DA demands firm action over principal’s alleged use of corporal punishment on learners.

Tembisa Hospital fires pose safety risk to patients, staff

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has expressed concern regarding repeated fire outbreaks at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, in Gauteng. 

This is after the second fire hit Tembisa Hospital at the main outpatient department on Wednesday. The smoke spread to the Eye Clinic and the nearby pharmacy,...

Roads have been closed in Durban and surrounding areas, as heavy rain and flooding continued to batter the area on Friday morning.

Jeri Elizabeth Mnguni, affectionately known as Gogo Mdala, leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and cultural wisdom.

KZN Premier tables Budget Vote

The R817.875 million allocation for the Office of the Premier is a strategic investment to ensure that the provincial government remains agile, efficient, and people centred, says KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli.“Our vision is clear. We are building a capable and ethical state that fosters inclusive development, safeguards the vulnerable, and...

Global action needed to combat malaria

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says revitalised efforts are urgently needed in the battle against malaria. 

Today marks World Malaria Day, which is observed globally every year on 25 April to acknowledge the collective efforts to control malaria.

In a statement released on Friday, WHO highlighted the importance of global collaboration,...

SRD grant beneficiaries urged to verify identity to avoid delays

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has encouraged all Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries to ensure that they do an identity verification. 

In a statement issued on Friday, SASSA Mpumalanga spokesperson Senzeni Ngubeni urged all beneficiaries that are required to go through this process to...

A Limpopo man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 5-year-old scholar who was part of a group he transported home from school.

Minister Ramokgopa to participate in Harvard Ministerial Forum

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa has been invited to participate in the Harvard Ministerial Forum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the United States.It will be held from Sunday, 27 April to Wednesday, 30 April 2025.

“I am honoured to be invited...

SASSA Gold Cards to continue working beyond 31 May 2025

The Postbank has confirmed that South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards will continue to work beyond 31 May 2025. 

In a statement on Thursday, Postbank said grant beneficiaries with Gold Cards will continue to be paid their SASSA grants in those cards until further notice, which is great news for beneficiaries...

G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa’s development

Members of the Group of Twenty (G20) have endorsed a work programme that identifies policy solutions that will address the barriers that limit Africa’s development and growth.

“During the discussion on the impediments to growth and development in Africa, members welcomed the work on strengthening institutions,...

Second G20 Trade and Investment Working Group meeting set for May

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host South Africa’s second G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting from 6-8 May 2025 in Somerset West, Western Cape. The meeting will bring together senior officials from member countries, as well as the European Union and African...