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IEC launches program to urge youth to vote in upcoming elections

By Hennely Nel 21-04-23 17:25

The IEC (Independent Electoral Commission) Chairperson Glen Mashinini has urged young people aged from 16 and above to register to vote. He adds that the freedom-fighting generations before them fought for this right. ALSO READ: Elections: Two new political parties to be added in the ballot paper IEC ENCOURAGING THE YOUTH TO VOTE The IEC has officially launched […]

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Taxi driver apprehends two armed robbers in Strand

By Hennely Nel 21-04-23 16:51

Three suspected armed robbers were arrested in connection with a robbery in Asanda Village, Lwandle, in the Western Cape. It is alleged that the robbery was thwarted by a courageous taxi driver who apprehended two of the three suspects involved. ALSO READ: A Thabo Bester documentary might be on the way QUICK-THINKING TAXI DRIVER APPREHENDS […]

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How Twitter’s new verification system works

By Hennely Nel 21-04-23 15:48

While Twitter have dropped blue marks from ‘legacy’ verified accounts, there is a new colour scheme to their verification system, according to the BBC website. So what do they mean? Blue: The traditional mark of verification now means the account is subscripted to Twitter Blue (from $8 / R145 a month) and completed some verification […]

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A Thabo Bester documentary might be on the way

By Hennely Nel 21-04-23 14:53

If there’s one thing that South Africans can agree on, it is that the true-life crime saga surrounding Thabo Bester has all the makings of a gripping documentary. But have streaming services like Netflix and Showmax jumped on the bandwagon on a storyline for the convicted rapist, murderer, and fraudster? ALSO READ: Is Thabo Bester really […]

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Presidential campaign: Out with the old says Duduzane Zuma

By Mimi Mfundisi 21-04-23 13:59

Duduzane Zuma, the son of Jacob Zuma, has asked ‘old people to gracefully leave’ so that ‘the youth’ can lead the country. Images via Twitter: @@Dazeenho /@Ingonyama1993 At first, many people assumed Duduzane Zuma, the son of former president Jacob Zuma was joking when he announced his bid to become president of South Africa. People […]

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South African creatives express their freedom through design

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-04-23 20:17

South African design creatives are using their craft to express their freedom as the country commemorates Freedom Month in April. Image: GCIS Vuk’uzenzele. You can express your freedom as a South African creative through art and design. Almost three decades ago, South Africa gained its freedom when it held its first democratic elections in 1994. […]

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From unemployed graduate to pig farmer

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-04-23 19:48

Zintle James, a 24-year-old pig farmer from Sterkspruit in the Eastern Cape, has embarked on a journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Image: GCIS Vuk’uzenzele. Young pig farmer Zintle James (24) is on an inspired journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Originally from Sterkspruit in the Eastern Cape, James began her enterprise in 2020 when […]

Easter eggs: their evolution from chicken to chocolate

Easter eggs: their evolution from chicken to chocolate

By Fazila Olla 04-04-23 11:34

A lot of Easter traditions – including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday – stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs. The chocolate Easter egg, however, is a more modern twist on tradition. Chicken eggs have been eaten at Easter for centuries. Eggs have long symbolised rebirth and renewal, making them perfect […]

African Conservation Awards Finalists Announced

By Love Africa 01-09-22 16:48

These wildlife heroes will be celebrated at an award ceremony at the African Ranger Congress. This year, the announcement of the winners of the prestigious African Conservation Awards will coincide with the African Ranger Congress, hosted by the Game Rangers Association of Africa in Kasane, Botswana on the 17th September. Each organisation and individual that […]

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Charlize Theron is Proud of Her Career Longevity

By SAPeople 07-11-21 16:16

Charlize Theron says she has no regrets over the projects she’s starred in or turned down. But when it comes to her career, Charlize says she’s most proud of its longevity. The 46-year-old Oscar winner made her professional debut in the 1995 direct-to-video horror film Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest, and over the […]

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An Intellectual Love Letter to Bhekizizwe Peterson, a South African Literary Giant

By SAPeople Contributor 27-06-21 14:57

Bhekizizwe Peterson was one of South Africa’s foremost humanities scholars. Internationally renowned as an award-winning film writer and producer, he was a leading practitioner of community theatre, a literary and cultural critic and a public intellectual. His work straddled the academy and the community, foregrounding the knowledge of ordinary people. In a round table discussion […]

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The South African Woman Who Wore Diana’s Ring Before Kate Did

By SAPeople Contributor 18-05-21 18:59

South African born and bred Jenni Rivett is one of the most highly respected and sought-after trainers and nutritionists in the world… writes Kim Carillo. Known for her ability to transform women’s bodies with her “Train Like A Woman” programme, she’s trained the likes of British actress Elizabeth Hurley, Pussy Cat Doll Ashley Roberts, and […]

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Cape Town City’s Nodada On Hard Choices And The Long Game

By Guest Contributor 29-04-21 18:03

Cape Town City and Bafana Bafana midfielder Thabo Nodada takes a long view of professional and personal success, even if that means making difficult decisions and putting hard graft before glitz. His isn’t a typical football story, nor is his approach to money that of the stereotypical big-spending soccer star. At school he was a […]

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K9 Cop Mourns “Gallant Warrior” Friend and Partner

By SAPeople Staff Writer 03-11-20 17:33

The police dog Black served his K9 unit well during his lifetime, tracking down stock thieves, finding a lost hiker, and identifying crime scenes, and his handler said his friend and partner flew the SAPS K9 tracker dog flag high during his years of service until he passed away last month from a terminal illness. […]

DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor - an Interview

DIRCO Minister Naledi Pandor: A Candid Interview

By SAPeople Contributor 28-11-20 15:21

Dr Naledi Pandor, Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, sits down for a very candid interview: Naledi Pandor on her parents “Our parents played a very important role, especially our mother. Our father was very active in politics, in the struggle and so our mother was the one who was at home,” International […]

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