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Environmental activists revise pleas in “SLAPP case” brought by Australian miners

Environmental Activists Revise Pleas in “SLAPP Case” Brought by Australian Miners

By SAPeople Contributor 01-02-23 11:09

Six South African activists and public interest lawyers have filed revised papers in their marathon legal battle against a collective R14.25-million “SLAPP” defamation case brought against them by Australian mining interests. Six South African activists and public interest lawyers have filed revised papers in their marathon legal battle against a collective R14.25-million “SLAPP” defamation suit. […]

City selects top graduates to join digital transformation

Cape Town Selects Top Graduates to Join Digital Transformation

By SAPeople Contributor 01-02-23 10:19

The City of Cape Town is excited to embark on its Digital Internship Programme to help build much-needed skills in South Africa. The graduate programme has attracted applications from more than 790 graduates, which confirm the City is a sought-after employer. ‘The graduate programme has attracted more than 790 applicants from universities across the Western […]

fuel price update

Petrol Price Increases for South Africans in February

By SAPeople Contributor 01-02-23 10:01

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday. Updated prices for fuel, gas and paraffin will be as follows: Both 93 and 95 petrol will increase by 28c Diesel 0.05% sulphur increases marginally by 9c Diesel 0.005% sulphur will decrease slightly […]

load-shedding

South African Businesses Being Crippled by Eskom Blackouts

By SAPeople Contributor 01-02-23 11:29

Scheduled blackouts by Eskom started back in 2007. Yet 16 years later, the situation has grown worse and load shedding is expected to continue until 2027. With no end in sight, many businesses and residents have been turning to battery-powered lamps, gas stoves, inverters and domestic solar power. Loadshedding has cut business hours and production, reducing income. […]

New swine fever outbreak confirmed in Gauteng

New Swine Fever Outbreak Confirmed in Gauteng

By SAPeople Contributor 30-01-23 11:40

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on a farm in Gauteng. The department said the farm has been put under quarantine and the Provincial Veterinary Services instituted forward and back-tracing investigations to identify any properties that could have had direct or indirect […]

man sleeps with cheetahs

SA and India Collaborate to Promote Cheetah Conservation

By SAPeople Contributor 27-01-23 14:36

South Africa and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the re-introduction of Cheetah to the Asian country. “In terms of the agreement, an initial batch of 12 cheetahs are scheduled to be flown from South Africa to India in February 2023. The cats will join the eight cheetahs introduced to India […]

Repo rate hiked to 7.25%

SA Reserve Bank Hikes the Repo Rate to 7.25%

By SAPeople Contributor 27-01-23 14:19

The repurchase rate (repo rate) in South Africa reached 7.25% after the SA Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) agreed to a 25 basis points hike. The increase means that the repo rate will now be 7.25% per year from 27 January 2023, with prime now at 10.75%. SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago made the […]

South Africa to Compete at Australia’s Biggest BBQ Festival

South Africa to Compete at Australia’s Biggest BBQ Festival

By SAPeople Contributor 26-01-23 13:45

Gerhard van Niekerk, from Vleis Vryf in South Africa, has been officially invited to attend and compete in the Australian Barbecue Championships, held at the prestigious Meatstock Sydney from 5 to 7 May 2023 at the Sydney Showgrounds. This is Australia’s largest BBQ Festival, home to the country’s biggest barbecue competitions, where international teams from around the […]

Heatwave in SA poses a serious health threat to residents, SAMRC warns

South Africa’s Heatwave Poses Serious Health Threat, SAMRC Warns

By SAPeople Contributor 26-01-23 13:03

Infants, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those who are on chronic medications are the most vulnerable to death as a result of exposure to extreme heat, according to research conducted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and its partners. The research, according to the SAMRC, draws a correlation […]

Ocean View teen wins silver at badminton tournament in Mauritius

Ocean View Teen Wins Silver at Badminton Tournament in Mauritius

By SAPeople Contributor 26-01-23 10:48

Micheala Ohlson from Ocean View bagged a silver medal in the doubles event at the All Africa Under-19 Tournament in Mauritius in December. The 18-year-old has been playing badminton since she was ten years old. She currently lives in Lavender Hill. After being selected, Ohlson needed R30,000 to cover travel and accommodation costs. Following several fundraising […]

Doring Bay Abalone, a land-based aquaculture farm, produces about 60 tonnes of Haliotis midae abalone per year. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks

Perlemoen Farm Gives Hope to West Coast Community

By SAPeople Contributor 25-01-23 17:24

“If we protect what we have, eventually generations to come will benefit from it,” says Ruben Saul, chairperson of the Doringbaai Development Trust. Doring Bay Abalone, a land-based aquaculture farm, produces about 60 tonnes of abalone per year and legally exports to China. This project stands apart from other abalone farms because it is partly […]

Pretorians protest against loadshedding and tariff hike

Pretorians Protest Against Loadshedding and Tariff Hike

By SAPeople Contributor 25-01-23 10:37

About 60 people marched from Church Square across Pretoria to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) and the Union Buildings on Friday. They were demanding an end to load-shedding and objecting to the recent electricity tariff hikes authorised by the regulator. Not In My Name (NIMN) in partnership with Mamelodi Nellmapius Eersterust Shareholders […]

More heat for Sa Provinces

South African Government Urges Caution During Heatwave

By SAPeople Contributor 26-01-23 12:57

The government has urged South Africans to take extra caution as the heatwave persists in certain parts of the country. In a statement on Tuesday, GCIS Acting Director-General, Michael Currin, said: “We are concerned about the impact of the hot weather, parts of South Africa have been experiencing.” He said residents must drink water and […]

Naledi Pandor Sergey Lavrov South Africa and Russia

Navy Exercises with Russia and China are Normal & Will be Beneficial, says South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 24-01-23 00:25

As media outlets around the world report on South Africa “openly siding with Russia” as the countries prepare for a maritime exercise together with China, SA’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor accused critics of having double-standards. Appearing to ignore Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine, Dr Pandor said “all countries conduct military exercises with friends worldwide”. She […]

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