58 m. ago Police look for missing tourist in Augrabies Falls National Park

The missing man booked into the park last week Thursday

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4 h. ago Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession

An accused in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith was subjected to intense cross-examination on Tuesday over specific details included in his confession to police. Jacquen Appollis, accused number one, alleges that he was tortured by police and then instructed on what to say in his statement. He claims detectives told him to implicate himself, co-accused… Read More »Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession The post Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession first appeared on iAfrica.

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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.

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8 h. ago NGO raises concern over DNA testing backlog’s impact on GBV cases

The SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory is currently dealing with a DNA backlog of over 140 000 cases.

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47 h. ago George building collapse police probe 65% complete: Premier Winde

Winde urges charges if needed as probe into deadly George collapse nears completion

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47 h. ago Police nab suspects in Mpumalanga drug bust, R3.6 mln in cash seized

An intelligence driven operation led them to the locations

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49 h. ago Trump in excellent health, White House doctor says following physical

The report is the most detailed information on the health of Trump

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3 d. ago EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have sharply criticized US President Donald Trump for citing disputed claims about South Africa’s domestic policies as justification for his potential absence from the upcoming G20 summit. Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Saturday, voicing reluctance to attend the international gathering. He referenced controversial allegations of genocide against… Read More »EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row The post EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row first appeared on iAfrica.

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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

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3 d. ago Residents call for more police on R37 after deadly Easter crashes

R37 locals urge police presence after 9 Easter deaths, blame speeding for deadly pedestrian crashes.

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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.

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4 d. 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.

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4 d. ago Ermelo court postpones case of 9 suspects in police officer’s murder

The four suspects will appear again in the same court next week

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4 d. ago Three NHBRC staff linked to George building collapse referred to SAPS

The incident claimed the lives of 34 construction workers last year

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5 d. ago Government Announces 1,650 New Healthcare Jobs to Address Sector Demand

In a significant development aimed at bolstering public healthcare, the government has announced the creation of 1,650 new jobs to address the growing demands of the sector. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed these employment plans during a press briefing held in Centurion on Thursday. The announcement follows nationwide demonstrations in 2024, where protesters urged the… Read More »Government Announces 1,650 New Healthcare Jobs to Address Sector Demand The post Government Announces 1,650 New Healthcare Jobs to Address Sector Demand first appeared on iAfrica.

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5 d. ago Three of the five men accused of raping NC orphan get life sentences

The aunt of the rape survivor reported the matter to the police

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5 d. ago Unfit police to be enrolled into health and fitness programme: SAPS

The National Policing Summit in Ekurhuleni ended, focusing on new policing strategies.

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5 d. ago All systems go for march in support of KZN Police Commissioner

Civil society groups, businesses and various unions are expected to participate

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5 d. ago Eskom praises SAPS for nabbing suspects linked to stolen property

Eskom acknowledges a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure

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6 d. ago Four murder suspects killed in police shootout on the M4 in Umlazi

Four suspects wanted for murder fatally shot in police shootout in Durban.

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