EU, South Africa hold "intense talks" to break vaccine patent impasse

South Africa and EU Hold ‘Intense Talks’ to Break Vaccine Patent Impasse

By SAPeople 14-10-21 22:30

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union and South Africa are in “intense talks” on how to increase the availability of vaccines to developing countries, potentially breaking a year-long global deadlock on the topic, an EU official said on Thursday. The two have been on either side of the debate at the World Trade Organization – […]

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Zuma Addresses Supporters Gathered for His National Welcome Prayer

By SAPeople 14-10-21 19:43

Former South African President Jacob Zuma today reiterated that there had been attempts to remove him from power within the ANC party since the mid-1990s. He claims that his imprisonment was the final move by those who fear him. Zuma was speaking remotely to supporters gathered at the ‘National Welcome Prayer’ event at Moses Mabhida […]

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Over 75000 Global Citizens Urge South African Minister to Finalise Plans for New People and Wildlife Deal

By SAPeople Contributor 14-10-21 14:59

A weighty 75,504 global citizens (including at least 9,011 voices from South Africa) are calling on Minister Barbara Creecy and her Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to implement the New Deal for People and Wildlife, as outlined in the draft Policy Position on the conservation and ecologically sustainable use of elephant, lion, […]

35% of the adult population now vaccinated in SA

35% of the Adult Population Now Vaccinated in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 14-10-21 11:23

A total of 34.7% of the adults in South Africa have received at least one dose of the Pfizer or the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Department of Health, 19 668 177 doses have been administered to 13 799 325 eligible vaccinees since the start of the country’s inoculation rollout programme. […]

South Africa's National State of Disaster has been extended until 15 May 2021. Photo of Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

National State of Disaster on COVID-19 Extended to 15 November

By SAPeople Contributor 14-10-21 11:17

South Africa’s Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has gazetted an extension of the National State of Disaster on COVID-19 until 15 November 2021. The Ministry said the decision was taken following consultations with relevant stakeholders and Cabinet approval. “The extension takes into account the need to continue observing all […]

Loadshedding suspended in South Africa

Loadshedding Suspended in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 14-10-21 10:47

Eskom suspended loadshedding on Thursday morning, following six days of rolling blackouts throughout South Africa. The State-owned power utility said it has used the past six days to repair generating units and conduct its maintenance programme. “While Eskom teams have returned some generation units to service… we have unfortunately suffered further breakdowns during the period. […]

Kei Update: Hero Dog Released from Hospital but Long Road Ahead

SA Company Steps Up to Cover Hero Dog Kei’s Surgery Bills

By SAPeople 13-10-21 22:38

An online South African insurance company has stepped up to pay for hero dog Kei’s medical bills. Kei, who was adopted last year from the Boksburg SPCA, has become a household name in South Africa since he helped save his human family from tragedy when their Benoni home was traumatically broken into by two armed […]

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Dining Out is the New ‘In’ as South Africans Support Their Local Restaurants

By SAPeople 13-10-21 15:40

South Africans have responded so well to the call to support their local restaurants during Restaurant Week… that it’s actually been extended now until 14 November! Restaurant Week provides patrons with special foodie deals and experiences at some of South Africa’s firm favourites. SA’s hospitality association, FEDHASA, said it thanks South Africans for their “incredible […]

Kei Update: Hero Dog Released from Hospital but Long Road Ahead

Kei Update: Hero Dog Released from Hospital but Long Road Ahead

By SAPeople 13-10-21 10:06

Kei, the hero dog from Benoni, South Africa, that bravely fought off an armed intruder and helped save her human family ten days ago, has finally been released from hospital after suffering grave injuries when the intruder shot her through the face. The Lamont family say she is so happy to be home… but is […]

Ernst Van Dyk Wins Third Place in Boston Marathon Wheelchair Race

Ernst Van Dyk Wins Third Place in Boston Marathon Wheelchair Race

By SAPeople 12-10-21 23:18

South African athlete Ernst van Dyk raced to a fantastic third spot in the Boston Marathon Men’s Wheelchair Race on Monday in the USA. This is the 21st time that Ernst has competed in the Boston Marathon… and the 18th time that he has won a podium position! Ernst has famously won the race a […]

Bonang Ends Contract with Management Company in Explosive Twitter Space

Bonang Ends Contract with Management Company in Explosive Twitter Space

By SAPeople 12-10-21 14:44

Bonang Matheba, arguably South Africa’s most famous  celebrity, has announced on Twitter – where she has over 4.9-million followers – that she has ended her contract with her management company, citing possible criminal conduct. In a series of tweets in the past few days, Bonang said she’d been quiet for too long and there were […]

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Horror Bus Accident in Ladysmith Claims 10 Lives

By SAPeople 12-10-21 13:43

Ten people have tragically lost their lives in a fatal bus crash on the N3 near Ladysmith in South Africa today, Tuesday 12 October. The bus was apparently on its way to Johannesburg. According to local reports, the bus plunged into the Tugela River near the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) town, and at least 50 passengers sustained […]

Over 10 million adults in SA now fully vaccinated

Over 10 Million Adults in SA Now Fully Vaccinated

By SAPeople Contributor 12-10-21 12:26

Over 10 million adults in South Africa have been fully vaccinated, as of Monday. This comes after 139 899 either received the one dose of the Johnson & Johnson or two-dose Pfizer vaccine. This means there are now 10 059 118 eligible citizens who are fully jabbed, which translates to 25.28% of the country’s adult […]

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November 1 Declared a Public Holiday

By SAPeople Contributor 12-10-21 11:22

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared November 1 as a public holiday to give all those going to cast their ballots an opportunity to do so. The date is the day of Local Government Elections, where eligible voters will cast their vote for councillors who will represent them at local level. “The President calls on all […]

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