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John Varty Praises the Running of Kruger Park 40 Years After Last Visit

By SAPeople 28-11-20 21:21

Well known South African conservationist, John Varty, has given the Kruger National Park a resounding nod of approval, saying his recent visit made him “immensely proud to be a South African”, and congratulating SA National Parks (SANParks) for keeping the park clean, and all but sensitive development at bay. The SA filmmaker – who celebrates […]

South Africa's Netball Proteas Secure Series Victory Against Malawi

South Africa’s Netball Proteas Secure Series Victory Against Malawi

By SAPeople 28-11-20 14:14

South Africa’s netball stars wrapped up their Test series against Malawi with a match to spare after another impressive victory, this time 62-29, over their opponents at the Sun City Superbowl. The Proteas went into match day two as the team high on confidence following the South African win on Thursday in the first Test. […]

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Eastern Cape Municipal Officer Arrested for R4.8-Million Covid-19 Irregularities

By SAPeople 27-11-20 16:19

The Hawks have arrested an OR Tambo Municipality official in connection with the COVID-19 Relief Fund tender fraud worth over R4.8 million. Whippery Services Manager, Phumzile Johnson Gwadiso, 48, was on Friday morning arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Crime Investigation team for her role in the alleged crime. She later appeared before the Umtata […]

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South Africa’s Proteas Beat Malawi in 1st Netball Test

By SAPeople 27-11-20 13:11

South Africa’s Proteas were too strong for Malawi in an impressive 65-25 in their first Test at the Superbowl in Sun City. South Africa started as they meant to continue, with the first break coming from the fourth centre pass and from then on it was one-way traffic. Proteas defenders Phumza Maweni and Shadine van […]

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South Africa Records 3 069 New COVID-19 Cases and 88 Deaths

By SAPeople Contributor 31-12-20 22:43

There are 3 069 more people who contracted Coronavirus in South Africa, which pushes the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases to 778 571. Meanwhile, 88 more people succumbed to the respiratory disease, which brings the deaths to 21 289. Of the latest fatalities, 33 were recorded in the Eastern Cape, 25 in Free State, 18 in […]

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SA Consul Thandile Sunduza ‘Trailblazes’ in LA with Key Nomination

By SAPeople 27-11-20 10:19

South Africa’s Consul General to Los Angeles, Thandile Sunduza, has been unanimously nominated by the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce for the position of 2021 Vice Chair and 2022 Chair of the Diplomatic and Commercial Officers Group. The Group provides the infrastructure and venue for members of the consular corps and trade officers to work […]

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Latest List of South Africa’s Most In-Demand Jobs

By SAPeople Contributor 27-11-20 01:19

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has launched the latest National List of Occupations in High Demand (OIHD) in South Africa. “This list is updated every two years, and marks an important step towards helping us understand better the needs of the labour market, and signals opportunities where our students and graduates […]

Minister Nzimande says Academic year to be completed in March 2021

Academic Year for Universities to be Completed in March 2021

By SAPeople Contributor 27-11-20 01:10

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the department is working tirelessly to salvage what is left of the academic year after the COVID-19 pandemic affected learning institutions across the globe.   Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, Dr Nzimande said the pandemic and national lockdown caused serious disruptions to the […]

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Will Covid-19 Vaccines Bring Life Back to Normal in 2021?

By Guest Contributor 02-01-21 15:26

Three vaccine breakthroughs have sparked hope that the end of the Covid-19 pandemic is close. But vaccinating tens of millions of South Africans is going to be difficult. It would require a massive logistical effort in 2021 for life to return to the way it was before Covid-19. We now have effective Covid vaccines from […]

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Beautiful Blue Sea Dragons Wash Up On Fish Hoek Beach, South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 26-11-20 19:41

Beautiful blue sea dragons (known scientifically as Glaucus Atlanticus) washed up on Fish Hoek Beach near Cape Town, South Africa, last Monday 16 November, and local resident Maria Wagener was there to capture these rare, wonderful photos (and video below) of the incredible blue creatures from the ocean. Maria, who has lived in Fish Hoek […]

Bill on GBV, Femicide Council Goes to South African Parliament

By SAPeople Contributor 26-11-20 12:07

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the SA government is in the process of drafting a Bill on the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Council, which is expected to be in Parliament early next year. “I consider the establishment of this Council, which is part of the Declaration on Gender-Based Violence in 2019, […]

Rooibos has shown potential for Covid-19 treatment. Many South Africans use traditional medicine

South African Researchers Studying Medicinal Plants Like Rooibos for Possible COVID-19 Treatments

By SAPeople Contributor 01-01-21 20:34

South Africa has a long tradition of using plants for medicinal purposes. Some of these, such as Aloe ferox (bitter aloe), Sutherlandia frutescens (cancer bush), Aspalathus linearis (rooibos tea) and Kiggelaria africana, have been studied as sources of useful compounds. But most still need to be scientifically validated as treatments for particular diseases. Medicinal plants are […]

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