Building disaster resilience: eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba discusses G20 meeting outcomes
Mayor Cyril Xaba of eThekwini Municipality discusses the insights gained from the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting, emphasising the importance of ...
Urgent call from Rural Doctors Association to prioritise healthcare recruitment
The Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa urges the Department of Health to prioritise the recruitment of healthcare professionals in rural areas, following ...
KwaZulu-Natal launches Winter Disaster Campaign with R1 million Chinese donation
The Chinese government has donated R1 million to KwaZulu-Natal's disaster relief efforts as part of the Winter Season Disaster Awareness Campaign launch, aimed at ...
Teacher shortages addressed as KZN appoints over 1 500 educators in critical subjects
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education's appointment of 1 530 critical educators fills crucial gaps in Mathematics, Sciences and Technical subjects, with teacher ...
South Africa's 1 650 healthcare worker recruitment plan sparks mixed union reactions
South Africa's National Health Council has announced a R1. 78 billion initiative to recruit 1 650 healthcare professionals, with doctors' unions welcoming the plan ...
Master's Offices crisis: South Africa's failed rescue plan one year later
South Africa's Master's Offices continue to face severe inefficiencies despite a year-old rescue plan, forcing estate administrators to bypass official processes ...
Justice delayed: How SA's critical judge shortage threatens constitutional rights
With only 250 judges nationwide and court dates being scheduled as far ahead as 2031, South Africa's justice system faces a critical breaking point. Legal experts ...
From springs to taps: How conservation efforts are revolutionising water access in KwaMkhize
Discover how a transformative water accessibility project led by the Endangered Wildlife Trust in partnership with the International Crane Foundation in kwaMkhize ...
Families reunited after Myanmar trafficking ordeal
According to the Hawks, some of the South African victims suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of their ordeal and only wanted to be reunited ...
Repatriation of trafficked South Africans highlights ongoing human trafficking issues
Twenty-three South Africans have returned home after being lured to Myanmar with false job promises, held captive, and forced to work in cybercrime compounds. Their ...
New Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in KZN prompts urgent biosecurity call
Over 200 Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks across KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape have prompted urgent action from the Agriculture Ministry, with strict biosecurity ...
Final extension: SASSA beneficiaries have until May 2025 to switch to black cards
Postbank announces final extension for SASSA gold card holders until May 31, 2025, warning that beneficiaries who don't switch to the new black cards by this deadline ...
Diphtheria claims 9 lives in South Africa: health officials issue vaccination alert before Easter holidays
With nine fatalities reported this year, South Africa's diphtheria cases are on the rise. The NICD urges parents to check vaccination records ahead of the school ...
From crisis to recovery: Lebombo port operations resume after Mozambique election unrest
Following months of disruption that cost South Africa R10 million daily, the Lebombo Port of Entry is fully operational again. This report examines how the resolution ...
RFA: EMPD strike threatens vital supply chains in Ekurhuleni
Major supply chains face disruption as the Road Freight Association raises alarm over EMPD officers' illegal strike, with businesses and emergency services severely ...
eThekwini mayor joins desperate search for flood victim as family seeks closure
In a heartfelt display of community leadership, eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba has personally joined the ongoing search efforts for 60-year-old Zondeni Gcabashe, who ...
Government urged to act as new avian flu outbreak threatens SA's poultry sector
South Africa's poultry industry stands on the brink of crisis as the NSPCA warns of an imminent avian influenza outbreak that could devastate both commercial and ...
Let remembrance inspire action, says Mashatile on Human Rights Day
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, speaking on Human Rights Day, urged South Africans to honour the sacrifices of the past by actively promoting justice, unity, and ...
'Transform remembrance into action,' urges Mashatile on Human Rights Day
Deputy President Paul Mashatile commemorates Human Rights Day with a powerful call to transform South Africa's historical pain into active social justice, highlighting ...
Government urged to act as new Avian Flu outbreak threatens SA's poultry sector
South Africa's poultry industry stands on the brink of crisis as the NSPCA warns of an imminent Avian Influenza outbreak that could devastate both commercial and ...
Three years post-SA Human Rights Commission findings, eThekwini's water crisis persists
Three years after the South African Human Rights Commission's findings, eThekwini Municipality continues to face a severe water crisis, impacting residents' daily ...
Celebrating 150 years of the Shree Emperumal Hindu Temple in Mount Edgecombe
Join the Shree Emperumal Hindu Temple in Mount Edgecombe as it celebrates 150 years of faith, culture, and community with a year-long series of events.
Man found guilty of assaulting healthcare worker with faeces in Free State
A 38-year-old man has been convicted for assaulting a healthcare worker at Thabong Clinic in Free State, highlighting the urgent need for respect towards public ...
Inside Northdale Hospital: unveiling the healthcare crisis in Pietermaritzburg
Explore the alarming healthcare challenges at Northdale Hospital as revealed by the KwaZulu-Natal Health Portfolio Committee’s recent visit, highlighting critical ...
Investigation launched after skipper’s body recovered near Mossel Bay
Western Cape police are investigating the recovery of a local fishing vessel skipper’s body near Mossel Bay, raising questions about the circumstances of his death. ...