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South Africa Officially Enters Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections

By SAPeople 10-12-20 10:34

South Africa has officially hit the second wave, with 6 709 COVID-19 new cases reported in the last 24 hours pushing the total number of cases to 828 598. In a special briefing on Wednesday night, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, said the country now meets the resurgence criteria formulated by scientists and modelling teams. […]

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WATCH Shark Caught at Fish Hoek Beach, Returned to Sea with Love

By SAPeople 10-12-20 20:05

A video of a shark caught today by fishermen at Fish Hoek Beach in the Western Cape, South Africa, is going viral. It shows the tender moment a fisherman strokes the shark as he joins fellow ‘trekkies’ to return the shark to the ocean. Maria Wagener, admin of the Fish Hoek Beach Facebook page captured […]

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‘Sordid’ Non-Compliance Plagues SA Relief Fund, Notes Second Audit

By SAPeople 09-12-20 18:24

While steady progress has been made in curbing COVID-19 related plunder, non-compliance continued to plague the disbursement of relief funds and procurement of goods and services, an Auditor-General (AG) report has revealed. According to SA News the “sordid tale” is contained in newly appointed Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke’s office’s second COVID-19 relief funds audit. The first […]

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Durban Beaches Stay Open as No Decision on KZN Closure Yet Says Premier

By Guest Contributor 09-12-20 18:13

Despite rumours, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says no formal decision has been taken around the possible closure of the South African province’s fabulous and famous beaches over the festive season. “At this stage there is no decision the provincial government has taken or contemplating to take with regards to the closure of beaches. This may […]

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Covid Blood Tests to be Conducted on 19,000 People in SA’s 9 Provinces

By SAPeople 09-12-20 17:12

Blood samples are to be taken from up to 19,000 people across all provinces, in the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) two-phase nationwide Covid-19 seroprevalence survey. The HSRC has released details of the seroprevalence survey, which joins several other efforts underway or soon to begin. These surveys will bridge a gap in our understanding of […]

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Diamond Divers Warn that West Coast Mining Dams’ Seabed is Damaged

By Guest Contributor 09-12-20 10:54

Sediment from coffer dams built by diamond mining companies on the West Coast is smothering the seabed and damaging the inshore reef systems, perhaps permanently, diamond divers have warned. Diamond divers have warned of damage to the seabed and inshore reef systems from “coffer dams” on the West Coast. Coffer dams are temporary sea walls […]

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2 ‘Crusaders’ Brothers Jailed for 8 Years for Planning Terrorist Activities

By SAPeople 09-12-20 01:24

Two members of the ‘Crusaders’ right-wing organisation – brothers Eric Donald Abrahams (55) and Erroll Abrahams (50) – were today found guilty, convicted and sentenced in the Middelburg Regional Court for contravention of Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorism and Related Matters Act (POCDATARA). The men were found guilty of preparing and planning to “carry […]

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WATCH Explosion in Durban, at Zeta Chemicals, Raises Concern as 13 Injured

By SAPeople 08-12-20 18:21

Durban, South Africa, has been rocked by yet another explosion this morning, leaving 13 injured. The New Germany sky was stained with billowing black smoke on Tuesday morning as flames ravaged Zeta Chemicals in Otto Volek road. Less than a week ago, fire broke out at an Engen’s Durban refinery following an explosion at the […]

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Tributes Pour in for South Africa’s Theatre Legend Dawn Lindberg

By SAPeople 08-12-20 16:25

Tributes have poured in from around South Africa, and the world, following the sad passing of theatre legend Dawn Lindberg. The theatre doyenne died yesterday, 7 December, at the age of 75 from Covid-19 related complications. Ismail Mahomed, former chief executive officer at the Market Theatre Foundation, led the tributes with the following tribute. He […]

New water tests conducted by activists from the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse show that Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton is discharging effluent with high levels of E.coli. This is in direct contradiction to tests done by the City of Cape Town. Archive photo: Steve Kretzmann

High Levels of E Coli in Water from Milnerton Waste Plant, Claim Activists

By SAPeople 08-12-20 14:24

New water tests conducted by activists at the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) show that the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton is discharging effluent with high levels of E. coli. This is in direct contradiction to tests done by the City of Cape Town. Tests by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) show the […]

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South Africa’s GDP Recovers to Over 66% Growth

By SAPeople 08-12-20 14:11

The South African economy finally began its journey to recovery during the third quarter of 2020, after being sent into a tailspin by the national lockdown when it recorded a severe decline of 51%. During the third quarter, South Africa’s economy rose by an annualised rate of 66.1%, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) revealed on Tuesday. Addressing […]

South Africa Successfully Exports Sanitisers for R1.66-Billion

South Africa Successfully Exports Hand Sanitisers Worth R1.66-Billion

By SAPeople 08-12-20 12:58

The local production of hand sanitisers in South Africa has contributed to saving lives and earning export revenues for the country as local manufacturers diversified and innovated. The data was released by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Ebrahim Patel on Tuesday. He said that between June and November 2020, permits for the export of […]

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National Lottery Commission Offices Raided by Special Investigating Unit

By SAPeople 08-12-20 10:36

Special Investigating Unit investigators on Tuesday morning pounced on the National Lottery Commission (NLC) offices in Pretoria, South Africa, as it probes alleged maladministration at the agency. The swoop comes after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on Monday secured a search and seizure warrant from a local magistrate court as part of its investigation into […]

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Bob Dylan Sells His Entire Catalogue of Songs to Universal Music Publishing Group

By SAPeople 08-12-20 00:46

SANTA MONICA, USA – Music legend Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman) has sold his entire catalogue of songs to Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). The landmark agreement, announced by UMPG today, encompasses more than 600 copyrights spanning 60 years from 1962’s cultural milestone “Blowin’ In The Wind” to this year’s epic “Murder Most Foul”. (Listen […]

Michael Mudzenda, charismatic bartender at Cause & Effect can’t resist the opportunity to craft a tasty cocktail. Locals and tourists flock to Cause & Effect to taste unique mixes using indigenous ingredients. Here he serves up a “Rooibos Spritz” – a refreshing cocktail for the summer holidays.

South Africa’s Unique Cocktail Drinks Using Indigenous Ingredients Like Fynbos

By SAPeople Contributor 07-12-20 19:32

Local brewers and mixologists are capitalising on the opportunity which South Africa’s rich plant life presents by developing unique beverages for local and international markets… enhancing sensory experiences for tourists and locals alike. Find out more below including their fabulous recipes for Rooibos Spritz and Table Mountain cocktail! SA’s first black female brew-master creates new […]

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have agreed to postpone the remaining matches

Cricket South Africa and England Postpone Remaining ODI Matches

By SAPeople 07-12-20 16:57

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have agreed to postpone the remaining matches in the current One-Day International (ODI) Series being played in SA. The decision was taken jointly by the two Boards to ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players from both teams, CSA said in […]

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