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Lotto: Here are Wednesday, 15 February’s numbers and results

By Sonja Baartman 15-02-23 21:02

Are you ready for the 15 February 2023 Lotto and Lotto Plus draw on Wednesday? It’s yet another chance to find out whether or not you’re South Africa’s latest overnight millionaire. FOR THE LATEST SA EXPAT NEWS VISIT SAPEOPLE If you’ve decided to Phanda, Pusha, Play then you might just strike gold here. Let’s have a […]

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Consumer price inflation (CPI) drops to 6.9%

By Fazila Olla 15-02-23 16:56

South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation (CPI) dropped to 6.9% in January 2023, down from 7.2% in December 2022, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke has revealed. This was the third consecutive month in which the CPI recorded a decrease. In a note on the statistical release published on Wednesday, Maluleke said the CPI decreased by 0.1% month-on-month […]

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World’s largest rhino breeding project to be auctioned with 2,000 rhinos

By Jenni Baxter 15-02-23 14:52

South Africa’s controversial and privately owned Platinum Rhino breeding and conservation project, the largest of its kind in the world, has announced it is putting itself up for auction in mid-April. Despite project founder John Hume’s best intentions, and the success the project has had at helping save the species from extinction, it’s an “expensive […]

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Is this the most scenic ‘parking spot’ in the world? – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 15-02-23 12:43

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot marine conservation photographer Jean Tresfon flying overhead. PICTURES | Is this the BIGGEST great white shark ever spotted in SA waters? Tresfon has been taking to the air for several years now, bringing those followers of his Facebook page award-winning photographs […]

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Father-in-law of Springbok assistant coach KIDNAPPED – report

By Garrin Lambley 15-02-23 12:12

Reports suggest that Danie Coetzee, the father-in-law of Springbok scrum coach Daan Human, has been kidnapped in Paraguay. ALSO READ: Six Nations give Springboks the cold shoulder According to Netwerk24, Coetzee was reportedly kidnapped by the Paraguayan People’s Army, a so-called Marxist-Leninist guerrilla group that are allegedly responsible for a series of kidnappings and crimes in the […]

Cost-of-living crisis is the greatest risk facing SA

Cost-of-living crisis is the greatest risk facing SA

By Fazila Olla 15-02-23 11:40

Over the next two years, the most severe risk plaguing South Africa is the cost-of-living crisis. Perpetuated by load shedding, deep unemployment and infrastructure vandalism, the rising price of food is proving insurmountable. “While middle-income households are feeling the pressure, the poor have already been priced out,” says Andy Du Plessis, managing director of FoodForward […]

SA commemorates International Childhood Cancer Day

SA commemorates International Childhood Cancer Day

By Fazila Olla 15-02-23 11:06

South Africa is joining the global community to observe International Childhood Cancer Day to raise awareness and improve understanding of childhood cancer. International Childhood Cancer Day is observed annually across the world on February 15, with this year’s campaign observed under the #ThroughTheirHands theme, which focuses on paying tribute to the families and caregivers, and […]

Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola. Source: Department of Correctional Services

Ronald Lamola’s promise to protect whistleblowers is good news. Especially coming from him

By Fazila Olla 15-02-23 12:23

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola promised that more will be done to protect whistleblowers who expose corruption. This is a welcome announcement from Lamola, whose former law firm has in the past represented the corruption-ridden National Lotteries Commission against two whistleblowers in its ranks. Sello Qhina and Mzukisi Makhatse were fired for exposing corruption at the NLC. Addressing […]

A day in the life of a Cape Town waste collector

A day in the life of a Cape Town waste collector

By Fazila Olla 15-02-23 10:51

This is Avuyile Masekwane’s last month as a refuse collector in Mfuleni, Cape Town. Though the work is difficult and demanding, she will be sorry when her 12-month contract ends at the end of February. Twenty-seven-year-old Masekwane works for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) collecting rubbish, five days a week, from 8:30am to 3:30pm. […]

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You can’t be fired just because you’re unpopular, court says

