16 h. ago Unclaimed bodies retrieved from Stilfontein mine get pauper’s burial

North West Health Department has confirmed that they are being buried as paupers.

Politics

33 h. ago Free State launches transport initiative with Deaf Association

The Free State Deaf Association pleads with govt to invest in more transport resources for the deaf.

Politics

43 h. ago Scholar transporters call for separate regulation from taxis

A KZN Taxi Association is allegedly demanding R3000 for a permit per scholar transport vehicle.

Politics

4 d. ago Pretoria court sentences former Proteas player for match fixing

The five years' imprisonment has been wholly suspended.

Events

4 d. ago Northern Cape govt concerned about poor state of municipalities

Free State, Northern Cape and North West municipalities are performing badly.

Politics

7 d. ago UNWFP, Unicef condemn attack on humanitarian convoy in North Darfur

The convoy of 15 trucks was attempting to reach children and families in famine-effected El-Fasher

Events

1 week ago 22 undocumented foreign nationals arrested in the North West

They were allegedly found packing and wrapping food items seemingly destined to illegal miners.

Events

1 week ago Great North Transport executives suspended with immediate effect

This comes after management failed to pay workers' medical aid and pension contributions.

Politics

1 week ago Transport Ministry given deadline for strategy to resolve RAF issues

SCOPA Chairperson says if appropriate action is not taken it will censure the transport minister.

Events

1 week ago RAF placed Letsoalo on special leave ahead of SCOPA appearance

RAF placed CEO Collins Letsoalo on special leave to prevent him from influencing executives

Politics

1 week ago RAF CEO’s special leave not disciplinary action: Transport Dept

This follows allegations of corruption involving a R79-million office lease deal.

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2 w. ago 30 NW learners hospitalised following scholar transport accident

Both vehicles involved were carrying a total of 80 learners.

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2 w. ago Two suspects linked to elephant poaching arrested in North West

The Department of Tourism says the arrests follow a tip-off and swift police action.

Events

3 w. ago UK suspends trade talks with Israel over looming Gaza famine

Israel has blocked the entry of aid supplies into Gaza since March causing a looming famine.

Politics

3 w. ago AI – How Artificial Intelligence Could Be the Dose of Innovation South Africa’s Healthcare Needs

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) in January gathered some of the country’s sharpest minds for an Executive Roundtable that tackled one big question: Can AI cure what ails South Africa’s healthcare system? The answer? Not alone – but it can definitely help write the prescription. AI is quickly stepping into the spotlight as a [...]

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3 w. ago White House suspends work with G20 conference in SA: Washington Post

The publication cites two sources familiar with the matter

Events

3 w. ago How a Nigerian Pharmacist Is Using AI to Fix Pharma’s Data Blind Spots

Ayodeji Alaran didn’t set out to be an AI innovator – he just wanted to stop wasting good medicine. As a pharmacist-turned-pharma executive, Ayodeji worked with big names like GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer across Africa and Asia. But everywhere he went, he kept running into the same frustrating problem: expired drugs. Not because of laziness or [...]

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3 w. ago Researcher warns of surge in HIV infections amid US funding cuts

US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop foreign aid affecting USAID and PEPFAR.

Events

3 w. ago KZN police urged to act after armed robbery at road construction site

KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC calls for police action following armed robbery.

Events

4 w. ago Scholar transport woes in the NW continue over payment delays

The department says the delay is compounded by glitches in internal payment processes.

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