Eskom can’t just cut the supply of electricity to Tshwane

Eskom Probe Leads to 4 Arrests, Over 5,000 Facing Disciplinary Action

By SAPeople 14-10-20 23:02

Members of Parliament have heard how R44.4 million was channelled from Eskom’s contractors, through sub-contracted companies, to four Eskom officials in a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe, which has led to four arrests. Briefing the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday, the SIU told MPs that suspicious payments by four contractors were […]

Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the launch of the Harry Gwala District Development Model , today 14 October 2020. Photo: GCIS

South Africa’s National State of Disaster Extended by One Month

By SAPeople 14-10-20 16:05

The South African Cabinet has announced its decision to further extend the National State of Disaster by one month. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of COGTA (Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs), explained in a tweet on Wednesday afternoon: “This period will allow government a progressive and responsible return to normal. It will help us put […]

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IPID to Investigate Allegations that Police Involved in Senekal Stock Theft Syndicate

By SAPeople 14-10-20 14:43

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) will investigate allegations that members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) are involved in the stock theft syndicate operating in the Senekal-area in the Free State. Rumours surfaced on social media following the arrest of two alleged stock thieves, charged with the murder of young farm manager Brendin […]

Greenpeace Africa and local organisations are calling for the restoration of the Umbilo River in Durban. Photo: Sandra Streak

Environmentalists Raise Concern Over Polluted Durban River

By SAPeople 14-10-20 12:19

Environmental activists of the Umbilo River Community are calling on the eThekwini Municipality to take urgent action to improve the water quality of the Umbilo River. They say recent tests have shown very high amounts of E. coli bacteria, some strains of which can be harmful to people relying on the river. The group is […]

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Race On To Crown South Africa’s Word of the Year 2020

By SAPeople 14-10-20 12:03

“COVID-19”, “Jerusalema” and “lockdown” have been shortlisted by the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in association with media research company, Focal Points as candidates for SA Word of the Year 2020. The SA Word of the Year is a word, term or expression preferred to reflect the passing year in language. To qualify for […]

Law Enforcement Prepares for Senekal, Ministers Call for Calm

Law Enforcement Prepares for Senekal, Ministers Call for Calm

By SAPeople 14-10-20 11:56

South African law enforcement agencies will be out in full force during the second court appearance of suspects in the Senekal farm manager murder case on Friday, Ministers in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) said. This comes after violent scenes broke out in the courthouse when the duo made their first appearance […]

Former Dippin Blu Racing grooms in Port Elizabeth during a meeting outside the Fairview informal settlement where most of them live. Photo: Mkhuseli Sizani

Grooms and Stable Owners Head to CCMA

By SAPeople 14-10-20 12:00

The outcome of a Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) hearing on Friday could determine whether dozens of former Dippin Blu Racing horse groomers in Port Elizabeth can claim for unemployment benefits. On Friday former horse grooms from Dippin Blu Racing head to the CCMA. If they can show they were fired they will […]

Comments Sought on GBV Draft Code in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 13-10-20 22:11

Stakeholders in workplaces in South Africa have until 21 October 2020 to submit comments on the Draft Code of Good Practice on the Prevention and Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace. The Code provides a framework on the interpretation and implementation of the Employment Equity Act pertaining to violence and harassment, including gender-based […]

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Mike Moriarty to Stand Against Helen Zille for DA Chairperson

By SAPeople Staff Writer 13-10-20 21:27

The Democratic Alliance today announced the names of candidates nominated to stand for election to party leadership roles at the DA elective federal congress on 31 October and 1 November. Only two candidates each will be standing for the the posts of federal chairperson (Helen Zille and Mike Moriarty, chief whip of the DA in […]

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Hundreds Battle Fire on Mount Kilimanjaro

By SAPeople Staff Writer 13-10-20 22:08

Fires seemed to be under control on Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro, after they broke out three days ago, with hundreds of parks personnel and locals joining the fight to keep it under control. Tanzanian National Parks said today that about 400 people had been deployed to counter the outbreak. Reuters reported that the fire, […]

EFF leader Julius Malema: "We are going to Senekal."

