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WATCH State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2020 Live

By SAPeople 13-02-20 20:15

Watch President Cyril Ramaphosa deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) live here. Before the President has even got a chance to speak, EFF Leader Julius Malema and his colleagues have argued with the speaker that former President FW de Klerk should be removed from Parliament. Malema says he has blood on his hands. […]

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Check Out Cape Town’s Breathtaking Beachfront from the Air

By SAPeople Contributor 29-04-21 18:13

Not quite sure where the time has gone, but somehow my logbook told me it had been a month since my last flight… writes marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon. With the forecast looking good for Wednesday I planned to head around the Peninsula and see what marine life was in evidence, hopefully even spotting some […]

Young Poet to Usher in President Ramaphosa at SONA

By SAPeople Contributor 13-02-20 17:50

With just over an hour to go before President Cyril Ramaphosa tables the State of the Nation Address (SONA), the spotlight is on praise singer Masingita Shibambu, who is tasked with ushering in the President into the Parliamentary chambers. Over the years, the 19-year-old has perfected her craft at Sunday school, parties and funerals of […]

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South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 29.1%

By Guest Contributor 13-02-20 01:00

The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter of 2019 show that the official unemployment rate remained unchanged at 29.1%, compared to the third quarter of 2019. Releasing the survey results on Tuesday in Tshwane, Statistician General Risenga Maluleke said this was the first time since 2008 that the unemployment […]

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South African Wine Shines at Russian Trade Show

By SAPeople 13-02-20 00:39

South African wine companies are making inroads at the Prodexpo international trade show currently underway in Russia. Prodexpo is the largest international show for the food and drinks sector in Russia and Eastern Europe. Wahed Khan, the Director of Global Business Development at Cape Dreams, says the show is an ideal platform to promote his […]

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WATCH Wake Up Ramaphosa

By SAPeople 12-02-20 22:07

Faried Swartz‎ has come up with another very catchy song summing up the state of affairs in South Africa. This one’s called “Wake Up Ramaphosa” and has been published on the eve of the SA President’s State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, 13 Feb 2020. It’s sung to the tune of the […]

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Joburg Libraries Shortlisted for International Award in London

By Jenni Baxter 21-02-20 17:32

The City of Johannesburg (COJ) Libraries has been shortlisted at The London Book Fair International Excellence Awards 2020 for The Library of the Year Award. eLearning Manager Jeff Nyoka told SAPeople: “We are extremely excited about the nomination, it’s testimony to the amount of work that the librarians in various City of Joburg libraries have […]

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President Urged to Send Copyright Amendment Bill to Parliament

By SAPeople 12-02-20 10:10

President Cyril Ramaphosa is being urged to announce on Thursday – when he delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) – that he will send the Copyright Amendment Bill back to Parliament for reconsideration. If nothing else, it would be an ideal opportunity to announce some good news “amidst the doom and the darkness”, […]

Homeless Caddie Qualifies for Professional Golf Tour

By SAPeople Contributor 12-02-20 15:47

Up until 5 months ago, Llewellyn Barnes (59) was a homeless man, living on the streets of Pretoria, South Africa… but this March, against all odds, he will participate amongst professional players in the Senior Tour, a major golf tournament! A difficult childhood At an early age, Llewellyn faced many obstacles. He became like an […]

South Africa Mourns Passing of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Founder

By SAPeople Contributor 14-02-20 22:44

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala. “The passing of Joseph Shabalala is a terribly sad moment for a nation and a world in whose ears the isicathamiya and mbube crafted by Ladysmith Black Mambazo will ring for generations to come,” said President Ramaphosa. […]

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South African Valentine’s Day Poem: Love You Lots Like Jellytots

By SAPeople 14-02-22 16:02

Here’s the ultimate South African Valentine’s Day poem. Like traditional Valentine’s messages, it’s anonymous… but if anyone knows the author (from years ago), please let us know!). If you’re dating or married to a South African, this poem is sure to win their heart… ❤ A SOUTH AFRICAN VALENTINE’S DAY POEM. ❤ Ek smaak you […]

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A Letter to Fellow South Africans from President Cyril Ramahosa

By Guest Contributor 10-02-20 13:53

Dear Fellow South African…writes President Cyril Ramaphosa in his latest newsletter, ‘From the Desk of the President’ Tomorrow, the country will come together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela from prison. This was a moment of great joy across the length and breadth of the country. I remember vividly […]

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