President Joe Biden says USA is 'All In' on Africa's Future

President Joe Biden says USA is ‘All In’ on Africa’s Future

By SAPeople 15-12-22 00:09

US President Joe Biden has announced an agreement aimed at bolstering trade ties between the United States and Africa on Wednesday (14 December) after years in which the continent took a back seat to other US priorities. “The United States is ‘all in’ on Africa’s future,” Biden told African leaders – including DIRCO Minister Naledi […]

Hendrick Potgieter Road After Bridge Collapses

Motorists Told to Avoid Hendrick Potgieter Road After Bridge Collapses

By SAPeople 14-12-22 22:44

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has advised motorists to avoid Hendrick Potgieter Road due to a collapsed bridge in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The section of the road between Falls and Van Staden Streets has been closed to traffic. The road caved in on Tuesday (13 December) following heavy downpours in the region. “The closure […]

Trainees ride in convoy near Bayside, Table View.

Eco-Friendly Fast Food Deliveries Creating Jobs for Young People in SA

By SAPeople 14-12-22 17:26

Green Riders employs young people in Dunoon on e-bikes. By Peter Luhanga Finding no job opportunities in his home town of Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, 22-year-old Yandisa Mbhadeko came to Cape Town to look for work, with the hope of saving enough money to fund his journalism studies. While he was staying in a […]

SA’s Matt Sates is New World Champion in Men’s 200 IM in Melbourne

WATCH SA’s Matt Sates Becomes New WORLD Champion at World Aquatics in Melbourne

By SAPeople 13-12-22 16:43

Matthew ‘Matt’ Sates has become World Champion, after his brilliant performance on Tuesday evening in the Men’s 200m Individual Medley (IM) Final at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Melbourne, Australia. Matt won in 1:50.15. Watch below. It’s a new African record, and puts Matt only second on the all-time list behind American legend Ryan […]

SA Motorists Urged Not to Travel at Night After Horror Crash

SA Motorists Urged Not to Travel at Night After Horror Crash

By SAPeople 13-12-22 11:40

South Africa’s Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has encouraged motorists travelling this festive season to embark on their journey during the daylight as it enhances alertness and visibility. His call comes after 13 people died and three were severely wounded in an accident involving a mini bus taxi and a heavy motor vehicle, which took […]

ANC Expels Carl Niehaus

ANC Expels Carl Niehaus

By SAPeople 12-12-22 18:19

On Friday, Carl Niehaus picketed at the special ANC meeting at NASREC, holding a poster (which he later tweeted) saying ‘Ramaphosa Must Go’. Today it turned out it’s Niehaus who must go! The MK Veteran and former ANC NEC member has been expelled from the ANC by its National Disciplinary Committee (NDC). The NBC said […]

Missing Policeman's Body Found After Car Swept Away During Joburg Floods

Missing Policeman’s Body Found After Car Swept Away During Joburg Floods

By SAPeople 11-12-22 21:48

The body of a much respected Gauteng policeman was sadly found in Soweto on Sunday, by search and rescue teams, following the floods that devastated parts of Johannesburg – particularly Soweto and Roodepoort – on Friday. Warrant Officer Ntsako Pataka was off-duty when his private vehicle was swept away in the devastating floods, caused by […]

Thousands of New Year party revellers and holidaymakers on North Pier Beach in 2016. Rajesh Jantilal/AFP via Getty Images

DURBAN COAST: Sewage-Polluted Beaches Pose Threat to Holiday Makers and Environment

By SAPeople 11-12-22 11:39

Large numbers of businesses in eThekwini on South Africa’s eastern seaboard – which includes the port city of Durban – rely heavily on tourism. It’s a popular holiday destination, only six hours by road from Johannesburg. Millions of people living inland head to the warm coastline over the country’s extended December/January school holiday break. But […]

Blitzboks Sevens

RUGBY: Unbeaten Springbok Sevens Blitz into Cape Town Semi-Finals

By SAPeople 11-12-22 10:38

The Springbok Sevens team – the only unbeaten side left in the men’s competition at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens – safely qualified for the semi-finals at DHL Stadium with a 21-14 quarter-final win over Great Britain. The Blitzboks took revenge for last weekend’s pool defeat to the British in Dubai, although they ended up […]

Team South Africa romp to Gold. Photos: ROGER SEDRES

WATCH Team South Africa Netball Girls Celebrate Winning GOLD

By SAPeople 10-12-22 18:26

Long after the final whistle had been blown the South African netball players were still celebrating their gold medal victory over Zambia at the Region 5 Games on Saturday. By GARY LEMKE in Lilongwe. Presentations were done to the backdrop of a noisy and appreciative crowd, while the Team SA players enjoyed the attention of […]

Understanding Eskom’s High Failure Rate

Understanding Eskom’s High Failure Rate

By SAPeople Contributor 09-12-22 15:38

For the time being at least, coal-fired boilers remain the backbone of Eskom’s electricity generation fleet. Coal-fired boilers work by boiling water to produce high-pressure steam which is then used to spin a turbine. To do this, water is pumped at high pressure through boiler tubes which are heated by a coal-fired furnace to produce […]

Trevor Noah ends his reign at the Daily Show

WATCH Trevor Noah’s Last Daily Show and Emotional Tribute to Black Women

By SAPeople 09-12-22 08:59

South African Comedian Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, expressed gratitude and delivered a special thank you to Black women during the taping of his final show last night (Thursday, December 8) – watch below. “I’ve often been credited with, you know, having these grand ideas… And I’m like, who do […]

Mixed Reaction to Harry and Meghan Netflix Documentary

Mixed Reaction to Harry and Meghan Netflix Documentary

By SAPeople 08-12-22 22:05

(Reuters): From sympathy to criticism, reaction to Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s Netflix documentary series released on Thursday (December 1) has been mixed. The highly-anticipated series has been billed as the couple giving their story, talking about their relationship, royal life and media scrutiny. Netflix released the first three episodes on Thursday, with the […]

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