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Development Bank Provides R3.5 Billion To Aid SAA Business Rescue

By SAPeople 30-01-20 01:08

The Development Bank of Southern Africa will provide South African Airways (SAA) with funding of R3.5 billion to assist the national carrier in addressing its liquidity challenges. “Discussions held with financial institutions have been fruitful with the Development Bank of Southern Africa offering to provide the next tranche of PCF [post commencement funding], for a […]

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Deadline To Comment On Land Reform in South Africa Approaches

By SAPeople 30-01-20 01:09

Interested parties have been reminded they have until Friday to comment on legislation amending Section 25 of the South African Constitution. Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee to Initiate and Introduce Legislation Amending Section 25 of the Constitution on Tuesday reminded all the stakeholders of the approaching deadline. This comes as written submissions are sought on the […]

The Minister’s visit to the shelter reinforces government’s firm stand against all forms of violence meted against the most vulnerable in society and is also in line with President Cyril Ramaphosa's call for a year-round education, awareness and prevention campaign. President Ramaphosa said those who commit crimes against women and children must know that they will be caught and tried, and that the courts will act firmly against those found guilty. “The violence perpetrated by men against women remains a scourge and national crisis that we must act urgently to end,” the President said.

President Ramaphosa Urges World Leaders To Unite

By SAPeople 30-01-20 00:49

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged governments around the world to put their differences aside and work together to achieve world peace and prosperity. The President made the remarks while addressing nine Ambassadors and High Commissioners as he received their Letters of Credence from their respective countries to serve in diplomatic missions in South Africa. “A world […]

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My Father’s Coat at Geographical Society in London TONIGHT

By SAPeople Contributor 29-01-20 16:40

The Royal Geographical Society is hosting a performance of ‘My Father’s Coat’ by South African born historian and storyteller, Michael Charlton TONIGHT (Wed, 29 January 2020). It will be an evening of culture, history and art – the sculpting of forces behind every community while reflecting on South Africa’s remarkable heritage. “I cried hot wet […]

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WATCH Millions of Migrating White Butterflies Sweep Through South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 30-01-20 12:10

South Africans – from Johannesburg to Howick, East London to Clarens – have been swept away in the past couple of days by mesmerising scenes of millions of white butterflies floating through the streets and gardens of the city… all flying in a north-easterly direction. It’s the annual mid-summer migration of the Brown-Veined White Butterfly. […]

How to Stream Lockdown S5 on Showmax

By SAPeople Contributor 28-01-20 08:55

The next season of your favourite prison drama is coming exclusively to Showmax. If you still aren’t sure what the streaming platform is all about, we’ve got you covered. South Africa has been hooked on Lockdown for the past four seasons. The big news now is that Lockdown S5 is streaming exclusively on Showmax from […]

South Africa Beefs up Surveillance Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

By SAPeople Contributor 28-01-20 08:44

The South African National Health Department says while there is no cause for panic with the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus in China, it has beefed up surveillance at the SA’s ports of entry. “South Africans are assured that measures are in place to detect, manage and contain any cases of Novel Coronavirus should it […]

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Firefighters and 4 Choppers Fighting Fire in Noordhoek, South Africa

By SAPeople 27-01-20 18:20

Firefighters are currently working to suppress a fire which broke out in the Noordhoek Wetlands area in Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday. Working on Fire confirmed its crew has been despatched to assist the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service and the SANParks – Table Mountain National Park. Issuing a ‘fire alert’ […]

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DA Demands Answers on R2-Billion Paid to SAA from Unknown Sources

By SAPeople 27-01-20 09:42

The DA has responded with “concern” about reports over the weekend that South African Airways (SAA) has received R2-billion in funding. Alf Lees MP – DA Member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts – said in a statement on Sunday that the DA will write to Finance Minister Tito Mboweni to request details of […]

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American Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash

By Jenni Baxter 28-01-20 17:05

American basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in California, USA. The sportsman – known as ‘Black Mamba’ – was 41-years-old. His 13-year-old daughter sadly also died in the crash, which reportedly killed eight people. (Updated 09h50 SA time.) The tragic news was first reported by TMZ. The helicopter crashed in the […]

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WATCH 48 Suspected Abalone Poachers Arrested in South Africa

By SAPeople 08-03-20 19:11

South African National Parks (SANParks) rangers apprehended 48 suspected abalone poachers on Thursday, 24 January 2020, on the Western side of the Park between Keurbooms and Salt River in Tsitsikamma, South Africa. (Watch video at bottom of page.) Once caught, suspects were taken to the nearest police station by the South African Police Services (SAPS). […]

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Lion’s Head Rescue Operation in Progress – PHOTOS

By Jenni Baxter 27-01-20 08:55

A rescue operation is currently in progress on Lion’s Head, which lies between Table Mountain and Signal Hill,  in Cape Town, South Africa, where a woman has apparently fallen. Mountain Safety, which shares updates and educates on safety in the Western Cape mountains, tweeted: “#mountainrescue in progresss #LionsHead please be clear and safe of the […]

SASCOC Reacts to Lucas Sithole’s Two-Year Doping Ban

By Guest Contributor 25-01-20 23:14

South Africa’s umbrella sports body, SASCOC, has responded to the news that Paralympian wheelchair tennis player Lucas Sithole has been suspended by the International Tennis Federation for two years. In a statement, the Acting President of SASCOC, Barry Hendricks said: ‘This decision comes at a crucial time with seven months to go to Tokyo 2020 […]

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