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South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Rise to 2,173

By SAPeople 13-04-20 00:57

As of Sunday, 12 April 2020, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 2 173, with no reported increase in deaths. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said this is an increase of 145 cases from the previously reported cases on Saturday. The number of deaths still stand at 25. He said […]

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Easter Sunday Under Lockdown in Durban, South Africa

By Kierran Allen 13-04-20 00:54

For the first time, most South Africans – and Christians around the world – have celebrated Easter at home with their family in lockdown… writes filmmaker and photographer Kierran Allen, who has captured these photos of Easter Sunday, in Durban, South Africa. As we head into our second phase of trying to ‘flatten the curve’, […]

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SAA Repatriates Thousands of Stranded Nationals from South Africa

By SAPeople 12-04-20 00:36

South African Airways (SAA) is involved in the ongoing repatriation of thousands of foreign nationals to reunite them with their families in their respective home countries, after getting stuck in SA by the national lockdown, which came into effect at midnight on 26 March 2020. SAA acting General Manager for Operations Tebogo Tsimane said “we […]

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South Africa’s Covid-19 Cases Rise to 2028

By SAPeople 11-04-20 22:30

South Africa has 2028 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), with 25 deaths, the country’s health minister has announced in the latest update. “The total number of COVID-19 tests conducted to date is 75 053,” Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize said in a statement on Saturday. The Minister said he was sad to reveal another […]

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SANDF Members Test Positive for COVID-19

By SAPeople 11-04-20 20:27

Three members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have tested positive for COVID-19. “Thus far, from a total number of 184 suspected cases, 125 tests have been conducted,105 came back negative and only 3 positive,” said SANDF Surgeon General Lieutenant General Zola Dabula. In a statement on Saturday, Dabula said 15 more SANDF […]

WATCH Johnny Clegg’s Family “Deeply Moved” By Stormers’ Singing The Crossing as Their Official Team Song

By SAPeople Contributor 18-01-21 00:03

Johnny Clegg’s family say they are “deeply moved” by the Stormers’ performance of the late singer’s ‘The Crossing’. In a statement posted by Johnny’s son Jesse, the musician’s family said: “We are deeply moved by The Stormers adopting The Crossing as their official team song. “Their heart and passion shines through in their performance and […]

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Covid-19: Come On South Africa, Let’s Make Masks

By Guest Contributor 11-04-20 09:50

Covid-19 is a fast-moving epidemic with new knowledge emerging daily. President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister Zweli Mkhize and others have shown outstanding leadership in rapidly implementing public health measures to address it. But there’s one important step they still need to add, which we hope will be supported across the country: encourage the wearing of home-made […]

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WATCH Andrea Bocelli LIVE on Easter Sunday, Stream Music For Hope in Milan

By SAPeople 13-04-20 09:57

On Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020), you can watch Italian global music icon Andrea Bocelli performing live at the magnificent Duomo cathedral of Milan (we’ve got the video for you at the bottom of the page – you can set a reminder for 7pm SA time). Here’s a taste of what you can expect: https://www.facebook.com/andreabocelli/videos/334935860800275/ […]

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President Spreads Hope on Good Friday as South Africa Marks Easter

By SAPeople 10-04-20 20:53

President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged the millions of South Africans, who are commemorating Good Friday, to take courage and strength from the message of Easter as the country deals with COVID-19. The President on Thursday, 9 April announced a two-week extension of the previously announced 21-day national lockdown, which is part of efforts to slow […]

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DA’s Steenhuisen Warns A Longer Lockdown Will Create Economic Disaster

By SAPeople 10-04-20 14:26

DA Leader John Steenhuisen says the Democratic Alliance would prefer a “gradual phasing out of the current lockdown over the coming weeks, as opposed to a continuation of the severe and economically-crippling regulations we currently see.” Steenhuisen’s statement follows President Ramaphosa’s announcement that South Africa’s lockdown will be extended to the end of April. The […]

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PHOTOS Durban Businesses Deliver Food Parcels to Homeless in Lockdown

By Kierran Allen 10-04-20 21:17

A Durban organisation has made sure that a group of homeless people do not go hungry… at a time when  their suffering has been intensified by lockdown conditions in South Africa, reports filmmaker and photographer Kierran Allen. The Umbilo Business Forum (UBF), a voluntary membership and non-profit organization, delivered the first load of food – […]

Surprising Things to Stream During Lockdown on Showmax

By SAPeople Contributor 10-04-20 10:09

Being stuck at home inevitably means more time in front of the TV or scrolling on your phone. While it’s great to finally binge those series you missed or want to watch again from the beginning (15 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy, anyone?) and be entertained by a brilliant action movie like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, […]

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President Ramaphosa and Cabinet Take 3 Month Salary Cuts

By SAPeople 10-04-20 08:40

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Cabinet will over the next three months take a pay cut of 33% in their salaries – as government ups the ante on the fight against the impact of COVID-19 on the economy. The drastic move was announced by President Ramaphosa on Thursday evening, while addressing the nation on the […]

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Pressure Mounts on WHO and Governments for Ban on Worldwide Wildlife Markets in Face of Covid-19

By SAPeople Contributor 10-04-20 21:36

Amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, over 240 leading animal welfare and conservation organisations from around the world have this week called on the World Health Organisation (WHO) to publicly confirm the link between live wildlife markets and the serious threats to human health; and to also recommend that governments worldwide permanently ban live wildlife markets […]

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South Africa’s Covid-19 Lockdown Extended by 2 Weeks to End April

By Jenni Baxter 09-04-20 20:53

President Cyril Ramaphosa tonight announced an extension to the current 21-day national lockdown by an extra two weeks to the end of April 2020. The President thanked South Africans for their patience and said “I have to ask you to make great sacrifices” and to continue this little bit longer to help prevent the possible […]

WATCH President Ramaphosa Address South Africa on Day 14 of Lockdown

By SAPeople 09-04-20 20:59

Watch South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa below as he addresses the nation on Day 14 of SA’s 21-day Lockdown, which began at midnight on 26 March, to curb the spread of the deadly Coronavirus. UPDATE: South Africa’s Lockdown period extended by 2 weeks to end April, and Ministers Take Pay Cut! WATCH LIVE | Day […]

Top Tips on How to Clean Your Phone Without Damaging It

By SAPeople Contributor 09-04-20 18:12

Whether you’re working remotely, home-schooling, or just binge-watching an old favourite to pass the time, you’re probably putting in maximum time with your devices. Chances are that you’re reading this article on a phone or tablet right now! When was the last time you gave the screen a good wipe?  Disinfecting surfaces is one of […]

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