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Five Wrongfully Convicted Men, One Judge, No Compensation From the State

By SAPeople Contributor 06-04-17 16:01

Thanks to the combined efforts of the Wits Justice Project, human rights attorney Egon Oswald, advocate Carol Steinberg and wrongfully convicted co-accused Thembekile Molaudzi, two men have left prison carrying little else besides a heavy burden of betrayal by the criminal justice system… writes CAROLYN RAPHAELY. Before convicted murderers Samuel ‘Sampie’ Khanye and Victor Moyo […]

Date Scheduled for Motion of No Confidence in President of South Africa

By SAPeople 06-04-17 14:27

PRETORIA – Parliament has announced that the motion of no confidence will be scheduled for debate in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 2pm. On 3 April 2017, the Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete confirmed the receipt of several letters from parliamentary political parties requesting an urgent scheduling of a motion […]

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Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas Resigns as ANC MP

By SAPeople 06-04-17 10:59

Parliament has confirmed that National Assembly member, and former Deputy Minister of Finance, Mcebisi Jonas, has resigned as an ANC MP. His resignation is also effective from 31 March 2017, like that of former Transport Minister Dipuo Peters, whose resignation was announced yesterday. Both were fired from their positions by President Jacob Zuma during his […]

Ban on Rhino Horn Trade in South Africa to be Lifted

By SAPeople 06-04-17 10:46

South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has lost its appeal to keep a moratorium on the local trade in rhino horn. SA’s highest court – the Constitutional Court – made the ruling yesterday, in effect opening the way to make the trade and sale of rhino horns legal within the country. The United Nations’ global ban […]

“I Believe in South Africa” Goes Viral

By SAPeople 05-04-17 21:17

One man’s positive feelings for South Africa has had a ripple effect around the country. After a fantastic evening at the Sharks vs Lions rugby match at Ellis Park, Sais du Plooy was driving home when he had an epiphany… He created a video (watch below) and posted it to Facebook saying: “I’ve never posted […]

Human Chain and MARCH Venues Across South Africa for ‘Freedom Friday’

By SAPeople 21-08-19 00:07

Several marches will take place across South Africa on Friday 7 April 2017 as citizens stand up together to call for the ANC to recall President Jacob Zuma. The DA is hosting the following marches for all South Africans, of whatever political persuasion… FRIDAY 7 April 2017: Gauteng – JOBURG: Meet at Westgate Transport Hub*, […]

Former Transport Minister Resigns as ANC MP AND Treasury Director Quits Treasury

By SAPeople 05-04-17 14:41

Parliament has confirmed that former Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has resigned as an ANC Member of Parliament. Last week, Peters was one of the many ministers fired by President Jacob Zuma in his Cabinet Reshuffle. She was replaced by Joe Maswanganyi. Peters’ resignation is effective from 31 March, which means she will not be able to get even with […]

WATCH SA Musicians Perform at New Zealand Airport After Kindness of Kiwis

By SAPeople 05-04-17 10:42

South African performers from Stimela ‘The Gumboot’ Musical delighted New Zealanders when they unexpectedly burst into song at Nelson Airport. Travellers stopped to enjoy the infectious flash mob performance, and were clapping and cheering at the end. The 13 gumboot dancers from Soweto had won their way into the hearts of Kiwis during their stay in New […]

Route for March Changed Due to Alleged ANC Threats of Violence

By SAPeople 05-04-17 08:30

The ‘March for Change’ route has been changed after alleged threats of violence from the ANC’s Youth League, as well as certain branches within the ANC. The DA says that following a meeting yesterday with the South African Police Service (SAPS), they were informed that SAPS would not be able to protect marchers and ensure […]

Whoops. ANC Appears to ‘Leak’ their Own Minutes of NWC Meeting by Mistake

By SAPeople 05-04-17 01:01

Late Tuesday evening the African National Congress appeared to send out the minutes and main points from its NWC (National Working Committe) meeting, held at Luthuli House, by mistake. While one of the points listed was “leaks in the organisation”, the party appeared to be its own worst enemy by inadvertently “leaking” its own minutes… and didn’t do […]

All Safe After Earth Tremors Rock South Africa. No Need to Panic.

By SAPeople 04-04-17 12:22

PRETORIA – No fatalities have been reported in the North West province following an earthquake which shook parts of the province on Monday; and Emergency Services have urged South Africans to stay calm if there are any other tremors in the following few days. North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements on Monday said the […]

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Cape Town’s Taps Could Really Run Dry

By Guest Contributor 04-04-17 14:34

Taps may run dry in the drought-stricken city of Cape Town and the south-western Cape as dam levels drop and rainfall forecasts for the region over the next few months are no better than chance, said local scientist Nicky Allsopp. There is enough water in Cape Town’s dams to last another 100 days. Allsopp, a […]

South Africa Downgraded to Junk Status… Following Cabinet Reshuffle

By SAPeople 03-04-17 20:10

The announcement South Africans have been expecting and dreading for so long – especially after Jacob Zuma’s Cabinet Reshuffle last week – has finally arrived. Today S&P Global Ratings downgraded South Africa to Junk Status. South Africa’s long-term foreign currency rating has been cut to BB+ based on “political and institutional uncertainty”, with a negative […]

Opposition Parties UNITE Behind Putting South Africa First

By SAPeople Contributor 03-04-17 17:30

They say nothing unites people more than a common enemy… and Jacob Zuma has accomplished this in South Africa. In a groundbreaking move today, the leaders of the DA, EFF, IFP, COPE, UDM, and ACDP met in Johannesburg Monday – following what they call the “hostile takeover of the Treasury, and selling of the country” by its […]

South Africans Get Ready for SHUT DOWN on Friday 7 April

By SAPeople 04-04-17 13:06

Thousands of South Africans are heeding the call to unite in solidarity, to no longer only sign petitions or complain… but to stand up and be counted in their disapproval of President Jacob Zuma and alleged corruption in the country. If the buzz on social media could be measured, it looks like this Friday – […]

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DA Condolences for “Cold Blooded” Murders in the Northern Cape

By SAPeople 03-04-17 13:00

In an ongoing campaign to highlight the devastating violent crime rate in South Africa, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued two statements Monday morning expressing their condolences on the fatal shooting of the Richmond Deputy Mayor, and the “cold blooded murder of a city doctor” in Kimberley. Dr Nuuman Saheb, a local doctor stationed at […]

WATCH Cash-in-Transit Van Blown Up in Traffic During Gauteng Heist

By SAPeople 03-04-17 06:30

GAUTENG – Motorists filmed the footage below as a Cash-in-Transit van was blown up with explosives in broad daylight, in the middle of traffic, during a heist near the airport on Saturday, 1 April 2017, in Kempton Park, South Africa. South African Police Services (SAPS) said: “At about 11:40 on the R24 near Barbara Road […]

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DA to Charge Helen Zille

By SAPeople 02-04-17 16:59

Mmusi Maimane – Leader of the Democratic Alliance – announced at a press conference in Cape Town Sunday that the party’s Federal Executive has decided to institute formal disciplinary action against Helen Zille, following recommendations presented by the Party’s Federal Legal Commission (FLC). He confirmed Zille will remain in her current position as Premier of the […]

South Africans Called On to Wear Black Tomorrow #BLACKMONDAY (3 April)

By SAPeople 02-04-17 22:32

South Africans are being called on to unite in solidarity against the actions of President Jacob Zuma tomorrow, Monday 3 April 2017. A website has been set up, with a black South African flag, and the bold capitalised heading: “OUR SOULS ARE NOT FOR SALE”. The message on the site says: “Fellow South Africans, the actions […]

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