WATCH Goosebumps as SA Choirs Perform at World Choir Games

By Jenni Baxter 09-07-18 12:55

Every couple of years, choirs from all over the world gather to celebrate the World Choir Games. This year 16,000 singers from 300 choirs, hailing from 60 countries have descended on Tshwane, South Africa for the 10th World Choir Games. Although not crowned World Champions, one of the top performances in the Scenic Pop Category […]

Zuma’s Son Duduzane to Face Corruption Charges, Says Lawyer

By SAPeople 08-07-18 16:51

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Duduzane Zuma, the son of scandal-plagued former South African president Jacob Zuma, will face charges relating to allegations of corruption, his lawyer said on Sunday.    Duduzane Zuma was returning to South Africa to attend his brother’s funeral when he was detained briefly at Johannesburg’s main airport on Friday in relation to […]

At Least 4 Boys Have Exited Thai Cave!

By SAPeople 08-07-18 17:27

BANGKOK (Reuters) – At least four boys have exited a flooded cave in northern Thailand where they have been trapped for more than two weeks, a senior member of rescue operation’s medical team said on Sunday. According to Reuters the senior member said six of the boys had exited (and local reports mention four being […]

IN PICTURES: 2018 Durban July

By Wendy Mothata 08-07-18 09:10

South African celebrities came out in large numbers to attend the prestigious annual Durban July. This is South Africa’s supreme Horse Racing event, held every first weekend of July. If you are wondering which horse won the race, well we got you covered: DO IT AGAIN won the 2018 Vodacom Durban July, ridden by Anton […]

At Least 38 Killed, 50 Missing as “Historic” Torrential Rain Pounds Japan

By SAPeople 07-07-18 12:15

TOKYO (Reuters) – At least 50 people were missing and four in critical condition as torrential rain that has killed 38 people pounds western and central Japan, public broadcaster NHK said on Saturday, with more than 1.6 million evacuated from their homes. Japan’s Meteorological Agency retained special weather warnings for three prefectures in the main […]

Duduzane Zuma Briefly Detained at OR Tambo Airport

By SAPeople 07-07-18 11:57

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Duduzane Zuma, the son of scandal-plagued former South African president Jacob Zuma, was briefly detained at Johannesburg’s main airport on Thursday relating to a corruption case, his lawyer said on Friday. Duduzane Zuma, who was returning to South Africa to attend his brother’s funeral, is due at Randburg Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg […]

Ramaphosa to Help South Africans Deal with Fuel and VAT Increase

By Wendy Mothata 07-07-18 10:29

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to announce economic measures to help South Africans cope with rising fuel prices and the recent VAT increase. Parliament released a statement on Friday welcoming the South African President’s decision to establish a panel to look into the fuel price increase and to announce helpful measures to help […]

Kalk Bay AND Maboneng Named Among World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods

By SAPeople 11-07-18 11:12

Prestigious Forbes magazine asked travel experts for their tips on the best up-and-coming neighbourhoods in the world to explore right now… and TWO South African suburbs made it to the Top 12 list! Kalk Bay in Cape Town and Maboneng in Johannesburg. The only other country to have two suburbs featured on the list is […]

South African general fuel levy

ANC Condemns the Increasing Price of Fuel

By SAPeople Contributor 06-07-18 16:26

The South African National Congress (ANC) has again called for government to manage the fuel price increases  which impact South Africa’s economy. The ruling party said that the weakening rand is also a contributing factor to the escalating price of the fuel. In a statement yesterday the ANC said it noted with “deep concern the […]

South Africa’s Ramaphosa to Meet Zulu King, Tribal Leaders on Land Issue

By Wendy Mothata 06-07-18 14:58

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Friday morning that he will be meeting with Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) King Goodwill Zwelithini over the weekend. Speaking at a BRICS breakfast meeting on Friday morning, Ramaphosa also affirmed that SA’s land redistribution drive will not affect communal lands controlled by tribal chiefs, and that the government has […]

Lions Eat Suspected Rhino Poachers on South African Game Reserve

By SAPeople 05-07-18 22:54

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – At least two rhino poachers, if not three, were eaten by lions on a South African game reserve earlier this week, the owner of the lodge said on Thursday. A ranger taking guests at the Sibuya Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape on a safari drive on Tuesday afternoon at around 4.30pm […]

Shark Jeffreys Bay

Sharks Disrupt Jeffreys Bay Surf Event for 2nd Day

By Jenni Baxter 05-07-18 12:08

World Surf League (WSL) has again this morning had to place a heat on hold at Jeffrey’s Bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, after a shark was spotted by event officials making its way towards the surfers. The WSL said Thursday morning that the shark was spotted from the north heading directly towards the […]

New Nelson Mandela Bank Notes to Hit South Africa Next Week

By Wendy Mothata 05-07-18 09:17

The South African Reserve Bank has announced a new series of banknotes and R5 coin designed to celebrate milestones of the former first black president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela’s life. The new notes and coin will srart circulation next week Friday, 13 July. “Every commemorative banknote and the R5 circulation coin tell a story […]

South African Travelling Abroad? Remember to Travel Smart! How DIRCO Can Help You.

By Jenni Baxter 04-07-18 12:48

After 51 South African youngsters were temporarily trapped in China without their passports, not to mention some hapless South Africans stuck in jails around the world, the South African government has launched a ‘Travel Smart’ campaign. The campaign, launched yesterday by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Consular Service, is focussed on ‘Travel […]

South Africa’s Cold Front Leads to Deadly Fires

By Wendy Mothata 03-07-18 15:35

Forty shacks caught fire in two different areas of Johannesburg leaving many homeless, while a woman and baby have tragically died in township fires in the Western Cape… all believed to be a consequence of residents battling the intense cold front, which gripped parts of South Africa this week. Shacks alight. Mandela Park, Hout Bay. […]

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