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Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown will conclude his tenure with SA Rugby and the Springboks at the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, when he will return home to take up a coaching position with the New Zealand Rugby Union in 2028. The former All Black flyhalf joined the Springbok coaching team …
Statement by Geordin Hill-Lewis – Leader of the Democratic Alliance I welcome President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation this evening, and his clear message that South Africa’s economic struggles are not caused by foreign nationals, but by the failure to grow the economy and create millions of jobs. This is the right message at …
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the Springbok Sevens team on successfully defending their HSBC SVNS World Championship title, as well as Tristan Leyds and Shilton van Wyk, who were rewarded at the HSBC SVNS Awards 2026 in Bordeaux on Sunday. Leyds became the fourth South African to be crowned HSBC SVNS Player …
The Bol d’Or du Léman is never a race like any other. On the same starting line, seasoned professionals and amateur crews share the same playing field. A demanding one, where skill, precision and adaptability often make the difference. On Lake Geneva, nothing is ever guaranteed. The wind calls the shots, strategies evolve hour after …
Zimbabwe sits on some of the world’s fastest-growing reserves of lithium, a mineral that has moved from niche industrial input […]
8 June 2026 – Saso Banyana Banyana captain Refiloe Jane says the South African senior women’s national team wants to rectify their mistakes when they face Japan in Osaka in the second international friendly match against the hosts on Tuesday. The South Africans will get another opportunity to show what they are made of when
The post Banyana captain expects better showing against Japan as she clocks 150 caps appeared first on South African Football Association.
Code Red Initiative, which distributed period kits in Masiphumelele, Ocean View and Red Hill, is in need of funding
South Africa urged to follow global trend away from shipping animals for slaughter Cape Town, 08 June 2026 — As South Africa continues to allow the export of live animals by sea, the country finds itself at a critical crossroads: whether to regulate a controversial trade or take decisive action to end it. Currently, live …
The Ekurhuleni Metro will table a revised budget for the 2026/2027 financial year to the Council on Thursday, 11 June 2026. The budget that was initially proposed failed to secure sufficient support during a council meeting on 4 June 2026, after the Freedom Front Plus voted against it. The Freedom Front Plus recognises the Metro’s […]
The post ANC coalition struggles with Ekurhuleni’s budget appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
ActionSA extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mzoli Ngcawuzele, affectionately known as Ta Mzo, following his passing.
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The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA) (http://apo-opa.co/4vB6Xtz), owned by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (http://www.AfricaCDC.org), has launched three new article categories to accelerate the sharing of public health evidence, policy insights and news from across the continent.
These new categories complement the journal's existing article types, which include original research, reviews, opinions, implementation articles and case reports.
The new categories – ‘Rapid Communications', ‘Health Policy' and ‘Scientific News' – will provide researchers, policymakers, public health practitioners and science journalists with additional platforms to share findings, perspectives and developments that can inform public health action in Africa.
The move follows a growing trend among leading scientific and medical journals to introduce dedicated formats for rapid reporting, policy analysis and science journalism, to ensure key public health information reaches decision-makers and practitioners more quickly.
“Timely evidence and effective communication are critical to ending outbreaks,” said Dr Mosoka Fallah, Head of the Science and Innovation Division at Africa CDC.
Rapid Communications are short, peer-reviewed reports on disease outbreaks, health emergencies and other significant public health events where prompt publication can support response efforts or raise awareness of emerging issues.
The new Health Policy category will feature articles on policy development, guidelines, frameworks, health systems strengthening, health financing and public health economics, helping promote evidence-informed decision-making.
The Scientific News section will cover developments in science, public health, policy and people across Africa. Often written by science journalists, these articles will highlight outbreaks, research breakthroughs, policy advances and other emerging issues shaping the continent's public health landscape.
More details can be found in the journal's author guidelines (https://apo-opa.co/4vEC9bA).
“With this scope expansion and other significant measures, JPHIA aims to further enhance its quality, visibility and impact,” said Dr Nebiyu Dereje, the journal's Editor-in-Chief.
JPHIA is positioning itself not only as a publishing platform but also as a catalyst for strengthening Africa's scientific publishing ecosystem. Through mentorship, training and editorial support, the journal aims to increase the number of African researchers publishing in peer-reviewed journals while improving the quality and visibility of African-led research.
