American Pastor’s Post About Desmond Tutu Goes Viral

By SAPeople 04-03-18 21:47

An American pastor’s post on Friday about South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu has gone viral. Greg Allen Pickett, who is a pastor at a Presbyterian church in Nebraska, recalled a moment that Tutu had described to the BBC as the defining moment of his life. Pastor Pickett said that Tutu had spoken of the day […]

Sad Fate of Dog Police Ran Over and Left, in Elsies River, South Africa

By SAPeople 03-03-18 20:06

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has reported that the dog in the video – showing a police car running it over and then driving away – has sadly been put down. The Elsies River family of the brakkie, named Kosie, are reportedly devastated. The SPCA said: “We have understandably received many enquiries with regards […]

Wounded Blitzboks Win Twice in Las Vegas

By SAPeople 03-03-18 11:40

A battered and bruised Blitzboks side have managed to win both their Pool B games at the Las Vegas leg of the HSBC Sevens Series in the United States. After overcoming a tough Welsh side 26-21 in their first match of the tournament, they took on Canada in their second and final game of the […]

PHOTOS Cape Point Fire, South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 02-03-18 11:19

A large wildfire quickly spread on the Cape Peninsula yesterday, 1 March 2018, as crews battled the blaze in strong South Easterly conditions. Western Cape photographer Justin Sullivan captured these photos of the Link Road Cape Point Fire. “Approximately 90 firefighters were on the line, with three Hueys and a Spotter plane,” said Justin. “Crews […]

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Tumi Morake Officially Leaving Jacaranda FM – “Broken”

By SAPeople Contributor 01-03-18 20:44

South African female comedian, Tumi Morake has announced on her breakfast show (Breakfast with Martin Bester and Tumi Morake) that she is officially leaving Jacaranda FM. This follows after the comedian has not been with the station that long. “It’s only been eight months… but it feels like eight years,” she said. Morake said that […]

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Rassie Erasmus to Coach Springboks Until 2023

By SAPeople Contributor 01-03-18 14:20

Former Springbok captain Rassie Erasmus has been appointed as the new coach of the Springboks until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday. “Rassie Erasmus will spearhead a streamlined but experienced Springbok management team until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup,” it said in a statement. The […]

ANC’s Lynne Brown Resigns as Member of Parliament

By SAPeople 01-03-18 12:25

The Office of the ANC Chief Whip has confirmed the resignation of former Minister of Public Enterprises, Lynne Brown, as a member of Parliament effective 27 February 2018. Brown joined the National Assembly in 2014 and had previously served as a member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature in various capacities from 1994 till 2014. […]

Deployment of Fikile Mbalula to Luthuli House

By SAPeople 28-02-18 14:47

The African National Congress (ANC) has appointed Comrade Fikile Mbalula as the Head of Elections at the ANC Headquarters, Chief Albert Luthuli House with immediate effect. Love him or hate him, Fikile Mbalula – former Minister of Police, and before that Sports – is one of the most charismatic and hard-working ministers the country has […]

Shocking Discovery of 7 Dead Rhino In A Day at iMfolozi, South Africa

By SAPeople 27-02-18 20:43

Seven slaughtered rhino were reportedly discovered at iMfolozi in South Africa in a single day last week, although two of the rhino may have been killed a fortnight ago. According to Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife spokesperson Musa Mntambi the rhino had all been poached, and dehorned. The seven rhino carcasses were found in the Makhamisa Section […]

Parliament Resolves on Expropriation of Land Without Compensation

By SAPeople 27-02-18 18:52

The National Assembly today agreed to the principle of the expropriation of land without compensation within the context of ensuring food security, economic growth and radical economic transformation. The Constitution shall therefore be amended. The motion was brought by EFF Leader Julius Malema, and was adopted with a vote of 241 supporters and only 83 […]

Large Boeing Stops the Traffic in Joburg, Headed to Fourways for the Kids!

By SAPeople 27-02-18 10:55

Boeing Boeing Gone! The large Boeing 737 has left Jet Park, and is currently en route to its final destination – Fourways Mega Mall in Johannesburg. The plane will form an integral part of KidZania Johannesburg, opening in December 2018. Kidzania is the world’s fastest growing edutainment brand, and Joburg is set to host the […]

DA: “Ramaphosa’s New Cabinet Will Serve the ANC, Not South Africa”

By SAPeople 27-02-18 00:00

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of his new cabinet this evening illustrates that the problem in South Africa lies with the ANC itself, says opposition leader, Mmusi Maimane. The DA Leader said in a press statement late Monday evening: “The ministers who make up Ramaphosa’s compromised and partially captured cabinet show what we’ve known all along […]

All The President’s Men & Women: Mbalula is Out, Gordhan is Back

By SAPeople 26-02-18 23:31

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced  the following changes to the National Executive.It was a “radical” reconfiguration of the cabinet, including 23 changes and many female appointments. Some of the new appointments – including new Deputy President of South Africa, David Mabuza – will first be sworn in as members of the National Assembly tomorrow in Cape […]

Springboks to Face Wales in Ground-Breaking Test in Washington DC

By SAPeople 26-02-18 21:57

The Springboks will kick off their 2018 international season on an historic note when they face Wales in a once-off Test in Washington DC in the USA on Saturday 2 June. This momentous match – the first time the Boks will face Tier One opposition on neutral ground outside the Rugby World Cup – was […]

President Ramaphosa to Announce Changes to the National Executive: Watch LIVE

By SAPeople 26-02-18 21:53

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce changes to the National Executive at 22h00 tonight, Monday 26 February 2018, in a statement to media at The Presidency, Union Buildings, Pretoria. (Please note: This has been updated from earlier versions. The President was due to address the media at 20h30 but has been delayed. Acting Presidency […]

Search For More Cop Killers, After 7 Shot Dead & More Arrested

By SAPeople 26-02-18 00:11

The search in South Africa for more suspects linked to the Ngcobo police murders in the Eastern Cape continued Sunday, despite an earlier breakthrough. On Friday night, police received information that the unknown gunmen were hiding at the Seven Angels Church in Nyanga village at Ngcobo in the Eastern Cape. In a shoot-out between a […]

Hawks Say Five Suspects in Estina Scandal Still at Large

By SAPeople 23-02-18 16:55

Acting National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), Lieutenant-General Yolisa Matakata, says the crime busting unit is still on the hunt for five other suspects in relation to corruption on the Estina Dairy Farm project in Vrede, Free State. “Eight suspects were arrested and appeared in court. Five suspects are outstanding. We […]

SPCA Dropped by Lottery

By SAPeople Contributor 23-02-18 12:24

A cut in funding from the Lottery has forced the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), to reduce its free services, including the work it does in poor communities. Since its launch 62 years ago, one of the services it has offered is the care and treatment of beasts of burden, like […]

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