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Petrol Price to Come Down in January for South Africans

By SAPeople Contributor 23-01-21 00:34

Cash strapped South African consumers returning from their December holiday break will breathe a sigh of relief at the petrol pumps as the price of petrol is set to come down by between 4 and 14 cents a litre this week. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced a drop in the petrol […]

Active Citizenry Reduces Crime on Gauteng Streets

By SAPeople Contributor 31-12-19 01:57

Active citizenry is apparently paying off well in the fight against crime in different areas of Gauteng this festive season. The Gauteng Department of Community Safety on Monday applauded the active role played by community patrollers in the fight against crime in various policing precincts this festive season. “Given the rate of criminal activities around […]

Eskom Working to Ensure That the Lights Stay On for New Year

By SAPeople Contributor 30-12-19 15:59

With the New Year inching closer, Eskom on Monday continued its efforts to ensure electricity supply. “There is no load shedding expected today, as a result of a drop in demand during the holiday period and a return of some generating units to service,” said the power utility. In a statement, Eskom continued to ask […]

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Tips on Teaching in Vietnam from South African Expat

By Jenni Baxter 24-12-20 12:09

Young South Africans in their 20s are known for travelling the world, teaching English in foreign countries… but the opportunity to experience another culture in this way is not restricted to youngsters only. In the ‘Traveling Teacher Show’ video below, South African expat David Lederle – originally from Plettenberg Bay – shares some of his […]

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South African Vet Reassures Kids About Santa’s Reindeers’ Nutrition

By Jenni Baxter 29-12-19 10:30

An American horse lover, Maggie Knox, was “absolutely blown away” by the response she got after posting a question about reindeer nutrition on a veterinarian page on Facebook, just before Christmas. She posted the question for vets only on behalf of her children… and vets everywhere responded, including one in South Africa who was super […]

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WATCH Picasso the Hadeda Released Back Into the Wild in South Africa

By Jenni Baxter 29-12-19 03:57

“Picasso the Hadeda is back in the wild!” says CROW, the Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife. Picasso became the most famous Hadeda in South Africa in October when he was rescued after being covered in paint… CROW said its Hillcrest depot, Bruce Wilson (an earth angel according to many!) from Sanctuary Project, helped in the […]

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WATCH Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones on Holiday in Africa

By Jenni Baxter 28-12-19 14:59

Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones appear to be enjoying a fabulous Christmas holiday in Africa with their teenage children this year. Douglas (75) has been posting photos and video on his Instagram account showing the delighted family in various southern African countries. The couple, who married in November 2000, are with their […]

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Christmas Messages from South Africa’s Leaders

By SAPeople 25-12-19 15:32

South Africa’s political leaders have shared the following Christmas messages with the country: Christmas message by Deputy President David Mabuza for 2019 Mabuza said it has been a year of success for some, but of pain and grief for others… Mabuza said this is a time to join hands and lend a shoulder to those […]

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LISTEN to Ndlovu Youth Choir Sing ‘All I Want for Christmas’

By Jenni Baxter 25-12-19 11:28

It’s the song that’s popular at Christmas, sung by the South African band we all love – the Ndlovu Youth Choir, the musical group from Limpopo that conquered the world when they became finalists in America’s Got Talent earlier this year, and helped raise South African pride and South Africans’ spirits during a particular tough […]

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8 Christmas Movies That’ll Jingle Your Bells

By SAPeople 24-12-20 13:05

There’s no room for Scrooges on the couch when you binge a bunch of the cheeriest Christmas movies around. Put the sibling rivalries aside – Christmas is a time for caring, overeating and watching a bunch of cheesy movies that’ll melt even the stoniest of hearts. Here’s our pick of the best movies in Showmax’s […]

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Eskom Promises No Load Shedding on Christmas Eve for South Africans

By SAPeople 24-12-19 15:44

Christmas has come early for South Africans as Eskom has announced it will not be implementing any load shedding on Christmas Eve! Phew! “There is no load shedding expected today as a result of a drop in demand during the holiday period and a return of some generating units to service,” said the power utility. […]

Springboks Dominate Nominations for SA Rugby Awards 2019

By SAPeople Contributor 23-12-19 11:29

The Springboks and Rassie Erasmus, who were also honoured at the World Rugby Awards last month, have been nominated in the prestigious Team and Player of the Year categories at the SA Rugby Awards. The Springboks’ successful 2019 season is reflected by the nominations in a number of the main categories in the annual SA […]

South Africa’s Daryl Impey Named Best African Cyclist of the Year

By SAPeople 23-12-19 09:33

South African cyclist Daryl Impey has been named Best African Cyclist of the Year, thanks in large part to his fantastic stage victory on the Tour de France in July. The honour was bestowed upon the 35-year-old sportsman in an event in Gabon last week. Impey’s win of the 170.5-km Stage 9 of the famous […]

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Kevin Anderson Receives ATP’s Humanitarian Award for Charity Work

By SAPeople 20-12-19 14:47

South African tennis player Kevin Anderson has been recognised by the ATP for his awesome off-court contributions by being named the winner of the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award at the 2019 ATP Awards! Anderson tweeted: “Such an honour to receive the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award from the @atptour. It’s hugely fulfilling I can use my […]

Cheaper Data on the Cards for South Africans

By SAPeople Contributor 20-12-19 06:34

Government is engaging with mobile operators on the best ways to reduce the high cost of data without interfering with the work of regulators, says Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams. Government’s efforts follow the release of the Competition Commission’s market inquiry report into mobile data services, which found that South Africa’s data prices […]

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Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira Moving to US to Help Boost Rugby in America

By Jenni Baxter 20-12-19 05:52

South African Springbok star Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira will be moving to the USA where he has signed a one-year contract with Washington’s brand new Major League Rugby franchise, Old Glory. He’s not doing it for the money… but to boost rugby in the States and help mentor young African Americans. Mtawarira confirmed the move in […]

Didiza Submits Detailed Plan for District Six Redevelopment

By SAPeople Contributor 19-12-19 14:37

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has submitted a detailed plan on the redevelopment of District Six to the Land Claims Court. The submission of the detailed plan comes after the litigation brought by the District Six Working Committee against the 5th administration of government. In November 2018, the court directed that […]

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