Newly Repaired M1 Double Decker Floods as Severe Storms Hit Joburg

By SAPeople 05-10-20 18:01

After several days of frustrating warnings of rains that didn’t come, a severe thunderstorm struck Gauteng on Monday afternoon, flooding the M1/M2 Double Decker in central Johannesburg. The Double Decker, which passes downtown, was closed for most of last year for major repairs. People were complaining online, saying that the city had spent some R170 […]

What’s New to Watch on Showmax in October

By SAPeople Contributor 17-12-20 22:23

Tuck and roll into October with these action-packed movies, series, talk shows and kids’ shows, all brand new on Showmax. Here are the highlights of what’s coming this month.  International Series   Condor S2  Based on the James Grady novel and the 1975 film adaptation Three Days of the Condor, Condor follows young CIA analyst […]

Reprimanded Minister’s WhatsApp Gets Hacked

By SAPeople Staff Writer 05-10-20 13:30

It is only the latest headache to befall the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams. Her WhatsApp has been hacked, exposing her private and confidential information to a third party. “This illegal activity has been reported to relevant authorities and platform owners for action. Obtaining and distributing information that is illegally obtained is […]

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Cape Town Marathon Goes Global in October Amidst Pandemic

By SAPeople Contributor 21-11-20 16:38

The City of Cape Town says it is proud to partner with the Cape Town Marathon for the event’s first-ever hybrid virtual marathon. Africa’s only IAAF Gold-label status marathon usually attracts 20 000 athletes from over 60 countries annually. The City of Cape Town says: “In light of the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic […]

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South Africa Marks Six Months Since First COVID-19 Case

By SAPeople Contributor 05-10-20 12:39

As South Africa marks six months since its first COVID-19 case was first reported, the country’s cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases stands at 681 289. On Sunday, 1 573 new people tested positive for COVID-19, while 38 people succumbed to the virus. Of the latest fatalities, 37 are from Gauteng and 1 from the […]

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United Nations Officially Registers AfriForum as an NGO

By SAPeople Staff Writer 04-10-20 18:51

After a decade-long struggle to register with the United Nations, AfriForum has received confirmation it is now officially registered with the UN’s Economic and Social Council, ECOSOC, as an NGO with special advisory status. AfriForum said that it would “take a strong view,” in any ECOSOC meetings it attended in future, on subjects like expropriation […]

WATCH End Lockdown for Animals Caged and Confined Their Whole Lives

By SAPeople 24-12-20 12:14

CAPE TOWN – For millions of people around the world, lockdown during the global coronavirus pandemic has meant several months of isolation in the interests of protecting public health. But for billions of animals caged and confined in factory farms, laboratories, marine parks, roadside zoos, fur farms and circuses, lockdown lasts a lifetime. Animals can […]

Man in BMW Z4 Sportscar Arrested with Rhino Horn

By SAPeople Staff Writer 17-12-20 22:32

A man was arrested in Pietermaritzburg after a combined police operation found him in possession of a rhino horn, valued at R1.2 million. “A joint operation between the Pmb Flying Squad and the Pmb Dog unit led to the arrest and detention of the following white male suspect for Possession of Rhino’s horn after he […]

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Murder of Young Farm Manager Brendin Horner (21) Shocks Community

By SAPeople 23-12-20 23:24

The brutal murder of 21-year-old Brendin Horner on a farm in Paul Roux, west of Bethlehem in the Free State, has shocked the local community and South Africans around the nation. Brendin’s body was found tied to a pole by his neck, on De Rots farm. Dr Roy Jankielsohn – Leader of the official opposition […]

Kevin Anderson at the French Open earlier this week. Photo: Rolan Garros

South Africa’s Kevin Anderson in 3rd Round of French Open in Paris

By SAPeople 03-10-20 13:45

South Africa’s Kevin Anderson is currently one set down in the third round of the French Open, playing against 22-year-old Russian Andrey Rublev. There have been mixed fortunes for South Africa’s two representatives in the men’s singles at the French Open in Paris, with Kevin Anderson winning his second round match and Lloyd Harris unfortunately […]

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Guide to Travel To and From South Africa During Covid Times

By SAPeople 03-10-20 00:56

A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test certificate not older than 72 hours and travel insurance are just some of the requirements for travellers to South Africa upon arrival on the country’s shores. On Friday, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula provided details on the requirements for travellers following the reopening of borders to international travellers with effect […]

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New R33 Billion Residential City Mooikloof to be Launched Outside Pretoria

By SAPeople 05-10-20 10:55

The R33 billion, 200-hectare Mooikloof Mega Residential City project is to be launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, and is meant to address the challenge of providing affordable housing in high-income areas. (Update: Photos and speech by President Ramaphosa as he launches Mooikloof Mega City.) In a statement today, he called it a “catalytic […]

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WATCH Strong Winds Batter Cape Town

By SAPeople 03-10-20 14:22

Strong winds and rains have battered Cape Town over the past couple of days, leaving extensive damage including a large truck being overturned, the blue statue at Sea Point falling over, several trees blocking roads and business and residential properties damaged. (Check out photos of big waves at Kalk Bay Harbour.) Winds had blown at […]

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