Gauteng TB Caucus raises alarm over preventable diseases

As South Africa marks World Pneumonia Day, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Tuberculosis (GPL) TB Caucus has raised concern over the continued loss of lives to preventable respiratory diseases. Despite TB and

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Gauteng heatwave alert remains in effect as temperatures reach 34°C

The South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) heatwave alert for Gauteng remains in effect on Thursday after coming into force on Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to reach 34 degrees Celsius in

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Heatwave safety warning issued to Gauteng residents

The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) says it will remain on high alert following warnings of a mid-week heatwave in Gauteng on Wednesday and Thursday. The South African

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Eskom’s Koeberg Unit 2 passes critical safety test

Eskom says Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 has passed rigorous international standards for safe ongoing operation. The power utility says the unit has completed the Integrated Leak Rate Test

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Ramaphosa approves salary hikes for public office bearers

President Cyril Ramaphosa has increased the salaries of public office bearers by between 3.5% and 4% in different categories. The increases for the 2026/27 financial year are effective from 1

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Calls for disciplinary action as viral video exposes contraband

Correctional Services is taking disciplinary action against inmates implicated in a viral video showing them dancing and playing music inside Pretoria’s Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. An urgent search operation

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Shebe Maburna rejects claims he paid officials to drop assault cases

Lekompo musician Lehlohonolo “Shebe Maburna” Chauke has refuted claims that he bribed court officials and investigating officers for previous assault cases against him to be withdrawn. Shebe Maburna says the

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Home Affairs to extend operating hours ahead of local elections

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that it will temporarily extend its operating hours ahead of next week’s local government elections to assist citizens. From 2 to 4 November,

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510 soldiers deployed to KwaZulu-Natal to support police

Five hundred and 10 soldiers have been deployed to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to support police operations. Earlier this month, violent protests and looting were reported in parts of KZN and Gauteng

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Vehicle seen on CCTV footage detailed at AKA murder trial

CCTV footage in the murder trial of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane has taken centre stage in the Durban High Court. The court heard that

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