
New locally produced vaccine to help tackle foot and mouth disease
Steenhuisen says the development positions South Africa to better manage future outbreaks.
FRIDAY, 06 FEBRUARY 2026, 19:23

Steenhuisen says the development positions South Africa to better manage future outbreaks.

At least 20 houses were badly damaged during the storm.
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...

NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the matter has been postponed to April.

Matlala and his co-accused appeared in court today, with the case postponed to Thursday next week.

Officials are expected to visit the school and the family of the deceased learner this afternoon.
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...

The weather service has issued an advisory for a heatwave in northern parts of the province.

Residents have been cautioned to use water sparingly during the maintenance period.

Ozempic is also used for weightloss although it is not approved for this use.
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...

Brig. Matjeng testified that she sent Matlala a code to enable him to claim for the 140 non-arrivals
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...

The situation is classified as a suspected localised outbreak, pending laboratory confirmation.

Large parts of Joburg CBD is without power due to a fire broke out at Bree Street Substation

Communications Committee to receive update on SABC’s viable funding model
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...

The pre-trial hearing of controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala commences this morning

Sithole and Katlego Mokoena allegedly stabbed Mathabela to death at her home in Mattafin