Ghost Fishing Gear Removed from Fishermen's Beach Near Simonstown

Dangerous Fishing Gear Removed from Beach Near Simonstown

By SAPeople 13-10-20 11:18

Thanks to the heroes from Shark Spotters, a “humungous” amount of washed ashore fishing gear – which poses a threat to marine life – has been removed from Fishermen’s beach near Simonstown in South Africa. Western Cape photographer Robyn Gwilt was there to capture these photos… Robyn told SAPeople: “My husband and I saw the […]

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Limpopo Father Allegedly Torches Home with Himself and Daughters Inside

By SAPeople 13-10-20 10:37

LIMPOPO – The Police in Ritavi outside Tzaneen, South Africa, have opened two counts of murder and Inquest after a 51-year-old man and his two daughters – aged 9 and 13 –  tragically burned to death in their house in Nkowankowa Township this morning at about 07h00. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), […]

An experiment by the Fire Engineering Research Unit at Stellenbosch University showed how 20 homes in an experimental informal settlement caught fire in five minutes. Photo: Stellenbosch University.

20 Shacks Ignited in 5 Minutes in Experiment

By SAPeople 12-10-20 23:57

An experiment by the Fire Engineering Research Unit at Stellenbosch University (FireSUN) has shown how rapidly fires can spread in informal settlements even under light wind conditions. Twenty shacks were ignited in five minutes. In an experiment to see how quickly fires spread in informal settlements, 20 shacks ignited in five minutes. After 16 minutes […]

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All Aboard as Cape Town-Kraaifontein Train Reopens

By SAPeople Staff Writer 12-10-20 16:25

The commuter train from Cape Town to Kraaifontein reopened today, although it is already suffering from delays of up to an hour because of operational problems and faulty signalling equipment. “The service will operate Monday to Friday from 05h50 and end at 19h00 from Kraaifontein – Monte-Vista via Bellville to Cape Town. We look forward […]

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South Africa’s Highest-Ranking Woman Cop Named as Fraud Accused

By SAPeople Staff Writer 17-12-20 00:50

The top-ranking South African Police Service officer arrested during a predawn raid in connection with a 2017 SAPS multi-million rand tender has appeared in court, where she was identified as Lieutenant General Bonang Mgwenya, the highest-ranking female police officer in the country. Bonang, deputy national commissioner, who is responsible for human resource management, is the […]

About a month ago, aspiring artist Njabulo Khuzani was reunited with his family after moving into one of the eThekwini Homeless shelters at the start of lockdown in March. Photo: Nokulunga Majola

“Not Everything That Came Out of Covid-19 Situation was Bad”

By Guest Contributor 12-10-20 14:38

“Not everything that came out of this Covid-19 situation was bad,” says aspiring artist Njabulo Khuzani. Khuzani is one of the many homeless people who were moved into eThekwini Homeless shelters across Durban since March as part of the municipality’s attempt to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Dozens of homeless people in Durban have been […]

South Africans Get Toll-Free Number to report on Rogue Cops

South Africans Get Toll-Free Number to Report on Rogue Police Officers

By SAPeople 16-10-20 19:37

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has launched a toll-free number in order for South Africans to be able to “expeditiously lodge misconduct complaints” against “rogue” police officers. Speaking at the launch on Monday, Police Minister Bheki Cele said while he was confident that the majority of police officers were hardworking, dedicated and honest, there […]

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Expropriation Bill Submitted to SA Parliament

By SAPeople 23-12-20 23:18

The Expropriation Bill 2020 has been submitted to Parliament for introduction. The bill, which is set to replace the Expropriation Act of 1975 that is inconsistent with the Constitution, was gazetted on 09 October 2020. The bill is part of the work of government in ensuring that a comprehensive land redistribution for agricultural purpose, human […]

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Ramaphosa Says Brendin Horner’s Murder Should Anger Everyone

By SAPeople Staff Writer 12-10-20 16:03

In his weekly letter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the issue of farm attacks and crime in South Africa, saying that the brutal murder of young farm manager Brendin Horner less than two weeks ago, and many other deaths in South Africa, should anger everyone. Ramaphosa has often been criticised for avoiding the farm murder […]

A policeman stands guard during a protest by minibus taxi operators against a new bus service for Johannnesburg. Alexander Joe/AFP via Getty Images

Fixing South Africa’s Minibus Taxi Industry is Proving Hard: Tracing Its History Shows Why

By Guest Contributor 11-10-20 17:43

The South African government has initiated a process to formalise and regulate the country’s large, yet informal minibus taxi industry, with a view to making it viable and free of violence. The government envisions the industry being restructured “along legally recognised business units” that pay corporate tax and comply with labour laws. Formalisation will eventually […]

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13 Family Members Lose Their Lives in KZN Minibus Taxi Crash

By SAPeople 11-10-20 15:31

The South African Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, has sent his condolences following a shocking fatal accident in KwaZulu-Natal in which 13 family members tragically perished, while two others sustained serious injuries. Fikile said: “We are deeply saddened by this horrific collision. These untimely deaths have left a void in the lives of many. We […]

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Desperate Message from Senior Judge Shows SA Court System Breaking Down

By Guest Contributor 09-10-20 21:02

The wheels of justice are grinding slowly at one of South Africa’s most important courts. The Pretoria High Court (or Gauteng Division as it is also known), has its home in the administrative capital of the country and jurisdiction-wise hears most cases involving legal challenges to government, many of which are deemed urgent. However, according […]

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Fire Breaks Out in Joburg’s Iconic Astor Mansions

By SAPeople Staff Writer 09-10-20 19:35

Astor Mansions, one of the most iconic Art Deco buildings of central Johannesburg, has been down on its luck lately. And even more so today, when fire broke out on the ground floor. The cause of the fire in the residential building hasn’t been made known yet, and it apparently only damaged the ground floor, […]

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Ex-Cop, Post Office Cleaner Arrested for Extortion

By SAPeople Contributor 09-10-20 17:59

A former police officer, Post Office cleaner and two civilians were arrested on Wednesday, for alleged corruption and extortion, following a sting operation between the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation Unit and Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit. This comes after the Virginia Post Office manager in the Free State was allegedly approached and lured by one of her […]

Gauteng Health MEC Masuku Dismissed Over PPE Scandal

By SAPeople Staff Writer 09-10-20 14:34

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has dismissed Health MEC Bandile Masuku for his failure to execute his duties over the procurement of personal protective equipment in the department. Masuku was one of the first government people fingered for PPE contract irregularities. The demotion comes after the Special Investigations Unit found that Masuku had failed to carry […]

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Court Rules Parliamentary Inquiry Into Public Protector Can Proceed

By SAPeople Staff Writer 09-10-20 14:06

The Western Cape Division of the High Court has dismissed Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s application to stop a parliamentary inquiry into her fitness to hold office. After the Democratic Alliance was granted a request by the Speaker, Thandi Modise, for an investigation into the public protector’s fitness to hold office, Mkhwebane launched a court case […]

Zuma to be Served Summons to Appear at Zondo Commission

By SAPeople Staff Writer 09-10-20 13:37

After repeatedly excusing himself from appearing before the Zondo Commission investigation state capture, and demanding that the commission chief recuse himself, former president Jacob Zuma will be issued a summons to appear at 10 am on the 16 to 20 November, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo ordered today. “Failure to comply with the instructions of […]

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