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COVID-19 Pushes By-Election Dates in South Africa

By SAPeople 06-05-20 09:46

As the pandemic continues to plague the entire nation, the Electoral Court has since been forced to postpone the by-elections that were set for June due to COVID-19. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Electoral Commission said it welcomed the decision and that it will revise the by-elections timetable accordingly. “The Electoral Court today […]

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WATCH 2.5 Metre Black Mamba Pulled from Truck Engine

By SAPeople Staff Writer 20-11-20 22:29

Well-known KwaZulu-Natal snake expert Nick Evans helped the driver of a semi get a 2.5-meter black mamba that was caught in the truck’s engine. “It’s a big black mamba,” Evans said on first identifying the snake. “Not what I was expecting.” When he pulled him out, Evans said the snake was about 2.5 metres long. […]

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South Africa Takes Top Honours in Open Budget Index

By SAPeople 05-05-20 07:18

South Africa has once again come joint first with New Zealand in the 2019 Open Budget Index (OBI), conducted by the International Budget Partnership (IBP) through an Open Budget Survey. SA ranked first out of 117 countries. The global results reflect a modest improvement in budget transparency, reversing the decline seen in 2017 results and […]

Post Office Unveils Cashless ATM for SASSA Social Grants

By SAPeople Contributor 04-05-20 23:41

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has commenced with the process of rolling out cashless ATMs that will serve as additional payment points for the payment of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants. On Monday, the Post Office unveiled the first cashless ATM to pay SASSA social grants within the premises of Kagiso […]

Tobacco Companies Go to Court to Challenge Regulations

By Guest Contributor 04-05-20 23:40

Tobacco companies want access to minutes of behind-closed-door meetings where ministers voted on Covid-19-busting regulations. In its urgent application lodged in the Pretoria High Court on Monday, Fair-Trade Independent Tobacco Association, which represents eight tobacco manufacturers, are challenging the further ban on the sale of cigarettes in the second phase of the lockdown which began […]

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South Africa Covid-19 Update: 7,220 Covid-19 Cases, Seven More Deaths

By SAPeople 05-05-20 10:29

With winter fast approaching and confirmed COVID-19 cases now at 7 220, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has urged South Africans to continue to stay home to ease the burden on the country’s healthcare system. “Stay home if you do not have to venture out,” said the Minister on Monday. Seven more fatalities have been […]

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PHOTOS On Lockdown With the South African National Defence Force

By Tom Brown 04-05-20 17:44

“People emerge from their homes as the big military machines roll by. It’s more of a parade than a patrol. It’s something to look at and they’re bored. Loudspeakers blare words of warning: ‘Wash your hands, stay one meter apart…,’ as kids climb over each other to get a better view.’ Tom Brown goes on […]

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ANC Councillor Arrested After Issuing Fake Travel Permits

By SAPeople Staff Writer 04-05-20 14:33

An ANC councillor in Limpopo was caught red-handed selling fake travel permits to people for as much as R800, according to the National Prosecuting Authority. Less than two weeks ago, another ANC councillor in Limpopo was arrested for breaking the lockdown regulations by having a birthday party, videos of which were posted online. In the […]

Cigarettes Ban Decision Not Taken Lightly, Explains President Ramaphosa

By SAPeople Contributor 04-05-20 12:39

An earlier decision by government to allow the sale of cigarettes during the COVID-19 lockdown was rescinded after the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) consulted medical experts and various role-players. President Cyril Ramaphosa said this on Monday after sections of society implied that Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma had arbitrarily gazetted the […]

The Eight Must-Read African Novels to Get You Through Lockdown

By SAPeople Contributor 04-05-20 11:59

For those looking from the global North, African literature is often marketed in a narrow way, comprising worthy stories of resistance, written in an uplifting and sober realist mode. Seen from the continent itself, this view has long been brushed aside by the effervescence and animation of ongoing literary experimentation and creativity. I approached literary […]

3 May: South Africa Records 6,783 Confirmed Cases

By SAPeople 03-05-20 23:31

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is now 6 783, with a further eight COVID-19 related deaths. This is an increase of 447 cases from Saturday’s 6 336 COVID-19 cases. The eight reported deaths are from: Western Cape 2, Eastern Cape 4 and Gauteng 2. This brings the total deaths related to […]

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Cape Town Supermarket Makes Ultimate Sacrifice to Support Competitors

By SAPeople 04-05-20 07:47

A Spar supermarket in Cape Town, South Africa, has made the ultimate sacrifice to support small business owners in its area. The Palm Grove Spar announced on Friday that it would be closing its stationery section the following day (Saturday), and asking customers to instead support “Hein and his team at PenCafe Stationers. The thoughtful […]

South Africa Records 6,336 COVID-19 Cases

By SAPeople 03-05-20 08:24

South Africa has a total of 6 336 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with seven new deaths and 2 549 recoveries. “The total number of tests conducted to date is 230 686, of which 13 164 were done in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of tests done in a 24-hour cycle to date,” […]

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Western Cape COVID-19 Cases Higher Due to Targeted Testing, Says Winde

By Ted Botha 02-05-20 16:32

The Western Cape has a higher incidence of Coronavirus cases than other provinces because it has been rigorously targeting and tracing potential cases and identifying clusters, rather than testing randomly, according to Premier Alan Winde. The province has recently been identified in the media as the “epicentre” of the pandemic in South Africa because of […]

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WATCH Haunting Scenes of Durban Lockdown

By Kierran Allen 02-05-20 13:13

Enter the Durban covid-19 lockdown, a cinematic display of city scenes which will forever be etched in our history… writes Kierran Allen. In this outworldly moment in history let’s appreciate the time we have to adapt and develop new ways in which we go about our everyday lives. We can only beat this as a […]

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WATCH Tribute to South African Nurse Who Passed Away in the UK

By SAPeople 02-05-20 12:46

Mourners in the UK have gathered to pay tribute to a South African expat nurse – Josephine Manini Peter (55) – who passed away on 18 April from COVID-19 which she contracted in the line of duty. A video, posted by political analyst and community development activist @somadodafikeni, shows the sad situation of a funeral […]

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Trevor Noah Reportedly Paying ‘The Daily Show’ Staff Salaries Personally

By SAPeople 02-05-20 12:04

South African comedian Trevor Noah is reportedly personally paying the salaries of 25 of his crew from The Daily Show. Variety magazine has reported that the South African expat told the furloughed staff members in New York that he’ll cover their salaries until normal production resumes. While Trevor is still producing a remote show from […]

WATCH Joyful New Year 2020 Celebrations Feel Like A Lifetime Ago

By SAPeople 01-05-20 20:41

Watching this video about South Africans celebrating New Year’s Eve 2020 in Paris is a stark reminder of how different life is right now, just a few months later… but is also a reminder of how essential it is to cherish every moment. Even the one right now! South African traveller and filmmaker Michael Odendaal […]

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President Ramaphosa: COVID-10 Presents Opportunity for Equal Economy

By SAPeople 01-05-20 18:20

Re-emerging from the ruins of the economy-crippling COVID-19 pandemic presents South Africa with an opportunity to arise with a renewed economy that addresses the country’s social deficiencies. This was the potent message delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a livestreamed address on Workers’ Day. President @CyrilRamaphosa delivers #WorkersDay message https://t.co/sfInIsdact — Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) […]

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