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DA’s Steenhuisen: South Africa Needs a Marshall Plan, Not Gimmicks and Lies

By SAPeople 12-07-20 23:18

South Africa needs a Marshall Plan for building treatment and prevention capacity, not “ineffective gimmicks and outright lies”, says John Steenhuisen, Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA). “Tonight we saw a president so determined to avoid taking responsibility, that he now seeks to blame the very citizens he has failed to protect,” said Steenhuisen in […]

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Stage 2 Loadshedding to Continue in South Africa

By SAPeople 17-12-20 01:45

Stage 2 loadshedding is set to continue until 22:00 on Sunday night (so some will miss President Ramaphosa’s address to the nation), and will then resume at 09:00 tomorrow Monday morning, Eskom said in a statement on Sunday evening. The power utility said that despite its best efforts to return additional generation units to service, […]

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WATCH President Cyril Ramaphosa Addresses the Nation, Sunday 12 July 2020

By SAPeople 13-07-20 07:37

As Covid-19 infections rise rapidly in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on Sunday evening, 12 July 2020, at 20h00. Watch live below. With 264,184 positive cases, South Africa has now entered the dubious list of Top 10 countries in the World with the most cases (although this is not […]

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Queen Noloyiso Laid to Rest in South Africa

By SAPeople 12-07-20 15:54

The late AmaRharhabe Queen Noloyiso Sandile has been revered as a proud traditionalist who embraced modern leadership and championed the empowerment of women. Delivering the eulogy on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said the queen understood that traditional and modern leadership are not mutually exclusive, but mutually reinforcing. “The empowerment […]

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Three Months In Prison For Trying To Recycle Waste During Lockdown

By Guest Contributor 12-07-20 11:52

Two men arrested for collecting and recycling waste during lockdown in Tshwane were released from Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre at about 5pm on Tuesday after spending three months in prison. Justice Shabangu and George Mphotshe, were arrested on 7 April for continuing to work under lockdown level five restrictions which stated that everyone should stay […]

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WATCH Stunning Snow Across Lesotho, Southern Africa

By Cassie Jo 11-07-20 19:11

Snow started falling in the early hours of this morning at Semonkong Lodge and continued falling until around midday on Saturday as the cold front made landfall in Lesotho. The lodge is expecting approximately 10cm of snow! The current temperature is 0 degrees Celsius, which is a lot warmer than the higher points in Lesotho. […]

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BREAKING: 5 Dead in Hostage Drama at South African Church

By SAPeople Staff Writer 11-07-20 11:23

At least five people died and 30 people were arrested during a hostage situation at the International Pentecost Holiness Church at Zuurbekom, on the West Rand, earlier today. The South African Police said hostage negotiators were still on the scene and that they had seized more than 25 firearms. Further details were not given about […]

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6 of the Best British Shows to Stream on DStv Now

By SAPeople 04-02-21 21:40

M-Net’s newly acquired British shows will be right up your alley: including The Chase and Love Island S6 (yes, the one filmed in Cape Town – it begins airing in early August), with classics Coronation Street and Emmerdale both coming to M-Net City later this year. While you’re waiting for them to kick off, check […]

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PHOTOS: Cape Town Storm Leads to Flooding

By Guest Contributor 10-07-20 20:03

As the first of two storms made landfall in Cape Town late on Friday, dozens of informal settlement residents were left with waterlogged homes, causing damage to furniture items and other belongings. In Khunqu informal settlements in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, resident Ntomboxolo Mpolweni said they reported the flooding to their PR councillor to no avail. […]

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EFF Councillor Unmasked as the Racist #TracyZille

By SAPeople Staff Writer 17-12-20 01:25

An investigation by Jean le Roux for an international group that exposes disinformation online has unmasked a councillor for the Economic Freedom Fighters as the person behind the racist Twitter account of @TracyZille, which he apparently used to steer Internet traffic to three sites for monetary gain. He was named as Anthony Matumba of the […]

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Gauteng Premier Makhura in Isolation After Testing Positive

By SAPeople Contributor 10-07-20 14:04

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has confirmed he is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. In a brief statement issued on Friday in South Africa, the Premier said he on Wednesday began experiencing mild symptoms. “On Thursday, I decided to self-quarantine and test for COVID-19 as a precautionary measure. Today, Friday 10 July 2020, I received […]

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What to Watch on Showmax in July

By SAPeople Contributor 17-12-20 22:24

Stories of war and tales of the law; Celtic druids and German sailors; traitors and patriots. Horror movies, a wrestling comedy and a local movie about Sophiatown. Here are the highlights of what’s new to stream on Showmax in July.   International Series Britannia S1 & S2 In 43 AD, the Roman Army – determined […]

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Sisulu Calls for Tough Action in Cape Town Housing Saga

By SAPeople Contributor 10-07-20 09:53

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has called for strong and immediate action to be taken against individuals, who are preventing people from being moved into their new homes in the City of Cape Town. This follows reports that a group from Cape Town informal settlements has been demanding job opportunities. Demands from […]

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Wheels Come Off Controversial Eastern Cape COVID Scooter Project

By SAPeople Staff Writer 09-07-20 18:36

The ANC government of the Eastern Cape’s “delusional” project to put 100 1920s-style scooters on the roads to deal with COVID-19, launched with much fanfare last month, is under investigation. The so-called Scooter Scandal, or Scootergate, was launched by Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize in June, who said, “These multi-purpose units are extremely versatile and […]

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Flood and Snow Alerts as #ColdFront Nears South Africa

By SAPeople Staff Writer 09-07-20 17:40

As a massive cold front descends on South Africa from the Atlantic, a number of severe weather alerts have been issued for Friday by the SA Weather Service, including flooding, snow and fire, in different parts of the country. The service said that heavy rain could lead to flooding over the western and southwestern parts […]

South Africa’s Population Nears 60 Million

By SAPeople Staff Writer 09-07-20 17:23

The population of South Africa stands at 59.6 million, according to Stats South Africa, with more than a quarter of it in Gauteng. StatsSA said that in the period 2016 – 2021, Gauteng and Western Cape showed the largest inflow of migrants, 1,553,162 and 468,568, respectively. StatsSA said Gauteng has about 15.5 million people (26 […]

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