40 h. ago South Africa’s hypertension crisis continues to worsen, experts warn

May marks World Hypertension Month and Measurement Month.

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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 DPP withdraws the murder charge against a disabled child’s mother

The mother was arrested and later released on R500 bail.

Events

4 d. ago Deputy Minister in Presidency concerned about SA journalists’ safety

Sibusiso Ndlovu was reported missing on 18 February together with his partner Zodwa Mdhluli.

Politics

4 d. ago Deployment in DRC a collective budget of SADC countries: Motshekga

Motshekga says SANDF is in the DRC under the SADC mission and not South Africa individually.

Politics

4 d. ago SANDF says safety measures implemented for withdrawal from DRC

Minister Motshekga and senior officials are briefing the media on the withdrawal process

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Joshlin Smith case shows children’s safety is a community effort’

Judge Nathan Erasmus has convicted Joshlin's mother Kelly Smith and her co-accused.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Global health funding faces ‘greatest disruption’ in memory’

The WHO revised downwards its budget after the U.S.'s withdrawal exacerbated a funding crisis.

Politics

8 d. ago Rwanda’s foreign minister facilitating SADC troops out of DRC

SADC terminated the deployment of its troops to the DRC last month.

Politics

1 week ago SARS instructs vendors to continue 15% VAT charges after reversal

The VAT withdrawal has left a 75-billion Rand shortfall over the next three financial years

Politics

1 week 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 In an unprecedented step, Godongwana has also withdrawn the two… Read More »Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain The post Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT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.

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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

2 w. ago Officer Explains Why Charges Were Dropped Against Former Accused in Joshlin Smith Case

The lead investigator in the Joshlin Smith case has testified about why charges were withdrawn against a former accused, Phumza Sigaqa. Captain Wesley Lombard from the police’s anti-kidnapping unit continued giving evidence on Tuesday, detailing the steps taken during the investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith. Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, along with Jacquen… Read More »Officer Explains Why Charges Were Dropped Against Former Accused in Joshlin Smith Case The post Officer Explains Why Charges Were Dropped Against Former Accused in Joshlin Smith Case first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. 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.

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2 w. ago Over 500 motorists arrested during Easter road safety campaign

Transport minister hails Easter safety efforts as 500+ arrests made, N1 sees no deadly crashes.

Events

2 w. ago Mashatile says he is safe amid motorcade shooting investigation

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is not worried about his safety after alleged shooting case.

Events

2 w. ago Four Durban Beaches Pass Water Safety Tests Ahead of Easter, Six Still Unsafe

Four of Durban’s most popular beaches have been deemed safe for swimming and other recreational activities, following recent water quality tests conducted by the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology. The approved beaches include Umhlanga Lighthouse, North Beach, uShaka Beach, and the Golden Mile, all of which passed safety assessments after water samples showed acceptable… Read More »Four Durban Beaches Pass Water Safety Tests Ahead of Easter, Six Still Unsafe The post Four Durban Beaches Pass Water Safety Tests Ahead of Easter, Six Still Unsafe first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Plans under way to bring SANDF troops home from DRC: Motshekga

The soldiers are part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) peacekeeping mission.

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2 w. ago Transport operators ready for Easter rush amid road safety concerns

Bus and taxi operators ready for the Easter rush despite road infrastructure and safety concerns.

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2 w. ago KZN taxi operators relieved as permits issued ahead of Easter rush

KZN taxi permits restored in time for Easter travel; safety measures and law enforcement praised.

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