The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed the detection of two polio-related virus strains in wastewater samples taken from the Borchards Quarry Wastewater Treatment Plant, prompting heightened surveillance by health authorities. Officials stressed that no human cases or outbreaks have been recorded at this stage. Department of Health
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has welcomed a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice affirming that the right to strike is protected under international law. Union spokesperson Claude Naicker said the decision reinforces freedom of association and collective bargaining rights for workers globally, while also strengthening existing constitutional
As millions of Muslims across the world turn their hearts toward the sacred journey of Hajj, the main rites of Hajj 1447 are now officially underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hujjaj (pilgrims) are currently making their way from Makkah to Mina as the 8th of Dhul Hijjah begins,
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to deactivate its old website, warning that thousands of unemployed South Africans may be submitting claims through an outdated system.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
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.
