Breakthrough in Foot and Mouth Disease fight 

South Africa’s fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has received a boost with the first batch of locally produced vaccines in over 20 years set to reach farmers soon.This as the country has resumed local FMD vaccine production.“This milestone signals a shift from reactionary disease chasing to a proactive, science led war on...

Society urged to invest in nurturing the boy child

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says there is an urgent need within families, communities and society at large to invest more in nurturing the boy child.“We must teach boys, from an early age, that actions have consequences, that respect is not a sign of weakness but of strength; that discipline is an act of...

Call for swift investigation into killing of three siblings

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for a thorough and expedited investigation into the murder of three minor children in Lulwane village in Manguzi, northern KwaZulu-Natal.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident occurred on the night of 30 January 2026 and resulted in the deaths of...

Smith, Burger to carry SA flag at Winter Games 

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games set to get underway, cross-country skier Matthew Smith and skeleton athlete Nicole Burger have been selected to carry the South African flag at the opening ceremony of the games.“Smith (35) and Burger (31) are the oldest members among the five athletes who will do duty for Team SA at the XXV Winter...

Government congratulates Prof Marivate 

Government has congratulated Professor Vukosi Marivate on the recommendation by the United Nations Secretary-General to appoint him as a member of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence.In a statement on Thursday, government said Professor Marivate of the University of Pretoria was recommended alongside 40...

Festive Season Operations bear fruit in the Northern Cape

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has recorded significant operational successes during the 2025/2026 Festive Season Operation, which resulted in the arrest of 4 178 perpetrators for serious and priority crimes.The Festive Season Operation was implemented to ensure the safety and security of...

eThekwini Municipality’s cable theft crackdown leads to convictions

The eThekwini Municipality has intensified its efforts to combat cable theft, leading to the successful conviction of perpetrators involved in crimes targeting municipal infrastructure.The municipality said the convictions highlight the Energy Management Directorate’s continued commitment to protecting municipal...