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New nurse graduates in critical care units need better support
New nurse graduates in South Africa often enter the workforce with limited exposure to CCUs during their undergraduate training. By investing in the next generation of nurses, we strengthen the workforce and safeguard the future of healthcare. As we honour nurses today, 12 May, let us also commit to creating the conditions they need to thrive tomorrow

South Africa bleeds 345,000 jobs but one province defies national crisis
While South Africa’s unemployment rate soared to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026, one province stood alone in creating new job opportunities.
News24 | Tshwane deputy mayor’s salary docked over undeclared ties to R2.9bn security tender
City of Tshwane deputy mayor Eugene Modise will have his salary docked for two months for failing to declare his interests in a company trading with the City.

Tongaat bidder appears in court over alleged fraudulent funding letter
The case was postponed to 10 June, when Rajahussen is expected to respond to allegations that RGS fraudulently submitted a R2 billion proof-of-funding bank letter as part of its bid for the embattled sugar producer

Watch: Reckless driving in Kruger sparks SANParks hunt for driver
Reckless driving on Kruger roads sparks an official manhunt after a driver contravened several rules and bragged about it on Instagram.

NurseLead: Groundbreaking initiative to transform nursing leadership in SA
The National Department of Health and the North-West University officially initiated the programme, which is designed to empower current and emerging nurse leaders across the country.

Study: Linking climate change to health doubles support for public action
New research shows that health-based climate messaging significantly increases public support for government action, especially in South Africa where concern over children and food security is high
News24 | ‘Piece of garbage’: Trump’s Iran dismissal boosts oil, dollar
The US dollar extended gains for a second straight session on Tuesday, underpinned by sustained uncertainty over the Middle East conflict that drove investors into the greenback as a traditional safe haven.

This unexpected province keeps beating the Western Cape’s property prices
While the Western Cape dominates headlines, SA property prices keep soaring in one unexpected province.

News24 | Petrol attendant’s viral love of Audi’s RS3 lands him dream job – selling them
A Limpopo man’s career has shifted gears from petrol attendant to a position at an Audi dealership after a viral video of him speaking about how he will one day own his dream car, the Audi RS3, landed him the surprise job.

Is SA winning the war against rhino poaching? Latest incidents
Rhino poaching cases have dropped in South Africa, but new attacks and syndicate violence keep pressure on rangers.
News24 | Fast bowler Ismail out of retirement to make Proteas Women’s T20 World Cup squad
The Proteas Women on Tuesday confirmed a 15-player squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup set to take place in England and Wales from 12 June-5 July.

News24 | Pressure mounts on UK PM Keir Starmer after more than 70 Labour MPs call on him to resign
Calls mounted late for Britain’s embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit, despite his pledges to prove his doubters wrong after his ruling Labour party was crushed in local and regional elections.

News24 | Last 6 passengers, 19 crew evacuated from hantavirus-hit MV Hondius ship
The hantavirus-hit MV Hondius departed the Spanish island of Tenerife for the Netherlands as the last six passengers and some crew were evacuated from the luxury cruise ship.

Kruger National Park names debate gains new voices
Kruger National Park faces renewed calls for name changes as traditional leaders and younger activists question historic place names.