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Healthcare Systems Under Pressure as Fraud and Budget Constraints Mount, Says Board of Healthcare Funders

Ragheema Mclean 7 July 2026

The Board of Healthcare Funders says healthcare systems across Southern Africa are facing unprecedented pressure due to shrinking budgets, severe staff shortages and the growing burden of disease. According to the Special Investigating Unit, an estimated 15% of healthcare spending is lost to fraud, waste and abuse, costing the sector

Road Freight Association Questions AARTO’s Effectiveness

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 7 July 2026

The Road Freight Association (RFA) has questioned whether the implementation of the second phase of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Amendment Act will improve road user behaviour. Phase two of AARTO came into effect last week and introduces measures aimed at improving road safety, promoting discipline among

Iran Offers China Preferential Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

Kouthar Sambo 6 July 2026

Iran’s ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, says Beijing and other friendly nations will be granted preferential access through the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the arrangement will be implemented in coordination with Oman. This comes amid growing tensions in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints. The

One Year On: Organised Crime Expert Unpacks the Madlanga Commission

Kouthar Sambo 6 July 2026

It has been one year since Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent shockwaves through South Africa by alleging that a drug cartel had infiltrated the country’s criminal justice system, political leadership, and private security sector, triggering one of the most significant law enforcement scandals in recent history. The allegations have raised serious questions

Kubayi Suggests Israel May Have Sought to Undermine South Africa Through Anti-Immigration Protests

Kouthar Sambo 6 July 2026

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has suggested that Israel may have had an interest in undermining South Africa through the recent March and March anti-illegal immigration protests, linking the issue to South Africa’s high-profile case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Speaking on the matter, Kubayi argued that

Repair work begins at Hanover Park housing complex following residents’ complaints

Oyisa George 6 July 2026

Repair work has begun at a public housing complex in Hanover Park after years of complaints from residents about structural damage and delayed maintenance. Residents say City of Cape Town officials started work last week, repairing part of a damaged support pillar, replacing wooden railings and installing a new bathroom

Murder accused Rashaad Daniels remains behind bars as Athlone case is postponed

Oyisa George 6 July 2026

Rashaad Daniels, who is accused of murdering 31-year-old Suraan Windvogel, whose body was allegedly found inside a black refuse bag at a property in Kewtown, Athlone, has been remanded in custody following his second appearance in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The proceedings drew a large turnout from members

DFFE and SAMRC Partner to Tackle Air Pollution’s Health Risks

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 6 July 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in addressing the growing health risks associated with air pollution. The agreement brings together environmental and public health experts to enhance research, policy

SAHRC Investigates South Africa’s Food Security Crisis

Lee-Yandra Paulsen 6 July 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has launched the second phase of its National Investigative Hearing into South Africa’s food systems, building on evidence gathered during the first round of hearings held in March. The inquiry aims to determine whether the country is fulfilling its constitutional obligation to ensure

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.

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