# President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended warm Easter wishes to South Africans, urging all citizens to embrace tolerance, patience, and respect as the nation rejuvenates during this Easter break. He encouraged Christians to reflect on their faith, while inviting others to enjoy this time of rest and connection. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa also […]
# The Department of Health is urging Easter travelers to remain vigilant as malaria cases rise in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal. The department’s spokesperson Foster Mohale also warned of possible cross-border transmission. Mohale has advised travelers to take malaria prophylaxis, use repellents, and sleep under bed nets. He has encouraged early testing and treatment to […]
# The chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Malusi Gigaba, has cautioned that persistent underfunding of the South African National Defence Force jeopardises the country’s border security. Speaking to SABC News, Gigaba said international credibility, and economic growth is compromised as defence spending has declined from over two-percent of GDP in 1996 to […]
# The Border Management Authority is anticipating high traffic volumes this Easter weekend. Commissioner Michael Masiapato says officials are coordinating deployments and monitoring traveler movements. Advanced technologies, including AI-powered drones with thermal imaging and body-worn cameras, have been deployed to enhance surveillance and transparency. He urges travelers to adhere to regulations and exercise patience during […]
# Olympic Games: The International Shooting Sport Federation has welcomed the return of shooting events to the heart of the Games at Los Angeles 2028. The federation says that the 2028 Olympic Games will feature target shooting at a temporary indoor range in Long Beach and shotgun events at the Los Angeles Clays Shooting Sports […]
#The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that the death of inmate Mpho Mkhumbeni at the G4S-run Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein is now being investigated as a murder. The 39-year-old died on 12 March after being pepper-sprayed and assaulted during an unauthorised cell raid. Seven officials have been suspended pending the outcome of the […]
# The Gauteng Education Department is mourning the deaths of two male educators, aged 26 and 28, from Ennerdale Secondary School in Johannesburg following a car accident on the R28 near Lenasia on Saturday. Education MEC Matome Chiloane expressed sadness calling it a major loss to the education sector. The department’s spokesperson Steve Mabona says […]
# Former Free State premier, Ace Magashule has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering in the 255-million-rand asbestos roof removal case. The 2014 tender aimed to remove asbestos from 300-thousand homes, but only 21-million-rand’s worth of work was reportedly completed. Appearing in the High Court in Bloemfontein alongside 17 co-accused, […]
# The National Institute For Communicable Diseases is urging South Africans to get their flu shots as the 2025 influenza season has began. High-risk groups, including pregnant women, those with chronic illnesses, the elderly, and young children, are strongly encouraged to vaccinate. Epidemiologist Cheryl Cohen says that early action is key to preventing severe illness […]
