Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane said his side is confident of securing a positive result when they face Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium tomorrow. South Africa begins its Group D campaign against what is expected to be its toughest opponents, with Kenya and Eritrea also in the group. Mosimane said his technical team has done extensive analysis on Guinea and is preparing […]
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is expected to return to the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on 29 September, facing charges of rape and sexual assault. The senior police officer is accused of raping an 18-year-old woman and sexually grooming a 16-year-old girl. The National Prosecuting Authority said Sibiya is being held at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre, while the State is opposing bail over concerns about possible witness interference, threats […]
Africa’s healthcare sector is at a critical crossroads, with technology creating new opportunities to improve access to healthcare, strengthen diagnosis and expand services to underserved communities. However, uneven funding across the continent continues to limit the sector’s full potential. Executive Director of the Democracy Development Programme and Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg, Dr Paul Kariuki, said healthcare must remain a priority if Africa is to achieve sustainable […]
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said South Africa’s own history of struggle demonstrates the promise of the United Nations Charter and the potential of multilateral cooperation. Lamola was speaking at a celebration of the UN Charter at Riverside Church in New York. He said growing attacks on international law and multilateralism form part of a broader crisis facing humanity. Lamola also criticised the global financial system, saying it […]
The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) said that keeping medical scheme contribution increases affordable will require broader reforms to South Africa’s healthcare system, rather than relying on contribution guidance alone. This follows the Council for Medical Schemes’ recommendation that medical scheme contribution increases for the 2027 benefit year are anchored at 3.8%. BHF Managing Director Katlego Mothudi said the organisation supports the goal of limiting increases, but argues that medical […]
As Heart Awareness Month shines a spotlight on cardiovascular health, experts are warning that chronic stress may be doing far more than affecting mental well-being. Growing evidence suggests prolonged stress can increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease by disrupting the body’s metabolism. Pharma Dynamics spokesperson Nicole Jennings said chronic stress triggers the continuous release of cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone, which can have […]
As the world marked International Day of Democracy on 15 September, renewed attention focused on whether democratic systems truly serve the people they were created to represent. While elections remain a cornerstone of democracy, experts argue that accountable leadership, strong institutions, human rights and meaningful public participation are what sustain democratic societies long after votes are counted. Executive Director of the Democracy Development Programme (DDP) and Senior Research Associate at […]
Criminal charges against suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola have been withdrawn following a review of the controversial R228-million Medicare24 tender case. Masemola had been charged with allegedly contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), alongside broader corruption proceedings linked to the tender. However, following a review of the evidence, National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi withdrew the charges. Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of […]
The escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen is raising concerns far beyond the Middle East, with economists warning that disruptions to key shipping routes could push up oil prices, transport costs and inflation. Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine, stated that the conflict threatens two of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors: the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Jammine explained that the […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
