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Israel expels South Africa ambassador Shaun Byneveldt in 72-hour retaliatory move

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You have 72 hours to leave South Africa, DIRCO tells top Israeli diplomat

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Lace up your trainers for South Africa’s legendary marathons

Israel expels South Africa ambassador Shaun Byneveldt in 72-hour retaliatory move

You have 72 hours to leave South Africa, DIRCO tells top Israeli diplomat

By Neo Thale 30-01-26 15:43

After expelling Ariel Seidman – Israel’s chargé d’affaires – will South Africa finally close Tel Aviv’s embassy?

Lace up your trainers for South Africa’s legendary marathons

By Emma Louw 30-01-26 11:07

Legendary marathons in South Africa await! From the Comrades to the Big Five, discover the top races to add to your 2026 running calendar.

WEATHER: Severe storms, flooding and HAIL expected in SA

By SA People Weather Writer 29-01-26 20:52

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 30 January 2026.

WEATHER: Flooding and hail expected in these THREE provinces

By SA People Weather Writer 27-01-26 20:38

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 28 January 2026.

Why Stellenbosch is one of the best universities in the world

By Nadine Burger 27-01-26 08:56

Stellenbosch University consistently ranks among the world’s top institutions.

WEATHER: Heatwave sticks around, rain targets TWO provinces

By SA People Weather Writer 24-01-26 07:07

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 24 January 2026.

WEATHER: Heatwave with persistently high temperatures expected until next Thursday

By SA People Weather Writer 22-01-26 20:44

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Friday, 23 January 2026.

Gun control and public safety: A debate South Africa cannot avoid

By Nadine Burger 22-01-26 09:48

As communities demand safer neighbourhoods, gun control in South Africa has re-emerged as a critical national issue.

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Cape Town rent: Is the Mother City only for tourists?

By Emma Louw 21-01-26 16:55

Rising Cape Town rent is pushing locals out as Airbnbs take over. Can the city survive if its workers can’t afford to live there?

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Gender-based violence: South Africa’s ongoing crisis

By Nadine Burger 21-01-26 10:59

Gender-based violence remains one of South Africa’s most urgent and unresolved crises.

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R179 Million PowerBall jackpot winner: Newest member of the ‘Black Coffee’ Club

By SAPeople Staff Writer 21-01-26 07:59

Somewhere out there, is a lucky South African who can take DJ Black Coffee’s Clifton villa off his hands…

WEATHER: Severe storms and damaging winds to hit SA TODAY

By Adamu Andrew Michael 21-01-26 07:14

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

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California governor tells South Africa, world leaders how to handle ‘unhinged’ Donald Trump

By Tebogo Tsape 20-01-26 20:43

Gavin Newsom has slammed world leaders’ capitulation to Donald Trump as ‘pathetic’, saying ‘this guy is playing folks for fools’.

Going viral: Ozempic and Mounjaro online

By Emma Louw 20-01-26 12:40

Social media turned Ozempic and Mounjaro into household names, driving many users to seek treatment based on digital trends and influencers.

WEATHER: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and damaging winds to hit SA

By Adamu Andrew Michael 18-01-26 20:21

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 19 January 2026.

Is this blue diamond shaped like Africa worth R715 million?

By James Durrant 17-01-26 11:08

A rare gem discovered at South Africa’s Cullinan Mine has sparked pride among expats worldwide with its uncanny resemblance to the continent.

WEATHER: Flash flood threat looms as heavy rainfall batters five provinces

By SA People Weather Writer 16-01-26 21:53

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 17 January 2026.

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Zuma-Morocco tie-up deepens as ex-South Africa president dances at AFCON [video]

By Tebogo Tsape 15-01-26 14:50

In July 2025, Jacob Zuma visited Rabat and met senior officials, where he was photographed with both South African and Moroccan flags.

WEATHER: Disruptive rainfall triggers widespread Flooding and mudslides

By Adamu Andrew Michael 14-01-26 21:56

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 15 January 2026.

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How to blow R165 million PowerBall jackpot: Buy Black Coffee’s Clifton villa and Lamborghini

By SAPeople Lotto writer 14-01-26 15:08

Friday’s PowerBall jackpot has soared to an estimated R165 million, and ‘SA People’ has one outrageous idea on how you can spend that life-changing, tax-free windfall.

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Matric 2025: Why this is South Africa’s worst-performing province

By Tebogo Tsape 13-01-26 14:04

However, the province is not without its stars. Five schools have maintained a 100% pass rate for five consecutive years.

Who is US ambassador-designate to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III?

By Tebogo Tsape 13-01-26 14:03

Bozell’s rhetoric has frequently drawn fire from critics, who accuse him of racism, notably for slyly describing Barack Obama as a ‘skinny ghetto crackhead’.

WEATHER: Life-threatening disruptive rainfall to cause widespread flooding

By SA People Weather Writer 11-01-26 20:47

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 12 January 2026.

WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain, winds, hail to hit SA

By SA People Weather Writer 10-01-26 20:15

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 11 January 2026.

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South Africa’s jobs market: Are you a white man, 45 years old, living in the Western Cape?

By Tebogo Tsape 09-01-26 12:03

Data confirms that this specific demographic profile represents the ‘gold standard for employment probability in South Africa.

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South Africa’s jobs lottery: Who is finding work – and who is being left behind?

By Tebogo Tsape 09-01-26 11:33

Where you live is a major factor in whether you will find and retain employment, with this province recording the highest employment retention rate at 93.9%.

WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain, hail to hit SA

By SA People Weather Writer 07-01-26 16:19

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 8 January 2026.

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