Gift of the Givers unfazed by attack on staff in Knysna
Despite a violent incident involving one of their vehicles, Gift of the Givers remains committed to delivering essential water supplies to the residents of Knysna, as the municipality grapples with an ongoing water crisis.
HIV, TB research sites are in trouble
Funding cuts from the US threaten the future of 39 TB and HIV research sites in South Africa.
SA won't beg USA for funding – Motsoaledi
In a decisive statement aimed at alleviating public concern, South Africa’s Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, assured citizens that the nation's HIV/Aids programme would not face collapse, despite recent defunding by the US under President Donald Trump. Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Motsoaledi conveyed a strong message of resilience, emphasising that South Africa is able to sustain its extensive efforts in combatting HIV/Aids.
Personal injury lawyers challenge new mediation directive in Constitutional Court
The Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyers Association (PIPLA) is challenging the new compulsory mediation directive in the Constitutional Court, arguing it undermines justice for vulnerable litigants and infringes on their constitutional rights.
Pope Francis: a legacy of compassion and leadership
Pope Francis, a beacon of compassion and leadership, has passed away at 88, leaving behind a profound legacy that resonates across the Christian world.
How US tariffs are prompting the Western Cape to seek new trading partners
Wesgro said exports to the US from the Western Cape totalled R16. 2bn in 2024, 8% of total Western Cape exports.
Impact of US funding cuts takes centre stage on World TB Day
The huge gains the world has made against TB over the past 20 years are now at risk as cuts to funding start to disrupt access to services for prevention, screening, and treatment for people with TB, says World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus.
US AID cuts could lead to 600 000 deaths in SA
The withdrawal of the United States' PEPFAR support in South Africa threatens to cause over 600 000 HIV-related deaths and 501 000 new infections in the next decade.
Urgent need to address US funding gaps for HIV and TB services
Activists expressed disappointment that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana failed to account for the additional finances required to cover activities that were sponsored by US funding, particularly for HIV and TB treatment programmes, that have been abruptly withdrawn.
How will Godongwana's budget plug US funding gaps?
Acting SA Medical Journal Editor Ames Dhai says the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable South Africans should not lie in the hands of foreign funders.
‘Sentiment that Rainbow Nation is drifting apart has become stronger’ - Mashatile
South Africa's social fabric shows concerning signs of strain as the latest Social Cohesion Index reveals declining acceptance of diversity and trust in institutions. Deputy President Paul Mashatile called for unity amid challenging times.
Suspected collusion: Commission raids insurance companies
The search and seizure operations were part of an ongoing investigation that the commission initiated in January last year. Picture: Henk Kruger/African News Agency (ANA)
Crew injured after water tanker rolls down embankment as firefighters battle two raging fires
While provincial firefighting services have had their hands full battling two separate blazes, crew responding to a blaze in Lourensford, Somerset West, had to be treated and transported to hospital after the water tanker they were in rolled down an embankment.
Mom blames George municipality for child’s electrocution
Siyanda Tukushe said her son was playing with other children in the backyard of their Thembalethu home on Saturday when she heard screaming and crying.
Satellite launches first for SA
The first Maritime Domain Awareness Satellite constellation (MDASat-1) was launched from Cape Canaveral in the US, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket at 5:25pm.
Ben Saunders: cyclist who rode against all odds
Saunders, who died on Monday aged 87, was honoured at a memorial service at the Calvyns Protestant Church on Wednesday.
Have your say on Eskom plan to hike power price by 20. 5%
The public has until Friday to comment on Eskom’s proposed 20. 5% electricity price hike.
Union angry over department’s planned freeze, budget cuts
Organised labour has expressed concern over the pronouncement by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) that it will intensify human resource management strategies by reducing its number of personnel and implementing a freeze on salary increases.
Junior doctors all placed but internship still a chronic issue
The department has been in constant consultation with all applicants on an individual basis
Probe into firing of red distress false alarm
NSRI Melkbosstrand investigated eye-witness reports of a red distress flare sighted in the vicinity of Bloubergstrand at around 11pm on Saturday.
Baby’s body found at False Bay beach
Three people died when holidaymakers flocked to beaches and swimming pools for a reprieve from the heat on Saturday.
Listeriosis class action drags on for 3 years for mom who lost newborn baby
Trauma for mother and her family continues as the suit against Tiger Brands, involving more than 900 claimants, is still not over
2021: A year that tested South Africa to the limit
2021 has been a year of challenge and triumph for South Africans as the country grappled with the unknowns of new Covid-19 variants and managing its subsequent economic and social effects.
Heart FM says radio legend Clarence Ford made a ’clean break’
On Monday when he got a phone call from programme manager Vernon Nel informing him of his dismissal.
Minimum emission standard levels: Eskom ‘between a rock and a hard place’
If Eskom attempted to meet Minimum Emission Standards (MES) regulations at its power stations, it would plunge the country into stage 10 load shedding.