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Three People Drown in Free State During Baptism

By SAPeople 23-11-20 08:56

Three adults who were being baptised sadly drowned at Liebenbergvlei dam near Bethlehem in the Free State on Saturday, 21 November 2020. The three – two males aged 24 and 25, and a female aged 24 – were part of a congregation from Botshabelo. The South African Police Service said in a statement that the […]

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How to Reduce Covid-19 Risk at the Beach or Pool this Summer

By Guest Contributor 22-11-20 14:22

South Africans and Australians are emerging from winter and, where possible, enjoying trips to beaches and public pools. Beach-side picnics, braais and get-togethers are back on the cards for many of us. While daily COVID-19 case numbers have been looking promising in most places lately, we are still very much in a pandemic; your spring […]

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Three Children Tragically Die in Abandoned Car in North West, South Africa

By SAPeople 21-11-20 00:30

NORTH WEST – Police in Morokweng opened an inquest docket for investigation after three children aged four, five and six were on Wednesday, 18 November 2020, tragically found dead in an abandoned car at Botsalano village near Morokweng in the North West province, South Africa. According to reports, the grandmother left the children in the […]

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Prayer Meeting Held for Missing Kruger Park Ranger

By SAPeople 22-11-20 15:09

A virtual prayer meeting has been held for missing Kruger National Park field ranger, Checkers Mashego. Mashego was first reported missing by colleagues early on Tuesday evening (17 Nov) when he failed to show up at the agreed rendezvous point, after a routine patrol along the Nsikazi River in the Stolsnek section of South Africa’s […]

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Victory for South Africa’s Domestic Workers in Constitutional Court

By SAPeople 20-11-20 17:11

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the Constitutional Court judgment in favour of the compensation of domestic workers, who are now covered for claims for work-related injuries, illness and death. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court declared the exclusion of domestic workers employed in private households from Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COIDA) […]

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Gauteng Warned to Brace Itself for Stormy Weather with Hail and Floods

By SAPeople 23-12-20 22:11

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of Gauteng province this afternoon. The weather service has advised residents and commuters to schedule travel before or after the storm, which is expected to start around 16h00 (4pm) and continue to midnight. The level 2 warning, issued on the SAWS website, […]

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South Africa’s Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 3.5%

By SAPeople 20-11-20 00:40

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has for the second consecutive cycle kept the repurchase rate unchanged at 3.5% per annum. SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago made the announcement on Thursday, following a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Addressing reporters, Kganyago said the MPC expects economic and financial conditions to remain volatile for the foreseeable future. […]

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Condolences for Kwaito Musician Mshoza, Dead at 37

By SAPeople 20-11-20 00:38

The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has conveyed condolences to the family, music and arts fraternity on the passing of popular kwaito musician, Nomasonto Maswanganyi, who was better known as Mshoza. Mshoza death – at the age of 37 – was confirmed on Thursday by her manager Thanduxolo Jindela. Jindela said in a […]

Lona Myeko holds her six-month-old son Melokuhle while speaking to Ashwin Maxim of the City of Cape Town’s disaster risk management centre on Thursday. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Devastating Fire in Langa, Cape Town, Destroys 70 Homes

By Guest Contributor 20-11-20 00:24

Seventy shacks were destroyed and 197 people left without homes when a fire ripped through an informal settlement in Langa on Thursday morning. Seventy shacks were destroyed by fire in Langa on Thursday morning, leaving nearly 200 people without homes. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined by authorities. Many of the […]

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Issuing of Cheques Ends in December in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 19-11-20 18:40

South African banks will not accept any cheques for deposit or encashment after 31 December 2020, the South African Reserve Bank announced on Thursday. “The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) and the Banking Association South Africa (BASA) are jointly communicating to the public that […]

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50 Companies Pledge R109.6-Billion at SA’s 3rd Investment Conference

By SAPeople 26-11-20 01:19

A total of 50 companies have pledged R109.6 billion at the third annual South Africa Investment Conference. Wednesday’s collective pledge brings the total amount of investment pledges to R773.6 billion worth of investments in the last three years. With this total amount, South Africa has now reached 64% of its total target of R1.2 trillion. […]

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South Africa’s President Ramaphosa Speaks to US President-Elect Biden

By SAPeople 17-12-20 18:56

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday evening engaged in a telephonic call with US President-elect Joe Biden to discuss ways to strengthen US-Africa relations and overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. President Ramaphosa says he is hopeful of a strong partnership between the United States and the African continent in promoting peace and stability in international […]

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