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 […]
The infographic raises awareness about Malaria by highlighting its common symptoms, which include fever, headache, body aches, weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and flu-like signs. It encourages people to seek early medical attention by visiting the nearest clinic or doctor for testing and treatment, stressing the importance of quick diagnosis to prevent complications. […]
The infographic raises awareness about Malaria, explaining that it is transmitted through mosquito bites. It uses visual elements such as a mosquito graphic and target symbols to emphasize efforts to reduce mosquito populations and prevent infection. The campaign is part of a broader public health initiative supported by Gauteng Province Health and Asibe Healthy GP […]
Health authorities in Gauteng have expressed concern over a rise in malaria infections, reporting a total of 666 cases and 7 deaths between January and December 2025. The situation has raised alarm as the disease continues to pose a public health risk in affected areas of the province. The first quarter of the year has […]
Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has condemned gender-based violence (GBV) and crimes against children, calling them a serious societal crisis that requires urgent and collective action. Her remarks follow a picket outside the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court in support of a 12-year-old Dobsonville victim allegedly assaulted by a 58-year-old man, whose bail hearing has […]
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) 4th Anniversary Dialogue at University of the Western Cape. Held under the theme “The Future World of Work – Empowering Talent,” the event marks four years of collaboration between PYEI and the university in […]
Six people, including a seven-year-old girl, have died following an alleged food contamination incident at Mmotong-wa-Bogobe village outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The victims reportedly ate food suspected to have been poisoned during a funeral service over the weekend, leading to a mass illness outbreak. More than 70 people were taken to hospital for treatment, with […]
Musician Lehlogonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo for a new bail application, where a medical doctor testified on his behalf. Dr Malose Chaba told the court that he had previously treated Chauke for head injuries sustained in a car accident in July two years ago and was expected to […]
The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI), together with the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), stepped up stop-and-search operations across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni between 13 and 19 April 2026. During the crackdown, 82 minibus taxis were discontinued due to serious mechanical defects, while 10 vehicles were impounded in Ekurhuleni to improve road safety and compliance. Authorities […]
GCIS Radio is preparing a special live broadcast for South Africa’s Freedom Day celebrations on 27 April 2026, with a live link to the main event at 11h00. The broadcast aims to bring audiences closer to the national celebration as the country marks Freedom Day, a public holiday commemorating the country’s first democratic elections in […]