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Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency
“We could still see cases continuing to come in, we need to keep an eye on those, the UKHSA says.

Human-made chemicals embedded across global oceans, major study finds
A groundbreaking analysis of more than 2 300 seawater samples shows that industrial chemicals dominate ocean pollution signals, even far from land

180 000 infections in 2024, 47 000 by 2045 — if SA rolls out the twice-a-year HIV prevention jab fast enough
The HIV prevention shot, lenacapavir, will be rolled out at South African clinics within the next couple of months and from 2027, the health department will also buy generics. But how best to spend the HIV prevention budget so that the country can drive infections down as fast as possible? We take a look at what the modelling data shows
Galaxy target Nedbank Cup to ‘save’ their season after Pirates humiliation
TS Galaxy coach Adnan Beganovic is targeting the Nedbank Cup and a top-eight league finish to redeem a difficult season after a 6-0 home defeat to Orlando Pirates.

Fans kill our spirit at Orlando, coach Ouaddou suggests as he clamps down on boo boys
The Pirates coach tells critics to leave his players alone and face him

LISTEN | ‘Playing in Orlando is stressful for players’, Pirates coach Ouaddou implies
The Pirates coach tells critics to leave his players alone and face him

Old Mutual has its eye on the Big Four and Capitec
Old Mutual’s OM Bank has entered South Africa’s lucrative banking sector, aiming both to compete with major banks and to protect and grow its insurance business through an integrated, cross-selling financial ecosystem.

[AFRICA-TICAD] Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with overseas offices across thecontinent, works with African countries to pursue human security and quality growth.In this video clip, titled Co-creative Innovative Solutions with Africa, Dr TANAKAAkihiko, JICA President, outlines JICA’s approaches to addressing the multipledevelopment challenges facing Africa. Moreover, he proudly shares the...

South Africans in Canada plead for ‘fair’ passport renewal options
South Africans in Canada have demanded a change as passport-renewal travel costs and long distances spark calls for a fairer system.

Dry taps and broken promises: The erosion of gender equality
The division of water into different categories, such as public water and private water, normal flow and surplus water, which existed under the 1956 Water Act, was done away with. All water thereafter had the same status in law. This means that the privatisation of water is prohibited and all South African citizens have equal water rights
News24 | Cyril Ramaphosa | Excellent medical care must be available to all
The public and private parts of our healthcare system cannot continue to operate in parallel, as if serving two separate nations. They must work together in service of one nation, writes Cyril Ramaphosa.

Court rejects Julius Mkhwanazi’s bid to halt EMPD disciplinary hearing
Mkhwanazi said the charges were formulated with reference to his prior position

LISTEN | Cardoso proud after Downs reach another CAF semifinal
Despite suffering a 2-0 defeat in Mali on Sunday, Sundowns progressed to the semifinal after winning 3-0 at home in the first leg. They will now face Esperance in the semifinal in what will be Cardoso’s third participation in succession.
News24 | SA looking at Nigeria’s Dangote amid fuel shortage fears
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery is being flooded with inquiries as African governments scramble to secure fuel supplies after the Iran war disrupted flows.

SARS warns South Africans working in these specific jobs
South Africans working as yacht crew, divers, or riggers remain subject to complex tax rules and must carefully comply to avoid penalties and unexpected tax liabilities.

South African coal mining giant swings to a R7 billion loss
South African coal miner Thungela Resources reported a full-year loss on Monday, hit by a decline in prices.

Australia’s ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.

Strategic skills revolution can shift youth unemployment
SPONSORED |If we align market-responsive skilling, funding and infrastructure with the emerging economy, young people can power the country’s future, says SA Youth
News24 | ANC’s Eastern Cape conference will proceed despite disputes and SOS letter – Mbalula
The ANC’s Eastern Cape conference will proceed this weekend, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said, quashing any uncertainty over the event.

South African Forex trading experts watch these key levels as gold is up 22 percent in 2026 and it is dragging USDZAR down
Gold has been one of the loudest stories of 2026, and South African traders have felt it directly through USDZAR. With bullion up roughly 20% so far this year and some desks putting the move closer to the low 20s, the rand has found support from its strongest export narrative at the exact moment global […]