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Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·4 May 2026 The Department of Health (DoH) has requested that the public stay calm after a rare case of Hantavirus was confirmed in a critically ill British national in South Africa. The patient was on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling to the Canary Islands via Cape Verde from Argentina. …
Nigeria’s largest banks are rapidly closing the gap with fintech rivals, processing a combined $208 billion in mobile transactions in […]
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Three people have died due to a deadly virus that erupted at sea aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed that the chilling outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, which was sailing between Argentina and Cape Verde, with one critically ill patient now in intensive care in South …
Please find attached soundbite by Ryan Smith MP. The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s unofficial visit to Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa’s private residence on Sunday. This visit takes place as the ruling ZANU-PF attempts to entrench its dictatorship in Zimbabwean law through the recently gazetted Constitution Amendment Bill …
Reparations must help to address Africa’s colonial legacy Dear Fellow South African, Every May, we observe Africa Month to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. Celebrating and affirming our identity as Africans is as integral to our national character as the ideals that anchor our democracy. We are one people. …
Workers demand an end to outsourcing
South Africa has been drawn into a multi-country public health response after a cluster of illnesses and three deaths linked to an international cruise ship, with one passenger dying locally and another in critical condition in a Sandton hospital, the department of health confirmed. In a statement issued on Monday, the department said it had …
CODETA and CATA assure commuters there will be peace
Monday, 4 May 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns the reckless and irresponsible remarks made today by President Cyril Ramaphosa in praising Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe, claiming that she is “doing very well” and “stabilising the metro,” while residents of the municipality continue to suffer daily collapse in basic service delivery, […]
SoftwareOne named a Customers’ Choice in Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Software Asset Management Managed Services Customers highlight SoftwareOne’s expertise and service quality in independent Gartner survey South Africa – SoftwareOne, a leading software and cloud solutions provider, announced that it has been recognised as a Customers’ Choice in the Gartner® Peer …
Seasoned CFO and long-standing GENRIC leader steps up to the helm, succeeding co-founder MC du Toit after two decades of entrepreneurial leadership Werner Strydom has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of GENRIC Insurance Company, effective 1 May 2026, subject to the necessary regulatory notifications and approvals. Werner succeeds MC du Toit, who co-founded GENRIC 20 …
“I have seen more physicians than I can count”
Active ageing is a growing trend, whereby retirees prioritise their health through sports and recreational activities that keep them moving. On the KZN Mid-South Coast, walking is an increasingly popular group activity with retirees taking advantage of the region’s natural assets for physical fitness, mental clarity, and stress relief. “We’ve seen a significant rise in …
Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96% of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia.
Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over 1,300 weekly frequencies, representing 75% of pre-disruption capacity. The airline is offering more flights, more seats and more options each day while reaffirming Dubai's position as a vital hub through which global travel moves.
Even as it operated with a reduced schedule, Emirates carried 4.7 million passengers* during the disruption, a testament to the enduring demand for travel and the trust that travellers continued to place in the airline to get them where they needed to go.
The Emirates experience, wherever you're going
Wherever Emirates customers choose to fly, they can expect a best-in-class onboard and onground experience, defined by exceptional comfort, genuine hospitality, and a level of service that has set the standard for long-haul travel.
Onboard, customers enjoy a unique culinary experience, with regionally inspired, multi-course menus developed by a team of award-winning chefs and complemented by a wide selection of premium beverages. Emirates' award-winning ice inflight entertainment system offers more than 6,500 channels of the best global content in almost 40 languages, including movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, games, audiobooks and more, ensuring there is no such thing as a long flight.
And for those who need to stay connected, high-speed Wi-Fi keeps customers reachable at 40,000 feet. Emirates now has Starlink connectivity live on 28 aircraft, delivering ultra-fast, reliable internet in the air.
Enjoy flexible travel and rewards
Emirates is giving customers more reasons to travel with confidence with flexible rebooking, Dubai Connect stopover experiences and enhanced Skywards benefits:
Emirates operates three daily flights to Johannesburg, ten weekly flights to Cape Town (with EK772 currently operating three times a week), and four weekly flights to Durban, ensuring strong and consistent connectivity for customers travelling to and from South Africa.
Passengers can explore flight schedules and book their journey from South Africa by visiting Emirates' official website: https://apo-opa.co/4w7cfxZ
*Between 1 March and 30 April
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Emirates Group.
After more than twelve years of caring for patients in Sandton, Dr Andrew Sidelsky has officially launched Sky Dental Clinic Sandton, a new chapter for the practice previously known as Thinc Sandton. Sky Dental Clinic Sandton carries forward the same dentists, the same support team, and the same patient first philosophy that earned the practice …
Statement by Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has introduced the Constitution 24th Amendment Bill to block impeached judges and heads of Chapter 9 bodies from becoming members of our national, provincial legislatures or local councils. The Bill seeks to amend sections 47, 106 and …
Statement by Roy Jankielsohn – DA Free State Leader: The Democratic Alliance (DA) announces Stone Makhema as our Metsimaholo Local Municipality mayoral candidate (See photo here) and Carina Serfontein as our Ngwathe Local Municipality mayoral candidate. (See photo here). Their candidacy will bring much-needed service delivery following years of ANC neglect that have left residents …
Statement by Michael Bagraim MP – DA Spokesperson on Employment and Labour: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour to urgently request that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the Compensation Fund appear before Parliament, alongside the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), to account for their …
Statement by Ryan Smith MP – DA Spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation: The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s unofficial visit to Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa’s private residence on Sunday. This visit takes place as the ruling ZANU-PF attempts to entrench its dictatorship in Zimbabwean law through the …
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has received an overwhelming 33,000 applications for its Youth Employment Service (YES) learnership programme, highlighting both the strong appeal of the brand among younger job seekers. About 5,000 applications were submitted within the first hour after entries opened, reflecting both the scale of youth unemployment and the company’s growing appeal as …
Statement by Eleanore Spies MP – DA Spokesperson on Public Service and Administration: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, urgently requesting that the Minister of Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, be summoned to account for the alarming misuse of public funds …
SA Cup log leaders Suzuki Griquas, the defending champion Airlink Pumas, the Toyota Cheetahs, Valke and Eastern Province were on the winning side in the penultimate league round this weekend, with six teams still in with a shout of making the playoffs. Griquas delivered another statement win on Saturday when they defeated the Dotsure SWD …
Petshop Science & Montego Pet Nutrition set GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for largest donation of?pet food in 24 hours A new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest donation of?pet food in 24 hours period was set at the Bloem Show by Petshop Science and Montego Pet Nutrition. Driven by strong public support at the …
Statement by Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training: The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on Minister Buti Manamela to urgently account to Parliament on the steps being taken to restore governance, stabilise the Board, and protect students from further harm. The latest leadership standoff within the National Student Financial Aid …