Residents in Vereeniging have been without electricity since Thursday evening at approximately 19:00, with supply yet to be restored. The outage has affected several areas, including Victoria, Smuts, Stanley, Senator Marks, and Beaconsville Street Avenue, significantly disrupting daily activities and local operations. Concerns are mounting among affected residents, who attribute delays in restoration efforts to […]
South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, addressed a continental gathering of women judicial leaders, highlighting the importance of advancing gender-responsive jurisprudence and inclusive justice systems. She linked the meeting to key milestones, including the 20th anniversary of the Maputo Protocol, 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution, and the legacy of the […]
The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs is encouraging consumers to sign up for a new national Opt-Out Registry designed to reduce unwanted marketing calls, SMSs and emails. This follows an amendment to the Consumer Protection Act aimed at strengthening protection against unsolicited direct marketing and spam. Under the new rules, which take effect in June […]
JOHANNESBURG- Eskom is presenting its State of the System and Winter Outlook as it prepares for the 2026 winter season. The power utility says it is entering this period with its strongest operational performance in the past five years, signalling improved stability in electricity supply. Although load-shedding has been avoided, Eskom has maintained load reduction […]
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he is still considering the future of the fuel levy after government introduced a temporary R3 per litre reduction at the start of the month. He told Parliament he will review the measure before making a final decision. Godongwana indicated that an announcement is likely on the 28th after consultations, […]
MaWhoo, Sithelo Shozi, and Cyan Boujee have been pulled into an online storm after a viral X post called on the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe their finances. The claims emerged shortly after the arrest of Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Michael Lerutla at OR Tambo International Airport, sparking intense social media speculation and linking […]
The guide highlights how travellers can protect themselves from malaria when visiting high-risk areas. It explains that malaria is spread through mosquito bites and emphasizes the importance of taking preventive steps before and during travel to reduce the chance of infection. Recommended measures include using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing and trousers, sleeping under insecticide-treated […]
The visual explains malaria awareness across the SADC region, showing that most countries in the region are malaria-endemic, including South Africa’s Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces where the disease is regularly found. It highlights Lesotho and Seychelles as the only SADC countries not affected by malaria. Using a map and mosquito symbols, the visual emphasizes the […]
Health awareness materials are highlighting how malaria is transmitted through a continuous cycle involving mosquitoes and humans. The process begins when an infected female mosquito bites a person, injecting malaria parasites into the bloodstream. These parasites travel to the liver, where they multiply before entering red blood cells and spreading infection throughout the body. The […]
The malaria awareness campaign highlights that the peak malaria season runs from September to April. It uses strong visual messaging, including a mosquito illustration and warning symbols, to emphasise the ongoing efforts to combat the disease and encourage public awareness about prevention and control. The campaign further advises people to seek immediate testing if they […]