36 h. ago Morero announces R3 billion allocation to infrastructure updgrade

Morero, delivered the State of the City Address under the theme 'The Jo'burg We All Want'.

Politics

62 h. ago Power restored to Weskoppies Hospital after R1.2 million debt payment

Modiba says the hospital ensures continuous electricity through making additional payments.

Economics

3 d. ago The 18 African cardinal electors that will vote for new pope

The Vatican announced on 28 April that the conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on 7 May.

Politics

5 d. ago At least seven killed, 20 injured in bombings in South Sudan: MSF

MSF said a bomb was dropped on the pharmacy, burning it to the ground and damaging the hospital

Events

8 d. ago Godongwana announces that revised budget to be tabled on 21 May

Minister Godongwana says he has no intentions to resign.

Politics

1 week 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

1 week ago DA questions Tembisa hospital’s effectiveness in preventing fires

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

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Easter Ceasefire Has Not Halted Russian Activity On Front Line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday Russian forces were making a pretence of a one-day Easter ceasefire announced by President Vladimir Putin, continuing overnight attempts to inflict frontline losses on Ukraine. Putin, hours before heading to an Orthodox Easter service late on Saturday, ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” along the front… Read More »Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Easter Ceasefire Has Not Halted Russian Activity On Front Line The post Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Easter Ceasefire Has Not Halted Russian Activity On Front Line first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend

As the Easter weekend approaches, the City of Cape Town’s Traffic Department has announced an increased deployment of officers to ensure road safety during the anticipated surge in holiday travel. The department’s initiative, known as Operation Exodus, offers free vehicle safety checks for long-distance public transport operators. These checks focus on critical safety features such… Read More »Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend The post Cape Town Traffic Department Intensifies Safety Measures for Easter Weekend first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims

Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell has announced that preparations for a class action lawsuit on behalf of Riverlands flood victims are nearing completion. In August last year, severe floods impacted over 200 residents in Riverlands, a small farming community near Cape Town, following the collapse of four dam walls at a nearby farm… Read More »Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims The post Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

3 w. ago Govt confident Jonas will deliver as Special Envoy to the US

The Presidency's announced yesterday that Jonas has been appointment as Special Envoy to the US

Politics

3 w. ago Motsoaledi announces six new hospitals to be built nationwide

Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi announced six new academic hospitals will be built to improve healthcare.

Politics

3 w. ago Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli’s death begins at KZN High Court

The NPA announced the re-opening of the inquests into the deaths of Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge

Events

3 w. ago Hlabisa to table report on deadly poison used by spaza shops, farmers

Hlabisa spoke to the media after visiting an eight-year-old boy admitted to Baragwanath Hospital.

Events

3 w. ago Samatu pleased with posts to be opened for unemployed health workers

The plans entail establishing 1650 new public sector positions to tackle staff issues in hospitals.

Politics

3 w. ago CoGTA minister to visit child hospitalised for food poisoning

The boy is currently hospitalised at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital after he was vomiting.

Politics