By Fazila Olla 15-02-23 10:38

Five years after a Standard Bank branch manager was fired for “misconduct”, the Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has ruled that the “unpopular boss” should be reinstated. A fired Standard Bank branch manager must be reinstated, the Johannesburg Labour Appeal Court has ruled. She was an unpopular boss and the staff were “glad to see the […]

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AKA memorial service SOLD OUT in hours: Here’s how to watch LIVE

By Garrin Lambley 15-02-23 10:13

Online tickets for slain South Africa musician Kiernan “AKA” Forbes’ memorial service on Friday, 17 February sold out in a matter of hours. ALSO READ | Tweeps fear Cassper Nyovest may be ‘next’ after AKA, DJ Sumbody, Vusi R5 deaths Following confirmation on Tuesday from his family that a memorial service will be held on Friday at the Sandton Convention […]

The surprising story behind Valentine's Day

The surprising story behind Valentine’s Day

By Jenni Baxter 15-02-23 15:03

Whilst the origins of Valentine’s Day may be in dispute, it is generally agreed that the Catholic Church recognized at least three Saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of which became martyrs… writes Isabelle Bryan. According to the first legend, having declared that single men made better soldiers, Roman Emperor Claudius II proceeded to make […]

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A Valentine’s Day-themed sneaker collection? Yes, please!

By Garrin Lambley 14-02-23 19:15

Nike and New Balance headline this Valentine’s week’s best sneaker drops in South Africa. Below, the dates, venues and prices of the latest exclusive sneaker releases at premier outlets. Let’s start off with the Nike Valentine’s Day Pack ’23 collection, which featured three different sneakers in the same colorway. Nike never fails to pull out […]

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Powerball: Here are Tuesday, 14 February’s results and numbers

By Sonja Baartman 15-02-23 08:06

It’s nearly time for Tuesday,14 February 2023’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. Here are the numbers – and hopefully they mean one thing: You are South Africa’s latest multi-millionaire. POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS JACKPOTS ESTIMATED AT: R22 million (PowerBall) R4 million (PowerBall Plus) If you really want your share of the jackpot, you have to […]

5 things you never knew about Africa’s most loved destinations

5 things you never knew about Africa’s most loved destinations

By Jenni Baxter 14-02-23 16:34

The latest Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI) data is in, with five African destinations proving to be crowd favourites. And yes, South Africa IS in the Top 5! However, not for our beach holidays! Those accolades went to the Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Zanzibar. BUT South Africa’s Stellenbosch, Cape Town and Hermanus were ranked highly for […]

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Could a WOMAN have shot and killed AKA? – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 14-02-23 15:54

Tweeps are speculating on Twitter whether or not a WOMAN might have been one of the shooters who killed rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his close friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane. This comes after a video from another angle emerged and was posted on social media. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://twitter.com/Yknip1/status/1625091269339799552 Meanwhile, a team of KwaZulu-Natal […]

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DStv 2023 price increase: What you’ll pay from 1 April

By Garrin Lambley 14-02-23 16:55

MultiChoice has announced its annual DStv price increase that will come into effect on 1 April 2023. ALSO READ | WHEN IS THE NEXT PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN SOUTH AFRICA? Price percentage increases are overall smaller than in previous years and will be hiked by an average of 4.3% across DStv’s satellite pay-TV portfolio. “[The price adjustment] is far lower than […]

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Loss of SA citizenship debacle for South Africans abroad heads to court

By Jenni Baxter 14-02-23 13:16

The Democratic Alliance (DA) will be heading to the Supreme Court of Appeal on 23 February to continue – and for many South Africans abroad, hopefully win – its legal battle with Home Affairs concerning thousands of South Africans who have inadvertently lost their SA citizenship. Over the past few years SAPeople has been inundated […]

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We can’t help ‘Falling in Love’ with Ndlovu Youth Choir – WATCH

By Jenni Baxter 14-02-23 12:07

Ndlovu Youth Choir have done it again! This time they’ve put all their love into Valentine’s Day to make it a fabulous occasion for South Africans everywhere. On Tuesday morning – 14 February – they posted a mesmerising South African version of Elvis Presley’s hit “Can’t help falling in love” (with only the last line […]

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