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St Helena residents told risk of hantavirus low as infection requires prolonged contact

The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was “overjoyed” to be “blessed with five at once”.

Visit North West University press office South Africans are no longer just living in suburbs. They are living in defended zones. High walls, cameras and private security may protect some South Africans, but they are not solving crime – they are displacing it onto more vulnerable communities. Crime in South Africa is no longer treated […]

The KZN Legislature’s Health Portfolio Committee has called the CEO of Madadeni Hospital to appear.

89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.

Traffic officials, police and emergency services are on the scene

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says her department is monitoring the Hantavirus outbreak.

The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.

North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks.

Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

“If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept,” Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

South Africa’s newly appointed tax commissioner says SARS could come after taxpayers hard to plug the gaps caused by the impact of the Iran war.

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Friday, 8 May 2026.

It struck a nerve, prompting many people to rethink their relationship with money and even commit to changing how they spend.

EFF members expected to gather outside the ConCourt ahead of judgment in the Phala Phala matter…

ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

Interactive timeline summarises key events since a large sum of money was stolen from Phala Phala.

The DA says public funds meant to serve residents cannot be misused for personal or political gain.

Who wins when Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois meet in Saturday’s heavyweight contest? According to Dubois’ trainer, it’s “highly unlikely” the fight will last long.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says he can see a notable “mindset shift” across all levels of the women’s game in the country.

After the highs of a run to the quarter-finals at the World Cup last year, Scotland are facing a major rebuild, writes Andy Burke.

Remembering how Sunderland fans laughed at visitors Manchester United in 2012 when Sergio Aguero’s goal snatched the Premier League title away from them.

Alone, cold and starving, a young serval kitten caught in Tzaneen’s heavy rains has been rescued and is on the mend.

Sale or scam? Local airline FlySafair has responded to criticism surrounding its R12 ticket birthday sale promotion this week…

Somizi Mhlongo is one of many South Africans disappointed at Brit actress Cynthia Erivo being cast as Miriam Makeba in an upcoming biopic.

The referee’s reluctance to punish reckless tackles allowed tensions to rise unnecessarily.

According to the NICD, most infections are linked to environmental exposure rather than human contact.

Delays in notifying possible contacts can complicate efforts to contain infectious disease outbreaks across borders.

Trump’s rhetoric emboldens secessionists, yet their parties scored just 0.71% in 2024 while black professionals still face subtle exclusion.

Peresoft Cashbook ensures every payment approval is on record, every change to vendor banking details is traceable and nothing moves without the right authorisation in place, says Bobby Perel, MD of Peresoft.

The company can directly resell Workday licences and bundles alongside its consulting, implementation and support services.

CompTIA AI Agent Essentials provides a vendor-neutral, scenario-based foundation for understanding how agentic systems operate in real environments.

“A declined home loan application can feel like a closed door, but it’s actually a starting point to rehabilitate your credit score, for a better outcome in the next few months,” says Bradd Bendall, National Head of Sales for BetterBond. “A rejection of a bond approval is often a signal to fix the part of your […]

An official launch date for Denza in South Africa is still to be set.

In the span of a few years, Chery has established itself as one of South Africa’s top-selling car brands.

Crude oil from petroleum-producing countries has fallen to a 36-year low due to the Middle East conflict.

There are protocols to follow if you have been in a car accident in South Africa.

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship

The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are “still under way”.