THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026, 10:29
Eskom progress continues
Eskom’s recovery continues to yield results as the power utility records some 260 days without the implementation of load shedding.
The sustained progress stems from implementation of the Generation Recovery Plan, government’s Energy Action Plan and the improvement in the Energy Availability Factor (EAF).“Together, these developments are enhancing...
South African stocks tumbled the most since March 2020, falling along with precious metals that are extending losses.
Communities important to wetland conservation
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, is today marking World Wetlands Day at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve — one of South Africa’s internationally recognised RAMSAR sites.
The commemoration is taking place under the global theme:...
The three children aged between seven and fifteen years were hacked to death
The 25-year-old Mozambican national faces charges of murder, contravention of the Immigration Act.
Cancer preventative HPV vaccination campaign kicks off in schools
The Department of Health will today kick off its 2026 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination drive.
The drive is aimed at vaccinating girls aged 9 years and older to protect them from developing cervical cancer later in life.
“South Africa continues to record a high number of cases of cervical cancer and related...
Let us all work together to create a safe and supportive environment for our learners
By Terence Khala As the first school term of 2026 begins, there is a deeper responsibility that cannot be overlooked which is to deal with the safety and well-being of our children. Children are our future leaders, and they must always be protected, whether on and off the school grounds, be it on...
The department says the vaccination drive aims to protect girls from cervical cancer
SA at ‘no immediate risk’ of Nepah virus – Health Department
South Africa is currently under “no immediate risk” of the Nipah Virus (NiV) outbreak reported in India.
This is according to the Department of Health (DoH) which assured in a statement that there is “no need for the public to panic.”Two cases of the potentially fatal virus were reported by Indian authorities in...
DIRCO declares Israeli Chargé d’Affaires Persona Non Grata
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has informed the Government of the State of Israel of South Africa’s decision to declare the Chargé d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy, Mr Ariel Seidman, persona non grata.
In a statement issued on Friday, DIRCO said the decision follows a series of...
President calls for renewed push to ramp up Africa’s infrastructure
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed political commitment, stronger institutional support and sustainable financing to fast-track Africa’s infrastructure development.
Addressing the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI) Heads of State and Government Meeting on Friday at the Union...
Police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda says Senona still has credentials to enter the HQ building
The suspect, a Mozambican national, was arrested in Germiston on Friday night.
The three accused persons face multiple charges, including housebreaking, theft and money laundering
Police say the search for the persons swept away by flood waters will resume on Monday.
Winde says below-average requires a holistic approach to secure water resources.
Shikwambana says the twins are successfully delivered and both are currently stable receiving care
KZN Police respond to Hawks Head’s claims of office removal and device seizure
FS Transport Department has developed an app to regulate and boost scholar transport safety
Majola says this is the third time a death threat has been made to her life.
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