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Lewis Hamilton Wants F1 Motor Racing to Return to South Africa

By SAPeople 22-10-21 13:42

(Reuters) – Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday welcomed the sport’s expansion in the United States… but called also for a return to South Africa. Formula One last raced at the Kyalami circuit, north of Johannesburg, in 1993 but there have been talks about a return. Chloe Targett-Adams, the sport’s head […]

The long queue at Mitchells Plain Home Affairs office had already started forming at 2am. Photo: Tariro Washinyira

Home Affairs Queues Begin at 2am in South Africa

By SAPeople 22-10-21 08:37

Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has responded to frustrated citizens who are queueing outside Home Affairs’ offices long before dawn, and even then they might not be served. The need for IDs as the local government elections loom and also the school holidays has added demand. Meanwhile the department has been reducing active staff due to Covid […]

WATCH South Africa is a Country! Kevin Fraser Nails It!!! (Hilarious!)

WATCH South Africa is a Country! Kevin Fraser Nails It!!! (Hilarious!)

By SAPeople 21-10-21 00:28

As a South African expat living in Australia, and travelling around the world on tour, comedian Kevin Fraser clearly knows what it’s like to be asked about your accent… and then to try explain that South Africa… Is… A… Country! Kevin posted the following video on Facebook less than 4 hours ago, saying “THAT ONE […]

Massive Database of Killings by South African Police Made Public. Photo: GroundUp / ViewFinder

Massive Database of Killings by South African Police Made Public

By SAPeople 20-10-21 18:35

Viewfinder analyses 47,000 cases of police brutality, and the results are horrifying. By Daneel Knoetze… On average, police in South Africa kill someone every day. Viewfinder has now published the police watchdog’s database on these killings, along with other complaints of police brutality and corruption: more than 47,000 cases registered between 2012 and 2020. The […]

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Whistleblowers from SAA and GCIS to Share Their Stories

By SAPeople 20-10-21 16:53

Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) Director General Phumla Williams and former South African Airways (SAA) Group Treasurer Cynthia Stimpel are expected to share their whistleblower experiences during a webinar this Sunday, October 24. The webinar – titled The Lives and Trials of Whistelblowers in South Africa – is the second of a five part […]

60,000 KZN Library Books Found Undistributed Since 2019

60,000 KZN Library Books Found Undistributed Since 2019

By SAPeople 20-10-21 13:28

Sixty thousands books that were meant to be distributed to libraries across the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province in South Africa, have instead been sitting gathering dust at the Head Office for Library Services… since 2019, according to the DA. There are also concerns that there has been a misuse of funds by the KZN Department of […]

Covid-19: How South Africa differs from the rest of the continent

Is it Time to Allow Home-Testing in South Africa?

By SAPeople 20-10-21 09:25

Some scientists argue it will reduce transmission, but the South African regulator is worried. By James Stent and Gareth Kantor Is South Africa overlooking a vital tool for cutting down Covid infection rates? In April this year, the UK government announced that it would provide free kits for rapid antigen testing to all. People are […]

World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Schedule

World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Schedule

By SAPeople 19-10-21 22:20

World Rugby has confirmed the schedule for the much-anticipated HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 as the sport looks to capitalise on a highly successful and impactful Olympic Games in Tokyo. Here’s everything you need to know: The 2022 Series will include 10 men’s and seven women’s rounds over six months Series to kick-off with […]

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FBI and Hawks Arrest 8 in Cape Town for R100-Million Internet Scam

By SAPeople 19-10-21 16:39

Eight foreign nationals, aged between 33 and 52, were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday morning for their links to an alleged R100-million internet scam during a large-scale operation in Cape Town. The group was arrested in a joint operation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Secret Service (USSS) […]

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Springbok Squad for UK Tour in November, Includes Newcomer Salmaan Moerat

By SAPeople 19-10-21 13:08

Former SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up in a squad of 32 players named by Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour to the United Kingdom in November. The Springboks will play three Test matches on the tour – against Wales in […]

