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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 […]

Protests in Eastern Cape Town After No Tap Water for Six Months

By Guest Contributor 08-08-20 10:40

On Thursday, more than 100 residents of Hamburg, blocked the main entry road to the town with burning tyres and tree trunks, demanding water. Seven of the eight areas in Hamburg, Eastern Cape, have been without tap water since February. The municipality says delivering water has been a challenge, and its relief schemes are only […]

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South African Actress Charlize Theron Turns 45

By SAPeople 07-08-20 22:58

Birthday wishes have poured in for South African expat and Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron. Her African Outreach Project (CTAOP) said: “As we continue to push forward through these challenging times, there is NO ONE we’d rather have leading our tribe. Your sharp wit and sense of humor always keeps us on our toes. Your integrity […]

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WATCH Pangolins Return to Zululand Where They Have Not Roamed for 70 Years

By SAPeople Contributor 07-08-20 14:42

In a world-first for the endangered Temminck´s Ground Pangolin (Smutsia temminckii), a reintroduction program has been launched to release this species into an area where they became locally extinct decades ago – KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Manyoni Private Game Reserve in Zululand, KZN, is working closely with the African Pangolin Working Group, HSI Africa and Johannesburg […]

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Badly Injured Serval Mother Saved by Bloemfontein SPCA

By SAPeople Staff Writer 07-08-20 11:57

In another amazing act by the Bloemfontein SPCA, it was able to save a serval that had been hit by a car, apparently while escaping a pack of hunting dogs and was then, critically injured, transported 300 kilometres on the back of a truck. The SPCA said in its newsletter today that it had received […]

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SA Rugby Welcomes News on Resumption of Playing

By SAPeople Contributor 07-08-20 10:08

CEO Jurie Roux welcomed the news from the South African Government that rugby has been given the green light to return to the playing field, under certain conditions. The news was gazetted by Nathi Mthethwa, Minister for Sports, Arts and Culture, on Thursday. It allows for a return to competitive action subject to compliance with […]

South Africans’ BnB Ranked 5th Best in Spain Ahead of Thousands

By Jenni Baxter 06-08-20 20:28

A beautiful BnB in Spain – Almijara Residence – which is owned by South African expats Paul Tilly and Maurice Jonker, has been voted the fifth best Bnb in the whole of the European country. A delighted Paul, who grew up in Zimbabwe, announced the news on social media today, saying: “As years go, 2020 […]

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