# South Africa is facing a growing emergency medical crisis, with a shortage of over two-thousand ambulances nationwide. This has led to deadly delays in care, particularly in provinces like the Eastern Cape, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal. Personal injury law firm, DSC Attorneys, warns that these delays or missing ambulances have led to preventable deaths […]
# Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government is finalising a new Cybersecurity Bill to strengthen defences against online threats. Ntshavheni told the media the bill will follow the completion of the national cybersecurity strategy, which focuses on improving digital safety, raising public awareness, and protecting critical infrastructure. She added the legislation will […]
# The DA says president Cyril Ramaphosa was aware months ago that former deputy Finance minister Mcebisi Jonas was denied a diplomatic visa by the US and that his credentials were rejected in May. Despite this, Jonas remained the official envoy, leaving South Africa without proper representation in Washington, DC. The DA’s Emma Louise Powell […]
# Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the State Security Agency’s new national security strategy focuses on modern, coordinated responses to evolving threats. Addressing the media, Ntshavheni said the strategy, approved by the cabinet, is built on eight pillars, including cyber security, border protection, economic resilience, environmental protection, and cultural security. She added the […]
# The MK Party has reported Police minister Senzo Mchunu to Parliament’s Ethics Committee, accusing him of misleading the National Assembly about his relationship with individuals named in a police interference scandal. The party accuses Mchunu of lying under oath by providing conflicting statements. In a media briefing, MK Party’s David Skosana said Mchunu’s actions […]
# The MK Party calls for the immediate dismissal of Police minister Senzo Mchunu, accusing him of misleading Parliament and violating the Constitution. The party says Mchunu’s continued presence in the cabinet while on special leave creates an unconstitutional situation where two individuals effectively head the police ministry. The MK Party’s Colleen Makhubele told the […]
# The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority says all locally available cancer medicines meet the required quality, safety, and efficacy standards. This after the Lancet Global Health study found poor-quality anti-cancer drugs in countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon. SAHPRA spokesperson Yuven Gounden confirms that the specific brands flagged in the study are […]
# The Western Cape MEC for Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, says youth employment received a boost through the 65-million-rand Boekenhoutskloof informal settlement upgrade project in Bonnievale. Completed in March this year, the project delivered 577 serviced sites, including essential services such as water, sanitation, electricity, and waste management. Simmers confirmed that the 20-month project created 42 […]
# The ANC believes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to establish a judicial commission of inquiry into serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, reaffirms his commitment to the rule of law. The party also supports the move to place Police minister Senzo Mchunu on leave pending the inquiry’s outcome. The ANC’s Mahlengi Bhengu […]
