British Airways Suspends Direct Flights Between London and Durban

British Airways Suspends Direct Flights Between London and Durban

By SAPeople 22-12-20 20:00

News that British Airways has announced plans to suspend 13 destinations, including the direct Durban – London route, has been met with disappointment by KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN) Economic Development and Tourism Department… as well as understanding. The department’s Ravi Pillay has warned this will hamper growth of international air services into the province post-Covid-19, but said […]

COVAX has confirmed South Africa’s entry into the facility.

Covax: South Africa Makes Down Payment for COVID-19 Vaccine

By SAPeople 29-04-21 18:04

South Africa has made a down payment to secure the COVID-19 vaccine for 10% of the country’s population. “The National Department of Health and the Solidarity Fund are pleased to announce that a down payment of US $19.2 million USD (R283 million) has been made to GAVI (the Vaccine Alliance) to secure South Africa’s entry […]

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Beach Hours Extended But Garden Route Remains Closed

By SAPeople Contributor 22-12-20 16:27

The Western Cape High Court has extended beach opening hours, but has judged in favour of keeping the Garden Route’s beaches closed for the festive season, as announced by South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa last week (along with all beaches in the Eastern Cape). The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it notes the ex tempora judgement […]

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Endangered African Painted Dogs Collared to Help Monitor Vital Conservation

By Guest Contributor 21-12-20 17:32

Three African Painted Dogs in KwaZulu-Natal have been successfully collared to assist with their conservation. Monitoring the endangered species is essential – with only about 550 African Painted Dogs left in South Africa, every individual counts, writes Janelle Barnard… An afternoon of darting and collaring African Painted Dogs on Somkhanda Community Game Reserve almost became […]

Johnson & Johnson is trying to get approval for a vaccine against Covid-19 that only requires one shot. Details of the vaccine’s trial are expected to be released in January.

Worldwide Vaccine Rollout: Where South Africa Currently Stands

By Guest Contributor 29-04-21 18:04

Only a massive global rollout of an effective vaccine can end the Covid-19 pandemic in the short term. The vaccine is being rolled out in the United Kingdom and United States. It’s expected to become available in Europe imminently. This is where things stand in South Africa. The Department of Health is playing its cards […]

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Germany Plans to Ban Flights to South Africa Due to New Covid-19 Variant

By SAPeople 29-04-21 18:04

Germany plans to ban all passenger flights between Germany and South Africa with an emergency order. Israel has implemented a similar ban on flights from SA. Both Germany and Israel, along with several other countries, have also closed their borders to the UK. German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Sunday: “Tomorrow we are planning […]

South Africans Urged to Not Use Dams as Beach Alternatives

South Africans Urged to Not Use Dams as Beach Alternatives

By SAPeople 20-12-20 13:45

The Department of Water and Sanitation has warned South Africans against flocking to the country’s dams and rivers as an alternative to the beaches, following a government ban on the use of some SA beaches to minimize the impact of COVID-19. This week President Ramaphosa announced the government’s decision to bar public access to all […]

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Dlamini-Zuma Overrules Ramaphosa on Restaurants’ and Bars’ Closing Times

By SAPeople 20-12-20 01:28

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has found out that once again, Minister Dlamini-Zuma has decided to overrule President Ramaphosa through the latest amended regulations published on the 17th of December 2020. “This time, Minster Dlamini-Zuma has unilaterally decided to change the closing time for restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas, theatres and museums from 10pm to […]

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Garden Route Suffers Devastating Cancellations, Says Survey

By SAPeople 19-12-20 11:38

Holiday accommodation spots on the Garden Route have suffered devastating cancellations, especially in Knysna and Sedgefield, according to a survey. One third of owners say they have lost 50% of their bookings for the festive season. Some have lost over 80% of their revenue. According to the survey, run by online accommodation booking system provider, […]

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Missing Skukuza Ranger’s Remains Found in Kruger National Park

By SAPeople 19-12-20 09:26

South African National Parks (SANParks) announced on Friday that items believed to be those of missing Field Ranger, Checkers Mashego, who went missing in the Stolsnek Section of the Kruger National Park during the evening of 17 November 2020, were discovered by a search party in the same section during the late afternoon of Wednesday, […]

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WATCH Umhlanga Beach Empty Like Apocalypse on 16 December

By SAPeople 01-09-22 18:31

International and local tourists on holiday in Umhlanga, along with the area’s residents, appeared to stick to the rules yesterday – Day of Reconciliation – and remained off the beach as per the new government regulations for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) beaches. Drone Dad captured amazing photos and video of the Apocalyptic-like scene on Wednesday afternoon, 16 […]

South Africa Will Manufacture Life-Saving Vaccine

South Africa Has Missed Second Deadline for Covax Deposit, Claims DA

By SAPeople 17-12-20 20:07

According to the Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa has missed the second deadline for a deposit on the Covax Vaccine Facility, and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni perhaps mislead Parliament when he denied SA had missed the first deadline. “Securing a supply of the vaccine for South Africa as soon as possible should be government’s number […]

DA Goes to Court to Overturn Closure of Garden Route Beaches

DA Heads to Court to Overturn Closure of Garden Route Beaches

By SAPeople 17-12-20 14:37

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed court papers in the Western Cape High Court challenging a decision taken by South Africa’s national government to close the beaches in the Garden Route District for the entire festive season (16 Dec to 3 Jan). “We had provided President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma with an extended […]

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South Africa Records Over 10 000 New COVID-19 Cases

By SAPeople Contributor 29-04-21 18:04

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections has increased to 883 687 after 10 008 new cases were recorded, the latest data showed on Wednesday. According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, the country has breached the 10 000 mark for new cases. The last time South Africa recorded over 10 000 new cases was on […]

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WATCH Elephant Leopard Crawls Under Fence at Addo Elephant Park

By SAPeople 29-04-21 18:05

A thirsty elephant at Addo Elephant Park in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, surprised visitors (and a couple of zebra witnesses) with his agile leopard crawl to make his way to a water hole. Watch below. Addo, which is 72km from Port Elizabeth, is the third largest national park in South Africa and is famous […]

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Five Parents Join International Fight Against Netball South Africa’s Alleged Racial Discrimination

By SAPeople Contributor 17-12-20 09:38

Five parents – whose children have allegedly been disadvantaged by Netball South Africa (NSA) – have agreed to be part of AfriForum’s court case at the International Netball Federation (INF), where the organisation has a case against discrimination in school netball. This signifies progress in the case for AfriForum, who were last month informed by […]

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President Requests Delay to Justify Garden Route Beach Closures

By SAPeople 16-12-20 20:26

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has granted an extension to the Presidency to justify the Garden Route beach closures, following a formal written request from the Presidency. The DA had issued an ultimatum with a deadline of 17h00 today (Wednesday) or the party would approach the courts for urgent relief. However, the DA said […]

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