Health experts urge calm as Hantavirus cases investigated
Some SA health experts have warned against panicking after the detected Hantavirus cases.
South Africa
Storm damages more than 50 houses in Mpumalanga
Families left without shelter are calling on government to assist.
Eastern Cape floods cause major damage to homes, infrastructure
Several roads have also been affected as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the province.
Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case
Macpherson calls for swift prosecution in George building case
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to take decisive prosecutorial action following the completion of the South African Police Service (SAPS) investigation into the George building collapse.
The appeal comes as the country marks the second...
Tshwane embarks on project to curb illegal connections
Unlawful connections have contributed to recurring power outages and damage to infrastructure.
Presidency clarifies Zimbabwe visit, urges law enforcement to act without fear
Presidency clarifies Zimbabwe visit, urges law enforcement to act without fear
President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that he had no prior knowledge of an individual of interest to law enforcement who was reportedly present during his recent working visit to Zimbabwe.This follows reports that surfaced after the President’s visit, which took place on Sunday at the invitation of...
Rural women’s cooperative transforms lives in KwaZulu-Natal
Rural women’s cooperative transforms lives in KwaZulu-Natal
In the quiet rural village of Ezindophi in KwaZulu-Natal’s uMlalazi Local Municipality, a group of determined women are rewriting the story of hardship into one of hope, dignity and opportunity.What began as a small collective of five community members in 2005 has grown into the Qalekhaya Shining Star Cooperative (QSSC),...
Northern Cape residents urged to exercise caution amid icy weather
Snow and ice have already been reported along the N1 and N10 routes in the Pixley Ka Seme District.
News consumption trends change face of journalism
News consumption trends change face of journalism
The impact of technology and rising uptake of social media are making an indelible mark on the landscape of journalism, shifting South African audiences from passive consumers to active participants in the news cycle.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong on Wednesday said audiences are developing new “news habits”...
Western Cape challenges NHI public participation process
The apex court is hearing oral submissions in the NHI Act legal challenge.
Foreign nationals in Durban reject claims linking them to criminality
This follows protests in the city against undocumented immigrants.
NCOP to takes ‘Parliament to the People’ programme to the North West
NCOP to takes ‘Parliament to the People’ programme to the North West
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), led by Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will roll out its flagship public participation and oversight programme, Taking Parliament to the People (TPTTP), to the Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West next week.The programme will run from 12 to 15 May...
NCOP to take ‘Parliament to the People’ programme to the North West
NCOP to take ‘Parliament to the People’ programme to the North West
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP), led by Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will roll out its flagship public participation and oversight programme, Taking Parliament to the People (TPTTP), to the Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality in the North West next week.The programme will run from 12 to 15 May...
Ntanzi’s childhood friend saying he was forced to sign statement
Ntanzi’s childhood friend, ask court not to proceed with affidavit that was being read out to him
Response to Hantavirus case was swift – contact tracing began within hours
Response to Hantavirus case was swift – contact tracing began within hours
South African officials worked with speed to detect, contain and respond to the case of Hantavirus detected in the country.
This according to Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health on Wednesday morning.
The Minister’s update followed the confirmation of...
Homeless shelters under pressure as the cold weather sets in
Homeless shelters in Johannesburg are facing increased pressure as colder weather persists.
Fatal incident in Knysna as tree crushes vehicle
Gerhard Otto has warned people not to park under big trees as the high speed winds can be dangerous.
The Artificial Future — YPIT AF 2026
Lagos, Nigeria | 30 May – 13 June 2026 Young People In Tech (YPIT) presents The Artificial Future, a three-week programme bringing together builders, students, founders, researchers, and investors to answer one question: what does AI look like when Africans are the ones building it? The programme runs across workshops, a hackathon, and a full-day […]
Basic Education explains textbook process amid transparency concerns
Basic Education explains textbook process amid transparency concerns
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has defended the integrity of its textbook catalogue development process, rejecting claims of impropriety and maintaining that its system is designed to ensure fairness, quality and cost-effectiveness.This follows criticism from some sections of society questioning the...
Adams & Adams Partner Says Quick Withdrawal of South Africa’s AI Policy Was the Right Call
The inclusion of AI-fabricated research in the draft South Africa National AI Policy was a serious embarrassment for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, but the speed with which Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the document deserves recognition, according to Adams & Adams partner Darren Olivier. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies published the […]
Monte Sereno Health Builds AI-Powered Healthcare Operating System Born From Founder’s Misdiagnosis
A Nigerian startup is building what its founder describes as a healthcare operating system — an AI-powered platform designed to address fragmentation, diagnostic errors and access gaps across Africa’s healthcare systems — born out of his own near-fatal misdiagnosis. Monte Sereno Health was founded in 2021 by Clement Okoh, who walked into a Lagos hospital […]