23 h. ago AKA murder case trial date depends on defence readiness: Expert

The five accused appeared today in the Durban High Court for a pre-trial conference.

Events

37 h. ago African countries urged to collaborate to uplift female entrepreneurs

Jessica Annor called on banks to remove barriers that hinder women from accessing business funding.

Politics

67 h. ago Burns Awareness Week kicks off as winter raises injury risks

According to WHO, an estimated 3.2% of people in South Africa sustain burn injuries each year.

Events

2 d. ago All accused in court for trial within a trial in asbestos case

The trial relates to a R255-million asbestos roofing removal tender.

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3 d. ago Asbestos roof removal case likely to take longer than expected

The defence will continue cross-examining the state witness on Tuesday.

Politics

3 d. ago Durban residents start campaign to remove homeless and drug addicts

Residents say they want to be able to use these public areas without fearing for their safety.

Politics

3 d. ago Butterworth residents take matters into own hands to fix roads

The residents are using bricks and cement to fix their roads, so they are not slippery when wet.

Politics

5 d. ago UNICEF SA calls for stricter advertising regulations on baby formula

The World Health Organization and UNICEF launched a campaign, "Babies before Bottom Lines".

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5 d. ago Job struggles push disabled Limpopo man to start own business

Bongeleni Khumalo from Limpopo, was born with cerebral palsy and uses crushes to walk.

Politics

1 week ago Blast kills at least 26 people in Nigeria’s northeast: Residents

Insurgents have been battling Nigerian security forces for over 15 years in the northeast.

Events

1 week ago Bloemfontein residents hope for missing police officers’ safe return

Three police constables went missing while travelling from Bloemfontein to Limpopo.

Events

1 week ago High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF

National Treasury has been dealt another blow in the value-added tax (VAT) increase saga after the Western Cape High Court ordered that parliament’s adoption of the fiscal framework and VAT increase be set aside. The court made the order on Sunday in the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters’s(EFF) court challenge to have the… Read More »High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF The post High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

1 week ago Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition

Communities in Phola and Carolina, Mpumalanga, are grappling with the severe consequences of coal mining pollution, particularly in the Highveld region, long plagued by environmental degradation and health issues. At the launch of a new report titled Systems Change for a Just Transition on 15 April, Ronesa Mtshweni from Amandla Community Development in Carolina highlighted… Read More »Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition The post Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline

South Africa continues to face delays in the production of driving licence cards following the breakdown of the country’s only functional card printing machine. The Department of Transport has been issuing temporary driving licences in the meantime, as the outdated backup machine currently in use is slow and frequently malfunctions. According to the department, the… Read More »Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline The post Driving Licence Woes Persist As SA’s Only Card Printing Machine Remains Offline first appeared on iAfrica.

Transport

1 week ago Lapu Lapu festival Death Toll Rises To 11, man arrested after car hit crowd

At least 11 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a man rammed an SUV through a crowd at a Filipino community festival in the western Canadian city of Vancouver on the weekend before Canada’s federal election, authorities said. Police arrested a 30-year-old Vancouver man, who they said was known to them, at… Read More »Lapu Lapu festival Death Toll Rises To 11, man arrested after car hit crowd The post Lapu Lapu festival Death Toll Rises To 11, man arrested after car hit crowd first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

1 week ago Hojlund Late Goal Salvages Draw For Man United At Bournemouth

Rasmus Hojlund scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time as Manchester United salvaged a 1-1 away draw in the Premier League at Bournemouth, who played the last half hour with 10 men after a controversial sending off. Antoine Semenyo had put the hosts ahead in the 23rd and United were staring at a 16th defeat… Read More »Hojlund Late Goal Salvages Draw For Man United At Bournemouth The post Hojlund Late Goal Salvages Draw For Man United At Bournemouth first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final

Crystal Palace outplayed Aston Villa as they soared into the FA Cup final for only the third time with two brilliant goals by Ismaila Sarr and a stunner by Eberechi Eze sealing a 3-0 victory in an entertaining clash at Wembley on Saturday. Palace’s fans, dreaming of a first major trophy in the south London… Read More »Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final The post Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago NSRI urges Vaal River communities to evacuate amid flood risk

Vaal Dam gates opened as water levels soar; NSRI warns residents to evacuate flood-prone areas.

Events

1 week 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

1 week ago Service delivery issues highlighted as Freedom Day is celebrated

Some of the residents of Ermelo have accused government of failing to deliver basic services.

Politics