Gauteng Health Department raises alarm over rising malaria cases
Gauteng has recorded 414 cases and 11 deaths between January and March 2026 alone.
South Africa
Nominations open for eThekwini sports awards
Nominations open for eThekwini sports awards
The eThekwini Municipality has officially opened nominations for its inaugural eThekwini Sports Awards, calling on the public to recognise outstanding sporting talent and achievement across the city.
The awards programme is aimed at recognising and celebrating athletes, coaches, administrators, teams, and individuals who have excelled in...
Tshwane Metro buys 41 tankers to address Hammanskraal water crisis
Executive Mayor Nasiphi Moya says the metro spent millions on privately operated tankers.
Nelson Mandela Bay reinforces status as world class sporting destination
Nelson Mandela Bay reinforces status as world class sporting destination
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has confirmed that the opening day of the ISUZU IRONMAN African Championship, held on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at Hobie Beach, was successfully executed without incident.
Municipal officials said all scheduled races were delivered safely, supported by integrated planning,...
Suspended Mpumalanga SAPS Commissioner makes damning allegations against top officials
Lt-Gen Manamela accused National Commissioner Fannie Masemola of protecting corrupt police officers
Cold, wet and windy weather expected to continue across SA
Cold, wet and windy weather expected to continue across SA
Cold, wet and windy conditions are expected to continue across large parts of South Africa, with the Western and Northern Cape provinces likely to experience the most severe weather.
Weather forecasters Lehlohonolo Thobela and Tokelo Chiloane said the adverse conditions are expected to continue affecting much of the country...
KZN Treasury calls for political will and active citizenry
KZN Treasury calls for political will and active citizenry
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has raised serious concerns over the poor audit outcomes in several municipalities, following a 2024–2025 Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) audit outcomes briefing presented to the Provincial Legislature by Auditor-General Tsakane Maluleke.
During the recent presentation, the...
LIVE | Suspended Mpumalanga Commissioner Daphney Manamela briefing
Suspended Lieutenant-General Daphney Semakaleng Manamela briefs the media.
One dead in N12 crash involving LPG gas tanker
The crash has resulted in a complete shutdown of the N12 between the R59 and Comaro Road off-ramp.
Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment
Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment
National Treasury has published the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations of 2026 for public comment.
The regulations appeared in Government Notice No. 54520 in Government Gazette No. 7375, published on 17 April 2026.
The draft regulations, which will replace the Exchange Control Regulations of 1961, can be...
South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent
South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent
The Department of Agriculture has announced the immediate and permanent withdrawal of accreditation for Animal On the Move as a recognised dog import agent.
This follows the confirmed use of fraudulent import permits in contravention of the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No. 62 of 1998).
“The department enforces a...
President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal
President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for action “grounded in hope, unity, and progressive change”.
Addressing the Global Progressive Mobilisation Plenary during a working visit to Spain on Saturday, the President highlighted the current global situation, which is increasingly defined by aggression, war, conflict and...
Gas tanker on fire on N12 near the Comaro Road off-ramp, road closed
EMS spokesperson Kagiso Phasha says the emergency call was received at approximately 03:15
Truck driver arrested at Beitbridge with explosives to seek bail
The man was allegedly smuggling explosives worth R1 million from Zimbabwe into South Africa.
Johannesburg police recover 11 stolen vehicles
In a statement, police say the vehicles were recovered during intelligence-driven operations,
Julius Malema can remain MP pending legal processes: Experts
Julius Malema can still serve as an MP as he is entitled to exhaust all his legal options.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s role in anti-apartheid struggle lauded
Ntuli was speaking at the funeral of Albert Mazibuko at Ntabamhlophe in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal.
Thunderstorm Alert: Yellow Level 2 warning for Gauteng, North West
These conditions are expected to continue until Thursday morning.
University of Pretoria AI Professor Brings African Perspective to UN’s First Global Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence
For nearly a decade, Prof. Vukosi Marivate has been working to ensure that Africa shapes artificial intelligence rather than being shaped by it. His appointment to the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence — the first global scientific body of its kind — has given that mission an international platform. Selected from […]
UNDP and Senegal Sign Digital Transformation Partnership Covering AI, Governance and Inclusion
The United Nations Development Programme and Senegal’s Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration on digital transformation across the country. The partnership will focus on digital governance, digital inclusion, artificial intelligence and innovation, according to a statement from UNDP Senegal. It is...
Ghana and Japan Launch $1.5 Million Initiative Spanning AI Health, Digital Governance and Peacebuilding
Ghana and Japan have launched three major development initiatives targeting peacebuilding, digital transformation and health innovation, with a combined initial investment of approximately $1.5 million funded under Japan’s Fiscal Year 2025 Supplementary Budget. The projects were unveiled April 15 at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and are being implemented in partnership with the United...