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Two Major International Papers Strongly Criticise Zuma

By SAPeople Staff Writer 05-04-18 00:08

It isn’t often that major news publications write editorials about a government not their own, or take its leader to task. But in the last few days both The Economist in Britain and The New York Times have written severely critical pieces about President Jacob Zuma. While many local publications have criticised Zuma over the events that unfolded […]

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Steve Harvey’s Miss Universe Mistake VIDEO

By SAPeople Staff Writer 01-01-21 20:00

Miss Universe South Africa was one of 15 finalists in this year’s Miss Universe pageant on Sunday to witness one of 2015’s biggest gaffes on television when comedian Steve Harvey made a mistake announcing the wrong winner of Miss Universe – instead of Miss Philippines, he said it was Miss Colombia. The mistake was allowed […]

Foreign Families Turned Away from Dream Holiday to South Africa

By SAPeople 21-12-15 12:56

An average of 10 families are being turned away from Heathrow Airport daily as they try to embark on a holiday to South Africa, according to a report by The Independent newspaper in the UK. The British newspaper says that the families are being denied boarding after “falling foul of draconian new rules that demand a full birth […]

Tutu’s Anti-ANC Video Makes Comeback

By SAPeople 20-12-15 19:54

After a tumultuous week for the government, which precipitated the #ZumaMustFall protests on Wednesday, one of which was addressed by Reverend Mpho Tutu, people have started reposting a video from April 2015 in which her father, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, says that the African National Congress (ANC) government is worse than the apartheid government. If you haven’t seen […]

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Ex-Minister, Now SA Ambassador to Australia, Charged with Corruption

By SAPeople Staff Writer 17-12-15 07:09

DURBAN – Former Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele, now South Africa’s ambassador to Australia, has been charged with corruption for allegedly accepting more than R10 million in kickbacks, according to news reports. Ndebele, who was a minister from 2009 to 2012, appeared in court in Durban on Tuesday and was released on R10,000 bail. The charges, which […]

Cash Cow! Cow Give-Away Changed to Cash…

By SAPeople 15-12-15 18:40

Game store in South Africa had shown it was game for anything with a special offer it promoted for pre-Christmas shoppers. The chance to win a cow! The offer was only open for those shoppers in Mthatha, where there are two Game stores. A couple of shoppers in Durban complained it wasn’t being offered in their city, whilst others suggested […]

Yet Another Finance Minister…and South African Humour Takes Off

By SAPeople 14-12-15 14:48

Since South African president Jacob Zuma replaced David van Rooyen last night with Pravin Gordhan as finance minister, after appointing van Rooyen just four days previously in a move that shocked and angered the nation, South Africans’ humour has now kicked in and the memes have begun… Zuma’s initial shock move to remove Nhlandhla Nene from the […]

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Zuma and SAA’s Myeni – The Presidency Tries to Quash “Malicious Rumours”

By SAPeople 12-12-15 16:23

In a statement on its website today, the Presidency said it wishes to correct “malicious rumors” that have been circulating and published by some media houses about the removal of the finance minister and President Jacob Zuma’s relationship with South African Airways Board chairperson Dudu Myeni, even one about them having a baby together. The Presidency published the […]

#IfZumaFalls…Who is Worthy to be South Africa’s Next Leader?

By SAPeople Staff Writer 12-12-15 16:29

As #ZumaMustFall marches and petitions are gathering momentum, many South Africans are wondering if there are any new leaders within the ruling party worthy to take the helm of our beloved country. Cyril Ramaphosa? Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma? A trend seems to be picking up on social media of reminding people who exactly has helped President Jacob Zuma get […]

VIDEO: Zuma Reclassifies Africa as Biggest Continent in the World

By SAPeople Staff Writer 12-12-15 10:55

It hasn’t been President Jacob Zuma’s greatest week. Apart from his hasty removal of Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene which caused outrage in his own country, he also made some incorrect geographical claims about Africa that have made headlines around the world. Just after making the Nene announcement, the South African leader apparently went off script – […]

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#ZumaMustFall Petition Gathers Numbers as Expats Are Encouraged to Head Home for the Municipal Elections

By SAPeople 11-12-15 01:14

It’s the straw that appears to have broken the country’s back. South Africans are uniting in their anger over yesterday evening’s sudden removal of finance minister Nhlanhla Nene, by President Jacob Zuma, and are saying #EnoughIsEnough. Supporters of a #ZumaMustFall movement are signing a petition, planning a march and asking  those expats abroad to return home […]

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Sadness and Shock as Iconic Rhino Family is Wiped Out by Poachers

By SAPeople 07-12-15 08:27

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal community have reacted with shock and sadness at the heartless butchering of three of the Park’s most beloved rhino…with one local resident – Craig Munro – penning an angry Facebook post that appears to have hit a nerve…and has gone viral. In the latest tragic killing of rhino in […]

