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WATCH Happy Horse Playing in Snow Brings Joy to Millions

By SAPeople 30-12-20 15:21

A video of a horse “dashing through the snow” in New York State, USA, has brought joy to millions around the world. Watch below to see the pure unadulterated delight of the animal as it plays and frolics in the deep snow. The video was uploaded to Facebook by Rachelle Huston on 17 December and […]

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Load Shedding to Continue at 10pm Tonight

By SAPeople 30-12-20 14:44

Eskom will again implement stage 2 load shedding tonight, beginning at 22h00 (10pm). Wednesday’s load shedding marks day two of load shedding after the power utility announced that it would cut power on Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Load shedding is expected to conclude at 5 am tomorrow. In a statement on Tuesday, the power utility […]

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South Africa’s Ports of Entry Ready for Travellers Returning Home

By SAPeople 30-12-20 14:41

The South African Government has outlined plans for operations at the ports of entry from 2 January until 14 January that have been approved by the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints). During this period, traveller volumes are expected to be above normal because of people returning to South Africa. “The Department of Home […]

Rachel Kolisi Reminds South Africans: Covid is NOT Like Flu

Rachel Kolisi Reminds South Africans: “Covid is Not Like Flu”

By SAPeople 29-04-21 18:03

Rachel Kolisi, wife of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, says Covid is not like flu… it’s far worse. Sharing her experience of testing positive for Covid-19, Rachel says that at first she thought she just had a sinus infection. She had no fever, sore throat or coughing; and actually spent the day in the swimming pool. […]

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Newly Employed Health Workers to Aid Fight Against COVID-19

By SAPeople Contributor 29-12-20 20:42

A new cohort of health workers is set to assist South Africa’s already constrained health system that is in the throes of a second COVID-19 wave, at the start of the New Year. Expressing concern by the rising numbers of healthcare professionals becoming infected with COVID-19, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that the Department of […]

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Eskom to Implement Loadshedding Stage 2 Tonight

By SAPeople 29-12-20 17:57

Eskom has announced it will implement loadshedding Stage 2 at 22:00 in South Africa this evening, until 05:00 on Wednesday morning. The power cuts will be repeated on Wednesday night through to Thursday morning 31 December 2020. “This loadshedding is necessary to preserve emergency generation reserves in preparation for higher demand expected during January as […]

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Prisoners Should Not Get Preferential Treatment for Covid Vaccine, Says DA

By SAPeople 29-04-21 18:03

News that convicted prisoners may be amongst the first group of people to receive Covid-19 vaccinations has been met with “alarm” by the Democratic Alliance (DA), says MP James Selfe, DA Shadow Minister of Correctional Services. “We trust that this proposal will not be accepted or implemented,” said Selfe in a press statement on Tuesday. […]

Gold Coast SA Strain Found in Queensland After Australian Woman Visited South Africa

SA Strain Found in Queensland After Australian Woman Visited South Africa

By SAPeople 29-12-20 11:58

The mutated Covid-19 variant (known as the 501.V2 Variant), which was announced in South Africa 10 days ago, has been discovered for the first time in Australia in a person who recently returned from SA. The female traveller was in quarantine in Queensland when she tested positive for the new ‘super strain’. It’s therefore hoped […]

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South Africa Records Over 7,000 New Covid-19 Cases

By SAPeople 29-04-21 18:03

South Africa now has 1 011 871 COVID-19 cases after the Health Department reported 7 458 new cases on Monday. A further 336 COVID-19 related deaths were also reported with 109 in the Eastern Cape, while the Free State recorded 8, Gauteng 22, KwaZulu-Natal 49 and Western Cape 148. This brings the total to 27 […]

South African Hospitals Under Pressure, Says President Cyril Ramaphosa

South African Hospitals Under Pressure, Says President

By SAPeople 29-12-20 09:42

With the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and the increase in trauma cases, South Africa’s hospitals are almost full to capacity, according to SA’s President Cyril Ramaphosa. “Our hospitals, both private and public, are already close to full capacity in a number of provinces, and ICU beds are either full already or rapidly filling up,” […]

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DA: Vaccination Must Replace Lockdown If SA Is To Survive Covid-19

By Guest Contributor 29-04-21 18:03

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has pointed out that in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement this evening, in which he has returned South Africa to Lockdown Level 3, the President has “still neglected to speak with clarity and certainty” on the acquisition and provision of the coronavirus vaccine. ”We understand that the resurgence in Covid-19 cases is […]

Alcohol Ban Imposed as South Africa Enters Adjusted Level 3

Alcohol Ban Imposed as South Africa Enters Adjusted Level 3

By SAPeople 28-12-20 22:31

President Cyril Ramaphosa tonight issued a heartfelt plea to South Africans to do what they can to stop the spread of Covid-19. In an address to the nation, the SA president announced that South Africa will enter an adjusted Level 3 from midnight tonight, which includes a ban on the sale of alcohol. The President […]

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Over 3 000 Arrested for Traffic Violations in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 28-12-20 15:27

More than 3 000 motorists in South Africa have been arrested throughout the country for allegedly violating traffic regulations since the start of December. “The majority of suspects (1 328 or 43%) were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. A total of 496 or 16% were arrested for driving speeds above the legal […]

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South Africa Surpasses One Million COVID Cases

By SAPeople Contributor 29-04-21 18:03

South Africa has breached the one million mark of COVID-19 cases in South Africa, after 9 502 new cases were reported on Sunday, bringing the cumulative total to 1 004 413 cases. A total of 214 COVID-19 related deaths were reported, with 123 in the Eastern Cape, 17 in Gauteng, 13 in KwaZulu-Natal, five in […]

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Princess Charlene Posts Cheery Christmas Message Sporting New Haircut

By SAPeople 26-12-20 17:40

As the world discusses her haircut and husband’s latest paternity suit, Princess Charlene of Monaco has gracefully posted a Christmas message with family photos on her Instagram page. The former South African Olympic swimmer, born Charlene Wittstock, said: “Merry Christmas to all our friends and families, love you all ❤️” The main photo on Instagram […]

Dr Mkhize Urged to Resolve Beitbridge Backlog After Tragic Fatalities

Dr Mkhize Urged to Resolve Beitbridge Backlog After Tragic Fatalities

By SAPeople 26-12-20 16:41

Travellers between South Africa and Zimbabwe, making their way home for the festive season, have been stuck in long traffic jams (some for five days) at the Beitbridge border post, in incredibly hot conditions without easy access to water, food and other amenities. This has led to the tragic death of at least four people […]

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Christmas Message by Deputy President David Mabuza

By SAPeople Contributor 28-12-20 00:24

South Africa’s Deputy President David Mabuza delivered the following Christmas message to the nation… Fellow Compatriots, The end of the year is a special time for everyone. It marks the pinnacle of individual and collective journeys we have traversed in the course of the year. It is a time to reflect on where we are, […]

England Stops All Flights from South Africa Urgently

England Urgently Stops All Flights from South Africa

By SAPeople 24-12-20 13:18

England announced last night that as of 09h00 today, Thursday morning 24 Dec, no more flights will be allowed to enter the country from South Africa. This follows the discovery of at least two patients in the UK being identified with the Covid-19 variant from South Africa, a mutation which the South African authorities announced […]

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Qatar Airways Has Paid Over R200-Million Honouring Refunds in South Africa

By SAPeople 03-03-21 16:17

DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways says it has paid out over R200-Million since March 2020, honouring its obligation to passengers who had travel plans impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The airline said in a statement on Wednesday that this demonstrates its commitment to the SA market. The airline said it also helped repatriate over 12,000 […]

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