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South African cricket fans who were looking forward to going to the stadium to watch the Proteas play against England in a much-anticipated home Test series at the end of the year against the Old Enemy better rethink their plans. Tickets were released for the Test series yesterday morning, with games scheduled for Wanderers in …
ActionSA notes with deep concern the news of a Joburg MMC and bodyguard who were arrested over the weekend at Roodepoort Police Station. A case was opened by a 16-year-old victim, on charges of kidnapping, pointing a firearm, and common assault. The complainant withdrew the case, most likely under duress.
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19 May 2026 – Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group D of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 following the tournament draw conducted in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday afternoon. The South African senior men’s national team was pitted against hosts co-hosts Kenya, Guinea and Eritrea. The tournament takes place from 19 June to …
By Nick Said South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe have bid to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations finals in what would be a first for the continent with four countries staging a single event, though it would not be without precedent. Botswana Football Association president Tariq Babitseng confirmed the bid had been submitted …
The Unemployment Insurance Fund’s old online claims system is still accepting applications which go nowhere
Malcolm Libera ·19 May 2026 South Africa’s government is preparing to crack down on households with boreholes amid growing concerns about the unchecked use of groundwater by homeowners, businesses, and other users across the country. The Department of Water and Sanitation has published draft regulations to monitor and regulate borehole drilling and groundwater extraction, warning …
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe once again moved to assure South Africans that the country won’t run out of fuel despite geopolitical instability that has caused the fuel price to skyrocket. Delivering his budget vote address in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Mantashe said restoring and expanding the country’s refining capabilities is key to protecting …
19 May 2026By Staff Writer Dam levels according to the 19 May 2026 update: Free State Total – 106.7%North West Total – 103.4%Gauteng Total – 101.5%Limpopo Total – 101.4%Mpumalanga Total – 100.6%Northern Cape Total – 97.4%KwaZulu-Natal Total – 91.2%Eastern Cape Total – 90.5%Western Cape Total – 70.7% Lesotho Total – 98%Eswatini Total – 100.2% Visit …
Offered a solitary model, the bZ4X is set to have a range “over 500 km” and with drive going to all four wheels as standard. With its twin, the Lexus RZ, having gone on-sale in March, Toyota has finally released pricing of its version, the bZ4X as its first ever electric vehicle in South Africa …
Malcolm Libera ·19 May 2026 The rand strengthened against a weaker dollar on Monday as domestic investors awaited inflation data that is expected to reflect the pressures stemming from the war in the Middle East. The rand traded at 16.6050 against the dollar, which is an increase of about 0.6% from its previous close. Stats …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the recipients of the 2026 National Orders as men and women whose contributions have helped shape a democratic South Africa founded on equality, justice and dignity for all. Jubilation, applause and a celebratory atmosphere marked the occasion at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Tshwane on Tuesday, as recipients, …
The Government of South Africa notes with grave concern reports that following the illegal seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) bound for Gaza, South African nationals have been abducted in international waters and may now be facing detention/imprisonment in Israel. It must be underscored that the Flotilla, a civilian-led initiative, embarked upon a peaceful …
South Africa’s path to the next Africa Cup of Nations finals will go through their leading goalscorer as Bafana Bafana were on Tuesday paired with Benni McCarthy’s Kenya in their qualifying group. They will also play in Group D against Guinea and Eritrea, who saw seven of their footballers disappear following their victory in Eswatini …
ActionSA notes with serious concern the response provided by the Acting Minister of Police to ActionSA's parliamentary question, which confirms that two senior officials within the South African Police Service (SAPS) Protection and Security Services were found not guilty in internal disciplinary proceedings.
The post Phala Phala: ActionSA condemns compromised disciplinary process of IPID-implicated SAPS officials appeared first on ActionSA.
