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South Africa

NCC leader Fadiel Adams arrested

Today at 14:44 PM, via SABC News

Adams has been arrested after allegedly delaying to hand himself over to the police.

South Africa

WHO Africa on Hantavirus: ‘Risk remains low but vigilance is high’

Today at 13:58 PM, via SAnews

WHO Africa on Hantavirus: ‘Risk remains low but vigilance is high’

Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, says although the “risk remains low at this time” for Africa regarding the current Hantavirus case flagged in South Africa, vigilance remains high.

A case of the rare but deadly disease was confirmed by the South African...

South Africa

SA to send animal health experts to Brazil after FMD strategy talks

Today at 13:48 PM, via SAnews

SA to send animal health experts to Brazil after FMD strategy talks

A team of South African animal health experts will later this month travel to Brazil for an intensive knowledge exchange on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), traceability and surveillance methods.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen made the announcement during a media briefing in Cape Town on Tuesday, 5 May...

South Africa

Mashatile positions heritage as economic driver at African World Heritage Day

Today at 13:27 PM, via SAnews

Mashatile positions heritage as economic driver at African World Heritage Day

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for Africa’s cultural and natural heritage to be repositioned as a key driver of economic development, urging greater investment and stronger partnerships to unlock its full potential. 

Delivering the keynote address at the 10th African World Heritage Day and the...

Business

Surprise good news for diesel price changes in May

Today at 15:26 PM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has corrected an error in its fuel price calculations for May 2026, saving diesel users almost R1.00 at the pumps from Wednesday.

Education

South Africa: No Interruptions to NSFAS Funding and Allowance – Manamela

Today at 14:03 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has moved to reassure students that funding and allowances will continue uninterrupted, despite the decision to place the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration.

Education

Ghana: 660 Graduate From University of Gold Coast

Today at 12:46 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] Six hundred and sixty students have graduated from the University of Gold Coast (formerly Accra Business School) across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a call for inclusivity and youth empowerment as key drivers of national development.

Education

Rwanda: HEC, Varsities in New Push to Refine Education Quality

Today at 12:30 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] Higher Education Council (HEC) has launched a nationwide outreach programme targeting higher learning institutions, in a move aimed at assessing and improving the quality of education, governance, and programme delivery.

Science/Tech

World ‘unprepared’ for next pandemic as countries fail to agree on sharing information, tests and vaccines

Today at 15:34 PM, via The Guardian

Finalisation of pact governing global response to disease outbreaks delayed as talks on how to share benefits stall

A key deadline to finalise a global pandemic treaty has been missed by negotiators, prompting warnings that the world remains unprepared for the next major disease outbreak.

Countries have been trying to agree how they should share information on pathogens, such as bacteria or...

Science/Tech

From app idea to board game hit

Today at 14:08 PM, via TechCentral

From pizza-box prototypes to Exclusive Books shelves, this South African financial literacy board game has found an audience.