UPDATE Supra Mahumapelo Has Not Yet ‘Voluntarily’ Resigned

By Wendy Mothata 09-05-18 10:49

Despite the ANC welcoming the ‘voluntary’ resignation of South African North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, it appears he has NOT yet resigned. He was expected to make his resignation official today. In an interview with eNCA on Wednesday morning, Mahumapelo said he is waiting for his PEC, who are meeting, to tell him their decision […]

Murder Increases by 30% in East Johannesburg, South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 05-01-21 22:06

Murder cases have increased in three out of four police districts in eastern Johannesburg, rising 30% from 136 murders to 177 murders in the last year. The most affected areas are Yeoville, Jeppe, Sandringham and Cleveland. According to Jack Bloom, DA Johannesburg East Constituency Head, these figures from April-February (2016-17) to April-February (2017-2018) were revealed […]

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Durban Finally Gets Non-Stop Direct Flight to London

By SAPeople Contributor 08-05-18 11:01

Durbanites are to finally get their own non-stop direct flight to London, after years of the schlep and time wasted having to stop off in Johannesburg on the way. British Airways has announced it will begin flying three times weekly direct from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 to Durban, starting on 29 October 2018. The service will […]

Grateful Mom’s Quest to Make Kind SA Doctor Famous

By SAPeople 08-05-18 00:41

A very grateful mother of twins, Suz-Lee Ka Nogaga, is on a mission to make Dr Julia Kirkby famous, and asks everyone to “please share to help me celebrate this beautiful soul”. Last year, Suz-Lee gave birth to twin daughters… but one of them, Emihle, needed to stay in hospital. Dr Kirkby was one of […]

South African Father Guns Down Intruders to Protect Wife and Baby

By Jenni Baxter 07-05-18 11:46

Intruders chose the wrong house in South Africa to break into last week, when a fiercely protective father gunned down the three men, killing two of them. The third is in hospital. The man told the Middelburg Observer that he was consumed with fear that his wife and baby daughter would be tortured, raped and […]

EFF Leader Julius Malema Set to be Member of Pan African Parliament

By Wendy Mothata 07-05-18 12:36

The Chief in Commander, Julius Malema, of the South African Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will be sworn in as a member of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), together with four other SA Members of Parliament (MPs). The swearing in of the five will take place during the Opening Ceremony of the 6th Ordinary Session of […]

DA Senior Members Concerned by Maimane’s ‘White Privilege’ Comments

By Wendy Mothata 06-05-18 15:04

Despite being at loggerheads with three of his senior colleagues, South African Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane says he is standing by his comments about white privilege. Addressing DA supporters in Shoshanguve, Pretoria for a Freedom Day rally, Maimane said white privilege and black poverty must be addressed to bring out the true meaning […]

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Official South African Farm Murder and Attack Stats Released by Police Chief Cele

By SAPeople 05-05-18 20:55

The South African Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, and the Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, have released the latest official statistics concerning farm murders and farm attacks in South Africa… after 11 years of the government’s silence on the matter. According to the Freedom Front Plus Leader Dr Pieter Groenewald, these statistics have finally been […]

South African Records for Caster Semenya and Carina Horn in Doha, Qatar

By SAPeople 05-05-18 17:44

Caster Semenya showed she’s not bothered by the latest rumpus surrounding testosterone levels in female athletes, as she raced to an imperious world-leading time in the women’s 1500-metre event in Friday’s IAAF Diamond League in Doha, Qatar, writes MARK ETHERIDGE. Semenya was almost contemptuous of her competition as she raced to a personal best and […]

Giraffe Kills Award-Winning Filmmaker at South African Safari Park

By Jenni Baxter 21-10-22 14:00

Gauteng director Carlos Carvalho was tragically killed on Wednesday when a popular giraffe – known locally as Gerald the Giraffe – headbutted him during the shooting of a feature film at Glen Afric Country Lodge  in Broederstroom, about 40 minutes outside Johannesburg, within the Cradle of Humankind. Carvalho, who was originally from Port Elizabeth according […]

South African President Ramaphosa Mourns Deaths of Driefontein Miners

By Wendy Mothata 05-05-18 17:48

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a statement on Saturday, expressing his sadness at the deaths of seven workers at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Driefontein mine. The president said that the government’s thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives. Ramaphosa also wished the six injured miners a quick recovery. […]

Kidnapped Child Eden Laird Found Unharmed in Gauteng, South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 05-05-18 07:59

Missing 13-month-old child Eden Laird, who disappeared on Wednesday together with his nanny – after she took him for a walk in Brackendowns, Alberton, South Africa – has been found… and rescued alive, thanks to a collaborative effort by security and law enforcement officers in SA, and a social media campaign led by Pink Ladies. […]

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Disciplinary Charges Served Against Former SARS Boss Tom Moyane

By SAPeople Contributor 04-05-18 18:47

Suspended SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane has been served with disciplinary charges, the Presidency announced on Friday. This relates to alleged misconduct in violation of his duties and responsibilities in terms of the South African Revenue Service Act, Public Finance Management Act and SARS Code of Conduct. The Presidency said Monyane was served with the charges […]

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