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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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Widely Available Drug Increases Survival Rate of COVID Patients

By Ted Botha 17-06-20 16:39

Use of a widely available steroid called dexamethasone on patients in England, increasing their survival rate, has been hailed as a “breakthrough” across the world and as exciting news by the South African government’s COVID-19 task team. They have said that medical staff in the country should consider the use of  dexamethasone on patients on […]

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WATCH Epic Drone Footage of Sharks Surrounding Sardine Shoal in South Africa

By SAPeople 17-06-20 06:56

South Coast Tourism in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has shared an awesome video today, Tuesday 16 June 2020, of several sharks surrounding a huge shoal of sardines in what is usually a popular surf spot. South Coast Tourism called it the “Greatest Shoal on Earth 2020” and described it as “epic footage of today’s sardine run […]

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South African Youth Call for Just and Green Recovery from COVID

By SAPeople Staff Writer 16-06-20 19:24

South African youth from various formations have called on the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy, to ensure that economic recovery from Covid-19 is just, green, inclusive and youth and gender-responsive. Creecy today hosted a virtual Youth Environment and Sustainability Dialogue, where young South Africans presented a wide range of ideas and suggestions […]

Africa Needs to Seize Opportunities Created by US-China Tensions

By SAPeople Contributor 22-12-20 17:17

The unfolding US-China power rivalry bears a striking resemblance to the tensions between the US and the Soviet bloc during the Cold War years. Back then, African countries were positioned like pawns on a grand chessboard. Their social and economic progress was hampered because they expended energy aligning themselves with either of the superpowers in the battle […]

Durban Fire Leaves 150 People Homeless and One Dead

By SAPeople Contributor 16-06-20 16:17

Sphamandla Khumalo tragically died in a fire that ripped through Malacca Road informal settlement in Redhill, Durban, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The fire has left about 150 people homeless. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele said the fire was being investigated. It started at about 2am according to residents and took about […]

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South African Government Says It’s Committed to Fight Against Gender Based Violence

By SAPeople 15-06-20 15:35

The South African government has reiterated its commitment to improve its response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). This comes after another brutal murder this past weekend, following what President Cyril Ramaphosa had already described as South Africa’s “dark and shameful week”… where the country mourned what appeared to be a spike in violent murders […]

WATCH Lord Ashcroft’s Shocking New Revelations on Cruel Lion Farming in South Africa: Unfair Game

By Jenni Baxter 15-06-20 11:45

To coincide with the launch of his new book, an exposé of the “despicable” captive-bred lion industry in South Africa, UK businessman, philanthropist and former Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, Lord Ashcroft has posted the video below which reveals some shocking truths about SA’s terrible trade. The new book – ‘Unfair Game’ – discloses […]

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Gary Player to Receive $5-Million in Settlement with Son’s Company

By SAPeople 15-06-20 10:22

South African golfing legend Gary Player has won back the rights to his name and likeness in a settlement with a company headed up by his eldest son, Marc. The company – called the Gary Player Group – will also have to pay the 85-year-old golf champion $5-million. The payment is reportedly for royalties due […]

Cape Town Marks 10th Anniversary of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

By SAPeople Contributor 22-12-20 17:27

The biggest-ever sporting tournament in South Africa began a decade ago today and was a golden opportunity to build Cape Town and South Africa as a popular tourist destination. “It also proved what we can achieve by working together, and during the current global coronavirus pandemic, we can help stop the spread if we all […]

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Truck Driver of KZN Horror Crash Remanded in Custody

By SAPeople Contributor 14-06-20 19:08

The driver of the 12-ton truck which ploughed at high speed into 10 vehicles at midday on Wednesday in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has appeared in court in South Africa, and been remanded in custody until 19 June for a bail hearing. The horrific and fatal crash into cars and pedestrians at an open-air market in Jozini, […]

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Le Clos On The Mend After Two Surgeries

By Guest Contributor 13-06-20 23:21

Chad le Clos is recovering well from two necessary surgeries, which came in a window of opportunity due to the Covid-19 lockdown and postponement of the Tokyo Olympics. The 28-year-old swimming superstar is still expected to be out of action for between three and five more weeks. ‘I’ve been having abdominal pain for as long […]

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