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Eskom Warns of Possible Loadshedding as Cold Front Persists

By SAPeople 17-12-20 01:45

Eskom has warned residents of possible load shedding in South Africa on Thursday evening, which is also likely to persist throughout the weekend as demand for electricity peaks during a cold front. The power utility has since urged the public to reduce electricity usage. “While Eskom is working hard to return generating units to service, […]

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President Mourns Passing of amaRharhabe Queen Noloyiso Sandile

By SAPeople Contributor 09-07-20 11:29

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness and extended condolences at the passing of Regent of the Royal House of the amaRharhabe Queen Noloyiso Sandile. “We join the Great Place of Mngqesha and amaRharhabe in mourning her passing; at the same time we pay tribute to her for her deep and unwavering commitment to the […]

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Gauteng Overtakes Western Cape as Hotspot in South Africa

By SAPeople 09-07-20 09:34

With over 75 000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, Gauteng has overtaken the Western Cape as the epicentre with the highest number of infections, the Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize said. As of Wednesday, the number of infections grew by 8 810 bringing to 224 665 the confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in South Africa. Unfortunately, 100 more […]

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Western Cape Premier Alan Winde Tests Positive for COVID-19

By Ted Botha 01-01-21 21:12

One of the most visible public figures in South Africa during the COVID pandemic, and often compared to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for his daily updates, grueling schedule and his positive and realistic outlook during the crisis, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde announced today he has tested positive for the virus and will be […]

All Unions Except Pilots Okay Severance Packages From SAA

By SAPeople Staff Writer 08-07-20 18:00

Clearing one last major hurdle in the creation of a new South African Airways, all but one labour union, representing the pilots, have agreed to accept voluntary severance packages for up to 2,700 people, which will cost about R2.27 billion, according to a statement by the Department of Public Enterprises. The business rescue plan put […]

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Missing Cape Town Man’s Body Found on Table Mountain

By Jenni Baxter 08-07-20 21:22

The body of missing Cape Town trail runner Ken Stephen has been found on Table Mountain in South Africa. According to Johan Marais – Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) spokesperson – the man’s wallet, car keys and the clothes he was wearing confirmed his identity. He was found beneath Africa Face, and it’s believed that […]

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Search Intensifies for Missing Man on Table Mountain as Cold Front Approaches

By Jenni Baxter 08-07-20 21:24

Cape Town volunteers and rescue personnel are scouring Table Mountain, South Africa, today in a desperate search for 36-year-old Ken Stephen who went missing during a solo run or hike on Monday. An overwhelming number of volunteers answered calls for assistance today in finding Ken before overnight conditions become too unbearable. UPDATE: Sadly Ken Stephen’s […]

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Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar and Jason Bakery Latest Popular Eateries to Close

By SAPeople Staff Writer 08-07-20 10:28

A corner restaurant in Johannesburg well known for its brunches and its name, Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar, has become the latest victim in the food industry of an economy devastated by the COVID pandemic. Other well-known restaurants, especially in Cape Town, like the popular Jason Bakery on Bree Street, Karen Dudley’s very popular The Kitchen in Woodstock […]

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Clyde’s Spot on Jupiter Named for South African Astronomer

By SAPeople Staff Writer 08-07-20 10:09

An amateur astronomer in Centurion, South Africa, has discovered a new storm over the planet Jupiter that is now being called after him, Clyde’s Spot, according to NASA. On May 31, Clyde Foster was imaging Jupiter with his telescope when he noticed a new oval-shaped spot in an area where several storms, including the Great […]

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Springboks Thank South Africans For Raising Over R1 Million

By Guest Contributor 21-11-20 18:12

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, on Tuesday thanked South Africans for answering the Springboks’ call to help raise funds to help with hunger alleviation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Springboks’ #StrongerTogether for R32-12 fundraising campaign finished on a high note with over a R1 million raised when the […]

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South African Scientist Appointed to Serve on Vaccine Trial Board

By SAPeople 08-07-20 00:09

Eskom interim Chairman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, has been appointed to serve on the 12-member expert panel of the Data and Safety Monitoring Board for the first COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials. In a statement on Tuesday, the power utility congratulated Makgoba who also serves as South Africa’s Health Ombud on his appointment. “We are proud that […]

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Showmax Launches New Live-Streaming Service

By SAPeople Contributor 17-12-20 22:24

Showmax is launching a new service, Showmax Pro, which bundles the existing Showmax entertainment service with music channels, news, and live sport streaming from SuperSport. Showmax Pro features all Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, and PSL games as well as a wide range of live sport events including IAAF Athletics, professional boxing, and the […]

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DA to Refer Twitter Posts Glorifying Farm Murders to SAHRC

By SAPeople 07-07-20 17:40

The Democratic Alliance has said it would refer a number of social media posts that seemingly glorify farm murders and attacks to the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate for hate speech. Diane Kohler Barnard, Shadow Minister of State Security, said the DA had made an undertaking to report what it believed to be […]

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Joburg Mayor Accused of Salary Increase While Slashing City Budget

By SAPeople Staff Writer 08-07-20 09:29

The mayor of Johannesburg, Geoff Makhubo, has been accused by his predecessor Herman Mashaba of giving himself a raise while cutting the budgets of numerous urgently needed services in the city. “This proposed budget is nothing short of a disaster for the residents of Johannesburg, and promises the complete collapse of service delivery infrastructure,” said […]

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Police Melt Down Over 30,000 Illegal Firearms

By SAPeople Staff Writer 07-07-20 16:41

More than 30,000 illegal firearms taken off the streets have been destroyed in smelters in Vereeniging, the South African Police said today. Over 33,000 firearms have been destroyed in the first half of 2020, including 30,913 handguns, 1,452 rifles and 894 shotguns, as well as 725 firearm parts. Most of the guns were seized during […]

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Dis-Chem Fined R1.2 Million for Price Inflation of Masks in South Africa

By SAPeople 07-07-20 14:56

The Competition Tribunal has slapped pharmacy group, Dis-Chem, with a R1.2 million fine for excessively overpricing surgical masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes after the company was found guilty following complaints registered by the public. The Tribunal found that Dis-Chem contravened the Competition Act for charging excessive prices for three types of surgical face […]

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Unions Called to Finalise South African Airways Restructuring Plan

By SAPeople 07-07-20 14:37

South Africa’s Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has called on unions to convene their own bilateral meetings to finalise the South African Airways (SAA) restructuring plan. In a statement issued on Monday, the department said after withdrawing from the Leadership Consultative Forum (LCF), the department has had bilateral discussions with all unions, and is now […]

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North West MEC Succumbs to Covid-19 as South African Cases Surpass 200,000

By SAPeople 07-07-20 10:24

North West Premier Job Mokgoro has expressed condolences at the passing of the province’s Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs MEC, Gordon Kegakilwe, who on Monday succumbed to a short but serious COVID-19-related illness. Kegakilwe was admitted with COVID-19 pneumonia on Sunday afternoon at the Vryburg Private Hospital. Upon admission, the MEC was immediately […]

Belgian Consulate in Johannesburg Closes

By Cassie Jo 07-07-20 19:11

The consulate of Belgium has closed its office in Johannesburg and will reopen on 13 July in Pretoria, where the embassy is located. Belgium’s office in South Africa also handles all diplomatic business for Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Eswatini and Lesotho. “We realize that with this move, the distance to the consulate is increasing for some […]

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