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Over R225k Crowdfunded in Less than 24 Hours after Devastating Greyton Wildfire Destroys Lismore Winefarm

By SAPeople Contributor 20-12-19 07:02

On the 17 December 2019, a devastating wildfire destroyed Lismore Winefarm in Greyton, Western Cape  – the home and livelihood of well-known pioneering farmer and winemaker, Samantha O’Keefe (48) and her two children, Quinn (14) and Keenan (16). The fire which started in the nearby nature reserve and initially posed no threat to Lismore is believed to […]

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Eskom to Investigate Majuba Fire

By SAPeople 20-12-19 06:41

An investigation into a fire at the Majuba power station in South Africa will get going, just as soon as the facility has cooled down, says Eskom. “We will have to wait for the facility to cool down in order to start a forensic investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Once it is […]

Cheaper Data on the Cards for South Africans

By SAPeople Contributor 20-12-19 06:34

Government is engaging with mobile operators on the best ways to reduce the high cost of data without interfering with the work of regulators, says Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams. Government’s efforts follow the release of the Competition Commission’s market inquiry report into mobile data services, which found that South Africa’s data prices […]

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Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira Moving to US to Help Boost Rugby in America

By Jenni Baxter 20-12-19 05:52

South African Springbok star Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira will be moving to the USA where he has signed a one-year contract with Washington’s brand new Major League Rugby franchise, Old Glory. He’s not doing it for the money… but to boost rugby in the States and help mentor young African Americans. Mtawarira confirmed the move in […]

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Police Uncover Large Arms Cache in Vanderbijlpark Home, South Africa

By SAPeople 20-12-19 01:41

Gauteng police uncovered an arms cache of more than 40 high calibre firearms and over 2000 ammunition in a Vanderbijlpark home in South Africa, in the early hours of Thursday morning. The police had been called to the home by a woman, on a domestic violence complaint. The South African Police Service (SAPS) said in […]

Government Notes Fitch Rating Decision on South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 20-12-19 00:52

The South African government says it has noted rating agency Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at ‘BB+’ and maintain the negative outlook. The country’s foreign and local credit ratings by the agency, therefore, remain one notch below investment grade. According to Fitch, South Africa’s ratings are constrained […]

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GroundUp’s Best South African Photos of the Year

By SAPeople Contributor 19-12-19 14:25

As 2019 comes to an end GroundUp reflects on another tumultuous year. South Africans came out in their numbers to protests against gender based violence. The army was deployed to the Cape Flats to assist police with gang violence. Refugees and asylum seekers were chaotically evicted from outside the UN High Commissioner for Refugees’ offices in Cape Town and […]

South Africa in Unfamiliar Terrain as SAA Goes into Business Rescue

By SAPeople Contributor 19-12-19 07:49

South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways, has been placed in voluntary business rescue. It’s an historic moment as it’s the first business rescue attempt of a state owned entity. The decision places the country in unfamiliar territory – politically, economically and legally. What happens next will determine whether the decision was the right one […]

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Donald Trump Historically Impeached, Lashes Out at Widow

By SAPeople 19-12-19 06:01

In a historic move, Donald Trump has been impeached… although that does not mean he will stop being the President of the United States. That is a decision that can only be made by the Senate. And in an incredible outburst he appeared to attack a widow for voting to impeach him, as if she […]

WATCH Barrydale Parade Highlights Climate Change

By SAPeople Contributor 18-12-19 22:48

The joyous occasion in the beautiful Western Cape town in South Africa was marked by a serious and frightening theme. Barrydale held its annual giant puppet parade and performance on Sunday. Music, dance, dress-up and puppets brought the town to life as it celebrated the tenth year of this event. Titled “The Final Spring”, the […]

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WATCH Trevor Noah Interviews Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi on The Daily Show

By SAPeople 20-12-19 15:36

Tonight South African expat and comedian Trevor Noah will be interviewing Miss Universe on The Daily Show. It’s extra special since Miss Universe is of course South Africa’s own Zozibini Tunzi. (Watch video below.) Zozi and the Miss Universe page shared preview photos of the interview – which, with the way they’re both laughing and […]

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South Africa Enjoys 4 Consecutive Days with NO Load Shedding

By SAPeople 18-12-19 11:08

With a drop in demand during the holiday period and a return of some generating units to service, Eskom is not expecting to implement load shedding today. “Eskom will continue to use emergency reserves to supplement capacity if necessary over this period,” said the power utility on Wednesday. Eskom has not load shed in four […]

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Greyton Wildfires Destroy Beautiful Lismore Estate Vineyards

By Jenni Baxter 15-01-20 14:55

Messages of support and sympathy have poured in for Samantha O’Keefe, winemaker and owner of Lismore Estate Vineyards in the Overberg, near to Greyton, South Africa, where a devastating wildfire – allegedly begun by children – has apparently destroyed both her homestead and cellar. Friends, colleagues and customers have expressed their “heartbreak” and “devastation” for […]

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Records Shattered at Fifth Cape Town Sevens

By SAPeople 16-12-19 14:21

CAPE TOWN – New Zealand did the double at the fifth instalment of the popular Cape Town Sevens in South Africa as their men’s and women’s teams were crowned champions on a weekend where new sevens records were set in the Mother City. With a women’s tournament added to the action for the first time, […]

WATCH Escape from Pretoria Trailer, Starring Daniel Radcliffe

By SAPeople 24-02-20 20:44

Eish, South Africans may have one of the sexiest accents in the world… but turns out it’s also one of the most difficult to master, even for someone who once played a magician! Watch the ‘Escape from Pretoria’ official trailer below, and you’re likely to wish Harry Potter could wave his magic wand and improve […]

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The Luckiest and Bravest Little Pangolin in the World

By SAPeople 16-12-19 05:46

This “has to be the luckiest and bravest pangolin in the world”, says Phinda Private Game Reserve conservation manager Simon Naylor. The little pangolin was abandoned, possibly run over and almost died… but thanks to luck and the dedication of a whole bunch of kind people in South Africa, he is now thriving in the […]

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