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Cabinet Lekgotla Focussing On South Africa’s Economic Growth and SOEs

By SAPeople 30-01-20 08:59

The deepening of economic growth and the predicament of the country’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) – like Eskom and SAA – are expected to be taking centre stage at the Cabinet Lekgotla being held by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria this week. Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu outlined the government’s […]

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DA Horrified After MP Cameron Mackenzie Shot During Attempted Robbery

By SAPeople 08-01-20 11:13

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is “horrified and outraged” at the shooting of one of its Members of Parliament, Cameron Mackenzie MP, in an attempted robbery at Dainfern Ridge Estate in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, on Tuesday night. MacKenzie was wounded and rushed to hospital. “This attack has proved yet again, that no one […]

Countdown to the Release of the Matric Results

By SAPeople Contributor 07-01-20 16:13

The Class of 2019 matriculants are expected to be glued to their television screens tonight as Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announces the national results of the 2019 National Senior Certificate matric exams. The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) announced the private schools’ matric results at midnight last night. The Basic Education Department will release the […]

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Petrol Price to Come Down in January for South Africans

By SAPeople Contributor 23-01-21 00:34

Cash strapped South African consumers returning from their December holiday break will breathe a sigh of relief at the petrol pumps as the price of petrol is set to come down by between 4 and 14 cents a litre this week. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced a drop in the petrol […]

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Christmas Messages from South Africa’s Leaders

By SAPeople 25-12-19 15:32

South Africa’s political leaders have shared the following Christmas messages with the country: Christmas message by Deputy President David Mabuza for 2019 Mabuza said it has been a year of success for some, but of pain and grief for others… Mabuza said this is a time to join hands and lend a shoulder to those […]

Didiza Submits Detailed Plan for District Six Redevelopment

By SAPeople Contributor 19-12-19 14:37

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has submitted a detailed plan on the redevelopment of District Six to the Land Claims Court. The submission of the detailed plan comes after the litigation brought by the District Six Working Committee against the 5th administration of government. In November 2018, the court directed that […]

South Africa in Unfamiliar Terrain as SAA Goes into Business Rescue

By SAPeople Contributor 19-12-19 07:49

South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways, has been placed in voluntary business rescue. It’s an historic moment as it’s the first business rescue attempt of a state owned entity. The decision places the country in unfamiliar territory – politically, economically and legally. What happens next will determine whether the decision was the right one […]

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Carte Blanche: Rise in Child Kidnappings in South Africa – Why Your Kid Could be a Target, and How to Prevent It

By SAPeople Contributor 15-12-19 09:15

Carte Blanche investigates Child Kidnappings, Rogue Gas Dealers and the Vuvuzela men who are reclaiming their neighbourhoods… plus more, tonight – Sunday 15 December – on DStv Now if you’re in South Africa, and available to stream from Tues 17 Dec on Showmax International in most other countries.  UNDERCOVER > INVESTIGATIVE Child Kidnappings Statistics show that […]

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