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Rassie Erasmus to Appeal 2-Month Ban for Video Critique of Rugby Match Officials

By SAPeople 18-11-21 19:14

(Reuters) – South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been found guilty of misconduct by an independent committee for his hour-long video critique of the match officials during the British & Irish Lions series, but will appeal the verdict. The Independent Misconduct Committee has decided that Erasmus, who coached the Springboks to the 2019 […]

Petrol attendant gets Law degree in the Eastern Cape

WATCH Petrol Attendant Gains Law Degree in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 18-11-21 12:51

A petrol attendant from King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape, is inspiring South Africans nationwide because while he was filling up their tanks with fuel… Siphenkosi Nqoro was also studying part-time, and has successfully gained for himself a Law degree from Fort Hare University. WATCH Petrol attendant gets law degree in the Eastern Cape […]

Jannie du Plessis' Baby Son Tragically Drowns in Family Pool

Jannie du Plessis’ Baby Son Tragically Drowns in Family Pool

By SAPeople 18-11-21 09:55

South African rugby legend Jannie du Plessis and his wife Ronel Malherbe du Plessis have tragically lost their 10-month-old son to a drowning incident at their home in Krugersdorp, near Johannesburg. The little baby boy, who had been baptized on Sunday, reportedly drowned in the family swimming pool yesterday (Tuesday 16 November). It was Jannie’s […]

South African Singer Theuns Jordaan Passes Away at 50

South African Singer Theuns Jordaan Passes Away at 50

By SAPeople 17-11-21 15:46

Popular South African singer and songwriter Theuns Jordaan, has sadly passed away at the age of 50, after a battle with cancer. Condolences have been pouring in from South Africans nationwide, with many saying he’ll leave a huge gap in Afrikaans music. AfriForum’s Ernst Roets said: “Rus in vrede, Theuns Jordaan. Dankie vir jou ongelooflike […]

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South Africa Plunged Back into Loadshedding

By SAPeople 17-11-21 14:37

Eskom chief executive Andre de Ruyter has announced that the power utility will implement Stage 2 load shedding from 2pm this afternoon, Wed 17 November… until Saturday. The announcement about the power cuts came during a media briefing in which de Ruyter had begun by assuring the nation that the power utility was doing all […]

Equity partner is key to Mango taking to the skies

SAA Says Mango Cannot Succeed Until Equity Partner in Place

By SAPeople Contributor 16-11-21 16:19

South African Airways (SAA) says there are no “reasonable prospects” of Mango Airlines succeeding if it takes to the skies again this December. Mango, which is a subsidiary of SAA and is government-owned, is currently undergoing business rescue after it was grounded in July following years of financial instability. “[T]here are no reasonable prospects of […]

Taps run dry in the village of Mandela’s childhood home

Taps Run Dry in the Village of Mandela’s Childhood Home

By SAPeople Contributor 16-11-21 14:49

Villagers in Nelson Mandela’s childhood village in the Eastern Cape have been without tap water for eight months because the OR Tambo District Municipality failed first to pay Eskom and then to fix a faulty valve on its water reservoir. Villagers in Qunu in the Eastern Cape, the childhood village of Nelson Mandela, say their […]

Former President FW de Klerk flags

Ramaphosa Declares Mourning Period for FW de Klerk with Flag at Half-Mast

By SAPeople 16-11-21 14:54

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a four-day national period of mourning, and that the National Flag be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for the late former Deputy President FW de Klerk. The former Deputy President passed away on Thursday, 11 November 2021, after an extended illness suffering from a form of cancer. […]

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Princess Charlene Withdraws from Public Duties to Recover from Ill Health

By SAPeople 16-11-21 19:59

Princess Charlene of Monaco will be temporarily withdrawing from public duties, in order to fully recover from her recent illness which she picked up in South Africa. The former South African Olympic swimmer was held up in SA for many months this year after suffering an unspecified ear, nose and throat (ENT) ailment which prevented […]

President Ramaphosa calls for promotion of trade between African countries

President Ramaphosa Calls for Promotion of Trade Between African Countries

By SAPeople Contributor 16-11-21 11:27

The promotion of trade between African countries is critical if the continent is to change the distorted trade relationship that exists between African countries and the rest of the world, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. This distorted relationship has been particularly blatant during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa estimating that Africa […]

