Global outrage continues over the treatment of activists aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla after hundreds of delegates detained by Israeli forces were deported following several days in custody. The latest interception took place earlier this week when Israeli forces boarded and seized the final vessels of the more than
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has unveiled a renewed Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda aimed at strengthening the continent’s ability to prevent and respond to pandemics while reducing dependence on external funding, supply chains, and healthcare systems. The agenda builds on the New Public Health
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has raised concerns over the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s failure to deactivate its old website, warning that thousands of unemployed South Africans may be submitting claims through an outdated system. The union said the continued availability of the platform has caused confusion and
The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) incident reporting team has confirmed that all GSF members are expected to be transported to Istanbul later this afternoon via Umm Al Rashrash Airport. “While this information has been confirmed by multiple sources, the situation on the ground remains fluid and could change. The activists
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal over allegations that the airline systematically overbooked and oversold flight tickets in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act. The referral follows an investigation launched after complaints from consumers who claimed they arrived for flights only to be
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed South Africa’s R41.2 million pledge to the Africa Epidemics Fund to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. More than 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 deaths have been
Calls are mounting for government intervention following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to the Gaza Strip carrying humanitarian aid. South African nationals aboard the vessels were reportedly detained in international waters and may now be facing detention in Israel. Six South Africans are among approximately 430
Alan Winde says urgent national support is needed to accelerate assistance to communities affected by severe weather across the province. This follows the official declaration of a provincial disaster after widespread flooding and infrastructure damage in several parts of the Western Cape. Winde’s spokesperson, Regan Thaw, said recovery operations are
The impeachment committee of Parliament, tasked with determining whether President Cyril Ramaphosa violated his oath of office, is beginning to take shape. Meanwhile, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has announced that it will appoint its parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, to head its representation on the committee. The African National
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.
