Blood pressure testing kit. 1 minute Health experts say South Africa’s hypertension crisis continues to worsen, despite increased awareness efforts. May marks World Hypertension Month and Measurement Month, a campaign that encourages individuals to have their blood pressure checked at free screening sites. Hypertension is a condition that affects billions worldwide yet remains dangerously under…
Mine workers stand underground at Gold Fields’ South Deep mine, south-west of Johannesburg, South Africa October 12, 2022. 2 minutes The Gauteng Health Department has embarked on a medical assessment programme of those who previously worked in mines in the West Rand District. The programme is an initiative driven by the Department in partnership with…
Outside the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court. 1 minute Three of the four suspects arrested in connection with the disappearance of journalist Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli are expected to appear in the KwaMhlanga Magistrate’s Court this morning. One of the suspects is reportedly known to Mdhluli’s family, while another is a minor. The fourth…
Deputy Police Minister, Polly Boshielo and Free State Premier, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae at the joint memorial service of the constables at Bobbies Park in Bloemfontein on May 6, 2025. 1 minute Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo has reassured the families of three deceased constables, Cebekhulu Linda, Boipelo Senoge and Keamogetswe Buys that the investigation is ongoing…
The final State Capture Report seen on a desk at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. 1 minute Former evidence leader in the State Capture Commission Advocate Paul Pretorius says it is concerning that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is not capacitated to effectively prosecute those implicated in state capture corruption. This after retired Chief Justice…
Belgian Grand Prix – Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium – August 26, 2022 CEO of Formula One Group, Stefano Domenicali, FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, Markus Duesmann and Audi Chief Development Officer, Oliver Hoffmann pose for a photograph with the new Audi F1 car as German manufacturer Audi…
1 minute Police are exhuming the remains of an estimated 40 people who were secretly buried in a pauper’s grave in the Mookgophong cemetery in Limpopo. The remains were buried in two separate graves without coffins, allegedly by a funeral parlour contracted by the provincial health department. Police and forensic officials from the Health Department…
[File photo] Former SAA Board member Yakhe Kwinana appears at the East London Magistrates Court in the Eastern Cape on 26 March 2025. 1 minute The case against the former SAA Board Member, Yakhe Kwinana, has been postponed in the East London Magistrate’s Court, in the Eastern Cape to the 5th of August. The lengthy…
Leather cricket ball. 2 minutes Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori felt the slow pitches on their home ground did not suit their free-scoring batters after the side crashed out of the playoff race of this year’s Indian Premier League. The 2016 champions became the third team – after Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings…
Gauteng Health’s Spokesperson Motalatale Modiba outlines measures to prevent burn injuries. 1 minute Residents are urged to exercise caution to prevent burn injuries as winter sets in. Today marks the start of National Burns Awareness Week, observed from 06 to 12 May. According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 3.2% of people in South Africa…
