Springbok Women to Defend Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Title

By SAPeople Contributor 09-03-20 10:38

In another step up for womens’ rugby in South Africa, the Springbok Women celebrated International Women’s Day on Sunday with the news that they will defend their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title between May and July, with the tournament featuring a historic first Test match in Madagascar. This year’s Rugby Africa Women’s Cup marks the […]

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‘Boys of Bird Island’ Exposé Book Withdrawn in Carte Blanche Shock Reveal

By SAPeople 24-08-20 17:48

Billed as an exposé of paedophile rings involving former National Party cabinet ministers and coloured boys on Bird Island off Port Elizabeth in the 1980s, the controversial “Lost Boys of Bird Island” book has now been withdrawn by its publishers; and unsold copies removed from bookstores. Tonight Carte Blanche reveals new evidence, exposed this week, […]

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South Africa’s Second Case of Coronavirus from Italy Ski Trip, in Gauteng

By SAPeople 08-03-20 01:05

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, has confirmed South Africa’s second case of the Coronavirus, whilst also calling for calm. The patient had also been on the ski trip to Italy. “The second patient who has now tested positive for COV-19 will now be immediately admitted to a public health facility in Gauteng that government has […]

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South African School Suffers Teacher Shortage After 100% Matric Pass Rate

By SAPeople 01-01-21 13:30

About 50 parents protested outside the Eastern Cape Department of Education’s district offices on Thursday morning because of a shortage of teachers at Coselelani High School in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth. They blocked the entrance, stopping vehicles. They waved placards: “Expecting 100% pass rate in a school with no educators. In your dream.” School principal Langa […]

African Grey Parrots Help Each Other in Times of Need

By SAPeople Contributor 06-03-20 17:15

People readily help each other. We donate blood and food or help old people across the street. Among non-human animals this propensity to help is very rare. There are a few observations of helping behaviours in non-human animals. For example, vampire bats provide food to other group members and save them from starvation. In more […]

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Coronavirus Patient Stable In Hospital and Family Unaffected

By SAPeople 06-03-20 17:10

South Africa’s first confirmed Coronavirus patient is now in a stable condition at Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg, where he is being treated. The unnamed 38-year-old man was on Thursday hospitalised after being in self-quarantine following a doctor’s visit, which picked up a suspected infection. Briefing reporters on Friday, the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, […]

Government Dismisses Allegations About SA Soldiers’ Reluctance to Travel to China

By SAPeople Contributor 06-03-20 15:40

The South African government has dismissed reports contained in a Mail & Guardian article that South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers are not willing to travel to Wuhan, China, to repatriate citizens. Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) Acting Director-General Phumla Williams said the article is misleading and misinforms readers and the public about […]

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Health Minister to Update SA Public at Cowan House School in Hilton, KZN

By Jenni Baxter 06-03-20 10:59

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize and the NCID (National Institute of Communicable Diseases) will hold a media briefing at the epicentre of South Africa’s Coronavirus outbreak – in Hilton, near to Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. This comes following the announcement yesterday of South Africa’s first confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus that is currently […]

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Coronavirus Jokes and Memes in South Africa and Worldwide

By SAPeople 02-01-21 17:33

Since South Africa confirmed its first case of Coronavirus, locals have predictably responded with humour (those that aren’t queuing up to buy hand sanitisers!). The Coronavirus jokes and memes are being shared (faster than the virus thank goodness!) all over social media in South Africa… (All new Corona virus jokes and memes are added near […]

Carina Bruwer Makes History with Nelson Mandela Bay Swim for Charity

By SAPeople Contributor 24-08-21 22:40

On Friday 28 February 2020, Capetonian marathon swimmer, musician and mother-of-three Carina Bruwer became the first woman to swim across Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth, in support of Muzukidz, an organisation that offers underprivileged children the opportunity to learn the violin. Bruwer completed the gruelling crossing from Pollock Beach in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, to […]

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Cape Town Central Line to Return to Service in September, says PRASA Administrator

By Guest Contributor 05-03-20 21:07

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula announced on Thursday the start of the refurbishment process for Cape Town’s Central Line, which has been closed since October 2019. The Central Line serves over a million people, running from Kapteinsklip station in Mitchells Plain and Chris Hani station in Khayelitsha to Cape Town station. Mbalula’s launch follows President Ramaphosa’s […]

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WATCH Eskom Song “It’s Your Money They Want”

By SAPeople 05-03-20 21:38

Haha, watch the latest video that regular SAPeople contributor Faried Swartz has created… this time a parody of John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s “You’re the One That I Want” from 1978 blockbuster Grease. Faried sings instead: “It’s Your Money They Want”. Watch below… The song about South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, and it having its […]

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City of Tshwane Placed Under Administration

By SAPeople 05-03-20 18:19

The Gauteng Executive Council has placed the City of Tshwane, in South Africa, under provincial administration following current uncertainty and instability within the municipality. Making the announcement on Thursday, Gauteng Premier David Makhura said the decision to take responsibility of all the executive powers of the City of Tshwane council was taken after an assessment, […]

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Bloemfontein Zoo Animals in Shocking Condition, Starving to Death

By Jenni Baxter 05-03-20 22:05

Animals have shockingly been left to starve in the Bloemfontein Zoo, and some have already tragically died from hunger, since the Zoo was closed on 17 December 2019 by the Provincial Department of Environmental Affairs (DESTEA). A description from the Bloemfontein SPCA of the conditions in which they found the animals on a recent visit […]

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First Coronavirus Case Reported in South Africa

By SAPeople 05-03-20 16:03

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in South Africa on Thursday afternoon – a family man who recently returned from a holiday to Italy. The Minister took to Twitter to make the announcement just moments before a Parliamentary debate on South Africa’s readiness to deal with Coronavirus […]

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South Africa’s Proteas Win ODI Series in Style Against Australia

By SAPeople 05-03-20 10:59

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has congratulated the Proteas on their successful climax to the home international season with the Momentum One-Day International series victory over Australia. The South Africans won in style thanks in large part to Janneman Malan scoring a century and Lungi Ngidi’s brilliant bowling display. The Proteas took a winning 2-0 lead […]

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