In Rare Move, DA and ANC Premiers Come Together for Talks

By Ted Botha 26-10-19 08:49

CAPE TOWN – It was an unusual sight. The premiers of the Western and Northern Cape, from the Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress, Alan Winde and Zamani Saul, and health officials from their provinces met on Friday to discuss matters of mutual concern in their provinces. “I am happy when we are able […]

Jeffreys Bay in South Africa Gets Africa’s First Plastic Eco Road

By Ted Botha 17-12-20 01:29

Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape has become the first town in Africa to get an eco-friendly road that uses recycled plastic in its construction that would have otherwise landed up in the ocean or landfill. The Jeffreys Bay road, the first phase of the project, is a 300-metre stretch that contains plastic particles guaranteed […]

Edwin Cameron Appointed Inspecting Judge

By SAPeople Contributor 28-10-19 09:16

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the recently retired Constitutional Court Justice, Edwin Cameron, as the Inspecting Judge of the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services. The appointment is for a three-year term with effect from 1 January 2020. The President has also – in terms of Section 86(1)(b) – reappointed the current Inspecting Judge, Justice Johann […]

Mossel Bay Boasts 5 Blue Flag Beaches

By SAPeople Contributor 25-10-19 00:06

Mossel Bay Municipality says it is proud to announce that the greater Mossel Bay boasts 5 Blue Flag beaches for the 2019/2020 summer season. Mossel Bay Municipality is the only municipality in the Garden Route that received Blue Flag Beach Awards this year. Also, the prestigious Glentana Beach, which was a Blue Flag pilot project […]

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WATCH Amazing Huge Springboks Maul Goes Almost 50 Metres

By Jenni Baxter 24-10-19 16:47

Watch below as this video captures perfectly the incredible precision of South Africa’s Springboks as they bore down on Japan on Sunday, beating the hosts 26-3 and powering through to the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2019. The Rugby World Cup posted this video on Monday. It’s already been viewed over half a million […]

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Cape Town’s La Colombe Named 12th Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the World

By SAPeople 23-10-19 13:06

Cape Town’s La Colombe has been announced as the 12th Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the World by the acclaimed TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Awards 2019. TripAdvisor® is the world’s largest travel platform with nearly 795 million reviews and opinions from travellers worldwide. La Colombe, with its seasonally-driven, globally inspired modern cuisine, is also the only […]

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South Africa Crowned 2019 Africa Netball Cup Champions

By Jenni Baxter 23-10-19 12:45

CAPE TOWN – South Africa has been crowned the 2019 Africa Netball Cup Champions in a clean sweep in a tournament in which South Africa remained unbeaten throughout! It’s the first time SA has secured the award in a decade. The South African national netball team beat Zambia in the final match to win that […]

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NEWS FLASH: Durban’s New 8km Beachfront Promenade Extension Is 100% Complete!

By SAPeople 23-10-19 10:09

EThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kuanda has issued an excited ‘news flash’, announcing that the multi-million-Rand Durban Beachfront Promenade Extension is 100 percent completed and will soon be open to the public. On Wednesday, at 07h30, the mayor will do a walkabout to inspect the “breathtaking construction work” that has been carried out on the project. The […]

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South Africa Signs Deal with Tencent to Boost Chinese Tourists to SA

By Reuters 22-10-19 15:52

CAPE TOWN – South Africa has signed a two-year agreement with Chinese internet firm Tencent, which will use its popular WeChat platform to market tourism to millions in China, the South African tourism minister said on Tuesday. South Africa is targeting key untapped tourist markets such as China and India as it promotes tourism as […]

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Young Chess Champ (11) Invited to Represent South Africa

By SAPeople 22-10-19 15:01

Shortly after receiving her South African colours for chess, Amahle Zenzile (11) from Crossroads, Cape Town has been invited to once again represent South Africa at the African Youth Chess Tournament to be held in Namibia. Two years ago, Amahle – who lives with her grandmother – started playing chess for the Crossroads Chess Club. […]

WATCH The Afrikaans Version of the Haka

By SAPeople 23-10-19 21:13

With the Rugby World Cup on in Japan, and South Africa making it through to the semi-finals, rugby fever’s in the air and this old video from 2017 is going viral again. It was first uploaded in August 2017 by Jeramy de Wee who said: “All Blacks Beware of these boys doing the haka…” WATCH […]

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Carte Blanche Exposes Car Scam, Plus Deon Meyer Interview and More

By SAPeople Contributor 20-10-19 16:31

In this week’s episode, Carte Blanche participates in an undercover investigation to reveal an intricate car scam, finds out how South Africa’s ports have deteriorated, interviews world renowned author Deon Meyer and discovers dog therapy for abused children. Watch on Sunday 20 Oct on DStv Now if you’re in South Africa, and stream it from […]

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WATCH The Most Fab Fun Friday Video You’ll Ever See!

By SAPeople 18-10-19 17:12

If you’re not feeling that Friday feeling just yet… watch this video by Mufasa. Turn it up and just ENJOY! (And we hope you enjoy your weekend too!) ITS FRIDAAAYEEEEEE!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/VaFaojCBYF — mufasa (@mufasatweetss) October 11, 2019 And if you’d like a little more to get you in the Friday mood, here’s “Friday showing up…”: […]

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Who’s Who in Deon Meyer’s New Series TRACKERS

By SAPeople 18-10-19 15:41

Political thriller Trackers, one of world famous South African author Deon Meyer’s most popular books, has been adapted for the screen. And it’s going to be a wild ride.  Political intrigue, smugglers, assassins, romance – Trackers has it all. Plus, it has a killer cast and the expertise of an international production and distribution team.  […]

Coal to Play Significant Role in South Africa Power Mix Says Mantashe

By Reuters 18-10-19 12:32

South Africa’s plans for additional power generation over the next decade will involve a variety of energy sources, with coal still playing a significant role as well as more renewable energy, mines and energy minister Gwede Mantashe said on Friday. Mantashe said that while the government planned to extend the life of the Koeberg nuclear […]

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South Africa’s Loadshedding Should End Today

By Reuters 18-10-19 08:59

South Africa will experience load shedding (power cuts) for a third day on Friday BUT is unlikely to be affected through the weekend as more generating units return to service, utility Eskom acting chief executive said. Eskom has since Wednesday been forced to impose power cuts for the first time in around seven months, after […]

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The World Is Loving What Liverpool Star and Senegal Hero Sadio Mané Just Said

By SAPeople 17-10-19 17:02

Senegalese professional football player, Sadio Mané, who plays for legendary club Liverpool, is making Africa incredibly proud this week with his attitude to fame and fortune. Quotes from the interview are being published around the world and going viral on social media. While so many football stars are notorious for showing off their glamorous jet-set […]

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