22 h. ago Police appeal for information in Riverlea School fire incident

Gauteng police have opened a case of arson following a fire incident at Riverlea High School.

Events

38 h. ago Historic Tokai Manor evacuated as Table Mountain fire spreads

SANParks evacuates Tokai Manor as helicopters battle raging fire that has burnt 3000 hectares.

Events

44 h. ago Cape Town firefighter injured while battling Table Mountain blaze

198 households were evacuated yesterday from Noordhoek Manor amid the ongoing fire.

Events

46 h. ago MK Party distances itself from VAT debate, stands with majority view

The WC High Court has ruled to suspend the VAT hike that was to come into effect on May 1.

Politics

59 h. ago Namibian President fires Minister Hengari over rape bribery scandal

Hengari was fired folowing the allegations that he bribed a rape victim not to report the case.

Politics

64 h. ago Residents urged to evacuate as veld fire rages on Table Mountain

Investigations are underway but origin of the fire suggest it may have been started deliberately.

Events

3 d. ago WSU mourns ‘immeasurable loss’ as student Mbolekwa laid to rest

Dr. Lunga Mantashe says Sisonke Mbolekwa’s killing at WSU is a heartbreaking, preventable loss.

Politics

4 d. ago US officials arrest Milwaukee judge for obstructing immigration

Dugan is charged with obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent arrest

Events

4 d. ago Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has introduced urgent legislation in Parliament to scrap the impending value-added tax (VAT) increase, set to take effect in just six days. However, the move has sparked legal uncertainty over whether it will be sufficient to halt the hike in time. In an unprecedented step, Godongwana has also withdrawn the two… Read More »Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain The post Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

4 d. ago OHSC to investigate Tembisa Hospital fires amid safety concerns

The fires which happened days apart have brought into question the hospital's safety protocols

Events

4 d. ago DA questions Tembisa hospital’s effectiveness in preventing fires

The DA is calling for a swift investigation into the two recent fires.

Events

6 d. ago Phaahla says there is no link between Tembisa Hospital fires

Phaahla visited the hospital to evaluate the damage caused to the facility's filing room

Events

7 d. ago Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability

S’thembiso Mdlalose, the man who previously confessed to starting the devastating fire at the Usindiso building in Johannesburg’s CBD, is now contesting that confession, claiming it was not made voluntarily. The 31-year-old appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where his legal team announced a challenge to the confession’s admissibility. The fire, which… Read More »Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability The post Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

7 d. ago EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has labelled Parliament’s process to adopt the new fiscal framework and value-added tax (VAT) hike as “farcical” and unconstitutional. The party made its case in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday, intervening in the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s urgent application seeking to halt the VAT increase, scheduled to take effect… Read More »EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation The post EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

9 d. ago Public given emergency number for Tembisa Hospital patients’ update

Fire at Tembisa Hospital leads to 50 evacuations. No casualties. Call 011 923 2000 for updates.

Science

1 week ago Tembisa Hospital fire extinguished, no injuries reported: Xhakaza

Mayor Xhakaza confirms the blaze is under control; 48 emergency unit patients are all accounted for.

Events

1 week ago Ugandan scientists find simpler pneumonia treatment for children

Ugandan study finds oral antibiotics can treat pneumonia in children as effectively as injections.

Politics

1 week ago Mabuyane condemns violent protest at Walter Sisulu University

It's alleged that the residence manager allegedly fired shots at the protesting students.

Politics

2 w. ago Timing of SA’s decision to appoint special envoy to US questioned

Khambule says there's a lot of unresolved issues between South Africa and the U.S.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Hung parliament helps prevent protection of corrupt leaders’

Zondo was speaking at the international anti-corruption conference, held at NMU.

Politics