About 150 farm workers and supporters marched to Parliament to hand over a memorandum demanding an urgent meeting with Minister Thoko Didiza on farm women’s land issues and needs. The march was held to mark International Rural Women’s Day and and World Food Day. Photos: Ashraf Hendricks

Farm Workers March for Land

By Guest Contributor 16-10-20 09:18

About 150 farm workers marched from Hanover Street to Parliament in Cape Town on Thursday in response to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development’s latest land reform strategy. Women on Farms supported by numerous organisations led a march to Parliament to demand land. The march marked International Rural Women’s Day and and […]

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Who Will Show Up In Senekal? AfriForum Plans to Avoid EFF or ‘Agitators’

By SAPeople 17-12-20 01:23

The nation’s eyes are fixed on the Senekal Magistrate’s Court for the Brendin Horner farm murder suspects’ second appearance on Friday (16 October) – both suspects of whom Police Minister Bheki Cele described as serial offenders and stock thieves. Last week violent scenes erupted when the suspects appeared for the first time. An angry crowd […]

FULL TRANSCRIPT: Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the Joint Sitting of Parliament on South Africa’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan

By SAPeople Contributor 23-11-20 23:36

The following is a full transcript of President Cyril Ramaphosa‘s address to Parliament on Thursday, 15 October 2020: I have requested this sitting of the Joint Houses of Parliament to present the plan for the reconstruction and recovery of our economy and our country. In contrast to the State of the Nation Address, where we […]

South African in NZ Runs for Office on Anti-Immigration Ticket

By SAPeople Staff Writer 15-10-20 15:00

A South African living in New Zealand and running for public office lists himself as an “apartheid survivor” and being in favour of reducing immigration into the country. Martin Frauenstein is standing for the New Conservative Party (NCP) in the town of Ōtaki outside Wellington. He promotes himself as an “apartheid survivor” and “valuing life […]

Department Addresses Reports on USAASA Appointment of Basil Ford

By SAPeople Contributor 15-10-20 11:57

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has assured the nation that the appointment of Basil Ford as the executive caretaker at the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) followed the appropriate recruitment process. The Department’s assurance comes after public interest in Ford’s appointment. “We do however wish to inform the public, […]

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Eskom has the Right to Cut-Off Electricity Defaulters says Court

By SAPeople Contributor 15-10-20 11:55

Eskom has welcomed what it deems as a landmark judgment after the High Court affirmed the utility’s right to terminate electricity supply to defaulting, non-paying customers. The South Gauteng High Court handed down the judgement on Tuesday. Eskom said it was now in a position to enhance all its collective efforts from defaulting municipalities that […]

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Three Paulshof Robbers Apprehended by Hawks After Home Invasion

By SAPeople 15-10-20 11:42

Three robbery suspects were fatally wounded in Marlboro on Wednesday in a shootout with members of the Hawks’ Tactical Operational Management Section and Gauteng Traffic Police’s Saturation unit, assisted by security companies. According to police, the joint team received intelligence about a suspicious vehicle which was going to be used in an armed robbery. Police […]

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Police Launch Manhunt After Passing of Elderly Lady

By SAPeople 16-10-20 19:48

The South African police in the province of Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt following the discovery of an 80-year-old woman’s body at Pankop near Mmamethlake on Monday, 12 October 2020. According to the South African Police Service, their preliminary investigation suggests the woman was living with her 10-year-old grandson and a caregiver who is believed […]

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President to Outline South Africa’s Economic Recovery Plan Today

By SAPeople 15-10-20 08:41

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to appear before Parliament this afternoon to outline the country’s much-anticipated economic recovery plan. The President last week wrote to National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson Amos Masondo about his intention to call a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. […]

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Eskom Probe Leads to 4 Arrests, Over 5,000 Facing Disciplinary Action

By SAPeople 14-10-20 23:02

Members of Parliament have heard how R44.4 million was channelled from Eskom’s contractors, through sub-contracted companies, to four Eskom officials in a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe, which has led to four arrests. Briefing the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Wednesday, the SIU told MPs that suspicious payments by four contractors were […]

Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the launch of the Harry Gwala District Development Model , today 14 October 2020. Photo: GCIS

South Africa’s National State of Disaster Extended by One Month

By SAPeople 14-10-20 16:05

The South African Cabinet has announced its decision to further extend the National State of Disaster by one month. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of COGTA (Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs), explained in a tweet on Wednesday afternoon: “This period will allow government a progressive and responsible return to normal. It will help us put […]

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IPID to Investigate Allegations that Police Involved in Senekal Stock Theft Syndicate

By SAPeople 14-10-20 14:43

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) will investigate allegations that members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) are involved in the stock theft syndicate operating in the Senekal-area in the Free State. Rumours surfaced on social media following the arrest of two alleged stock thieves, charged with the murder of young farm manager Brendin […]

Greenpeace Africa and local organisations are calling for the restoration of the Umbilo River in Durban. Photo: Sandra Streak

Environmentalists Raise Concern Over Polluted Durban River

By SAPeople 14-10-20 12:19

Environmental activists of the Umbilo River Community are calling on the eThekwini Municipality to take urgent action to improve the water quality of the Umbilo River. They say recent tests have shown very high amounts of E. coli bacteria, some strains of which can be harmful to people relying on the river. The group is […]

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Race On To Crown South Africa’s Word of the Year 2020

By SAPeople 14-10-20 12:03

“COVID-19”, “Jerusalema” and “lockdown” have been shortlisted by the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in association with media research company, Focal Points as candidates for SA Word of the Year 2020. The SA Word of the Year is a word, term or expression preferred to reflect the passing year in language. To qualify for […]

Law Enforcement Prepares for Senekal, Ministers Call for Calm

Law Enforcement Prepares for Senekal, Ministers Call for Calm

By SAPeople 14-10-20 11:56

South African law enforcement agencies will be out in full force during the second court appearance of suspects in the Senekal farm manager murder case on Friday, Ministers in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS) said. This comes after violent scenes broke out in the courthouse when the duo made their first appearance […]

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