COVID
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A New COVID Variant Has Emerged — It’s More Contagious: Here’s What to Watch For
A newly emerging COVID-19 variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has been detected in the United States and is quickly gaining global…
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South Africa News
South Africa faces a major HIV crisis as US funding ends
South Africa faces a major HIV crisis as US funding ends! South Africa faces its worst health crisis in 20…
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Mzansi Celebs
Radio presenter Criselda Kananda reflects on living life with HIV
Radio presenter Criselda Kananda reflects on living life with HIV! As the world observes World AIDS Day on December 1,…
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South Africa News
Western Cape police arrest 2 men in Philippi on extortion-related charges
Police have arrested two men in Philippi, on extortion-related charges. Officers were deployed to the area on Monday, after they…
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South Africa News
Mfuleni toddler drowns in stagnant water left after storms
In a heart-wrenching tragedy for a Mfuleni family, 1-year-old Sinoxolo Sethi’s life was tragically cut short after he accidentally fell…
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South Africa News
Stats SA: Exclusions in 2022 census report relates to data that’s never been released
Stats SA said that the exclusions mentioned in the 2022 census report relate to data that has never been released.…
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South Africa News
SA population surpasses 63 million mark
South Africa’s population has surpassed the 63 million mark, ranking it in the 23rd spot on the global list of…
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South Africa News
President Ramaphosa confident in 2nd term despite challenges
President Cyril Ramaphosa is confident he will return for a second term as president of South Africa and pledged to…
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South Africa News
Western Cape govt makes R4 million available to fund tourism projects
The Western Cape government is calling for tourism organizations in the province to apply for a funding opportunity for their…
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South Africa News
Limpopo tourism on the rise, but unemployment still a problem
Limpopo remains the third-most visited province by domestic and international tourists post-Covid – but unemployment and poverty continue to rear…
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South Africa News
DCS: No court for at least 2 weeks for Pollsmoor inmates exposed to diphtheria
The Department of Correctional Services in Western Cape said all inmates at Pollsmoor’s Medium A Section in Cape Town will…
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South Africa News
Western Cape Health Dept celebrates 5th straight clean audit
The Western Cape Department of Health Wellness has delivered its fifth consecutive clean audit, the only health department in South…
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South Africa News
Defence ministry blames lack of funds for SANDF’s reduced ability to protect the country
Limited resources and budget cuts are to blame for the SA National Defence Force’s (SANDF) inability to send enough troops…
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South Africa News
Ramaphosa: SA looking to strengthen trade ties with China
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is looking to strengthen trade ties with China as it marks its 25th anniversary…
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South Africa News
Economists concerned that severe load shedding could stem job growth
Despite a promising recovery to get the employment rate close to pre-COVID levels, economists are concerned that severe load shedding…
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Business and Technology
Ethiopian Airlines facing real challenges despite Covid success
Ethiopian Airlines successfully weathered the Covid pandemic by shifting its strategy, but Africa’s only profitable carrier still faces “real challenges”…
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South Africa News
AmaZulu royal family denies King in hospital
Uncertainty reigned on Sunday over the health of AmaZulu King Misuzulu, the head of the country’s most influential traditional monarchy,…
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South Africa News
Protests a sign of unresponsive governance
South Africans are reaching boiling point over prolonged power cuts and water shortages. Often, these frustrations spill out onto the…
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South Africa News
EFF slams NPA over non-prosecution of KZN officials implicated in COVID fraud
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of letting KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) government officials off the…
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South Africa News
Tourism officials looking at creation of police unit to keep tourists safe
Tourism officials in the country say they are worried about the impact of crime on the all-important sector. While tourism…
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