Ongoing improvements by JPHIA include a 100% article processing charge waiver for unfunded submissions from low-income African countries, faster editorial and production timelines, and stronger promotion of published research through Africa CDC's communication and social media platforms.
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About JPHIA:
Established in 2010, JPHIA is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal for public health research, policy and practice. Through its coverage of topics ranging from infectious diseases and outbreak response to health systems strengthening, non-communicable diseases, primary healthcare and digital health, it provides a platform for evidence and perspectives that contribute in shaping public health action across the continent.
The journal is freely accessible to readers worldwide. It is indexed in reputable indexing sources such as PubMed Central and the Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) and accredited by South Africa's Department of Higher Education and Training. The journal publishes articles on a rolling basis - once the articles are accepted and production is completed, they will be published online immediately.
About Africa CDC:
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is the public health agency of the African Union. As an autonomous institution, Africa CDC supports AU Member States to strengthen health systems, improve disease surveillance, and enhance emergency preparedness and response. For more information, visit: http://www.AfricaCDC.org and follow Africa CDC on LinkedIn (http://apo-opa.co/4e4jy1i), X (http://apo-opa.co/4vA2QOy), Facebook (http://apo-opa.co/4uZT3RY), and YouTube (http://apo-opa.co/4e4EepP).
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge of support in KwaZulu-Natal, with growth so strong that the party is struggling to keep up with the influx of new members. The party is expanding its structures in the province on a large scale and on Saturday launched its new structure for […]
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King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality says it will now consider including this road in its maintenance budget
Access to the internet in South Africa’s economic powerhouse, Gauteng, is marked by inequalities.
One of the largest privately held conservation properties in the Eastern Cape has been put up for sale. Tyityaba Nature Reserve, a proclaimed reserve covering roughly 13,000 hectares on the Wild Coast, has been listed at an indicative R145 million (about USD 8.9 million), according to the selling agent, Bass Property Group (www.BassPropertyGroup.co.za).
The property sits about 18 kilometres inland from Kei Mouth. Its status as a gazetted proclaimed reserve, a designation under South African law, ties the land to long-term conservation management and places it within a category of property that has drawn growing interest from investors looking for protected land. Listings of this scale are uncommon, and proclaimed reserves seldom change hands, making the sale a notable event in the regional market.
Scale and setting
Size is the reserve's most distinguishing feature. It holds about 26 kilometres of frontage along the Kei River and a perimeter of roughly 81 kilometres, taking in rolling bushveld, riverine thicket and the open vistas typical of the Wild Coast, a region known for its biodiversity and its remoteness. The varied terrain supports a mix of habitats, from valley grassland to dense thicket, that sustains the reserve's wildlife through the seasons.
That remoteness is relative. King Phalo Airport in East London, which has direct flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town, is about an hour away by road, placing the reserve within comfortable reach of major centres while preserving the seclusion that defines the Wild Coast.
Wildlife
The reserve carries buffalo, giraffe, leopard, zebra, blue wildebeest, eland and impala, along with a wide range of birdlife. Populations of spiral-horned antelope, such as nyala, kudu and bushbuck, are prolific and well established. Tyityaba has a long record of regulated, quota-based wildlife use carried out within South Africa's conservation framework, and its established game populations would allow a new owner to continue managed conservation operations without a lengthy restocking period.
Infrastructure
The main lodge has eight en-suite bedrooms and shared entertainment areas. The property also includes an abattoir and workshop, with several other farm dwellings spread across the holding that could house staff or be developed to accommodate guests. An airstrip on site would need upgrading before it could be used, though it raises the possibility of fly-in access alongside the road route from East London. Together, the existing buildings give a buyer a working base from which to operate or further develop the reserve.
How it can be bought
The land is made up of 26 portions across five titles. It can be bought as a single holding or, the agent says, divided among several owners as a development. That structure is part of what they expect will determine who comes forward.
“Tyityaba is a large landholding of a kind that rarely comes to the open market in South Africa,” said Hanlie Bassingthwaighte, a principal of Bass Property Group. “Its main strength is flexibility. It can work as a single-owner reserve or as the basis for a development shared among several owners.”
Price
The reserve is listed at an indicative R145 million (about USD 8.9 million). The agent attributes the figure to the property's size, biodiversity and the range of ownership options it allows.
