# The World Health Organisation has declared that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak in the DRC’s eastern Ituri province has seen around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths. In Uganda, two confirmed cases, including one death, have been reported […]
# Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, says government is accelerating access to water services for unserved communities, many of which are in rural areas. To date, over two-thousand-600 settlements without reliable potable water have been identified. Majodina says the department is implementing rapid, cost-effective, and appropriate interventions such as groundwater development, spring protection, and […]
# Gauteng Education MEC, Lebogang Maile, says it is concerning that municipalities have increasingly been accused of over-charging public schools through incorrect billing, inflated tariffs, historical debt transfers, and unlawful charges on municipal accounts. Gauteng schools collectively owe municipalities 583.9-million-rand in municipal debt older than 60 days as of March 2026. Maile says overcharging by […]
# Tennis: World number one Jannik Sinner has completed the ‘Career Golden Masters’ by winning the Italian Open, a record six Masters titles in a row. The 24-year-old defeated Norway’s Casper Ruud, 6-4, 6-4, to become the first Italian champion in 50 years, and join Novak Djokovic in completing the full set of nine ATP Masters […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda for their swift leadership and transparency in declaring an Ebola outbreak. The outbreak in the DRC’s eastern Ituri province has seen around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths. In Uganda, two confirmed cases, including one death, have been […]
# Build One South Africa leader, Mmusi Maimane, will represent the party on Parliament’s Impeachment Committee. The 31-member committee will consider whether president Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the theft of US dollars from his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. BOSA says the committee carries immense constitutional responsibility, and its work cannot become a […]
# Golf: South Africa’s Gerhard Pepler carded a final round seven-under 65 to win the Sunshine Tour’s Pro-Am tournament at the Irene Country Club in Gauteng. He was able to withstand a strong challenge from compatriot Graham van der Merwe, whose 61 earned him second place on 22 under par. Welshman Jack Davidson closed with a […]
# Die Polisie- en Gevangenesvakbond verwerp die minister van Korrektiewe Dienste, Pieter Groenewald, se plan om weer range in te stel en die departement te militariseer sonder behoorlike onderhandelings met georganiseerde arbeid. Hy sê dis gemik op die verbetering van dissipline en herstel van strukturele hiërargie. Richard Mamabolo van POPCRU sê dié gevaarlike agteruitgang verteenwoordig […]
# Eskom says it will be pursuing disciplinary action and possible criminal charges against several employees and suppliers. This follows the conclusion of the investigation into the irregular diesel procurement contracts worth 21-billion-rand. The investigation, initiated in March 2025, focused on contracts for diesel supply to Eskom’s Open Cycle Gas Turbine power stations, including the […]
