Prince Harry Honours His Mother’s Legacy in AIDS Speech in Durban

By SAPeople 21-07-16 19:11

DURBAN – In a passionate speech at the International Aids Conference in South Africa today, Prince Harry recalled the work of his late mother Princess Diana… honouring her legacy in the fight against AIDS. Speaking in Durban, he said it is thanks to the work of leaders like Nelson Mandela, Sir Elton John and “my mother, Princess […]

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State to Appeal Oscar Pistorius’ ‘Shockingly Lenient’ Sentence

By SAPeople 21-07-16 16:16

PRETORIA – The South African government is set to appeal for a longer sentence for former Olympian Oscar Pistorius. In a strongly worded statement today, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) described the athlete’s sentence for the 2013 murder of his then girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp as “shockingly too lenient”, “startling” and “disturbingly inappropriate”. Steenkamp’s family have […]

Trek4Mandela Team’s Tearful Return to South Africa from Kilimanjaro

By SAPeople 21-07-16 09:59

It was an emotional return from Mount Kilimanjaro for members of the Trek4Mandela team yesterday, after the tragic passing of rally driver and TV personality Gugu Zulu (38). Team leader and experienced climber, Sibusiso Vilane, broke down in tears at a press conference at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, as he recalled the […]

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Update on the Passing of Gugu Zulu

By SAPeople Contributor 19-07-16 21:42

The news of the passing of South African rally driver Gugu Zulu, whilst attempting to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, remains devastating news for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. In a media release today, the Foundation said: “We are trying hard to come to terms with his passing. Our thoughts are with Gugu’s family, his wife Letshego and […]

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Key Points from Bill Gates’ 2016 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture

By SAPeople 17-07-16 21:10

PRETORIA – American philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates delivered the 2016 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture at the University of Pretoria on Sunday. Gates spoke of how he first heard of Mandela at the age of nine, and first spoke to him in 1994 when Madiba called to ask the billionaire to help fund South Africa’s election. Gates said […]

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Ernie Els Displays True Sportsmanship to Help Rival Make Golfing History

By SAPeople 17-07-16 12:09

South African golfer Ernie Els set aside protocol during the British Open on Thursday to show true sportsmanship and allow his longtime rival, Phil Mickelson from the USA, the best possible chance to make history. They were on the 18th green at Royal Troon in Scotland, and Mickelson – who already had eight birdies – had […]

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South Africa’s Janie Erasmus Wins Miss Deaf World 2016

By SAPeople 17-07-16 14:04

South Africa’s Janie Erasmus was crowned Miss Deaf World 2016 at a ceremony in Prague, Czech Republic, last night. Leviena Smit (pictured right), Managing Director of Miss Deaf World in South Africa, said: “Congratulations to our beautiful Miss Deaf World 2016 – Janie Erasmus. Breathtaking crowning moment… super proud! xx” Hours before the ceremony, Janie wrote the […]

Death Toll in Nice Rises to Over 70 – TV Citing Police

By SAPeople 15-07-16 01:36

PARIS (Reuters) – At least 73 people were killed when a truck drove into the crowd in the southern French sea resort of Nice, a news TV channel and local politician said. Christian Estrosi, a leading regional politician in the area, said on Twitter: “This is the worst drama in the history of Nice with […]

Important: How to be Uber Safe when Getting a Ride

By SAPeople 14-07-16 16:48

JOHANNESBURG – After a woman was attacked, robbed and raped after getting into a car that she thought was her Uber ride home, outside Monte Casino in Johannesburg earlier this month, Uber has urged riders to prioritise their safety and follow certain security guidelines. In a statement today, Uber in South Africa has said it constantly strives […]

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Teen Behind the Selfies Says Zuma is Her “Second Dad”

By SAPeople 14-07-16 15:57

The young woman seen in selfies on Facebook being kissed by President Jacob Zuma has confirmed to local media that the president is her “second dad”. The collage of photos – which are apparently genuine, according to the president’s eldest son – were first uploaded to Facebook by someone with a fake account, pretending to […]

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Gary Player “Disappointed” by Top Golfers’ Withdrawal from Olympics

By SAPeople 14-07-16 12:35

Legendary South African golfer Gary Player has expressed disappointment in the high-profile golfers who have withdrawn from the Olympics next month in Brazil, which will mark golf’s historic return to the Games after 112 years. Speaking to the Golf Channel (see video below) the three-time Open champion – who is South Africa’s team captain – said he is […]

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Phew, South African Plane’s ‘Hijack’ was a False Alarm

By SAPeople 11-07-16 14:56

JOHANNESBURG – Airlink has confirmed that the hijack distress signal sent by one of its aircraft today was actually just a technical glitch and everyone on board is fine. Social media had been abuzz earlier with reports that the South African plane had been hijacked. The erroneous message came on the same day as four suspected terrorists were due […]

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Indian PM’s Visit to SA Like Pilgrimage in Steps of Gandhi

By SAPeople Staff Writer 11-07-16 08:34

During his two-day trip to South Africa, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi retraced the steps and famous (or infamous) train trip taken by Mahatma Gandhi in 1893, where Gandhi was thrown off the train for not being white. Modi likened his trip to South Africa – where he travelled to Johannesburg and Durban – to […]

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WATCH Preview of First Matisse Show in Africa, Opening in Joburg

By SAPeople Staff Writer 25-11-19 23:16

The first major showcase of Henri Matisse’s work in Africa opens this week in Johannesburg. The show, “Henri Matisse: Rhythm and Meaning”, will be at the Standard Bank Gallery until September. In a statement announcing the show, which opens on Wednesday, the gallery said, “At the end of the nineteenth century, Matisse was a young […]

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SA’s “Troubling” View on Human Rights at UN

By SAPeople Staff Writer 10-07-16 08:57

South Africa’s delegation to the United Nations this week chose to abstain from a key vote in support of gay rights, a decision only compounded by the SA ambassador’s later comments that it was more important to stand in solidarity with Africa. The nonprofit UN Watch, which monitors votes in the UN, called South Africa’s stance on […]

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SA Post Office, With R3.7 Bln Loan to Rebuild, Will Start Own Bank

By SAPeople Staff Writer 08-07-16 18:41

The SA Post Office, which has been attempting a massive turnaround after being crippled by debt and poor service, has raised a loan of R3.7 billion locally and has got the greenlight from the Reserve Bank to start a bank, according to a media conference on Friday, Minister of Telecommunications and Post Services Siyabonga CweleHe said the briefing was […]

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Can the SABC Be Saved from Itself?

By SAPeople Staff Writer 08-07-16 17:29

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) staggers from one crisis to the next. It has been politically contested from apartheid days, used by ruling parties as a valuable “propaganda” tool since its formation in 1936. The broadcaster has been extremely contentious in recent years, especially because of the role its controversial Chief Operating Officer, Hlaudi […]

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