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WATCH Over 1300 Food Gardens in Western Cape in 2 Months

By SAPeople Staff Writer 11-08-20 18:16

To support home and community food gardens, the Western Cape government’s “One Home, One Garden” initiative has already helped establish 1,371 food gardens – in the form of vegetable gardens or chicken coops – in two months, with more than 400 in just one week. “One of my key priorities for agriculture is farmer support […]

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South African Architect Scoops International Affordable Housing Award

By SAPeople Contributor 11-08-20 14:52

Martin Pretorius, a Capetonian architect with Workshop and Machine has won the coveted San Francisco Affordable Housing Challenge with his project titled, Rethinking row-houses/apartments blocks. The concept’s aim is to redevelop the row-house and apartment blocks of San Francisco into a system that uses space more efficiently and introduces greenery to the city. The striking […]

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One Dead, 13 Due in Court After Protests and Looting in Bloekombos

By Guest Contributor 11-08-20 13:36

Thirteen people are to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate court on Tuesday for public violence following protesting and looting in Bloekombos, Cape Town at the weekend. One woman was shot dead during looting at a trucking business near Old Paarl Road on Saturday. About 500 protesters were protesting and looting in the area over […]

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Brand South Africa Issues Statement in Response to Corruption Allegations

By SAPeople 11-08-20 14:59

Brand South Africa – which usually promotes all things South African around the world – has issued a statement on Tuesday, declaring it is aware of allegations mooted by the former CEO, Dr Kingsley Makhubela, against Brand South Africa, through an article on the City Press, Sunday 9 August 2020, titled “Damning Account of Brand […]

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President Ramaphosa Mourns Death of Radio Legend Bob Mabena

By SAPeople 11-08-20 11:09

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of legendary radio personality, Bob Mabena. Mabena passed away on Sunday, 10 August 2020, at the age of 51 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Mabena was a renowned South African television and radio personality, who started his career in 1989. “This is […]

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DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor: A Candid Interview

By SAPeople Contributor 28-11-20 15:21

Dr Naledi Pandor, Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, sits down for a very candid interview: Naledi Pandor on her parents “Our parents played a very important role, especially our mother. Our father was very active in politics, in the struggle and so our mother was the one who was at home,” International […]

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WATCH Record-Breaking Shark Breach Photo Captured at Seal Island, South Africa

By SAPeople 10-08-20 17:48

An incredible shark breach has been captured by well known South African photographer Chris Fallows near to Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape. A video of the taking-of-the-photo has gone viral since it was broadcast by Discovery channel on Sunday, astounding viewers around the world. Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’ returned on Sunday with ‘Air Jaws: Ultimate […]

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Gauteng Covid-19 Agreement with Private Hospitals Welcomed

By SAPeople 10-08-20 09:53

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it welcomes the Gauteng Health Department’s arrangement with private hospitals to take public patients with Covid-19 if required. “This is a far more sensible strategy than plans for new field hospitals at Tshwane Expo Centre, Chloorkop and Rand Hospital with a budgeted cost of more than R600 million that are […]

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President Ramaphosa Congratulates Brad Binder on Moto GP Win

By SAPeople 10-08-20 09:07

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated motorcycle racer Brad Binder on flying the South African flag high with his first win in the MotoGP premier class yesterday, Sunday 09 August 2020. Brad Binder (BB33), who previously raced in the Moto2 class, recorded the first MotoGP premier class win by a South African after starting in seventh […]

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City of Cape Town Shocked and Saddened by Traffic Officer’s Murder

By SAPeople 08-12-20 14:30

The Western Cape is reeling after the murder of a male traffic officer in Cape Town on Friday night by a taxi driver, as well as by the shooting of a female traffic officer in George. In both cases, the suspects have been arrested… for murder and attempted murder, respectively. On Saturday Cape Town’s Mayoral […]

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Several of St James’ Beach Famous Colourful Huts Devastated by Fire

By SAPeople 08-08-20 22:18

It’s always been one of South Africa’s most famous beach scenes – the enchanting row of brightly coloured huts at St James Beach in Cape Town that attracts locals and international tourists… but on Friday night that all changed when a shocking fire swept through the beach boxes, destroying three and damaging a further two. […]

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Joburg Opens Hot New Precincts, Jewel City and Towers Main

By Ted Botha 25-09-20 12:11

Heritage Day, 24 September, marks the official launch of the new live-work-play precinct in downtown Johannesburg, Jewel City (a great new development SAPeople reported on earlier in August). Six blocks of previously unused buildings, from Maboneng to the newly refurbished Towers Main, have now opened for business. Jewel City has been built around the headquarters […]

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Western Cape Research Team Putting Africa’s Jellyfish on the Map

By Guest Contributor 08-08-20 17:01

Jellyfish can be found in almost every ocean in the world. These beautiful, graceful creatures are a sight to behold; their swift, pulsating motions gently propel them through the water. But the scene can quickly turn ominous as the animal transforms into a ferocious, formidable predator. These creatures have no special organs for respiration or […]

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