambique Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Pretoria, […]

President Ramaphosa reiterates South Africa's position on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ramaphosa Thanks Putin for Call to Discuss SA Mediating Russia-Ukraine Conflict

By SAPeople 11-03-22 11:58

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has had a private discussion with Russia’s President Putin concerning the Russian attack of Ukraine. In a tweet, Ramaphosa said: “Thanking His Excellency President Vladimir Putin for taking my call today, so I could gain an understanding of the situation that was unfolding between Russia and Ukraine.” President Ramaphosa says […]

what the future of crypto currency looks like

What the Future of Cryptocurrency Looks Like

By SAPeople Contributor 11-03-22 17:09

The cryptocurrency markets have been very lucrative for the right traders, those who are willing to ride all of the volatility that comes with the market. The cryptocurrency markets have been going through a massive change over the last several years, as they have been maturing. From the early days of Bitcoin trading, we have […]

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