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South Africans Win in Women’s and Men’s Races at Midmar Mile

By SAPeople 10-02-20 00:05

It was a day for South African celebrations as Durbanites Robyn Kinghorn and Michael McGlynn raced to first place in the women and men’s titles at the Midmar Mile. It’s the first time in four years that SA has had a double win at the famous Midmar Mile. There were also some proudly South African […]

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PHOTOS Capture Heart and Soul of Alexandra Township

By SAPeople Contributor 09-02-20 22:01

“A visual essay and tribute to the good, friendly and welcoming people of Alex… where life is still so hard, but goes on,” is how Gauteng photographer CHARLES JOHNSTONE describes the emotive pictures on this page. They offer a glimpse into the heart and soul of Alexandra, the famous township that borders Sandton… and which […]

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Roger Federer: Thank You South Africa, Thank You Cape Town

By SAPeople 09-02-20 01:09

Swiss tennis champion Roger Federer has posted a heartwarming message thanking Cape Town and South Africa for successfully hosting his Match in Africa… which not only raised millions for charity, but raised the spirits of South Africans and helped us fly the SA flag high! Federer said: “What an unforgettable night: we raised 3.5 million […]

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Roger Federer’s Holiday Snaps in South Africa. Plus Where to Watch Match in Africa on TV

By SAPeople Contributor 08-02-20 10:36

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer is clearing having a great time in his mom’s home country, South Africa. (Federer’s mother Lynette is an SA expat from Kempton Park.) https://www.facebook.com/Federer/photos/a.214046249940/10157936485264941/ Federer has posted a couple of ‘holiday snap’ type photos, taken in Cape Town today… as he prepares for tonight’s big match against the World’s Number […]

WATCH ‘Toxic Waste’ Pours into Cape Town Ocean. City of CT Responds.

By Jenni Baxter 29-04-21 18:13

Western Cape YouTuber Adam Spires posted a video last week appearing to expose the pollution being washed into the Atlantic Ocean in iconic Cape Town. Spire’s aerial footage (which he calls “shocking”) seems to show sewage pouring into the ocean of one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world… BUT, according to the […]

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WATCH Springbok’s Siya Kolisi Takes On Roger Federer in Cape Town

By Jenni Baxter 06-02-20 15:14

South African Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi took on Swiss tennis star Roger Federer – briefly – at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, today. Watch the video below. Yesterday Federer revealed the huge emotion he felt when South Africa won the Rugby World Cup. Rugby fans were blown away last year when […]

WATCH Roger Federer Visits Namibia Ahead of Match in Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 06-02-20 12:51

Tennis legend Roger Federer was in Namibia yesterday (5 Feb) where he spent time with learning groups and children who are supported by his Roger Federer Foundation. He also met with the Namibian President. Roger was in Namibia in his capacity as President of his Foundation, on his way to South Africa to play in […]

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4 Gold and Diamond Wedding Rings Found on Umhlanga Beach

By Jenni Baxter 06-02-20 10:14

An eThekwini resident has discovered not just one, but four golden rings on a beach in Umhlanga Rocks, just north of Durban in South Africa. Marianne Barnard is on a mission to find the owner of the rings, which could be a local or foreign tourist… so if you know anybody who was on holiday […]

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Jacob Zuma’s ‘Sick Note’ has South Africans Laughing with Jokes and Memes

By SAPeople 05-02-20 17:29

Jacob Zuma’s so-called ‘sick note’ has generated more than just an arrest warrant for the former SA President. It’s also triggered headlines internationally, and jokes and memes on social media. South Africans always, always have humour! Here’s Zuma’s ‘sick note’ provided in court – which, complete with altered dates, is in itself humorous without needing […]

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Google Pays Tribute to South Africa’s Late Nkosi Johnson

By Jenni Baxter 04-02-20 19:31

Search engine giant Google has today celebrated a young boy with a giant heart, who taught South Africa and the world so much in his short life – Nkosi Johnson. The young South African activist, who was born HIV-positive and passed away at the age of 12, courageously campaigned for the equal rights of children […]

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Roll Call for South Africans in China; Ambassador Thanks South Africans

By Jenni Baxter 04-02-20 15:21

The South African Mission in China has called on travellers to (voluntarily) register their presence in China to provide an accurate figure of the number of South Africans currently in China. Meanwhile the Chinese Ambassador to SA has thanked South Africans for their incredible support, including a company that donated 30,000 masks to China. The […]

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Update: Arrest Warrant Issued for Jacob Zuma

By SAPeople 04-02-20 14:27

An arrest warrant has been issued for the former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. The warrant was issued by the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday after Zuma failed to appear for his long-awaited trial for alleged corruption and money-laundering. Senior state prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer had requested the warrant earlier on Tuesday, saying Zuma’s […]

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State Seeks Arrest Warrant for Jacob Zuma Due to Absence in Court

By SAPeople 04-02-20 14:28

With proceedings getting underway in Jacob Zuma’s long-awaited trial at the Pietermaritzburg High Court today (Tuesday), the state prosecutor said the NPA (National Prosecuting Authority) is seeking an arrest warrant… since the former South African president was a no-show with no proof that he is too ill to attend. Zuma is facing 18 charges of […]

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Petrol Price to Come Down for South Africans in February

By SAPeople 23-01-21 00:33

Some good news for South Africans – the petrol price will come down by 13 cents per litre this week! Both grades of petrol 93 (ULP and LRP) and 95 (ULP and LRP) will come down by 13 cents a litre as of Wednesday. This will see a litre of 95 come down to R16.03 […]

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South Africa’s Relations Unchanged with UK Amidst Brexit

By SAPeople 25-12-20 15:38

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) says South Africa’s trade relationship with the United Kingdom continues unchanged after the UK left the European Union (EU). “South Africa has been notified by the EU that in terms of the Withdrawal Agreement concluded and ratified between the EU and the UK, during the transitional period, the […]

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Lottery Threatens Criminal Charges Against Journalists

By Guest Contributor 03-02-20 21:49

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) says it intends to lay criminal charges against freelance journalist Raymond Joseph and GroundUp over an ongoing investigation into alleged fraud and corruption involving multimillion-rand Lottery grants. The threats were made in two separate letters from the NLC’s lawyers, Malatji and Co, which were received by email on Thursday and […]

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