# A new University of Cape Town study has found that South Africa’s breast cancer care system is failing many women due to serious shortages in specialists, equipment and access to timely treatment. The research shows that most patients are diagnosed at a late stage, with about two-thirds already in advanced disease, reducing their chances […]
# The FNB/ Bureau for Economic Research Building Confidence Index shows that South Africa’s construction sector has become more pessimistic in the second quarter of 2026, falling to 38 from 42 in the previous quarter. The bank’s economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi says the decline is linked to weaker building activity, lower profitability and rising costs, partly […]
# OUTA says the Auditor-General’s inspection of National Student Financial Aid Scheme-funded student accommodation should not only identify problems but also be used to strengthen oversight and improve the system. The organisation says student housing must be properly vetted, safe and fully compliant with regulations before students are placed and public funds are paid out. […]
# Health experts are warning that rising stress, heart disease and sleep deprivation among South African men are contributing to a growing burden of chronic illness. Long working hours, shift work and lifestyle pressures are increasing risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and long-term inflammation. Stellenbosch University researcher, Gerald Maarman, says Rooibos tea, which is caffeine-free, […]
# The South African Communist Party welcomes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on migration, which recognises public concerns about unemployment, border control, safety and pressure on services. The party condemned xenophobia and the exploitation of undocumented workers. It believes immigration laws must be enforced by the state and not by vigilante groups. SACP’s Mbulelo Mandlana says […]
# The High Court in Pretoria has set aside a decision by the energy regulator, Nersa, to approve Eskom’s application to expand its electricity supply area to include parts of the Mooikloof Mega City development in Tshwane. The court found that the 2023 decision was unlawful. The city’s Selby Bokaba says the ruling prevents a […]
# AgriSA says South Africa’s agricultural sector recorded a record trade surplus of about 29-billion-rand in the first three months of this year. The surplus was driven by strong horticultural exports such as grapes, citrus and wine. However, the organisation’s CEO Johann Kotzé warns challenges such as foot-and-mouth disease and declining exports to some markets […]
# Trade union Solidarity says the latest gross domestic product figures are disappointing and show that South Africa’s economy is still growing too slowly and not enough to address unemployment and economic problems. The union blames high costs and government policies for holding back investment and hurting key sectors like manufacturing. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson […]
# The DA says Gauteng learners could face another school placement crisis as the provincial education department has not yet opened applications for next year’s grade one and grade eight admissions. The party’s Sergio Isa Dos Santos says the lack of clear timelines is leaving parents uncertain and could result in thousands of learners being […]
