Some of the cytoarchitectural features in a lymph node specimen extracted from a patient suspected of a Hantavirus illness is seen in this handout photo obtained by Reuters, July 6, 2017. Some South African health experts have warned against panicking following the recent detection of Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship travelling from Argentina…
A house damaged following a storm coupled with strong winds in Mpumalanga. Families in Buffelspruit in Mpumalanga who have been left without a shelter are calling for assistance from government after a storm left over 50 houses damaged in Buffelspruit, Nkomazi on Tuesday night. Strong winds blew off roofs leaving electric cables on the ground,…
[File image] A man crosses a flooded bridge, caused by heavy rains. The speaker of Ndlambe Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape, Andile Marasi, says widespread floods have caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Several roads have also been affected as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the province. Officials are assisting residents…
A worker from Eskom removes wires that are connected illegally. The City of Tshwane says it will begin with its electricity project immediately to address ongoing illegal connections. Tshwane MMC for Utility Services, Frans Boshielo, says this initiative focuses on settlements located in close proximity to existing electricity infrastructure where illegal connections have become widespread….
Ice seen on cars during adverse weather conditions. The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape is urging residents to take extra precautions on the roads as icy weather conditions set in across parts of the province. Police say snow and ice have already been reported along the N1 and N10 routes in the…
A stethoscope seen on a hospital bed. The Western Cape government has told the Constitutional Court that the provincial public participation process on the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme fell short of legal requirements. The apex court is sitting for another day in Johannesburg to hear oral submissions in the legal challenge against the legislative…
March in Durban against undocumented foreigners, 6 May 2026. Foreign nationals residing along Mahatma Gandhi Road in Durban have rejected allegations linking them to criminal activity. This follows protests in the city against undocumented immigrants. The demonstration began at King Dinuzulu Park and is set to proceed to Durban’s South Beach, an area known for…
Sundowns’ player Defending Betway Premiership champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, are inching ever so closer to an unprecedented ninth consecutive title. The Brazilians extended their lead to five points after beating Polokwane City 3-nil at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Orlando Pirates who are second, have a match in hand. Both teams will be in action later this…
Accused number two in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi. Bongani Ntanzi’s childhood friend, Mandlenkosi “Shoes” Zondo is currently testifying at the High Court in Pretoria and has asked the court not to proceed with the affidavit that was being read out to him. Zondo says he was forced to sign the statement, which allegedly…
File: Homeless person’s belongings seen on pavement Homeless shelters in Johannesburg are experiencing increased pressure as winter conditions set in, with more people seeking refuge from the cold. Ikusasa Lethu Homeless Shelter says demand for its services has risen due to harsh weather, unemployment and ongoing economic challenges. The shelter is currently housing more than…
