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Call to vaccinate as 3.5 million FMD vaccine doses arrive
Call to vaccinate as 3.5 million FMD vaccine doses arrive
With the arrival of the first batch of a 3.5 million-dose consignment of Biogénesis Bagó Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called on all provincial departments to prioritise vaccinating as many animals as possible over the coming weeks.
The remainder of the record-breaking...
Three arrested in connection with shooting of Rustenburg taxi boss
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a Rustenburg taxi boss
DIRCO slams claims that Nigerians, Ghanaians are being killed in SA
The dept’ spokesperson Chrispin Phiri says there’s no evidence showing migrants being killed in SA.
SADC sets regional roadmap for resilience amid global geopolitical shocks
SADC sets regional roadmap for resilience amid global geopolitical shocks
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Foreign Ministers have committed to a coordinated regional response aimed at strengthening economic resilience and shielding member states from escalating global geopolitical and economic disruptions.
This follows the SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs Retreat held...
Police captain attached to SAPS forensic lab expected in court Monday
SAPS captain attached to the Forensic Science Laboratory expected in court on Monday
Six killed in separate road crashes in Limpopo
The provincial Transport Department says two of the crashes occurred in the Mopani District.
First group of Ghanaians to be repatriated from SA on Wednesday
So far, 800 people have indicated their willingness to return to Ghana.
Western Cape pushes ahead with recovery efforts following severe weather
Western Cape pushes ahead with recovery efforts following severe weather
Recovery and mop-up operations are continuing across the Western Cape following severe weather incidents that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, disrupted electricity supply and affected hundreds of roads across the province.
The recent weather events have officially been classified as disasters,...
SANParks tightens security after tourists found dead in Kruger National Park
SANParks tightens security after tourists found dead in Kruger National Park
South African National Parks has announced plans to strengthen security measures in isolated areas of the Kruger National Park following the tragic discovery of two tourists who went missing in the park last week.
The bodies of the tourists were discovered on Friday near a river area in the northern section...
South Africa pushes for People-Centred Biodiversity Action ahead of COP17
South Africa pushes for People-Centred Biodiversity Action ahead of COP17
South Africa has concluded its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Consultative Conference with renewed calls for inclusive, community-driven biodiversity implementation that advances both environmental protection and socio-economic development.
The two-day conference, held in Boksburg,...
Gautrain e-hailing app to transform commuter travel
Commuters will find value in the new service due to the improved safety
Two cash-in-transit suspects arrested in Welkom
Two wanted cash-in-transit (CIT) suspects have been arrested following a robbery in Welkom, FS
Seven killed in Free State crash near Sterkfontein Dam
Towa says one person was injured was transported to Thebe Hospital in Harrismith.
Flood damage delays power restoration in Nelson Mandela Bay
The municipality says flood damage has slowed electricity restoration efforts.
Fayemi: African sovereignty must be redefined for the 21st century
Professor Kayode Fayemi was speaking at the Thabo Mbeki Annual Lecture in Cape Town on Saturday.
Mashatile condemns killing of North West activist
Mashatile says the government is outraged by the killing of Thato Molosankwe.
Moody’s lifts SA outlook to positive on reforms, keeps ‘junk’ rating
The ratings agency shifted South Africa’s outlook to “positive” from “stable” before.
Huawei ICT Congress 2026 in Windhoek Spotlights AI, Talent Development and Youth-Led Innovation in Namibia
Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data-driven technologies took center stage at the Huawei ICT Congress 2026 in Windhoek on May 13, held under the theme “Advancing All Intelligence” as Namibia sets out its digital transformation agenda. The congress brought together government, academia, industry leaders, innovators and development partners to discuss the country’s digital...
Race for Johannesburg mayor intensifies
The race for Johannesburg mayor is intensifying ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Namibia’s NIPAM to Train Civil Servants on AI, Starting With Senior Leadership
The Namibian Institute of Public Administration and Management has announced plans to introduce structured three- to five-day courses to teach civil servants how to use artificial intelligence, in an intentional push to modernize the country’s bureaucratic infrastructure. The initiative was unveiled during an AI executive leadership seminar in Windhoek. Rather than rolling out a sweeping, […]