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Over 300 Paws are Taking to the Sea Point Promenade

By SAPeople Contributor 04-03-20 14:34

Humans and four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff along the fifth annual Paws on the Promenade – a dog walk fundraiser by the Mdzananda Animal Clinic, Khayelitsha, in partnership with Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition. The dog walk will take place on Sunday the 15th of March at 9am. Starting at the Mouille Point […]

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Deputy President Condemns Land Grabs in South Africa

By SAPeople 23-12-20 23:39

Deputy President David Mabuza has condemned land grabs and attempted to assure the public that government has put in place legislative measures to ensure the efficient and orderly redistribution of land. “We reiterate our call to the citizens of our country to exercise restraint, and to allow government to implement the necessary policy and constitutional […]

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Shortage of Masks and Surgical Gear as Coronavirus Spreads

By SAPeople 04-03-20 13:31

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on industry and governments to increase manufacturing of surgical masks and protective gear, as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads to more countries. According to WHO, industries and governments need to increase manufacturing by 40% to meet rising global demand. WHO warned that severe and mounting disruption to the global […]

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What to Stream on Showmax in March 2020

By SAPeople 04-03-20 11:47

Everything is Awesome on Showmax this March (Yes! The Lego Movie 2 is coming!). There’s something for all tastes and all ages, with new seasons of favourite comedies, riveting dramas, sci-fi, and some fascinating documentaries.  The big one: Somizi & Mohale: The Union This four-part wedding special has had everyone talking – and the biggest […]

South Africans Resilient in Face of Recession

By SAPeople Contributor 03-03-20 20:02

While the South African economy has over the last couple of years taken a beating with a recession in SA announced today, the country’s people continue to rise above often difficult circumstances, says the SA government news site. Fourth-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures this week showed a decline of 1.4 % in the final […]

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WATCH Carte Blanche: Free-Tracking Hounds Fight Against Poachers

By SAPeople Contributor 03-03-20 19:23

They’ve fought them from the air, with specialised camouflage reconnaissance teams and tactical boots on the ground, but the latest weapon in the fight against rhino poaching might not be as high-tech as you would expect… Fast, four-legged and furious – free-tracking hounds could prove to be the game-changer in the fight against poachers as […]

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Recession Hits as South Africa’s GDP Drops by 1.4 Percent

By SAPeople 03-03-20 15:14

The South African Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2019, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed… and SA has officially entered into a recession. The South African GDP now stands at a miniscule 0.2%. After successive quarters of negative growth, South Africa entered into a recession in the […]

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Empty Shelves as SOME (Not All!) Europeans Prepare for Coronavirus Lockdown

By Jenni Baxter 03-03-20 00:27

As cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Europe steadily climb, some Europeans have been stocking up in preparation for voluntary quarantines or forced lockdowns. The risk of contracting coronavirus within Europe has been raised by the EU today from ‘moderate’ to ‘high’. These photos were taken today at a supermarket in Germany, close to the border […]

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South Africa Will Shut Down in June 2020, Says Facebook Group

By SAPeople 02-03-20 21:26

New Facebook group #ShutSADown has announced that it will shut South Africa down in June. In a video message on Monday morning, the page’s founder Morne Swart revealed the vision, mission and action plan for Shut SA Down. He warned the South African government, members of Parliament and the Corporate world that the South African […]

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South African Country Legend Lance James Passes Away at 81

By Jenni Baxter 02-03-20 17:02

Legendary South African Country music singer Lance James has sadly passed away at the age of 81. The star – known as ‘Big Daddy’ – had fallen and broken his hip earlier this year during a hospital visit, and had been in Intensive Care ever since. His PR agent Lydia Winchester confirmed that James passed […]

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Cape Town City Acts Against Greenmarket Square Protesters

By Guest Contributor 08-12-20 14:34

On Sunday morning over a hundred law enforcement officers took part in an operation on Greenmarket Square to remove the belongings of the refugees who are living outside the Central Methodist Mission, and usher them away from the area. This was an attempt by the City of Cape Town to end a nearly six-month long […]

Low Possibility of Load Shedding in South Africa This Week

By SAPeople Contributor 02-03-20 15:28

Eskom has announced that no load shedding is expected on Monday and the possibility of power cuts during the week is also low. “We are utilising emergency generation reserves to supplement power, as we had more unplanned breakdowns [on Saturday],” Eskom said on Sunday. Eskom said additional generation units would return to service on Sunday. […]

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Petrol Price Drops in March for South Africans

By SAPeople Contributor 23-01-21 00:32

The petrol price will again come down by between 19 and 54 cents a litre this week. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced a 19 cent decrease in the price of 93 (ULP and LRP) and 95 (ULP and LRP) as of Wednesday. Meanwhile, both grades of diesel (0.05% Sulphur) and diesel (0.005% […]

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South Africa Wins Rugby Sevens Jackpot in LA

By SAPeople 02-03-20 09:55

South Africa fought back from 19-0 down to beat Fiji 29-24 in extra time and win the final of the Los Angeles Sevens on Sunday. In an incredible contest between two of sevens rugby’s powerhouses, Fiji looked set to be cruising to victory after scoring three first-half tries to race to a 19-point lead. However, […]

Activists Occupy Rondebosch Golf Course Demanding Land Redistribution

By SAPeople 02-03-20 00:09

About a hundred housing activists marched on to the green at Rondebosch Golf Club on Saturday morning calling on the City of Cape Town to prioritise building affordable housing for poor and working class people. Led by Ndifuna Ukwazi and Reclaim the City, the activists wore red regalia, carried red flags and a big banner […]

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