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Missing Skukuza Ranger’s Remains Found in Kruger National Park

By SAPeople 19-12-20 09:26

South African National Parks (SANParks) announced on Friday that items believed to be those of missing Field Ranger, Checkers Mashego, who went missing in the Stolsnek Section of the Kruger National Park during the evening of 17 November 2020, were discovered by a search party in the same section during the late afternoon of Wednesday, […]

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SA Records 9 131 COVID-19 Cases, 184 Deaths

By SAPeople Contributor 29-04-21 18:04

The novel Coronavirus continues to spread rapidly amid the second wave of infections, with the country recording another 9 131 confirmed cases in the last 24 hours. This is after South Africa topped the 10 000 mark of new cases on Wednesday — for the first time since August. Meanwhile, 184 people succumbed to the respiratory […]

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WATCH Umhlanga Beach Empty Like Apocalypse on 16 December

By SAPeople 01-09-22 18:31

International and local tourists on holiday in Umhlanga, along with the area’s residents, appeared to stick to the rules yesterday – Day of Reconciliation – and remained off the beach as per the new government regulations for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) beaches. Drone Dad captured amazing photos and video of the Apocalyptic-like scene on Wednesday afternoon, 16 […]

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South Africa Has Missed Second Deadline for Covax Deposit, Claims DA

By SAPeople 17-12-20 20:07

According to the Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa has missed the second deadline for a deposit on the Covax Vaccine Facility, and Finance Minister Tito Mboweni perhaps mislead Parliament when he denied SA had missed the first deadline. “Securing a supply of the vaccine for South Africa as soon as possible should be government’s number […]

DA Goes to Court to Overturn Closure of Garden Route Beaches

DA Heads to Court to Overturn Closure of Garden Route Beaches

By SAPeople 17-12-20 14:37

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed court papers in the Western Cape High Court challenging a decision taken by South Africa’s national government to close the beaches in the Garden Route District for the entire festive season (16 Dec to 3 Jan). “We had provided President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma with an extended […]

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Torrential Rains Improve South Africa’s Dam Water Levels

By SAPeople Contributor 23-12-20 22:16

The latest weekly report by the Department of Water and Sanitation shows that dam levels in the Eastern Cape are sitting at 51% after the recent torrential rains. “With more rains expected in the run-up to Christmas, it is likely that the levels may soon soar to 55% and beyond,” the department said on Wednesday. […]

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South Africa Records Over 10 000 New COVID-19 Cases

By SAPeople Contributor 29-04-21 18:04

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections has increased to 883 687 after 10 008 new cases were recorded, the latest data showed on Wednesday. According to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, the country has breached the 10 000 mark for new cases. The last time South Africa recorded over 10 000 new cases was on […]

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Five Parents Join International Fight Against Netball South Africa’s Alleged Racial Discrimination

By SAPeople Contributor 17-12-20 09:38

Five parents – whose children have allegedly been disadvantaged by Netball South Africa (NSA) – have agreed to be part of AfriForum’s court case at the International Netball Federation (INF), where the organisation has a case against discrimination in school netball. This signifies progress in the case for AfriForum, who were last month informed by […]

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President Requests Delay to Justify Garden Route Beach Closures

By SAPeople 16-12-20 20:26

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has granted an extension to the Presidency to justify the Garden Route beach closures, following a formal written request from the Presidency. The DA had issued an ultimatum with a deadline of 17h00 today (Wednesday) or the party would approach the courts for urgent relief. However, the DA said […]

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Police Minister Cele Combing Cape Town Beaches Today

By SAPeople 28-12-20 20:17

WESTERN CAPE – South Africa’s Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele, will be conducting spot checks along Cape Town’s beaches today, Day of Reconciliation (16 December). The Police Minister and his entourage – including South African Police Service (SAPS) management – will spend the day visiting various beaches in Cape Town to inspect “operational deployments” […]

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KLM Resumes Planned Flights to South Africa After SA Updates Crew Requirements

By SAPeople 16-12-20 11:07

KLM has announced that its planned flights will now go ahead, following the South African authorities issuing an update to regulations yesterday, 15 December. Last week KLM had announced a reduction in its flights between Amsterdam and South Africa due to new SA regulations which changed the entry requirements for airline crew travelling into the […]

WATCH Andrea Bocelli and Daughter Sing Hallelujah for Christmas Concert

By Jenni Baxter 16-12-22 23:18

Andrea Bocelli and his 8-year-old daughter Virginia have performed an exquisite version of Leonard Cohen‘s Hallelujah. The hauntingly beautiful rendition was recorded over the weekend in Italy, as Bocelli lifts spirits again just as he did with his record-breaking special Easter concert in Milan. The weekend concert – ‘Believe in Christmas’ – took place on […]

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President Given Ultimatum to Justify Closure of Garden Route Beaches

By SAPeople 15-12-20 21:17

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has until 17h00 on Wednesday (16 Dec) to justify why the national government has decided to close beaches in the Garden Route District in the Western Cape for the entire festive season. If he fails to do so, the DA says it will approach the courts for urgent relief. The […]

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Initial Covax Vaccine Will Cover 10% of South Africa’s Population

By SAPeople 29-04-21 18:05

South Africa is set to receive initial vaccines from the COVAX facility to cover 10% of its population in the early part of 2021, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced to the nation on Monday evening. The President said SA concluded all the necessary processes to ensure its participation in the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Global Vaccine […]

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WATCH Rhino Dehorning Up Close, Bojangle’s Last Chance Against Poaching

By SAPeople 17-12-20 22:30

The Nkombe Rhino Organisation, run by Joe Pietersen, recently completed its 100th dehorning – a final desperate measure to give rhino a chance at survival against poachers. The video below of the milestone event shows viewers a close-up view of the heartbreaking, yet vital, dehorning process which can save a rhino’s life. Anthony Kirkwood, Creative […]

Rhino Poaching Suspect Sought After 17 Horns Confiscated in Kempton Park

Rhino Poaching Suspect Sought After 17 Horns Confiscated in Kempton Park

By SAPeople 17-12-20 22:30

GAUTENG – Seventeen rhino horns were seized at a warehouse in Kempton Park, South Africa, on Monday. The seizure of the valuable haul was thanks to a multi-disciplinary approach driven operation by Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Crime Intelligence, Customs, and Environmental Affairs. The Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said in a statement on […]

Prestigious Award for Coding Project that Overcame COVID-19 Challenges

Prestigious Award for Coding Project that Overcame COVID-19 Challenges

By SAPeople Contributor 15-12-20 13:24

Prof Jean Greyling and his team from Computing Sciences at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth has received the Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Award, in the category “Engagement Project”. This follows on the Innovation Excellence Award also from the Vice Chancellor in 2019. Prof Greyling is very passionate about introducing learners to software development as a […]

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