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DA Condemns Attack On Farm Outside Polokwane in Which 2 Children Shot

By Cassie Jo 23-06-20 14:24

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo said in a statement Friday that it “strongly condemns” an attack on a farm in Eersteling, outside Polokwane, in South Africa, today. It is alleged that eight attackers, four of whom were armed, pulled off the robbery on Human du Preez’s farm through the window of the farm house… […]

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Carte Blanche Investigates R37-Million Beitbridge Blunder

By SAPeople Contributor 19-06-20 22:08

This Sunday South Africa’s top current affairs show Carte Blanche investigates if the R37-million fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe that the SA Government built is really doing its job to curb the smugglers. COVID-19: Beitbridge Border Blunder As the lockdown of national borders was meant to curb the movement of people and spread of […]

South African Alleged Murderer Arrested in Brazil After 7 Years

By SAPeople Staff Writer 19-06-20 17:41

PRETORIA – Seven years after fleeing the country while awaiting trial for the murder of his girlfriend in Johannesburg, a South African has been caught in Rio de Janeiro, thanks to the combined work of the South African Police Service, Interpol, the National Prosecuting Authority and the Brazilian Federal Police. The suspect, 39-year-old Gerhard Jansen […]

Ramaphosa Launches Africa-Wide Online Site for COVID Supplies

By SAPeople Staff Writer 19-06-20 17:15

“Think of it as the Amazon, the Alibaba or even the eBay of Coronavirus resources on the African continent, made in Africa by Africans, the fundamental difference being that on this platform, the buyer is not an individual but governments,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said. As chairman of the African Union, he said yesterday the new […]

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Investigation Reveals Mass Deaths at South African Million Dollar Pigeon Race, and Apparent Money Laundering

By SAPeople Contributor 02-01-21 16:11

PETA US has revealed findings from its investigation into the fate of birds used in the gruelling South African Million Dollar Pigeon Race (SAMDPR) that expose the enormous suffering, deaths, gambling, environmental violations, and potential financial crimes involved in the event. PETA US discovered that all the birds entered by Queen Elizabeth II, a long-time […]

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Ramaphosa: “It Won’t Take South Africa Long to Recover”

By SAPeople Contributor 19-06-20 11:55

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has started a process of implementing an economic recovery plan, which is coupled with preserving the livelihoods of South Africans and saving lives… and that it won’t take long for the country to recover. The President was speaking before the National Assembly, responding to oral questions via a virtual link […]

Search Team Rescues Stranded Dog on Table Mountain

By SAPeople Contributor 19-06-20 00:46

The successful rescue of a dog stranded on Table Mountain has gone viral in South Africa. During a time when the nation is yearning for good news, this beautiful story hit the spot. The incident took place on Tuesday afternoon, 16 June, when Wilderness Search And Rescue (WSAR) were activated just before 15h00 by a […]

Springboks Help Pack Food Parcels in Cape Town

By SAPeople Contributor 21-11-20 13:25

Springbok coach and captain, Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi, led a delegation of eight national players and coaches at the Food Forward SA warehouse in Cape Town today, where they assisted in packing food parcels in the fight against hunger. The visit to the Food Forward SA facility in Epping was part of SA Rugby’s […]

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Lifestyle Audits Start at Transnet to Rebuild Public Trust

By SAPeople Staff Writer 18-06-20 17:20

Transnet, the government utility controlling South Africa’s ports, freight trains and pipelines, has instituted a process of lifestyle audits for its employees, requiring them to declare their assets and credit history, as well as those of their immediate family. Transnet said in a statement today this was “part of efforts to ensure high standards of […]

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No Load Shedding but Load Reduction in Gauteng

By SAPeople Staff Writer 18-06-20 16:54

As temperatures continue to plummet in Gauteng, Eskom said it would implement load reduction in certain areas, including parts of Soweto, in order to avoid network overloading from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. today. Two days ago Eskom released a statement saying that repeated power failures were due to extreme network overloading and illegal connections. […]

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Unfair Game: SA’s Captive-Breeding Shame Aired in Harrowing UK Exposé

By Guest Contributor 18-06-20 16:55

South Africa’s captive-bred lion industry will go down in history as one of the most shameful wildlife disasters ever created by humans on earth. While it continues to spiral into an increasingly corrupt trade, it drags down with it our country’s credibility as a reputable wildlife tourism destination… writes Environmental Writer Louzel Lombard Steyn. A […]

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South African Government Emphasises Support for SAA Following Business Rescue Plan

By SAPeople Contributor 18-06-20 11:29

The South African government has emphasised its support for the national carrier, South African Airways (SAA). This comes following the publication of the carrier’s business rescue plan on 16 June 2020. “Government, as the sole shareholder of SAA, supports the business rescue plan where it results in a viable, sustainable, competitive airline that provides integrated […]

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South Africa’s Lockdown Restrictions to be Eased for Restaurants, Cinemas, Hairdressers

By SAPeople 17-06-20 22:31

South Africa is poised to enter a new phase of normality as President Ramaphosa tonight announced the easing of restrictions on certain business industries in the country. Following discussions with industry leaders, scientists and in consultation with Premiers, the South African Cabinet has decided to ease restrictions on the following economic activities, said the President. […]

WATCH LIVE: President Ramaphosa Addresses the Nation

By SAPeople 17-06-20 20:15

President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the nation this evening, Wednesday 17 June 2020, on developments in South Africa’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19. The President’s address follows a number of meetings of the Cabinet, the National Coronavirus Command Council and the Presidential Coordinating Council, the Presidency said in a brief statement on […]

Are Trophy Hunters Serial Killers? New Book Exposes Hunting Industry

By Guest Contributor 01-01-21 20:25

Supported by wealthy and powerful organisations like Safari Club International, the Dallas Safari Club and the National Rifle Association, and egged on by countless awards and record book listings, trophy hunters have gunned down 1.7 million wild animals in the past decade. Around 250,000 were endangered species. This is detailed in an alarming book, “Trophy […]

8 Main Suspects Arrested by Hawks for Looting of VBS Bank

By SAPeople Staff Writer 17-06-20 16:48

In a sensational development, though long anticipated, the National Prosecuting Authority and the Hawks have arrested at least eight top people allegedly involved in the plundering of almost R2 billion from the defunct VBS Mutual Bank. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation of the SA Police, also known as the Hawks, made the arrests early […]

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