Travel Requirements for Children Travelling In and Out of South Africa Finally Relaxed

By SAPeople 05-12-18 20:37

The stringent international travel requirements for children travelling to and from South Africa have finally been relaxed. It’s taken years of complaints and lost revenue since former Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba introduced the laws. The Home Affairs Department (DHA) said Wednesday it was “pleased” to make the announcement. The DHA said: “From the beginning of […]

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South African Government Issues Certificate of Recognition to King of AmaMpondo

By SAPeople Contributor 05-12-18 01:06

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize has extended good wishes to Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Siqcau and the AmaMpondo people after he was officially recognised as a king. The South African government has issued a certificate of recognition to Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Siqcau as the King of AmaMpondo. The king was recognised in terms of the […]

Ramaphosa Names Shamila Batohi South Africa’s New Chief Prosecutor

By Reuters 04-12-18 16:57

PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa named Shamila Batohi South Africa’s new chief prosecutor on Tuesday, after the Constitutional Court ruled in August that the appointment of the previous prosecutor – Shaun Abrahams – was invalid. Ramaphosa, who replaced former president Jacob Zuma in February, has made the fight against corruption a key plank of his […]

South Africa Emerges from Recession as Farming and Manufacturing Jump

By Reuters 04-12-18 13:46

PRETORIA – Farms and factories have dragged South Africa out of its first recession in almost a decade, data showed on Tuesday, as the economy grew by more than expected in the third quarter! The positive data is a boost for President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has pledged to re-start growth after a decade of stagnation […]

Johannesburg Remains Africa’s Most Popular City

By SAPeople 04-12-18 13:14

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Johannesburg has emerged as the most popular destination city in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, according to the annual Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index. The City of Gold attracted 4.05 million international overnight visitors in 2017. Close on its heels, Marrakech in Morocco is the second most popular African destination […]

South Africa’s Sawyer Crowned World Longboard Champion

By SAPeople 04-12-18 11:42

South African surfer Steven Sawyer has been crowned the 2018 World Surf League, World Longboard Champion at the Taiwan Open of Surfing, defeating long-boarding legend Kai Sallas from Hawaii in clean, one metre waves at Jinzun Harbour in Taitung. The 24-year-old from Jeffreys Bay was on fire all event but saved his best performances for […]

WATCH Trevor Noah Interview His Grandmother in Soweto

By SAPeople 05-12-18 00:45

South African expat and comedian Trevor Noah has posted a wonderfully moving – and funny – interview with his 91-year-old grandmother, whom he visited during his recent trip back to South Africa to host the Global Citizen festival. Trevor and his grandmother – Nomalizo Frances Noah – talk about his childhood (when he was white), life […]

Safe Space Under Bridge Helping to Reintegrate Cape Town’s Homeless

By Guest Contributor 04-12-18 09:35

The Safe Space under Culemborg bridge in Cape Town’s city centre has helped secure part-time employment for 48 homeless people and reunited eight people with their families since it was opened in July, according to the City. Nathaniel and Sophia Booysen have been at the facility since 22 July. Sophia was on the streets for two years and Nathaniel […]

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Early Christmas Present for South African Motorists

By SAPeople Contributor 03-12-18 22:21

Motorists will this week get an early Christmas present with the price of all grades of petrol set to come down by R1.84 a litre. The Department of Energy announced that both grades of petrol 93 (ULP and LRP) and 95 (ULP and LRP) will decrease by R1.84. The price of Diesel 0.05% sulphur will come […]

WATCH LIVE: Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 in South Africa

By SAPeople 02-12-18 16:02

WATCH the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 Performances live below… coming straight from South Africa, and being broadcast across the country, the continent of Africa and over 160 countries around the world! Artists will include: Beyoncé & JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Kacey Musgraves, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho […]

Sunday on Carte Blanche: Drunk Drivers Could Face 7 Days in Jail

By SAPeople 02-12-18 12:02

South Africa is one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to driving under the influence (with a very low conviction rate). It’s not unusual even to hear South Africans say, just before getting in to a car to drive home, “let’s have one for the road”! As if another beer or […]

Children in the Platteland, South Africa

By Julienne du Toit 15-12-19 12:32

In summer, the familiar rushing sound of the Great Fish River pumping through our home town of Cradock in the Eastern Cape is often punctuated by the excited babble of youngsters as they navigate the gentle rapids on the inner tubes of tractor tyres… writes Julienne du Toit. In the late afternoons, while pensioners watch […]

Filming Wraps on Showmax’s 1st Original Drama – 1st Pics Released

By SAPeople Contributor 30-11-18 16:03

The Girl From St Agnes, Showmax’s first original drama, wrapped on Wednesday (28 November 2018) after filming in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and Johannesburg in South Africa. The eight-part whodunnit premieres on Showmax on 31 January 2019. “Our first Original – last year’s light-hearted comedy Tali’s Wedding Diary – had the most successful launch day of […]

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Naledi Pandor to Receive French Legion of Honour Award

By SAPeople Contributor 28-11-20 15:10

Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor will today be presented with the award of Officer in the French Legion of Honour for her remarkable and life-long achievements during her time as Minister of Science and Technology. The Ambassador of France to South Africa Christophe Farnaud will, on behalf of the French President, bestow the award […]

South Africa Will Use G20 Summit in Argentina to Promote SA

By SAPeople Contributor 30-11-18 01:00

The South African delegation participating in the G20 Summit will use the platform to promote and strengthen the interests of the country and the African continent, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) said on Thursday. Led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the delegation left South Africa on Thursday for Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the […]

WATCH Natasha Mazzone: “Today Is A Good Day To Be A South African”

By SAPeople 30-11-18 00:15

Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on State Capture, Natasha Mazzone, delivered an emotional speech in Parliament today, celebrating the Report that her portfolio committee has completed for the Zondo Commission, on State Capture at power utility Eskom. Watch below. After discussing the exposure of various ‘parasites’ (and thanking the brave whistle blowers) at the state-owned firm […]

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