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Tips on Coping Without Electricity #LoadShedding

By SAPeople Contributor 22-07-20 21:09

How to save electricity and how to cope with load-shedding are actually two very different enterprises, and South Africans find themselves thinking hard about the first while trying to cope with the second… writes Helen Moffett. First, take an absolutely volcanic rage-y rant on the powers that be that got us into this mess as […]

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Gauteng Residents Warned Against Crossing Flooded Rivers

By SAPeople 09-12-19 23:11

As the torrential downpours continue, the Department of Water and Sanitation has warned Gauteng residents against crossing flooded rivers and bridges in the next two days. “Hennops River in Centurion, south of Pretoria is already flooded and the bridge that links the area with the city is closed for crossing,” the department said on Monday. […]

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The Good News About South Africa’s Economy

By SAPeople Contributor 09-12-19 15:10

The economic outlook for 2020 is gloomy for us in South Africa… writes Andrew Robinson. Our GDP is shrinking, our economy is stagnant and we’re teetering on a rating downgrade. Our state-owned enterprises are failing, we have an above-average public sector wage bill and substantial budget deficit. And while the official stats don’t show an […]

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Load Shedding Likely to Persist All Week for South Africans

By SAPeople Contributor 09-12-19 15:07

Incessant rains which hit the country last week are impacting coal handling and operations, could lead to load shedding for the rest of the week, Eskom said on Monday. “We are beginning to experience flooding at some power stations, which is impacting coal handling and operations which could further lead to capacity load losses and […]

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Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi WINS Miss Universe 2019 Title

By Jenni Baxter 09-12-19 09:22

South Africa’s beautiful, stunning, head-turning, elegant Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi was crowned winner of the Miss Universe title at an event in Atlanta, USA, on Sunday night (early Monday morning SA time). The win comes as no surprise to many South Africans who were dazzled by the Tsolo-born beauty’s smile the night she first […]

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Carte Blanche: Can SAA Be Saved, Or Should It Be Grounded?

By SAPeople Contributor 08-12-19 13:04

Tonight’s episode of Carte Blanche is a Must Watch. You can view it on DStv Now if you’re in South Africa, and by streaming it from Tues 10 Dec on Showmax International in most other countries. Can South African Airways be saved or should it be grounded? With bailout after bailout over the years, South African […]

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Shepherd Finds Missing Family in River in Eastern Cape, South Africa

By SAPeople 08-12-19 12:24

The bodies of three female family members who were kidnapped from their Tsomo homestead on Monday have been recovered by police in South Africa, after a shepherd found them “floating” in a river, bound in chains, in the Eastern Cape. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the three family members – a 71-year-old […]

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WATCH Miss South Africa Shines at Miss Universe Contest

By Jenni Baxter 09-12-19 09:14

Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi is shining at the Miss Universe contest! Watch below as she steps onto the stage in a gorgeous gown. But first, here she is on Saturday in Atlanta, USA, in the national costume competition: UPDATE: Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi (Zozi) has WON the Miss Universe 2019 competition. The “Wave […]

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South Africa’s Blitzboks Outplay New Zealand to WIN Dubai Sevens

By SAPeople 07-12-19 19:29

The Springbok Sevens team opened the 2019/2020 World Rugby Sevens Series in perfect fashion by claiming the opening tournament of ten at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Saturday.   The Blitzboks outplayed New Zealand 15-0 in a pulsating final of the Dubai Sevens which saw them winning the title for a seventh time. The […]

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South African Medallist Bridgitte Hartley in Running for Prestigious International Olympic AC Post

By SAPeople 07-12-19 16:04

SASCOC has congratulated South Africa’s Olympic medallist, canoeing’s Bridgitte Hartley, who is one of 30 candidates selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) EB as nominees for four positions in the IOC Athletes Commission (AC) election. The candidates – who were nominated by their respective National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and NOC Athletes’ Commissions – will […]

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Springbok Sevens will Face New Zealand in Finals in Dubai

By SAPeople 07-12-19 15:14

The Springbok Sevens team totally outplayed Samoa to win their Cup semi-final of the Dubai Sevens by 38-7 on Saturday at The Sevens Stadium, where they will meet New Zealand in the final at 17h02 (SA time). The match against Samoa was a tight affair in the opening minutes. The Pacific Islanders kept the ball […]

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Blitzboks into Dubai Semi-Finals After Beating Argentina

By SAPeople 07-12-19 12:56

The Springbok Sevens side scored two first half tries and then defended strongly to secure a 12-5 win over Argentina in the Cup quarter-finals of the Dubai Sevens on Saturday. The will face Samoa later in the day (13h22 SA time) after the Pacific Islanders outplayed Australia in their quarter-final. England and New Zealand will […]

How to Take DStv on Holiday With You

How to Take DStv on Holiday With You

By SAPeople Contributor 24-11-20 21:26

Here’s how to switch to your decoder at your holiday home, or better yet, watch DStv Now on your phone or laptop while you’re away. Planning a family trip to the beach or going back home for the holidays? Don’t miss out on your favourite soapies or faves like Carte Blanche and the Sunday night […]

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Unbeaten Blitzboks to Face Argentina in Dubai Quarter-Finals

By SAPeople 06-12-19 23:34

The Springbok Sevens team scored 19 unanswered points against England in their Pool D decider at the Dubai Sevens on Friday… to clinch top spot with a 19-14 win; and will face Argentina in the Cup quarter-finals of the tournament on Saturday. The success of that clash, at 09h58 (SA time) on Saturday morning, will […]

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DA: Tshwane Mayor Reinstated by High Court After ‘Banana Republic’ Removal

By SAPeople 06-12-19 20:31

The DA’s Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa and Speaker Katlego Mathebe are back in their offices in Tshwane today, after being removed at a Special Council yesterday in a vote of no confidence. This morning the North Gauteng High Court suspended the resolutions taken by the African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) at the […]

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