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 […]

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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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COVID-19 Claims 132 More Lives in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 02-10-20 10:37

The cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases has now risen to 676 084 after 1 745 people tested positive on Thursday. Meanwhile, 132 more people succumbed to the deadly virus pushing the toll to 16 866 since the outbreak in March. Of the latest fatalities, 49 are from KwaZulu-Natal, 41 from Mpumalanga, 14 from Free State, […]

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Test Positive for Covid-19

By SAPeople 02-10-20 10:27

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for coronavirus. The 74-year-old US President tweeted at five to one in the morning (US time): “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” […]

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7000 Square Kms of Unused State Land to be Leased Out

By SAPeople Staff Writer 01-10-20 18:44

The government will release 700,000 hectares, the equivalent of 7000 square kilometres, of vacant state land in the next two weeks and lease it to qualifying applicants. The vacant or underutilised land is made of of 896 farms in all provinces except the Western Cape and Gauteng, according to a statement today by Agriculture, Land […]

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Earth Tremor Strikes Gauteng, South Africa

By SAPeople 02-05-21 22:27

A 2.8 magnitude earth tremor was felt in Gauteng, South Africa, on Thursday afternoon just after quarter to one, as confirmed by the South African Council for Geoscience (CGS). The epicentre was measured about 5km south east of Randfontein, in the West Rand of Johannesburg, said the CGS. Gauteng Weather said on Twitter: “BREAKING: Preliminary […]

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WATCH Outstanding Oudtshoorn Jerusalema Challenge Involves Whole Town

By SAPeople 04-01-21 17:17

You’ve probably watched more than enough Jerusalema Dance Challenge videos by now… but this beautiful performance by the community of Oudtshoorn in Klein Karoo, South Africa, is sooo worth the watch – uniting people of all shapes and sizes, colours and creeds for a wonderful uplifting dance challenge that involved the whole town. Filmed last […]

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WATCH How Trevor Noah Celebrated 5 Years on The Daily Show

By SAPeople Staff Writer 30-09-20 19:57

It was a gift that Trevor Noah, a nonfan of Donald Trump if ever there was one, couldn’t have hoped for in his wildest dreams to celebrate his five-year anniversary on the “Daily Show”: the first debate between Donald Trump and the Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden. The debate last night – there are meant […]

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Which Ministers Got Money from Tenderpreneur Sodi, and How Much?

By SAPeople Staff Writer 30-09-20 19:43

During his testimony to the Zondo commission into state capture yesterday, Gauteng businessman Edwin Sodi (who was arrested today by the Hawks) said that over the years he made donations to several cabinet ministers and deputies, including health minister Zweli Mkhize and deputy minister of state security Zizi Kodwa.   The Democratic Alliance said today […]

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At Last! Investigators Start Arresting State Capture Bigwigs

By SAPeople Staff Writer 01-10-20 08:07

South Africans have been crying for the arrest of big-name politicians and businessmen over state capture, and Hermione Cronje of the National Prosecuting Authority promised last month that there would be arrests in September. Well, on the last day of the month, it’s come true. The arrests seem to have begun in earnest. The Directorate […]

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List of High Risk Countries Banned From Travel to South Africa

By SAPeople 28-11-20 15:11

While travellers from all African countries are allowed in and out of SA, visitors from the countries listed below will not yet be allowed permission to travel to South Africa… but this will be revised in a couple of weeks’ time. UPDATE 11 November 2020 : ALL countries are now allowed to visit South Africa. […]

Traditional leaders are threatening to take government to court should the summer circumcision season be suspended. Archive photo: Mkhuseli Sizani

Traditional Leaders Threaten Court Case If Summer Circumcisions Suspended

By Guest Contributor 30-09-20 15:21

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) in the Eastern Cape is threatening to take government to court should the summer circumcision season not be allowed. Traditional leaders are threatening to go to court if the December circumcision season is not allowed. The June season for traditional circumcision schools was suspended because of […]

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