EFF’s Julius Malema Announces: “We Are Going to Senekal on Friday”

By SAPeople 17-12-20 01:23

EFF Leader Julius Malema has announced that the Economic Freedom Fighters will be in Senekal in the Free State on Friday, where two suspects are due to appear in court charged with the murder of young farm manager Brendin Horner… and where a peaceful protest is planned against farm murders and violence. Addressing a crowd […]

Shoprite Signs Consent Agreement With Competition Commission

By SAPeople Contributor 13-10-20 16:49

Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd (Shoprite) has agreed to stop enforcing exclusivity provisions in its long-term exclusive lease agreements with its landlords against small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and speciality and limited line stores. This is according to a consent agreement between the Competition Commission (the Commission) and Shoprite. “In effect, this agreement stops Shoprite […]

Anxiety in Johannesburg: The Intimate Inner Lives of the City

By SAPeople Staff Writer 13-10-20 16:40

Within the media and popular culture of the global north, cities like Johannesburg are often presented as a site of trouble. They’re the source of the immigrants, drugs, violence, poverty, disease and environmental crisis that worry nervous citizens of more “developed” cities. Even when they take centre stage in international media production, global south cities […]

Tributes for Visionary Agricultural Leader Dr Vuyo Mahlati

By SAPeople 16-10-20 19:44

South Africans across the land have expressed shock and sadness at the passing of Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati (55), an agricultural group leader who was also the chairperson of the Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture. President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the late Dr Vuyo Mahlati as a land reform champion and a tireless advocate […]

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Joburg Highliner Walks on SlackLine Above the Drakensberg Clouds

By Jenni Baxter 08-12-20 19:00

He’s super fit, super brave and super focussed. His name is Tim Slabolepszy, from Johannesburg South Africa, and he recently walked on a highline/slackline in the majestic Drakensberg Mountains from the cliffs on one side to the IFIDI Buttress on the other. There’s a documentary film coming soon (2021), but for now these spectacular photos […]

Ghost Fishing Gear Removed from Fishermen's Beach Near Simonstown

Dangerous Fishing Gear Removed from Beach Near Simonstown

By SAPeople 13-10-20 11:18

Thanks to the heroes from Shark Spotters, a “humungous” amount of washed ashore fishing gear – which poses a threat to marine life – has been removed from Fishermen’s beach near Simonstown in South Africa. Western Cape photographer Robyn Gwilt was there to capture these photos… Robyn told SAPeople: “My husband and I saw the […]

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Limpopo Father Allegedly Torches Home with Himself and Daughters Inside

By SAPeople 13-10-20 10:37

LIMPOPO – The Police in Ritavi outside Tzaneen, South Africa, have opened two counts of murder and Inquest after a 51-year-old man and his two daughters – aged 9 and 13 –  tragically burned to death in their house in Nkowankowa Township this morning at about 07h00. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), […]

An experiment by the Fire Engineering Research Unit at Stellenbosch University showed how 20 homes in an experimental informal settlement caught fire in five minutes. Photo: Stellenbosch University.

20 Shacks Ignited in 5 Minutes in Experiment

By SAPeople 12-10-20 23:57

An experiment by the Fire Engineering Research Unit at Stellenbosch University (FireSUN) has shown how rapidly fires can spread in informal settlements even under light wind conditions. Twenty shacks were ignited in five minutes. In an experiment to see how quickly fires spread in informal settlements, 20 shacks ignited in five minutes. After 16 minutes […]

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All Aboard as Cape Town-Kraaifontein Train Reopens

By SAPeople Staff Writer 12-10-20 16:25

The commuter train from Cape Town to Kraaifontein reopened today, although it is already suffering from delays of up to an hour because of operational problems and faulty signalling equipment. “The service will operate Monday to Friday from 05h50 and end at 19h00 from Kraaifontein – Monte-Vista via Bellville to Cape Town. We look forward […]

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South Africa’s Highest-Ranking Woman Cop Named as Fraud Accused

By SAPeople Staff Writer 17-12-20 00:50

The top-ranking South African Police Service officer arrested during a predawn raid in connection with a 2017 SAPS multi-million rand tender has appeared in court, where she was identified as Lieutenant General Bonang Mgwenya, the highest-ranking female police officer in the country. Bonang, deputy national commissioner, who is responsible for human resource management, is the […]

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