Two More Showmax International Co-Productions, One with Megan Fox

By SAPeople Staff Writer 17-12-20 22:23

After announcing four other original productions in July, Showmax has said it will be involved in another two new international co-productions: an epic African mythology series “Blood Psalms,” with Canal+ International, and the Megan Fox action movie “Rogue.”   “This continues a move towards co-productions from Showmax’s parent company, MultiChoice, which partnered with HBO on […]

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Ramaphosa Says Politics Should be Kept Out of the Public Service

By SAPeople Staff Writer 31-08-20 11:29

Ministers, MECs and mayors should stay out of the administration of public services and let public servants do their work, and appointments should be made on qualifications not political considerations, according to a letter by President Cyril Ramaphosa to mark the start tomorrow of Public Service Month. “The civil service must be seen as a […]

President’s Condolences for Surgeon-General Who Treated Mandela

By SAPeople Contributor 31-08-20 11:25

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday expressed his condolences to the family and friends of retired South African National Defence Force Surgeon-General, Lieutenant-General Vejay Ramlakan, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 62. The former Surgeon-General contributed to the liberation of all South Africans as one of the founding members of the United Democratic Front […]

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South African Expats Help Feed Village in Mpumalanga

By SAPeople 31-08-20 08:52

On the 6th of July I started a fundraiser for a desperately poor community in Allemansdrift B in Mpumalanga, South Africa, after engaging in a long messenger chat with a former charity worker called Kelly about this community and the work she and Lydia (a community resident and village elder) were trying to do… writes […]

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Remembering Herman Mashaba’s Johannesburg

By Ted Botha and Brian McKechnie 30-08-20 21:48

This weekend Herman Mashaba launched his new party, Action South Africa. He has drawn several disaffected ANC and DA members like Makhozi Khosa and Funzi Ngobeni. (One probably shouldn’t mention Vytjie Mentor, who gave shaky testimony at the Zondo Commission and has lots of question marks about her past, which she brings with her into […]

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Former Comrades Champ Nick Bester Severely Beaten in Attack

By SAPeople 28-10-20 18:08

Former elite athlete Nick Bester has been hospitalised after being badly beaten up by attackers, while he was training on Sunday. Update: Nick Bester thanks police for arresting suspects who attacked him in Magaliesberg area. Bester – a former Comrades champion (who won in 1991) – is one of South Africa’s top sportsman. He was […]

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Famous Mandela Photographer at Drum Magazine Jürgen Schadeberg Dies

By Ted Botha 30-08-20 21:44

Famous for his photographs during the apartheid era, especially at the legendary Drum magazine, and then travelling around the world, Jürgen Schadeberg passed away yesterday. “Jurgen Schadeberg 18th March 1931 – 29th August 2020 R.I.P. A full life filled with photos and memories,” his wife Claudia posted on LinkedIn. He was reportedly living in Spain. […]

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Popular KZN Couple Brutally Murdered on Farm in KZN on Saturday Night

By SAPeople 05-03-21 00:42

A KwaZulu-Natal couple, Glen and Vida Rafferty, were tragically shot dead on Saturday night on their Normandien farm, near Newcastle, as they entered their home after visiting friends. Speaking from the scene of the crime on Sunday, Glen’s nephew Roland Collyer told the SABC that it did not appear to be a robbery. Firearms were […]

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PHOTOS of Snow on Table Mountain as Cableway Opens Early in Cape Town

By Jenni Baxter 02-01-21 16:57

Table Mountain Aerial Cableway was due to open on Tuesday 1 September, but thanks to the surprise snowfall on South Africa’s iconic mountain yesterday and this morning, the cableway opened earlier to allow excited residents a chance to view the winter wonderland for themselves. The Cableway company said on Facebook: “Understandably due to the excitement […]

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Just as Spring was In the Air, More Snow Across Western Cape!

By SAPeople Staff Writer 31-12-20 17:44

While signs of spring are appearing visibly in the West Coast National Park and Franschhoek (see the photos below of flowers and snow), the mountains above the town and in Stellenbosch are even snowier than the freak snowy conditions on Table Mountain today. Everyone is being told to bundle up. Temperatures in Sutherland are reported […]

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It’s Official. It’s Snowing on Table Mountain, Cape Town

By SAPeople 30-08-20 17:32

Capetonians awoke to an extremely chilly day today… although nobody quite expected it to snow, what with the start of Spring being just days away for South Africa. UPDATE: Photos of snow on Table Mountain, Sunday 30 Aug. But Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has confirmed it truly snowed this morning on Cape Town’s famous mountain. […]

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Carte Blanche Investigates the Shocking Situation in Standerton: When A Community Has Had Enough

By SAPeople Contributor 28-08-20 23:31

This Sunday Carte Blanche investigates the situation in Standerton, South Africa, that has shocked the nation. Video footage this week of the streets of Standerton in the Lekwa municipal district in Mpumalanga, showed how the residents and municipal workers are burning fires late into the night and dumping their rubbish right outside the municipal buildings. […]

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18 in Free State Charged with 286 Counts of Fraud, Money Laundering

By SAPeople Staff Writer 28-08-20 17:55

Nine people and nine companies have appeared in the Bloemfontein Regional Court in connection with 286 charges that include fraud, money laundering, and corruption by both a public officer and private persons. The money stolen amounted to over R7 million, which the suspects allegedly divided among themselves. The National Prosecuting Authority today named the accused […]

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Premier Disturbed Over Fatal Shooting of Disabled Boy that Sparked Protests

By Ted Botha 28-08-20 12:43

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has said there will be an investigation into the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old disabled boy in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, during a clash between police and suspected gang members. Rioting broke out in the area today over the shooting. Nathaniel Julius, the victim, reportedly had Down’s Syndrome. Makhura said in a […]

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PRASA Links R5.5 Million Copper Cable Theft to Illegal Miners

By SAPeople Staff Writer 27-08-20 19:08

Six men were arrested west of Johannesburg today, after a combined force of PRASA and the police caught them with railway assets worth R5.5 million, as well as equipment used in illegal mining. “This is fuelling suspicion that elements involved in illegal mining, known as the zama-zamas, are now targeting rail infrastructure,” PRASA said in […]

WATCH Jerusalema Reaches 100 Million Views on YouTube

By SAPeople Staff Writer 04-01-21 17:18

As communities, dance groups, hospitals, schools and many other people around the world continue to dance the #JerusalemaChallenge – which has lifted spirits globally during COVID – the original video of South African Master Kg’s brilliant song, sung by Nomcebo Zikode, has now been viewed 100 million times on YouTube. From Ghana to Italy to […]

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Treasury Releases List of Who is Getting Government COVID Tenders

By SAPeople Staff Writer 26-08-20 19:37

After the government has come under repeated criticism for corruption in the awarding of tenders dealing with the fight against COVID-19, and investigations have been launched to uncover illicit dealings, the National Treasury has released a detailed list of the companies to whom government has given contracts. The Treasury said the register will be regularly […]

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