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WATCH ANC’s SG Ace Magashule Out On Bail, Insists: “I’m Innocent”

By SAPeople 27-11-20 20:19

ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule claims he is innocent and thus welcomes the upcoming court case as a chance to prove that the 21 charges against him – of corruption, theft, money laundering and fraud – are fabricated by people with an agenda. Magashule appeared at the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court today after the Directorate for Priority […]

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Deputy Commissioner Bonang Mgwenya Dismissed by SAPS

By SAPeople 13-11-20 14:34

South Africa’s National Deputy Commissioner of the Police Service Bonang Mgwenya has been dismissed from her position following an internal disciplinary hearing this week, which found her guilty of allegations of criminal involvement. Mgwenya last month briefly appeared before the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court after she was arrested by the Investigating Directorate on criminal charges […]

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WATCH Young Mitchells Plain Singer Needs Back-Up for Famous Boys Choir

By Guest Contributor 18-11-20 11:09

A Mitchells Plain family is overjoyed at their 10-year-old son’s acceptance to the Drakensberg Boys Choir School… writes Venecia Valentine from Daily Voice. Ethan Palagangwe from Eastridge is among 30 other boys selected out of the 1600 applicants who auditioned for a place at the prestigious KwaZulu-Natal school. But his parents Candice and Kagisho Palagangwe […]

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South African Unemployment Soars to 30.8 %

By SAPeople 12-11-20 16:07

Unemployment in South Africa has soared to 30.8% in the last three months, the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the third quarter of 2020 has revealed. The survey also revealed that it was mainly men who worked in most industries able to continue work during Lockdown, and that working from home was more prevalent […]

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South Africa to Manufacture Life-Saving Vaccine, says President

By SAPeople 11-11-20 22:48

President Cyril Ramaphosa proudly announced on Wednesday evening that a local South African company has entered into a preliminary agreement with multinational firm Johnson & Johnson, as one of the companies to manufacture and package its candidate COVID-19 vaccine. “In recognition of the country’s manufacturing capability, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world, […]

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Steenhuisen Blasts Ramaphosa for Fearmongering and Extending State of Disaster

By SAPeople 11-11-20 22:20

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa tonight extended the National State of Disaster to 15 December 2020, and announced a Resurgence Plan with interventions to curb the further spread of Covid-19 infections, expressing concern at the lax behaviour of some South Africans as the pandemic continues to grip the country and world. His announcement unleashed an […]

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Controversial Nelson Mandela Bay Ex-Mayor Bobani Dies

By SAPeople Staff Writer 11-11-20 20:54

Mongameli Bobani, the controversial former mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, has died after being admitted to hospital with COVID three weeks ago. Bantu Holomisa, the leader of the United Democratic Movement, released a statement this evening confirming Bobani’s passing. Bobani was ousted in a no-confidence debate last December, and the city has sat without a […]

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South Africa’s Popular Auditor General Kimi Makwetu Dies

By SAPeople Staff Writer 11-11-20 21:22

Kimi Makwetu, the well known and much admired auditor general who was serving out his term at the end of November, has died after a battle with cancer. Makwetu, 54, was an incredible voice of stability and reason during turbulent times in South Africa, giving the country consistent and starkly reliable news about all the […]

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Financially Strapped SABC to Cut 400 Jobs

By SAPeople Staff Writer 27-11-20 20:19

The SA Broadcasting Corporation, which has long been suffering from financial mismanagement – helped substantially by the high-flying days of former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng – and trying to figure out new ways to add revenue in a tough broadcasting world, today announced that it would be cutting 400 jobs. “While this decision was not an […]

Ramaphosa to Address South Africa Tonight on Lockdown

By SAPeople Staff Writer 11-11-20 17:48

President Cyril Ramaphosa is to address the nation tonight at 8pm about the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch here: Even though South Africa is now at Level 1, with minimal restrictions and compulsory social distancing and mask wearing, there has been talk of it being moved back to Level 2 to avoid a […]

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Over 50 People Reportedly Beheaded on Football Field in Mozambique

By Jenni Baxter 24-11-20 21:26

More than 50 local people were forced onto a football field in a village in dream-holiday destination Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique this weekend, and executed, according to international reports. The bodies of Muatide villagers who had tried to escape were decapitated and “chopped up” between Friday night and Sunday on the sports field, said […]

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Hennenman Farm Attack Victim Eddie Hills Sadly Passes Away

By SAPeople 11-11-20 16:11

Hennenman farm attack victim, Eddie Hills has sadly passed away, the family revealed on Wednesday morning. He had been declared brain dead on Monday. His sister, Ruschelle Oosthuizen, said: “Thank you for everyone’s prayers Daddy and Baby Brother are now standing with Army Angels and they protect us from above. Love you ‘Wille honde‘ so […]

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Collapsed Travel Agency Owes Millions to Customers and Staff

By Guest Contributor 11-11-20 14:57

The first report by the provisional liquidators of STA Travel paints a grim picture of the defunct travel agency. STA Travel has gone into liquidation, a casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic. With assets of R3.7 million and liabilities of R213.5 million, few people will see their money back. About 200 employees and 27,000 customers are […]

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President Ramaphosa Reinforces Economic Ties with USA

By SAPeople 11-11-20 12:14

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his commitment to strengthening South Africa’s ties with the United State. Speaking during a virtual business and investment roundtable on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa began by congratulating the Americans for their successful elections held last week, which saw Joe Biden projected to win. (Read President Ramaphosa’s congratulatory message to Joe Biden […]

The image is an electron micrograph of HIV (coloured in green) budding from a lymphocyte. Taken by C. Goldsmith for the CDC, via Wikipedia.

Wits Researches Announce ‘Breakthrough’ in HIV Prevention

By Guest Contributor 11-11-20 11:09

Researchers from the HIV Prevention Trials Network have announced a “breakthrough” in the prevention of HIV in women. Wits researchers have announced a “breakthrough” in HIV prevention in women An injection every eight weeks was found to be much more effective than a daily pill The trials were conducted in seven African countries and included […]

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