Heyneke Meyer Steps Down as Springbok Coach

By SAPeople 03-12-15 22:18

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has announced the resignation of Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer. SARU announced on Twitter that Meyer told them “he no longer wished to be considered as a candidate to coach the Springboks. “Meyer decided to stand aside as coach, a decision he considers to be in the best interest of […]

Drought Leaves Animals Stuck in the Mud. PHOTOS & SANParks’ Plans…

By SAPeople Contributor 25-11-15 22:05

As South African National Parks (SANParks) announced yesterday that it has adopted principles to guide “drought preparedness” across its parks, a wildlife vet has described some of the recent harrowing scenes that have met those travelling through the country’s drought-hit parks. When the rain comes…there is often not enough…leaving weakened animals fighting for their lives to escape […]

Mandela Actor Idris Elba Cancels SA Trip Due to Child Visa Issue

By SAPeople 23-11-15 17:33

British actor Idris Elba – who starred as Nelson Mandela in ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ – has cancelled his trip to South Africa due to a confusion over the immigration laws. New laws governing children entering and leaving South Africa were implemented in June this year, but after a dramatic drop in tourism, some of […]

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Photos of Simonstown Fire

By SAPeople Contributor 20-11-15 18:07

A fire swept through Simonstown yesterday, causing damage to multiple buildings and spurring moments of chaos. Amber flying high from the strong winds allowed the fire to quickly spread and light up areas far from the main blaze. If it wasn’t for the combined brave efforts of Firefighters, Volunteers and Residents, Simonstown would still be […]

South Africans Mourn Passing of Rugby Legend Jonah Lomu

By SAPeople 22-11-15 23:19

South Africans are heartbroken today by the news that All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has sadly passed away at his home in Auckland, New Zealand. The much-loved rugby hero, who was catapulted to worldwide fame after the 1995 World Cup in South Africa, was only 40-years-old. Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), said: […]

Ker-Pow! Just What Joburg Needs – a Superhero! VIDEO

By SAPeople Staff Writer 16-11-15 16:14

As superheroes hit the movie and TV screens of the world, South Africa is getting one of its own. And going from this trailer, it looks pretty special and amazing. So does Johannesburg! Director Gareth Crocker introduces clips from the series, “Jongo” Based in the City of Gold and the Cradle of Humankind, the eight-part series “Jongo” tells […]

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South African Woman’s Account of Friday Night in Paris at Siege Club

By SAPeople 15-11-15 18:55

One South African woman’s recollections of Friday night’s tragedy in Paris is being shared around the world. Over 2 million people have ‘liked’ Isobel Bowdery’s message on Facebook (including FB’s own Mark Zuckerberg); and newspapers from the UK to Australia have published her story and photo of the bloodied shirt she was wearing. Isobel who seems […]

South Africa Braces Itself for Another Heatwave This Week

By SAPeople 09-11-15 08:02

The South African Weather Service has issued a red-alert warning of a heatwave in parts of the country. South Africans are being urged to brace themselves for the hot and dry conditions that are expected to last all week, beginning today. The affected areas are Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the eastern part of the North West. ER24 […]

Now THIS is Ambulance Chasing. VIDEO from South Africa.

By SAPeople 07-11-15 12:55

Two ambulance companies have been caught on camera racing each other to get to an emergency scene in East London, South Africa. The dramatic video, which first surfaced on Facebook, shows two ambulances driving wrecklessly on the freeway as the vehicle in front – driven by Dynamic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – hogs the road, […]

New Video Remix of Zumanomics

By SAPeople Contributor 06-11-15 20:26

As South Africans joke today that the Rand is falling faster than the ruling party’s membership figures (trading at a record low of 14.2689 to the dollar this afternoon), here’s the latest rendition of Zumanomics, a track based on President Jacob Zuma’s unfortunate speech at an ANC conference in early October. During the speech, Zuma attempted to compare current ANC […]

Sinking an Economy without Water by 2035

By NIEL RAMSAY LOUW 06-11-15 13:33

Dire economic destabilisation, a disenfranchised populace and death – these are not the results of spiraling crime figures or rampant political corruption, but of another, more insidious threat to South Africa’s national security. These are the very likely consequences of a continued disregard for the country’s most valuable resource: water. (See infographic below.) The most […]

Farewell to Legendary Durban Sand Artist

By SAPeople Contributor 06-11-15 11:03

One of Durban’s most talented, well known sand artists – Thembinkosi – has sadly passed away. He was known on Durban beachfront by locals and international visitors for his awesome creations that both entertained and inspired. The news was announced on Street Scene Tours’ Facebook page on 1 November. Themba was a popular sand artist on the Durban […]

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