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Majority of Table Mountain Blazes Caused by Vagrant Fires

By SAPeople Staff Writer 18-04-21 16:33

Almost sixty percent of the fires on Table Mountain National Park in the past year – including the fire this past weekend above Deer Park – have been caused by vagrants, according to information provided by TMNP. UPDATE 18 April 2021: Huge fire on Table Mountain, heading to UCT (University of Cape Town). In response […]

Dudu Myeni IDs Whistleblower Mr. X Despite Being Told Not To

By SAPeople Staff Writer 17-12-20 00:45

The infamous former chairman of South African Airways, Dudu Myeni, continued her second day before the Zondo Inquiry into state capture, and after spending most of yesterday refusing to answer questions in case she incriminate herself, she today caused an uproar by identifying a whistleblower after she had been instructed not to. Evidence leader Kate […]

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COVID-19 Positive Learners Allowed to Write Matric Exams

By SAPeople Contributor 05-11-20 11:21

The Basic Education Department has reviewed its COVID-19 exam protocols to allow learners who test positive for the Coronavirus to sit for their final matric examinations. The DBE previously issued a set of guidelines, which indicated that learners who were COVID-19 positive would not be allowed to enter the exam centre. Following a petition by […]

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WATCH The Impact The US Election Could Have On South Africa

By SAPeople 21-01-21 16:19

As America and the world holds its breath, to find out whether incumbent Donald Trump will win a second term or if insurgent Joe Biden will become the next US president – here’s a quick explainer on how the US voting works, and how the outcome will affect South Africans. Biden is currently leading 243 […]

DA Says Journalist Burnt Farm Attacks Cross to Promote his Show

By SAPeople Staff Writer 04-11-20 17:48

The Democratic Alliance in North West has condemned in the strongest terms the burning of a cross highlighting the plight of farm attacks and murders in Brits, allegedly by Madibeng FM journalist Nick Motloung to promote his radio show. The behaviour by Motloung was completely unnecessary, said Jacqueline Theologo MPL, DA North West Spokesperson on […]

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Chef Chantel Dartnall and Mosaic Win Top Restaurant Awards in South Africa

By SAPeople 04-11-20 15:19

Multi-award winning chef Chantel Dartnall last night added another award to her collection, scooping the Best Chef for 2020 award at the annual Hosco Luxe Restaurant Awards. Unsurprisingly, her restaurant, Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient, also walked away with top prize for 2020’s Best Restaurant. A delighted Chantel said: “At Restaurant Mosaic, we pride ourselves […]

WATCH Orphaned Rhinos Successfully Returned to the Wild Together

By SAPeople 17-12-20 22:31

Thanks to a team of kind and caring human beings in South Africa, two rhinos that were orphaned after losing their mothers to poachers, have been returned to the wild. Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Justin Sullivan filmed the moving journey these two rhino ‘best friends’ were taken on in order to release them into the Greater […]

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Trevor Noah’s Daily Show Blasted for Florida Death Star Tweet

By SAPeople 01-01-21 12:33

South African expat and comedian Trevor Noah has been blasted for tweeting a video of the US state of Florida being blown up by the Death Star. The tweet was actually posted by The Daily Show and not Noah personally, but as the host of the award-winning show he has come under fire. The video […]

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Is Shamila Batohi Winning the Battle to Fix the NPA?

By SAPeople 03-11-20 17:31

The appointment nearly two years ago of a new boss to head the agency that convicts and jails criminals sparked hopes of a significant turnaround at the beleaguered state unit. But the results so far have been mostly disappointing. Advocate Shamila Batohi took over as National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) at the National Prosecuting […]

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South African Man Literally Went From Trash to Riches!

By SAPeople Contributor 03-11-20 16:41

After sending out his CV with no luck of securing a job for six years, a Katlehong man ignored the raised eyebrows of friends and family and decided to become a waste picker. Now, Tshepo Mazibuko, 40, is the renowned owner of K1 Recycling, a township-based waste management company. SAnews met Mazibuko at his Buy-Back Centre […]

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South Africa’s Fuel Price to DECREASE

By SAPeople Contributor 03-11-20 16:44

There’s welcome news for South Africans as both grades of petrol are set to decrease by 27 cents a litre from Wednesday. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on Tuesday said fuel prices for November 2020 will be adjusted as follows: Petrol (both 93 ULP and LRP) will decrease by 27c per litre; Petrol […]

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K9 Cop Mourns “Gallant Warrior” Friend and Partner

By SAPeople Staff Writer 03-11-20 17:33

The police dog Black served his K9 unit well during his lifetime, tracking down stock thieves, finding a lost hiker, and identifying crime scenes, and his handler said his friend and partner flew the SAPS K9 tracker dog flag high during his years of service until he passed away last month from a terminal illness. […]

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PHOTOS Car Drives into Sinkhole in Sea Point, Cape Town

By SAPeople 03-11-20 16:22

A Cape Town driver got a fright on Tuesday morning when his car suddenly dipped into an unexpected sinkhole on a busy road in Sea Point. Surrounding roads were flooded on what was otherwise a beautifully sunny day in the Western Cape. According to witness Mike Roberts, officials were on the scene quickly to tow […]

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What It’s Like to Lose a Presidential Election

By SAPeople 03-11-20 13:38

The American public may not find out who wins the presidential election on Nov. 3 or Nov. 4 or even Nov. 5. But, at some point, we will learn whether Republican Donald Trump is elected to a second term or if Democrat Joe Biden will be the next president. For the winner of the election, […]

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Fourth Victim Dies Following Attack in Austria

By SAPeople 03-11-20 16:24

A gunman in Austria, who was known to police, has tragically killed four people in Vienna, and wounded a further 17… of which seven are in a critical condition. The victims had been enjoying the last evening out at cafes and restaurants on Monday 2 November, before going into a second Lockdown today (3 Nov). […]

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Sean Connery: ‘Bond, James Bond’, But So Much More

By SAPeople 03-11-20 10:55

Coverage of the passing of Sir Sean Connery has inevitably been dominated by his legacy as the screen’s first – and best – James Bond. Connery’s “Bond, James Bond” moment near the beginning of Dr. No (1962) is one of the iconic moments of cinema history and has spawned countless imitations and parodies. Perhaps the […]

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