File Image: A paramedic checks the blood sugar level of a patient. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has doubled in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Burkina Faso in the past six years, according to a 2025 study, which was released earlier this year. It found that diabetes affected 10% of middle-aged Africans, putting them…
Image source: Guzel Andrianova – 123RF.com After changes were made to the department’s internal systems, Home Affairs has granted the first batch of 33 marriage certificates for Muslim marriages for the first time in the South African history. “Members of the Islamic faith community have made extraordinary contributions to South Africa’s history for more than…
The inaugural Guruve Monthly SMEs Networking Breakfast is scheduled for 1 November 2024 at View point Guest Lodge In a groundbreaking initiative, Guruve Rural District Council (RDC) has made a decisive move to foster local economic development by formalizing and supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within its jurisdiction. This bold action follows a council…
A roadblock to check vehicles and drivers 2 minutes More than 500 motorists have been arrested for various traffic offences across the country, including drunk driving and speeding, during the Easter road safety campaign. This follows a sharp increase in traffic volumes over the Easter holidays, with many holidaymakers traveling to different destinations around the…
Science Forum SA 2024 1 minute The Department of Science Technology and Innovation says the Science Forum South Africa gathering is an ideal platform to showcase South Africa as a premier destination for research and innovation. Over 5 000 participants are attending a weeklong gathering at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) convention…
1 minute Chief Albert Luthuli inquest continues in the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Livestream:
Defence witness Makhosonke Zungu returns to the High Court in Pretoria as the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes. On Monday, Zungu said he didn’t testify on behalf of the state, as he was uncomfortable with what they allegedly wanted him to say. LIVESTREAM:
[File Image]: Car parts on the road following a crash. 1 minute Four people have been killed in a collision between two vehicles on the N1 near Nyl plaza in Limpopo. Traffic authorities say three of the four deceased were burnt beyond recognition inside the vehicles, which caught fire after the collision. Provincial Transport Department…
Candles lit amid a power outage. Former City of Tshwane Mayor, Cilliers Brink, has raised concerns over the prolonged power outage in various parts of the city. Residents in Soshanguve and East Lynne have expressed frustration over the electricity outage which happened around Christmas Eve. They say they’ve also experienced water disruptions during this period….
South African rugby fans at a stadium. Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the Western Cape says additional train services will be made available for spectators attending the Rugby Championship test match between the Springboks and the Wallabies at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday. PRASA Spokesperson Andiswa Makanda says the services…