Invasive vegetation removed from South Africa's Franschhoek mountains

Cape Town Fights Alien Trees Threatening its Water Supply

By SAPeople 18-10-21 12:21

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – In South Africa’s Franschhoek mountains a helicopter drops off abseilers to cut down invasive pine trees that are choking off water supplies to millions of Cape Town residents already facing climate change-induced shortages. By Wendell Roelf. The crews are there to help to remove 54,000 hectares of alien trees by 2025, […]

Hippos and Crocodiles Covered in Human Faeces and Toilet Paper Near Richards Bay

Hippos and Crocodiles Covered in Human Faeces and Toilet Paper Near Richards Bay

By SAPeople 18-10-21 11:14

Hippos and crocodile are being covered in human faeces and toilet paper in the Lake Mzingazi region, near Richard’s Bay in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, according to the Democratic Alliance (DA). South Africa’s biggest opposition party said it conducted an oversight inspection of the area which revealed the “utter degradation” of the lake and associated […]

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President Congratulates New Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane

By SAPeople 17-10-21 17:41

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been one of the first to congratulate SA’s new Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane, who was crowned at a glittering event in Cape Town on Saturday night. The President tweeted: “Congratulations to our new #MissSA2021, Lalela Mswane, who took the hotly contested title last night against a group of highly inspirational […]

Deirdre Larkin, South Africa's 90-year-old legendary runner on Carte Blanche this Sunday.

Carte Blanche Meets South Africa’s 90-Year-Old Running Legend

By SAPeople Contributor 16-10-21 18:12

She’s 90 years old and thrashing runners half her age! Undefeated by lockdown or the pandemic, South Africa’s astonishing Deirdre Larkin kicked off her ninth decade with a gentle 10km run. This Sunday Carte Blanche meets the humble, humorous South African running legend, a national treasure who turned 90 on SA’s Heritage Day (24 September).  […]

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Suspect Arrested in Free State in Possession of Kruger Rands and Antique Watches

By SAPeople 16-10-21 14:29

A 36-year-old man in Bloemfontein in the Free State, South Africa, has been arrested for being in possession of valuable goods including Kruger Rands and antique watches. The suspect was arrested by the Parkweg Tracing Intervention Unit. The South African Police Service (SAPS) said their team received intelligence-driven information about the suspect being in possession […]

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Cathy Buckle: Zimbabwe Back on Slippery Slope to Nowhere

By SAPeople 16-10-21 10:42

Dear Family and Friends, When it started raining at dusk and went on all night I knew I had a problem… writes Cathy Buckle in her latest Letter from Zimbabwe. With a friend on the banks of a river in a mountainous area where the roads are all steep hills, sharp corners and red soil […]

Bus transformed into mobile classroom for learners in Langa

Bus Transformed into Mobile Classroom for Learners in Langa

By SAPeople Contributor 15-10-21 16:00

Learners from five primary schools in the township of Langa, Cape Town, will now benefit from a bus transformed into a fully equipped mobile classroom. The 42-seater Atlas Digibus is kitted out with laptops, two teaching stations, and Wi-Fi for learners to participate in online teaching programmes like coding. After successfully launching its tuk-tuk mobile […]

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Nederburg Wins 3 Gold and 3 Silvers in International Competition in London

By SAPeople 15-10-21 15:42

Nederburg has been showered in medals awarded by the 2021 International Wine & Spirit (IWSC) Competition based in London, winning three gold and three silver medals across its multi-tiered range, with Cabernet Sauvignon taking centre stage. All IWSC entries are tasted blind. Niël Groenewald, Nederburg’s managing director, says: “We’re delighted with our IWSC medals and immensely […]

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Unprecedented Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Belongings in New York

By SAPeople 15-10-21 10:59

Nelson Mandela’s family will be auctioning over 70 of his treasures in New York City on early December, in order to help finance the building of the Mandela Memorial Garden, which is being created in Qunu where the late great statesman is buried. The auction, by prestigious auction house Guernsey’s, will take place on 11 […]

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