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We often think of itchy skin as something superficial, a quick fix with a cream or a change in weather. But increasingly, research is showing that the story runs much deeper. At its core, irritated or eczema-prone skin is less about what’s happening on the surface and more about what’s happening within the skin barrier …
An outbreak of suspected hantavirus on board a cruise vessel sailing in the Atlantic Ocean has led to three deaths out of six cases. One passenger is in intensive care in South Africa, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said. Hantavirus infections are typically linked to exposure to infected rodent urine or faeces. While rare, hantavirus …
Cape Town – To demonstrate global solidarity to end Indonesia’s brutal dog and cat meat trade, animal campaigners in twelve cities, including Cape Town and across six continents, submitted today a 700,000-signature petition to the Indonesian Consulate. The petition urges Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to support the passage of the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill …
The Tshwane Metro’s poor governance and substandard administration have led to some serious consequences seeing as the National Treasury (NT) has threatened to stop allocating grants to the Metro. At the latest meeting of the Tshwane Metro Council, a report was tabled proposing a policy on the prevention of unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. […]
The post Treasury threatens to stop Tshwane Metro’s grants, confirming poor governance appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
A team at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) language model trained specifically on South Africa’s 11 official written languages – helping close a gap that has left millions underserved by mainstream AI tools. The research, which will be presented at the Language Resources and Evaluation Conference (LREC) in Mallorca, …
GetWellGo, together with patients, caregivers and healthcare advocates in Kenya, will come together on the World Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day to shed light on a condition that is hidden, misconceived and not properly diagnosed. The daily life of thousands of Kenyans with this complicated disease may seem like climbing a mountain. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is …
The guards are employed by private companies contracted by the district municipality. They stopped work three weeks ago.
“It changed the fundamental rules of the network instantly,” Vivier adds. The seismic shift wiped out Ethereum’s lucrative mining economy as large holders welcomed more influence from a boardroom move that challenged long-standing notions of blockchain security. Despite regulatory concerns, many cryptocurrencies share Bitcoin’s ideology of pursuing borderless rails that bypass governments’ costly, time-absorbing interventions. However, Bitcoin’s self-governing …
The world of Wicked has officially entered the self-care space. ORDO has partnered with the global franchise to launch a limited-edition electric toothbrush collection in South Africa, bringing Glinda and Elphaba-inspired design to everyday oral care. The Wicked x ORDO collection reimagines the brand’s best-selling Sonic Lite toothbrush in two-character editions — Elphaba Thropp (R1,099) …
ActionSA in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature is deeply appalled by the Premier's lacklustre and bureaucratic response to our pressing questions regarding the delayed approval of the Gauteng Department of Health's modernised staff establishment.
The post Gauteng Health Crisis Deepens Amid Staff Structure Delays appeared first on ActionSA.
The Mother City is set to witness South African road running at its finest as Glenrose Xaba, the South African 10km record holder, prepares to take on Tayla Kavanagh, the reigning SA 5000m and 10,000m champion, in an electrifying Clash of the Champions at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K on Sunday, 10 …
The GOOD Party today reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a dignified and conducive learning environment for the children of the Cape Winelands.
The post GOOD CALLS ON WCED TO ADDRESS ALARMING CLASSROOM OVERCROWDING IN CAPE WINELANDS appeared first on For Good.
The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa. The patient was a passenger aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling to the Canary Islands via Cape Verde from Argentina. The ship was carrying some 150 …
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) notifies consumers of a safety recall issued by Hyundai Automotive South Africa (Hyundai), a subsidiary of Motus Holdings Limited. The recall affects fourteen (14) Hyundai i30 (FD) and Elantra HD vehicles that were distributed in South Africa in 2011. According to Hyundai, the affected vehicles may experience abnormal operation of …
Staff Writer ·4 May 2026 Liquidations in South Africa saw another sharp spike in March, rising 8% month-on-month, following a 40% surge in February. According to the latest liquidation statistics from Stats SA, the country recorded 146 liquidations in March 2026, up from 135 the month before. When added to the 96 recorded in January, …
The price of diesel is set to surge past the R32 mark per litre, a first for the country as it takes another hit from the conflict in the Middle East. This follows a third consecutive fuel price shock for the month of May, despite an extended intervention to cushion households and businesses from the …
South Africans presenting their driving licence cards to security guards at estates, office parks, and gated communities are being warned that these contain a ton of personal information. The storage and handling of this information has become a point of contention for motorists, with many starting to ask what happens to personal information when their …
JOHANNESBURG – Nigeria is moving to repatriate citizens who want to leave South Africa voluntarily, amid rising tensions linked to anti-immigrant protests. Nigeria’s Foreign Minister says about 130 individuals have already applied, as concerns mount over attacks, protests, and harassment of foreign-owned businesses. READ| Jobs for locals or refuge for migrants? The West African nation’s …
Movement for CARE demands public voting rights ahead of local government elections
Tomorrow, it marks two years since the tragic collapse of the building in Victoria Street, George.
The post VICTORIA STREET BUILDING COLLAPSE: TWO YEARS LATER, ACCOUNTABILITY CANNOT WAIT appeared first on For Good.
Statement by Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training: Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s announcement of NSFAS’s third administration stint is heartbreaking for millions of students across the country. Having been placed under administration twice before, in 2020 and 2024, the Democratic Alliance (DA) does not believe a third administration …
Jetour brand representative, Rachel Kolisi, has come to the end of her roadshow around South Africa to promote her new documentary, Falling Forward, along with her memoir of the same name – a personal account of resilience, personal growth and navigating life’s challenges. Falling Forward is Rachel’s deeply personal journey of identity, resilience and rebuilding …
Mahindra is advancing its plans to upgrade its South African factory to capitalize on its surging popularity with local buyers. TopAuto recently received confirmation from outgoing Mahindra South Africa CEO Rajesh Gupta that the company is looking to expand its operation at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone near Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Additionally, Bloomberg reported …
Malcolm Libera ·4 May 2026 The South African rand strengthened at the end of last week as markets analysed a series of monthly domestic data for insights into the health of South Africa’s economy. The rand traded at 16.7250 against the dollar, up about 0.6% from its previous close. The dollar weakened after Japanese officials …