Government has allocated R1.4 billion to combat the spread of foot-and-mouth disease across the country, with additional funding requested to support ongoing containment measures. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen confirmed that the state will cover the full cost of vaccinating livestock as part of a nationwide campaign aimed at limiting
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has disbursed over R7 billion to support students in the 2026 academic year. Universities received R3.56 billion on 2 February and R2.82 billion on 2 March for tuition, allowances, and accommodation, while TVET colleges received R679 million in February and a further R591
The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services responded to two devastating early morning fires on Friday, resulting in fatalities and significant property damage. A fire at the corner of Main and Sandelhout Road in Delf South destroyed several structures and tragically claimed the lives of four adult males.
Unverified reports have claimed that Russia and China plan to provide Iran with arms amid ongoing warfare against the U.S. and Israel. The veracity of these reports has been questioned due to conflicting remarks from various sources. Middle East Eye published a report stating that three officials aware of the
A report by Gun Free South Africa (GFSA) indicates that the recent crime statistics concerning unlawful firearms and ammunition are a cause for significant concern. Data from the third quarter of the financial year show that 57% of homicides in the Western Cape involved the use of firearms. Provincial authorities
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa is intensifying efforts to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat by 2030, as the country strengthens its vaccination and screening programmes. Motsoaledi was speaking during a virtual press conference hosted by World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on
Leader of the National Coloured Congress and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams appeared before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference within South Africa’s justice system. Adams’ testimony follows claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who alleged that the MP mishandled sensitive
Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan has formally apologised to Parliament following his abrupt departure from an ad hoc committee meeting last week. O’Sullivan returned to the committee for his fourth appearance on Thursday, where tensions remained evident among Members of Parliament. Some MPs, including David Skosana, called for a formal retraction
As South Africa marks Human Rights Month, child rights organisations are warning that many children remain vulnerable to violence, hunger, and neglect. Save the Children South Africa says that while the Constitution guarantees protection and dignity for children, these rights are often not realised in everyday life. The organisation has
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.
