Oyisa George

The City of Cape Town has begun rolling out nearly 18,500 flu vaccines across its clinics ahead of the winter season, as health authorities warn of a rise in influenza cases. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has already flagged an increase in flu cases, with clinics expected to have full vaccine stock by 24 April. Vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, the elderly, and people living with chronic illnesses, will […]

Scenes of chaos unfolded at Athlone Stadium on Thursday as thousands of job seekers gathered for the City of Cape Town’s “Day of 1 000 Opportunities” recruitment drive. An estimated 25,000 people arrived at the venue, far exceeding capacity, as hopeful applicants queued to be screened for jobs in the contact centre industry. According to reports and videos circulating on social media, tensions escalated when sections of the crowd forced […]

Residents in Delft have raised concerns over a construction project they say is blocking access to their homes, citing fears over safety, emergency access, and a lack of proper consultation. The dispute centres on a church being built near Ngwenya Street, which residents claim will leave little to no space between their homes and the new structure. Resident Linda Lumani said the situation has already disrupted daily life and could […]

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for broader public participation in shaping South Africa’s draft History curriculum, following growing debate and criticism surrounding its content. The draft curriculum, currently open for public comment, stems from a process initiated in 2019, when former minister Angie Motshekga appointed a task team to review and develop a new History syllabus for Grades 4 to 12. Gwarube stressed that the document is still […]

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has confirmed the death of a student who was staying at Vogue House, with the incident reported over the weekend. University spokesperson Lauren Kansley said the institution is in contact with the student’s family and has put support measures in place for those affected. “I can confirm that a student did pass away over the weekend and that we are liaising with the […]

The Western Cape has received an additional 50,000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses as part of ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak affecting livestock in the province. Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer welcomed the latest consignment, stating that vaccination efforts remain central to protecting the agricultural sector and the broader provincial economy. “The latest shipment will further bolster our drive […]

ActionSA has filed multiple complaints against Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe over allegedly undeclared luxury gifts reportedly received from Chinese officials. The party opened a criminal case at Cape Town Central Police Station, submitted a complaint to the Public Protector, and lodged a formal complaint with Parliament’s Ethics Committee on Wednesday. The action follows Minister Tolashe’s response to a parliamentary question, in which she denied personally receiving two SUVs, stating […]

Cabinet has approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, setting out the government’s plan to reform South Africa’s citizenship, migration, and refugee frameworks. The approval follows an extensive public consultation process across all nine provinces, which received thousands of submissions from stakeholders and members of the public. The White Paper introduces measures to combat fraud, strengthen national security, improve service delivery through digital systems, and support […]