Justin Bieber Tickets South African tour

Justin Bieber Dates for South Africa Announced as Part of Global Tour

By SAPeople 15-11-21 16:44

Justin Bieber today announced new dates for his much-anticipated Justice World Tour, including 28 September, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa and 1 October, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa. Taking place from May 2022 through to March 2023, Bieber will tour five continents, travelling to over 20 countries and playing more than 90 dates, with […]

Households urged to apply for free set-top boxes

SA Households Urged to Apply for Free Set-Top Boxes

By SAPeople Contributor 15-11-21 11:21

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has reiterated its call for qualifying households to apply for free set-top boxes as the country prepares to migrate to digital broadcasting by 31 March 2022. In a statement on Monday the Post Office said almost 60 000 households applied for a government subsidised television decoder in October 2021. […]

SAHRC commences hearings into July unrest

SAHRC Commences Hearings into July Unrest

By SAPeople Contributor 15-11-21 11:16

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has this morning commenced the National Investigative Hearing into the July civil unrest. At least 300 people were left dead with at least R25 billon in damages done to businesses and public infrastructure when the unrest rocked the Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. “The unrest has indeed deepened unemployment, […]

National Coronavirus Command Council to meet soon

President Ramaphosa Commits to Clear Red Tape for SA Investment

By SAPeople 14-11-21 21:51

The South African Government is accelerating its efforts to clear bureaucratic red tape that continues to hamper investment prospects, in its bid to attract more economic development to bolster the country’s growth. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement on Friday during a visit to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). “If we really want economic development, we must cut […]

Nobel Peace Prize of Former South African President FW de Klerk Stolen

FW de Klerk’s Funeral Service to be Held Privately Next Weekend

By SAPeople 14-11-21 18:55

The FW de Klerk Foundation has announced that a private cremation and service for former SA President FW de Klerk will be held next Sunday – 21 November – for family members only. The funeral will not be open to the media. De Klerk died on Thursday at the age of 85 from mesothelioma cancer. […]

Author Wilbur Smith Dies Unexpectedly at 88

Wilbur Smith Dies Unexpectedly at Home in Cape Town at 88

By SAPeople 14-11-21 10:36

Worldwide bestselling author Wilbur Smith has died at the age of 88, at his home in Cape Town, South Africa. He had spent the morning reading and writing, with his wife by his side. A message on his Facebook page says: “We are sorry to announce that the beloved, global bestselling author Wilbur Smith passed […]

South Africa's Siya Kolisi celebrates with fans after the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Siya Kolisi Delights Springbok Fans and SA Expats in Scotland

By SAPeople 14-11-21 11:25

Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi delighted fans, including loyal South African expats, who made their way to Edinburgh for the weekend to witness South Africa beat Scotland 30-15. (Read the full article here.) Siya picked up mobile phones to take selfies with the fans, many decked out in their SA rugby fans’ gear, and proudly holding […]

Springboks Win as Mapimpi and Etzebeth Shine in Scotland

Springboks Win as Mapimpi and Etzebeth Shine in Scotland

By SAPeople 13-11-21 18:24

The Springboks overturned an 8-10 halftime deficit into a deserving 30-15 victory over Scotland in the second Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in front of a packed Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon. Scotland held a two point lead at the break following a penalty goal and a converted try, while South Africa […]

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Eben Etzebeth Will Not Be Prosecuted for Alleged Attack

By SAPeople 13-11-21 17:50

South African rugby giant Eben Etzebeth will not be prosecuted for the alleged attack and racial abuse of two men after a night out at a bar in Langebaan in August 2019, it was announced in court yesterday (Fri 12 Nov). The 30-year-old World Cup winner was accused of using his legally held firearm to […]

COVID-19 Deadlier for Africans Living with Diabetes

COVID-19 Deadlier for Africans Living with Diabetes

By SAPeople Contributor 13-11-21 00:04

A survey conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that African people who have diabetes and contract COVID-19 have a significantly higher chance of dying. WHO Africa Region’s Dr Benido Impouma made the announcement at a media briefing ahead of World Diabetes Day on Sunday, 14 November. Africa has recorded at least 8.5 […]

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