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Six More Poachers Successfully Arrested in Kruger National Park, South Africa

By SAPeople 16-10-19 23:52

The South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced three successful operations in the Kruger National Park (KNP), where six suspected poachers were arrested since the beginning of October 2019. During the operations, three heavy calibre hunting rifles were confiscated and the majority of suspects were thankfully arrested before shooting any animals. In the same period, […]

African Wild Dogs are once again roaming free in the Tembe Elephant Park

Wild Dogs Return to Tembe Elephant Park

By SAPeople 16-10-19 12:31

After almost two years of disputes between various stakeholders over the presence of African Wild Dogs in Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa, the park is once again home to a free-roaming pack… wrties Tamlyn Jolly from the Zululand Observer. While the original, 14-strong pack of dogs was relocated to a nearby game reserve – […]

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5 Great Series to Bingewatch During Loadshedding

By SAPeople 16-10-19 12:05

Instead of sitting in the dark and twiddling your thumbs, download series and movies to your phone to watch after the power goes out. Streaming apps like Showmax and DStv Now let users download content.  Here’s our pick of what to watch during load-shedding: Godfather of Harlem The first episode has just come out! This […]

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South African Animated Film Nominated for an International Emmy

By SAPeople 16-10-19 11:07

South Africa is having a good year at the International Emmys: first The River was nominated as best Telenovela and now Zog, animated in Cape Town by Triggerfish for the UK’s Magic Light Pictures, is up for Best Kids’ Animation. Co-directed by two-time Oscar nominee Max Lang (The Gruffalo and Room On The Broom) and […]

Former South African President Jacob Zuma appears in court where he faces charges that include fraud, racketeering and money laundering in Pietermaritzburg

Jacob Zuma’s Trial Postponed to February 2020

By SAPeople Contributor 15-10-19 17:03

The trial of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been postponed to 4 February next year. His trial will then proceed after a 15-year delay. The former president faces charges of corruption, money laundering and racketeering linked to the multi-billion rand arms deal at the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Today Zuma appeared alongside representatives of […]

Children visiting South African from abroad no longer require unabridged birth certificate

Unabridged Birth Certificates No Longer Required for Overseas Tourists

By SAPeople 16-10-19 10:30

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is expected to make an announcement soon that unabridged birth certificates (UBC) will no longer be required for overseas tourists travelling to South Africa with children. This will come as a huge relief to not only the many potential visitors who have been turned back from travelling to South Africa… […]

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Mortar Bombs Strike Somalia’s Mogadishu Airport Injuring Six

By Reuters 14-10-19 09:42

MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – At least three mortar bombs were fired on Sunday at Mogadishu’s international airport, injuring at least six people in the compound where several embassies are located, a diplomatic source said. The missions of the United Nations and African Union, as well as several embassies, are based inside the perimeter fence. The Horn […]

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Live Mortars Found by Residents at Eastern Cape Dam in South Africa

By SAPeople 14-10-19 00:21

Eastern Cape Police in South Africa have warned the Uitenhage community to guard against physically picking up or handing any strange or foreign objects that they recover at the Strelitzia Dam… after residents discovered three old – but lethally dangerous and still live – mortars on Friday! The local residents had no idea how dangerous […]

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India Thumps South Africa in Pune to Win Cricket Series

By Reuters 13-10-19 23:51

MUMBAI – India maintained their formidable home record by (unfortunately!) crushing South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second test at Pune to clinch the three-test series with a match to spare on Sunday. Made to follow on, South Africa were bundled out for 189 in their second innings in a little […]

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Japan Sends in Thousands of Troops after Massive Typhoon Hammers Tokyo

By Reuters 13-10-19 08:57

TOKYO – Japan sent tens of thousands of troops and rescue workers on Sunday to save stranded residents and fight floods caused by one of the worst typhoons to hit the country in recent history, which killed 18 people and briefly paralyzed Tokyo. There were also 13 people missing, public broadcaster NHK said, as Typhoon […]

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South Africa’s Damian de Allende Opts for Conservatism in Knockout Phase

By Reuters 12-10-19 20:46

KOBE, Japan – South Africa midfield back Damian de Allende is unlikely to abandon his conservative playing style any time soon with the World Cup quarter-finals a week away and defences adept at shutting down attacking options out wide. Inside centre de Allende has been given the green light by his coaches to play more […]

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Japan Lashed by Fierce Super Typhoon Hagibis AND Earthquake

By Reuters 13-10-19 00:55

TOKYO – One of the most powerful typhoons to ever hit Tokyo paralyzed the Japanese capital on Saturday, leaving millions confined indoors and streets deserted as fierce rain and wind killed two, flooded rivers and threatened widespread damage. And just after the storm hit, an earthquake also shook Tokyo. (See Update at bottom of page.) […]

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Cape Town Bans All Fireworks

By SAPeople 13-11-20 16:43

The City of Cape Town in South Africa has announced it is banning all fireworks during public celebrations like Diwali, Guy Fawks and New Year’s Eve, after pressure from the public. Cape Town’s safety official Alderman JP Smit said in a statement Friday that this year Cape Town will no longer have special ‘designated firework […]

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize

By Reuters 12-10-19 00:23

OSLO – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his peacemaking efforts with Eritrea. Ethiopia and Eritrea, longtime foes who fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, restored relations in July 2018 after years of hostility. The prize, worth nine million Swedish crowns, or around $900,000, will […]

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100 Reasons Why We Love South Africa #ReasonsWeLoveSA

By Jennifer Conry 31-12-19 07:07

When the headlines around you are getting you down, escape to this page where proudly South African citizen Jennifer Conry has listed the reasons daily – from 30 Aug 2019 until December 2019 – on why she is so passionate about her beautiful homeland – South Africa (SA). Siya Kolisi: “Through hard work and dedication, […]

Carte Blanche: All The Latest from South Africa This Week

By SAPeople Contributor 03-04-19 18:23

On Carte Blanche this evening (Sunday 31 March) in South Africa, and available to stream from Tues 02 April for South Africans abroad in many countries. Cyclone Idai – Surviving the Aftermath With hundreds of people dead and the government of Mozambique grappling with the outbreak of waterborne diseases as they coordinate the delivery of […]

The Way We Lived: The Graffiti of Apartheid

By SAPeople Contributor 03-04-19 18:23

This post will serve as a reminder of how our lives were blighted by apartheid whose graffiti was everywhere. And I mean everywhere! Also every day! It was relentless… writes author Shadley Fataar. The pictures used to represent a small selection of the many signs we were exposed to on a daily basis. A picture is worth a thousand […]

SA Playing its Part to Curb Maritime Crime

By SAPeople Contributor 06-02-19 12:27

South Africa says it is actively playing its part to combat transnational organised maritime crime, while remaining committed to combating lawlessness at sea. Ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, the Deputy Director-General of Global Governance and Continental Agenda at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), on Tuesday addressed a United Nations Security Council debate on transnational […]

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