PHOTOS Cape Point Fire, South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 02-03-18 11:19

A large wildfire quickly spread on the Cape Peninsula yesterday, 1 March 2018, as crews battled the blaze in strong South Easterly conditions. Western Cape photographer Justin Sullivan captured these photos of the Link Road Cape Point Fire. “Approximately 90 firefighters were on the line, with three Hueys and a Spotter plane,” said Justin. “Crews […]

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Tumi Morake Officially Leaving Jacaranda FM – “Broken”

By SAPeople Contributor 01-03-18 20:44

South African female comedian, Tumi Morake has announced on her breakfast show (Breakfast with Martin Bester and Tumi Morake) that she is officially leaving Jacaranda FM. This follows after the comedian has not been with the station that long. “It’s only been eight months… but it feels like eight years,” she said. Morake said that […]

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Rassie Erasmus to Coach Springboks Until 2023

By SAPeople Contributor 01-03-18 14:20

Former Springbok captain Rassie Erasmus has been appointed as the new coach of the Springboks until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday. “Rassie Erasmus will spearhead a streamlined but experienced Springbok management team until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup,” it said in a statement. The […]

ANC’s Lynne Brown Resigns as Member of Parliament

By SAPeople 01-03-18 12:25

The Office of the ANC Chief Whip has confirmed the resignation of former Minister of Public Enterprises, Lynne Brown, as a member of Parliament effective 27 February 2018. Brown joined the National Assembly in 2014 and had previously served as a member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature in various capacities from 1994 till 2014. […]

Deployment of Fikile Mbalula to Luthuli House

By SAPeople 28-02-18 14:47

The African National Congress (ANC) has appointed Comrade Fikile Mbalula as the Head of Elections at the ANC Headquarters, Chief Albert Luthuli House with immediate effect. Love him or hate him, Fikile Mbalula – former Minister of Police, and before that Sports – is one of the most charismatic and hard-working ministers the country has […]

Shocking Discovery of 7 Dead Rhino In A Day at iMfolozi, South Africa

By SAPeople 27-02-18 20:43

Seven slaughtered rhino were reportedly discovered at iMfolozi in South Africa in a single day last week, although two of the rhino may have been killed a fortnight ago. According to Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife spokesperson Musa Mntambi the rhino had all been poached, and dehorned. The seven rhino carcasses were found in the Makhamisa Section […]

Parliament Resolves on Expropriation of Land Without Compensation

By SAPeople 27-02-18 18:52

The National Assembly today agreed to the principle of the expropriation of land without compensation within the context of ensuring food security, economic growth and radical economic transformation. The Constitution shall therefore be amended. The motion was brought by EFF Leader Julius Malema, and was adopted with a vote of 241 supporters and only 83 […]

Large Boeing Stops the Traffic in Joburg, Headed to Fourways for the Kids!

By SAPeople 27-02-18 10:55

Boeing Boeing Gone! The large Boeing 737 has left Jet Park, and is currently en route to its final destination – Fourways Mega Mall in Johannesburg. The plane will form an integral part of KidZania Johannesburg, opening in December 2018. Kidzania is the world’s fastest growing edutainment brand, and Joburg is set to host the […]

DA: “Ramaphosa’s New Cabinet Will Serve the ANC, Not South Africa”

By SAPeople 27-02-18 00:00

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of his new cabinet this evening illustrates that the problem in South Africa lies with the ANC itself, says opposition leader, Mmusi Maimane. The DA Leader said in a press statement late Monday evening: “The ministers who make up Ramaphosa’s compromised and partially captured cabinet show what we’ve known all along […]

All The President’s Men & Women: Mbalula is Out, Gordhan is Back

By SAPeople 26-02-18 23:31

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced  the following changes to the National Executive.It was a “radical” reconfiguration of the cabinet, including 23 changes and many female appointments. Some of the new appointments – including new Deputy President of South Africa, David Mabuza – will first be sworn in as members of the National Assembly tomorrow in Cape […]

Springboks to Face Wales in Ground-Breaking Test in Washington DC

By SAPeople 26-02-18 21:57

The Springboks will kick off their 2018 international season on an historic note when they face Wales in a once-off Test in Washington DC in the USA on Saturday 2 June. This momentous match – the first time the Boks will face Tier One opposition on neutral ground outside the Rugby World Cup – was […]

President Ramaphosa to Announce Changes to the National Executive: Watch LIVE

By SAPeople 26-02-18 21:53

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce changes to the National Executive at 22h00 tonight, Monday 26 February 2018, in a statement to media at The Presidency, Union Buildings, Pretoria. (Please note: This has been updated from earlier versions. The President was due to address the media at 20h30 but has been delayed. Acting Presidency […]

Search For More Cop Killers, After 7 Shot Dead & More Arrested

By SAPeople 26-02-18 00:11

The search in South Africa for more suspects linked to the Ngcobo police murders in the Eastern Cape continued Sunday, despite an earlier breakthrough. On Friday night, police received information that the unknown gunmen were hiding at the Seven Angels Church in Nyanga village at Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape. In a shoot-out between a […]

Hawks Say Five Suspects in Estina Scandal Still at Large

By SAPeople 23-02-18 16:55

Acting National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), Lieutenant-General Yolisa Matakata, says the crime busting unit is still on the hunt for five other suspects in relation to corruption on the Estina Dairy Farm project in Vrede, Free State. “Eight suspects were arrested and appeared in court. Five suspects are outstanding. We […]

SPCA Dropped by Lottery

By SAPeople Contributor 23-02-18 12:24

A cut in funding from the Lottery has forced the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), to reduce its free services, including the work it does in poor communities. Since its launch 62 years ago, one of the services it has offered is the care and treatment of beasts of burden, like […]

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Carte Blanche Exposes a Scamster & More… Coming Up This Week

By SAPeople Contributor 22-02-18 19:50

Here are the latest hot topics due for broadcast on Carte Blanche this Sunday, and available for South Africans living abroad from Tuesday – 27th February 2018, if they’re a subscriber of Showmax International. Otto van Tonder What’s worse than a bad credit record when you desperately need to secure finance? Getting ripped off by the […]

Lupita Nyong’o to Star in Movie of Trevor Noah’s Book ‘Born a Crime’

By SAPeople 22-12-20 16:22

South African comedian Trevor Noah says he is “in heaven” since signing Hollywood star Lupita Nyong’o to star in and co-produce the movie based on his best-selling book ‘Born a Crime’. The Mexican-Kenyan actress, who is currently starring in Disney / Marvel’s blockbuster ‘Black Panther‘ film, is equally delighted. She tweeted: “When I read @Trevornoah’s […]

Missing Search and Rescue K9 Dog Found Thanks to Teamwork

By SAPeople 21-02-18 23:44

Proving that ALL members of the team are important, a group of members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape set out at 06h00 on Wednesday morning to look for missing Search and Rescue dog, Olive. According to SAPS, Olive had gone missing on Sunday evening. The search party – consisting […]

Well Known Nottingham Road Station Burnt to the Ground, KZN, South Africa

By SAPeople 21-02-18 22:18

Famous KwaZulu-Natal landmark, Nottingham Road Rail Station, burnt to the ground on Wednesday. Watch video below. Nottingham Road Hotel posted the video on Facebook and said it had been “such a sad day”. The Hotel thanks Nottingham Road South African Police Service (SAPS) for its “swift action” and said “we are blessed that Notties Hotel […]

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