South Africa
Event to be hosted in memory of those who died of coronavirus
Today marks five years since South Africa went into a lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
27 March 2025, 12:20 PM
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World
WHO classifies JN.1 coronavirus strain as ‘variant of interest’
WHO classifies JN.1 coronavirus strain as ‘variant of interest’
19 December 2023, 5:33 PM
Opinion
Opinion | Trump vs Female Reporters: A Problem for All of Us
Trump’s latest altercation was with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, NBC’s flagship news program.
10 June 2026, 2:00 PM
World
WHO praises SA’s role in Hantavirus response
The World Health Organisation says eight cases have been reported, including three deaths.
7 May 2026, 8:43 PM
South Africa
Hantavirus fears understandable post-COVID19: Motsoaledi
This follows the the death of three- people, with three- others falling ill- with the virus.
4 May 2026, 4:20 PM
South Africa
‘Current respiratory virus in China not a repeat of COVID-19’
Government says it is keeping a close eye on developments on the respiratory virus outbreak
7 January 2025, 7:32 AM
World
US polls show Harris, Trump dead heat in the run-up to election day
NBC poll has seen former President Trump pull even with Vice President Harris at 48% each
14 October 2024, 7:45 PM
South Africa
Suspended Tembisa Hospital CEO Dr Ashley Mthunzi passes away
Mthunzi was placed on precautionary suspension in August 2022.
25 April 2024, 6:08 AM
Africa
Mbeki commends Senegal’s Sall for pardoning Sonko
Former President Thabo Mbeki commends Senegal President Sall for pardoning opposition leader.
14 March 2024, 3:34 AM
Politics
SA has played a leading role on the international stage: Pandor
Speaking during the SONA debate, Pandor says SA has played a leading role on the international stage
13 February 2024, 5:38 PM
World
Labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally
Two labs in UK and South Africa team up to keep the focus on genomic surveillance globally.
25 January 2024, 5:15 PM
South Africa
IEB achieves 98.46% overall pass rate
In a statement the board says 88.59% of the learners achieved an entry to degree study.
17 January 2024, 10:01 PM
World
Incredibly low COVID-19 vaccinations as cases surge: WHO
Low COVID-19 and influenza vaccination rates putting pressure on healthcare systems.
12 January 2024, 8:22 AM
Africa
Liberia heads to competitive runoff between Weaha and Boakai
Former soccer star Weah led the first round, gaining 43.83% of the vote, and Boakai had 43.44%.
9 November 2023, 9:21 AM