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South Africa to have new marriage and divorce laws

By Mimi Mfundisi 05-05-23 16:23

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa will soon have new marriage and divorce laws, amid the pending Muslim marriage bill. SA to have new marriage and divorce laws. Image: Pixabay READ MORE: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene deny marriage breakup report Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says his department is still developing an […]

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King Charles III: Who’s is attending Saturday’s coronation?

By Hennely Nel 05-05-23 09:39

The coronation of King Charles III will be attended by around 2 300 people – well down on the more than 8 000 guests who crammed into Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s crowning in 1953. MUST READ | King Charles III: And A to Z ahead of Saturday’s coronation Here’s what we know about who is expected to be there and who’s not. TURNING UP […]

Davido's 3-Year-Old Son Drowns in Swimming Pool

Davido’s 3-Year-Old Son Drowns in Swimming Pool at Home

By SAPeople 01-11-22 18:19

Condolences have poured in from around the world for one of Africa’s most popular musicians Davido, after his three-year-old son tragically drowned in a swimming pool at his home in Lagos on Monday night. The BBC reports that Nigerian police have confirmed that Ifeanyi Adeleke drowned at the 29-year-old Afro-pop star’s home. Davido and his […]

South Africans Star on Global Magazine Covers This Month

South Africans Star on Global Magazine Covers This Month

By SAPeople Contributor 07-01-22 17:01

As more and more South Africans prove their excellence on the international stage, it’s been wonderful to see some familiar SA faces gracing the covers of prestigious international magazines over the past few weeks. 1. Elon Musk on Time Magazine It kicked off with former Pretoria High student Elon Musk making it onto the cover […]

Jannie du Plessis' Baby Son Tragically Drowns in Family Pool

Jannie du Plessis’ Baby Son Tragically Drowns in Family Pool

By SAPeople 18-11-21 09:55

South African rugby legend Jannie du Plessis and his wife Ronel Malherbe du Plessis have tragically lost their 10-month-old son to a drowning incident at their home in Krugersdorp, near Johannesburg. The little baby boy, who had been baptized on Sunday, reportedly drowned in the family swimming pool yesterday (Tuesday 16 November). It was Jannie’s […]

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Rhino Conservation Award WINNERS Announced For 2021

By SAPeople Contributor 27-08-21 16:45

The winners of the prestigious Rhino Conservation Awards were officially announced this week during an online event to honour the incredible people and organisations across Africa, who play a vital role in protecting our endangered species, and ensure our natural heritage is safeguarded for future generations. Patron of the Awards, Prince Albert II of Monaco, […]

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Monaco Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Royal Wedding with Stamps

By SAPeople 17-06-21 10:28

The tenth anniversary of the royal wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco, to former South African athlete Charlene Wittstock, is being commemorated in the principality with the issue of three new stamps. The first features a photo of the couple on their wedding day 10 years ago, in July 2011. The second is a […]

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Prince Albert II of Monaco Tests Positive for Coronavirus

By Jenni Baxter 20-03-20 13:34

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, husband of South African expat Charlene Wittstock, has tested positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the Royal Palace of Monaco confirmed in a statement on Thursday afternoon, 19 March 2020. Prince Albert is the first head of state to announce he has tested positive for the virus which is sweeping the […]

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Africa’s Marathon Man Eliud Kipchoge Named World Male Athlete of the Year

By Reuters 25-11-19 00:27

Kenya’s marathon sub-two hour man Eliud Kipchoge was named World Athletics male athlete of the year in Monaco on Saturday at the annual awards ceremony of the sport’s governing body. Kipchoge tweeted: “Proud to be named @WorldAthletics Male Athlete of the Year again. It was a truly historic year. #NoHumanIsLimited.” Kipchoge retained the award thanks […]

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South African Musician and Icon Johnny Clegg Dies at 66

By Jenni Baxter 16-07-19 21:11

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s iconic singer and songwriter, Johnny Clegg, has sadly passed away today, Tuesday 16 July 2019, at the age of 66. The nation and all the “scatterlings of Africa” will mourn his passing. Clegg was diagnosed with cancer four years ago in 2015. During his career he helped unite South Africans of […]

South African Team Named for World Championships

By SAPeople 04-07-18 12:28

A 24-member national team has been announced by Athletics South Africa for the IAAF World Championships in London, England, to be held from 4-13 August, 2017. https://www.facebook.com/PrincelyFamilyofMonaco/photos/pcb.1956536441296114/1956536077962817/?type=3&theater The final team includes all four medallists from last year’s Rio Olympic Games. World 400m record holder, Wayde van Niekerk – who sprinted to a meet record in […]

Calling All South African Expats Who Once Lived in Benoni

By SAPeople 04-07-18 12:30

Are you a Benonian living abroad? If so – the Benoni City Times would like to share your story. They say “once a Benonian, always a Benonian”. And that counts for stars like Charlize Theron who was born here, and Charlene Wittstock – now Princess Charlene of Monaco – who grew up here. The City Times will be […]

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