# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Reguleringsowerheid vir Gesondheidsprodukte het ‘n nuwe MIV-voorkomingsinspuiting bekendgestel, bekend as Lenacapavir. Die sesmaandelikse inspuiting, wat deur Gilead ontwikkel is, kan gebruik word deur volwassenes en tieners wat meer as 35-kilogram weeg, en moet gepaardgaan met veilige seksgebruike soos die gebruik van kondome. Yuven Gounden van SAHPRA sê die reguleerder het die medisyne […]
# Delegates from G20 member countries have gathered at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park for a meeting of the the G20 anti-corruption working group. The discussions focus on strengthening transparency, protecting whistleblowers, and promoting ethical governance. Acting Public Service director-general Willie Vukela says the meeting will develop action plans on public sector accountability and […]
# The South African Civil Aviation Authority has opened an investigation into the fatal helicopter crash that claimed three lives in Danielskuil, in the Northern Cape yesterday. Meanwhile, a light aircraft made an emergency crash landing at Hoërskool Alberton’s rugby field in Ekurhuleni yesterday, crashing into the school’s tuckshop. Police spokesperson, Cherelle Ehlers says police […]
# The Bureau for Economic Research says the politicisation of economic data could have serious consequences for global economies. It warns that when statistics are not credible or independent, governments struggle to plan effectively, businesses lose confidence, and citizens are misled. The bureau cites problems in the US, China, and the United Kingdom, where interference […]
# The South African Federation of Trade Unions is calling on the Special Investigating Unit, and the National Prosecuting Authority to ensure Hangwani Maumela is joined as an accused in the criminal prosecution of the so-called Matlala case. SAFTU’s Asive Dyani says Maumela was identified as a major figure in the looting of public health […]
# COPE has called for the immediate removal of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi following a Public Protector report exposing 450-million-rand in unlawful spending on six-thousand Crime Prevention Wardens, known as AmaPanyaza. The party’s Eric Mohlapamaswi says the programme, involving luxury vehicles, transport, and uniforms, lacked legal authorisation. He says COPE demands accountability, proper redeployment of […]
# Political activist and former Member of Parliament, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, says the Thabo Mbeki Foundation’s new African Renaissance Podcast is purely an intellectual and cultural venture, not a political comeback. Launching today, the weekly show will explore bold ideas for Africa’s renewal in politics, economics, and history. Episodes will stream every Monday at 3pm on […]
# Controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has been denied bail by the High Court in Johannesburg. Acting Judge Pieter du Plessis ruled that releasing Matlala would not be in the interests of justice. Matlala faces charges of orchestrating a hit on his ex-girlfriend, actress Tebogo Thobejane in 2023, along with fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy […]
# The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has approved a new HIV prevention injection called Lenacapavir. The six-monthly injection, developed by Gilead, can be used by adults and teenagers weighing at least 35 kilograms and must be combined with safer sex practices, such as condom use. SAHPRA’s Yuven Gounden says the regulator reviewed the […]