“Twenty-six kilometres of river frontage and 13,000 hectares of established habitat take generations to form and cannot be recreated,” said Joshua Bassingthwaighte, also a principal of the firm.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Bass Property Group.
Media contact:
Hanlie Bassingthwaighte
hanlie@basspropertygroup.co.za
+27 83 659 8287
Joshua Bassingthwaighte
joshua@basspropertygroup.co.za
+27 83 233 2488
About Bass Property Group:
Bass Property Group is a real estate agency based in East London, South Africa, working in residential, commercial and conservation property. It is led by principals Hanlie and Joshua Bassingthwaighte.
8 June 2026 – The South African senior men’s national team is looking forward to soak in the inimitable experience that awaits the team when they face 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the global tournament at a packed Estadio Azteca on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It is a game
The post We are playing for all the people who believe in us – coach Broos ahead of Bafana’s FIFA World Cup showdown against Mexico appeared first on South African Football Association.
7 June 2026 – Hope FC from the Western Cape have been crowned as the 2025/26 ABC Motsepe League National Champions after defeating the North West University of Soccer Institute 5-3 on penalties in the final following a 1-1 stalemate in regulation time at the Mthatha Stadium on Sunday. For their efforts, Hope FC walk
The post Hope FC crowned national champions of the 2025/2026 ABC Motsepe League appeared first on South African Football Association.
The move comes as both sides in Sudan’s conflict attempt to assert control over fiscal and monetary levers in areas […]
ActionSA is disappointed by President Ramaphosa’s weak and reactionary address, which does nothing to address the immigration crisis created by the ANC and perpetuated by the failing GNU government
The post ActionSA Disappointed by President’s Weak and Reactionary Address on Illegal Immigration Crisis appeared first on ActionSA.
This week the panel covers: South Africa’s Deindustrialisation — Manufacturing’s share of GDP has fallen from a peak of 25% to just 12% since the 1940s. Frans Cronje explains what this collapse means for social mobility, skills development, and the prospects of young South Africans trying to build a path to the middle class. Blair’s …
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Ethiopia’s national payments switch EthSwitch says its EthioPay-IPS platform processed more than 1 million transactions in a single day, with […]
On World Food Safety Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), join South Africa and the global community in recognising that safe food is essential for good health, good nutrition, decent livelihoods, fair trade and public trust in the food system. Every meal should nourish people, not put them at risk.
Food safety matters in every part of daily life: in homes, schools, farms, markets, factories, shops and health facilities. It also matters for South Africa's economy, because safe food supports jobs, local businesses, tourism, exports and confidence among consumers and trading partners.
Unsafe food can affect anyone. It can cause illness that disrupts family life, school attendance, work and income.
Food safety is not only a health issue. It is also a food systems issue, an agriculture issue, an environment issue and an economic issue. This is why the One Health approach is essential, recognising the close links between people, animals, plants and the environment, and guiding coordinated action by WHO, FAO and partners.
The good news is that many food safety risks can be prevented through practical action, strong systems and shared responsibility. Governments have a role in setting and enforcing standards. Food businesses have a role in building a culture of safety. Health workers and laboratories have a role in detecting and reporting illness. Farmers, food handlers, educators, researchers, journalists and consumers all have a role to play.
“Food safety is a foundation of public health. When food is safe, families are protected, children can grow and learn, and communities can thrive. On World Food Safety Day, we call for practical action that turns knowledge into prevention and prevention into healthier lives” said Shenaaz El-Halabi, WHO Representative in South Africa.
“Safe food starts with healthy animals and healthy plants. As we mark World Food Safety Day, FAO reaffirms its commitment to strengthening animal and plant health, preventing pests and diseases, and supporting countries to ensure that every person has access to food that is not only available and nutritious, but also safe to consume. Food safety is everyone's responsibility and a cornerstone of sustainable development." said Dr Babagana Ahmadu, FAO Representative in South Africa.
What we are calling for in South Africa
What everyone can do today
On this World Food Safety Day, we invite government departments, municipalities, academia, food producers, retailers, health professionals, media, civil society and communities to work together for safer food systems in South Africa.
By sharing knowledge, strengthening systems and taking simple daily actions, we can move from burden to solutions and help ensure safe food everywhere.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) - South Africa.
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