# The Motor Industry Staff Association says the arrest of a security officer guarding National Prosecuting Authority offices in Durban raises serious concerns about private security vetting. The suspect, who faces 15 counts of rape, was allegedly linked through DNA to attacks in Durban and Pietermaritzburg between 2014 and last year. MISA’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola also […]
# The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness urges residents not to ignore possible signs of heart disease, which can affect people of all ages. The symptoms, such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, unusual tiredness, dizziness and heart palpitations, are sometimes mistaken for stress or ageing. Groote Schuur Hospital cardiologist Ashley Chin encourages […]
# The Madlanga commission will hold in-camera hearings over the next two weeks, hearing evidence that can’t be aired publicly because of ongoing investigations and confidential material. Public hearings will resume on 9 November, after the local government elections on 4 November. The commission’s, Jeremy Michaels, says a two-day seminar will be held this month […]
## The Breast Imaging Society of South Africa says women should not let fear or myths delay a breast cancer diagnosis during breast cancer awareness month. It says false information about mammograms, biopsies and treatment may stop women from getting checked. The society’s Carine Kabanga says mammograms are safe and there is no evidence that […]
# AfriForum says the revised electricity pricing policy needs clear consequences for the energy regulator, Nersa, Eskom and municipalities that fail to follow the rules. The organisation has raised concerns about possible legacy costs, municipal surcharges and fixed electricity charges, warning consumers could face additional costs. It argues the new policy could fail without proper […]
# South African phosphate producer Kropz says its Nanophos product could offer farmers a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to traditional fertilisers. According to the company, Nanophos is a natural phosphate product containing calcium and silica, which can improve soil health and support plant growth. Kropz plans to increase production at its Elandsfontein site in […]
# The Bureau for Economic Research says artificial intelligence could reshape South Africa’s job market without causing mass retrenchments. Instead, the initial impact will likely slow down hiring, making it harder for youth to secure their first jobs. While AI may reduce demand in some professional sectors, the bureau notes it will boost productivity and […]
# Build One South Africa says Cape Town residents must be protected before another mass shooting occurs. This follows the deaths of 16 people in three separate shootings in Lwandle, Khayelitsha and Joe Slovo Park over the weekend. BOSA’s Roger Solomons calls for stronger visible policing and more resources for police, including action against illegal […]
# A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has been diverted to Saudi Arabia after the pilots apparently got into a physical fight. The flight transmitted emergency signals, including one indicating possible unlawful interference, before landing safely in Tabuk. The plane also dropped nearly four-thousand-200 metres in about 30 seconds. All passengers and crew […]
