‘Dudula health care protests a violation of Constitution’

[File photo] Human rights group, African Diaspora Network has condemned campaigns targeting undocumented foreign nationals seeking healthcare services at public facilities. Operation Dudula, amongst other civic organisations have mobilised themselves to prevent foreign nationals from accessing health facilities around the country, saying they are straining the country’s resources. Chairperson of the African Diaspora Network, Dr….

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WOF highlights obesity as a medical condition

Surgeon Dr. Alexandre Lesage examines an obese patient in his office prior to surgery at the Saint Jean d’Angely Hospital, in Saint Jean d’Angley, France… 1 minute The World Obesity Federation (WOF) and its member organisations have gathered to raise awareness about obesity as a documented medical condition that should not be overlooked. This follows…

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Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah wins tight race for AfDB presidency

Former Mauritanian Finance Minister Sidi Ould Tah elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2 minutes Sidi Ould Tah has been elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday. The president-elect, who was backed by Mauritania, defeated four candidates, including South Africa’s Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala and Zambia’s…

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Tributes pour in for slain IFP MP KP Sithole

The late Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament, Khethamabala Petros “KP” Sithole 3 minutes The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has sent its condolences to the family of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Chief Whip Khethamabala Petros Sithole. Sithole was attacked and killed in Katlehong on Gauteng’s East Rand on Saturday night….

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Mchunu denies graft claims but accepts Ramaphosa’s decision

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu delivers the Budget Vote in Parliament on July 4, 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied corruption allegations levelled against him and says he accepts and supports President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place him on leave of absence. This comes after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleged that Mchunu and some…

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