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IN PICTURES: Top lifesavers compete at national championships in Gqeberha

Today at 11:56 AM, via Daily Maverick

The South African National Lifesaving Championships in Gqeberha brings together top athletes from across the country to compete in a range of surf and beach disciplines. The event highlights the skill, endurance and teamwork required in lifesaving, while also promoting water safety awareness along South Africa’s (SA’s) coastline.

South Africa

eThekwini prioritises safety of visitors and churchgoers

Today at 11:27 AM, via SAnews

eThekwini prioritises safety of visitors and churchgoers

The eThekwini Municipality has placed the safety of visitors, residents and churchgoers at the centre of its Easter holiday preparations, rolling out an integrated law enforcement plan to ensure a safe and peaceful period.

The city confirmed that the plan brings together multiple agencies, including Metro Police, the South...

South Africa

Government urges vigilance and road safety ahead of Easter travel

Today at 11:04 AM, via SAnews

Government urges vigilance and road safety ahead of Easter travel

As travellers begin to make their way to various destinations for the Easter and Passover holidays, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has reiterated its call for citizens to remain vigilant and take steps to safeguard their homes and ensure safety on the roads.

GCIS Acting Director-General...

South Africa

Simelane calls for delivery over declarations at investment conference

Today at 10:38 AM, via SAnews

Simelane calls for delivery over declarations at investment conference

Human Settlements Minister Thembisile Simelane has urged a shift from investment pledges to tangible delivery, saying South Africa’s credibility now depends on turning commitments into real economic outcomes.

Simelane said the next phase of the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) must be defined by...

Business

Rough times ahead for petrol prices in South Africa

Today at 11:00 AM, via BusinessTech

What many believed was a bad April Fool’s Day joke has proven to be a harsh reality, with early data from the Central Energy Fund suggesting a rough month ahead for fuel price recoveries.

Lifestyle

Hout Bay Harbour: The next V&A Waterfront?

Today at 10:02 AM, via The South African

Prominent voices in the property industry and in government have identified Hout Bay Harbour as Cape Town’s next waterfront-style tourism hub.

Motoring

Hyundai unveils new 4×4 SUV

Today at 08:17 AM, via TopAuto

Hyundai has unveiled an all-new rugged SUV concept, showcasing the brand’s future 4×4 design philosophy.

Health

C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Mpox

Yesterday at 17:51 PM, via New York Times

The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.