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South Africa Covid-19 Update: Coronavirus Cases Rise to 1,686

By SAPeople 07-04-20 00:47

On Monday, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa rose to 1 686 – an increase of 31 from the previously reported cases, with one new death reported. Gauteng still leads the pack with the highest number of cases at 713, followed by the Western Cape at 462 and KwaZulu-Natal with 257. […]

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British PM Boris Johnson Moved to ICU with Covid-19 Virus

By Jenni Baxter 07-04-20 00:38

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved Monday evening into the intensive care unit (ICU) at a hospital in London. A spokesperson for No. 10 Downing Street said: “Since Sunday evening, the Prime Minister has been under the care of doctors at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of […]

WATCH Johan de Cock Live Classical Piano Concert

By SAPeople Contributor 06-04-20 21:48

South African musician and expat Johan de Cock is currently presenting an online piano concert via YouTube in the UK. Watch below… “I’ll be playing some works by Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin and Gershwin. If you fancy some beautiful, relaxing classical music, please join us. “The great thing about an online concert is that you don’t […]

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News24 Apologises for False Bill Gates ‘Africa Vaccine’ Story

By SAPeople 06-04-20 01:55

South African media outlet News24 has apologised for publishing a false news story that claimed American philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates wants to test a vaccine in Africa. News24 admitted in a tweet on Sunday evening: “On Saturday, we published a story about philanthropist Bill Gates’ support for SA with Covid-19. We wrongly reported […]

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Covid-19 Cases Rise to 1,655 in South Africa, 11 Dead in Latest Update

By SAPeople 05-04-20 23:19

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that as of Sunday, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1 655, with 11 confirmed deaths. The Minister said this is an increase of 70 cases from the previous update issued on Saturday. Gauteng remains the province with the highest number of cases with 704, followed by […]

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South Africa Experiences Dramatic Reduction in Crime Since Lockdown

By SAPeople 05-04-20 18:22

Police Minister Bheki Cele has welcomed the dramatic reduction in serious and violent crimes in South Africa during the country’s lockdown to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement issued on Sunday, Cele said indications were this was due to, among others, the prohibition of the sale and movement of liquor since the nationwide lockdown […]

WATCH Haunting Cape Town Lockdown 2020 Drone Footage

By SAPeople 05-04-20 22:51

Western Cape amateur film maker Gershwin Williams has captured haunting footage of Cape Town under lockdown, during South Africa’s 21-day Lockdown. Gershwin says: “A dose of my experiences in and around Cape Town, South Africa.” Gershwin was able to capture the scenes of desolation because “I have an essential services permit, so I took my […]

WATCH Drakensberg Boys Choir’s Beautiful New Zulu Song

By SAPeople 02-01-21 17:27

Check out this new song performed by the award-winning Drakensberg Boys Choir called Ubuhle Bendalo which means The Beauty of Nature in Zulu. The music and lyrics are by composer and conductor  Sivuyile Scott; and has been adapted by Bernard Krüger and Tobias Stückelberger. (See lyrics beneath the video.) Grade 9 learner Samkelo Mdakane delivers […]

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Pothole Of Gold At The End Of The Rainbow

By Guest Contributor 04-04-20 23:41

Children earn money directing cars around potholes hidden by a flooded road in Bethelsdorp… writes Mkhuseli Sizani. A flooded street where motorists cannot see hidden potholes has become a source of income for some enterprising children in Bethelsdorp, Port Elizabeth. Their parents aren’t too pleased. The group of children, aged between five and 18, some […]

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AU Bureau Calls For International Support Amid COVID-19

By SAPeople 04-04-20 20:48

With an urgent need for medical supplies and equipment to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, African Union (AU) Member States have called for international cooperation and support. The call was made in a teleconference convened by AU Chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa. “Lifesaving supplies, including PPEs [personal protective equipment] masks, gowns, and ventilators and other support devices […]

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Cathy Buckle: Coping with Coronavirus Zimbabwe Style

By SAPeople 04-04-20 15:35

Dear Family and Friends, On an early morning emergency dash to collect supplies I was anxious about venturing out and what I would see. It was Day 5 of Zimbabwe’s 21-day Coronavirus lockdown and I knew that by now people who live hand to mouth and eke out a living selling fruit and vegetables from […]

Lamola Appoints Catherine (Kate) O’Regan to Safeguard SA Citizens’ Privacy

By SAPeople 04-04-20 12:07

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has appointed Justice Catherine (Kate) O’Regan as the COVID-19 Designated Judge. Government will report on a weekly basis to the former Constitutional Court Justice the particulars of those who have been traced using cell phone data. The move is aimed at finding the contacts of those who test […]

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Ramaphosa Expresses Condolences for Former Army Chief, General Constand Viljoen

By SAPeople 04-04-20 11:25

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences at the passing of Freedom Front Plus founding leader and former Chief of the then South African Defence Force, General Constand Viljoen. Aged 86, Viljoen passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon at his farm in Ohrigstad, Mpumalanga. The President offered his sincere condolences to Risti Viljoen and the […]

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South Africa Remains Committed to Reforms Despite Fitch Decision

By SAPeople 04-04-20 10:56

As rating agency Fitch announced its decision to downgrade South Africa from ‘BB+’ to ‘BB’, placing the country further into non-investment grade, the SA government has emphasised its commitment to implement structural economic reforms. In a statement on Friday, government said it has noted the decision by the agency. In its decision, Fitch cited the […]

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South Africa’s Brilliant Daily Lockdown Cartoon: Day 6 – Day 8

By SAPeople 04-04-20 09:09

Welcome to the Lock Up/Down Cartoon by Piet Frans (aka Pieter Kruger). If you missed the first few days, view Day 1-5 of the Lockdown cartoon here. By Piet Frans (aka Pieter Kruger) – a former lawyer who spent 13 years in The Hague prosecuting war criminals at the Yugoslav War Crimes Tribunal. Now retired, […]

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PHOTOS from KwaMashu Township During Lockdown in South Africa: Part 1

By Kierran Allen 04-04-20 01:09

I have spent quite some time documenting the spread of the deadly Coronavirus, as well as the communities’ response to the lockdown… writes Durban photographer Kierran Allen (who is covering the Lockdown in Durban for SAPeople, with authorisation from SAPS). There are two very different takes on it: and I have witnessed both with my […]

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Home!!! First Group of Repatriated South Africans Arrives Home from Dubai and Doha

By SAPeople 03-04-20 22:05

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it is pleased to announce that 16 South Africans who were stranded in Dubai and Doha, respectively, have been successfully repatriated back to South Africa.   They arrived yesterday, 02 April 2020, following the announcement by the President of the relaxation of the restrictions to allow South […]

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