4 h. ago Africa’s Health Systems Buckle as US Cuts Trigger Malaria, Cholera, and Vaccine Crises

The abrupt withdrawal of US health funding under President Donald Trump’s administration is dismantling health systems across Africa, leaving millions vulnerable as diseases like malaria, cholera, and mpox surge. In Nigeria’s Borno state — which accounts for a third of global malaria deaths — dozens of clinics have closed, leaving unemployed nurses like Musa Adamu… Read More »Africa’s Health Systems Buckle as US Cuts Trigger Malaria, Cholera, and Vaccine Crises The post Africa’s Health Systems Buckle as US Cuts Trigger Malaria, Cholera, and Vaccine Crises first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

7 h. ago “Rival taxi associations must abide by ceasefire in Gauteng”

Conflict over routes between the two associations has resulted in the loss of over 50 lives.

Events

33 h. ago Feuding taxi associations finally agree to ceasefire in Gauteng

This year alone, at least 59 people have died as a result of taxi-related violence

Events

47 h. ago Gauteng Education cuts ties with Nal’Bali after sexual assault claim

Gauteng Education ends Nali’Bali partnership after practitioner accused of assaulting grade 3 pupil.

Events

50 h. ago Struggling households choose electricity over food: Debt Rescue SA

Debt Rescue says households are cutting essentials as VAT and power hikes crush disposable income.

Society

3 d. ago UPDATE: Police probe intimidation, assault claims at Mpumalanga mine

Police probe five cases of intimidation and assault linked to a disputed gold mine in Mpumalanga

Events

4 d. ago SAPS to partner with private sector in digitizing case dockets

The identified police stations for upgrades are in Gauteng, KZN, Limpopo and the Western Cape.

Politics

5 d. ago Gauteng govt intends to invoke Transport Act to address taxi violence

Gauteng Transport MEC intends to invoke the Transport Act to address escalating taxi violence.

Events

6 d. ago G20 Working Group looks at hinderances to AI in developing countries

AI can assist in critical sectors such as healthcare, education and agriculture.

Politics

6 d. ago Accused in Zanzou nightclub incident released on R10,000 bail

A man arrested for the assault at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has been granted R10,000 bail.

Politics

6 d. ago Graphic | Court to deliver bail ruling in Zanzou assault case

The man faces charges of compelled assault and assault to cause grievous bodily harm among others.

Events

7 d. ago Police Minister Directs Provinces to Compile Lists of Serious Crime Offenders

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has instructed all South African provinces to compile and submit detailed lists of individuals involved in serious criminal activities. This directive follows Gauteng’s identification of 450 crime kingpins linked to offenses such as cash-in-transit heists, hijackings, and ATM bombings. In the past two months, Gauteng authorities have arrested at least 150… Read More »Police Minister Directs Provinces to Compile Lists of Serious Crime Offenders The post Police Minister Directs Provinces to Compile Lists of Serious Crime Offenders first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

7 d. ago Lesufi calls for action as Gauteng taxi violence claims 30 lives

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has raised concerns about the ongoing taxi violence in the province.

Events

7 d. ago GBV expert warns of legal gaps allowing rapists to evade justice

Gaps in current legislation are allowing perpetrators of sexual crimes to evade accountability.

Events

7 d. ago Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk – aid sources

Nearly 23 million people, more than half of whom are children, are in need of aid in Afghanistan.

Politics

7 d. ago Africa Children’s Summit shines spotlight on disability issues

Their resolutions include calls for free education, improved access to healthcare

Politics

9 d. ago Accused claim confessions in Joshlin case were obtained under duress

Two accused in the Joshlin Smith case say their confessions were coerced.

Politics

1 week ago Minister says school pit latrines will be mostly eradicated by June

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube stated that all pit latrines will be eliminated by June.

Politics

1 week ago UK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape, sexual assaults

Brand is due to appear in court for a first hearing on May 2, police said.

Events

1 week ago LIVE: Police update on investigation of alleged child sexual assault

Media briefing on the investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a 7-year-old child.

Events