# A new study has found that antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance genes are persisting in South Africa’s water systems despite wastewater treatment. Researchers say treated wastewater can still contain genetic material carrying resistance to critical antibiotics, allowing it to spread through rivers and potentially re-enter communities. The study calls for improved monitoring, advanced wastewater treatment […]
# Members of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces return from the constituency period this week as Parliament resumes its third-quarter programme. Lawmakers are expected to continue with committee meetings, oversight work, debates and legislative business after engaging communities across the country during the recess period. Parliament says the new term will […]
# Soccer: Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is proud to be the first national team coach in 32 years to complete his full contract which ends today. He says the achievement reflects the success of the team and the strong relationships built. Broos says he is leaving only because being away from […]
# Senior Investigating Directorate Against Corruption investigator Mantsha Raphesu has told the Madlanga Commission that a complaint alleged extravagant spending linked to the Political Killings Task Team. Raphesu says the claims include costly accommodation, laundry bills worth hundreds of thousands of rand and luxury vehicles allegedly bought through the Secret Service Account. He says properties […]
# Soccer: South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan has praised outgoing Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos for transforming South African soccer during his tenure. Speaking as Broos’ five-year contract ends today, Jordaan credited the Belgian coach with building a competitive national team and identifying talented players who have become established internationals. He SAFA will […]
# A senior investigator in the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption, Mantsha Raphesu, has told the Madlanga Commission investigators were denied access to the Section 27 referral submitted by Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams. Raphesu said unlike a previous investigation where all relevant documents were shared, investigators were told they would not receive the referral. He […]
# ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has appealed to families whose loved ones died or disappeared in Angola during the liberation struggle to come forward and register for government’s repatriation programme. Speaking at a briefing in Pretoria, Mbalula says government remains committed to bringing home freedom fighters who died in exile. He said honouring fallen freedom […]
# Sport, Arts and Culture minister Gayton McKenzie says government remains committed to bringing home South Africans who died in exile during the liberation struggle. Speaking in Pretoria, McKenzie says Angola, home to several ANC military camps, is the first focus of the five-year repatriation programme. He says president Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed government to […]
# The bodies of a Zimbabwean woman and her two daughters who were murdered in Britain are expected to be repatriated on Sunday ahead of their burial in Bulawayo on Tuesday. Nothabo, Natalie and Nala Tshuma were found dead at their home in Bedfordshire earlier this month. Tshuba’s husband, Ndodana, fled to South Africa and […]