Beneficiaries trying to update their details or reinstate payments say they have to make multiple trips because the system of often down and queues are very long and slow
Tuesday, 19 May 2026. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the constructive and principled response by the National Assembly House Chair of Chairs, Hon. Cedric Thomas Frolick, following the EFF’s urgent intervention regarding the unprocedural cancellation of a scheduled meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, which was supposed to hold the Minister of […]
Cape Town: FAME Week Africa is officially gearing up for its 2026 edition, and the countdown is on. Returning to Cape Town from 28 October to 1 November 2026, FAME Week Africa continues to position itself as Africa’s Creative Economy Marketplace — bringing together film, television, music, fashion, animation, and digital creators with buyers, investors, …
New article helps South African family buyers decide whether the CS75 Pro’s third row is worth the step up. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a detailed comparison of the Changan CS75 Pro in its five-seat and seven-seat configurations, addressing one of the most common questions facing midsize SUV buyers in South …
Kenya has given X owner Elon Musk a three-month deadline to establish a local office in the country, escalating regulatory […]
The post Open an X Office in Nairobi or Cease Operations, Kenya Tells Musk appeared first on Impact Newswire.
New article puts the Changan CS75 Pro, Haval H6 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro side by side on specs, warranty, running costs and real-world suitability. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a comprehensive three-way comparison of the Changan CS75 Pro, the Haval H6 and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. It’s aimed at …
New article explains who owns Changan, how the brand evolved from a 19th-century weapons factory, and what the ownership structure means for South African buyers. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a comprehensive guide to Changan’s ownership history, answering one of the most common questions South African car buyers ask when encountering …
New article puts South Africa’s four biggest Chinese car brands head-to-head on warranty, dealer network, model range, resale value and after-sales support. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a brand-level comparison of Changan, Haval, Chery and GWM, designed to help South African buyers decide not just which model to buy, but which …
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (https://AfricaCDC.org/), acting on the recommendations of its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG), has officially declared the ongoing Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS).
This declaration, under Article 3, Paragraph F of the Africa CDC Statute, empowers the organisation to lead and coordinate responses to significant public health emergencies across the continent. The statute mandates Africa CDC to “coordinate and support Member States in health emergency responses, particularly those declared a PHECS or Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as well as health promotion and disease prevention through health systems strengthening.”
The declaration follows extensive consultations at political, strategic and technical levels, including consultations with H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the African Union Commission chairperson; H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa and the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response (PPPR); and consultations with Member States affected or at risk. This declaration was built on recommendations from the ECG, chaired by Professor Salim Abdool Karim, which reviewed the evolving epidemiological situation, regional risks, response capacities, and the implications of the confirmed Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain.
As of May 18, 2026, about 395 suspected cases and 106 associated deaths have been reported in the DRC (mainly in the Mongwalu, Rwampara, and Bunia Health Zones) and in Kampala, Uganda, where two cases and one death have been reported so far.
Africa CDC is deeply concerned about the high risk of regional spread due to intense cross-border population movement, mining-related mobility, insecurity in affected areas, weak infection prevention and control measures, community deaths occurring outside formal healthcare systems, and the proximity of affected areas to Rwanda and South Sudan.
H.E. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, emphasised the urgency of coordinated continental action: “Today, we declare this PHECS to mobilise our institutions, our collective will, and our resources to act swiftly and decisively. The confirmation of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus in interconnected countries reminds us once again that Africa's health security is indivisible. We must act early, act together, and act based on science.”
Dr Kaseya highlighted that the declaration would strengthen regional coordination, facilitate rapid mobilisation of financial and technical resources, reinforce surveillance and laboratory systems, support the deployment of emergency responders, and accelerate preparedness activities in neighbouring countries considered at heightened risk of transmission.
He further stressed the importance of an Africa-led and partner-supported response: “This outbreak is occurring in one of the most complex operational environments on the continent, marked by insecurity, population mobility, fragile health systems, and limited medical countermeasures for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease. We call upon our Member States and international partners to stand together with Africa CDC, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the affected countries to prevent further spread and protect our populations.”
Africa CDC and the WHO are working jointly to strengthen coordination by activating an Incident Management Support Team (IMST), building on the successful model used during the mpox and cholera responses under the “4 Ones” principle: one team, one plan, one budget, and one monitoring framework.
Africa CDC has already deployed multidisciplinary experts, including specialists in epidemiology, infection prevention and control, laboratory systems, risk communication, logistics and emergency coordination, and has internally mobilised US$2 million to support the continental response.
The declaration also comes amid growing concerns about the limited availability of validated vaccines and therapeutics for the Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease. Africa CDC is therefore working closely with various partners to assess available medical countermeasures and accelerate operational research and evidence generation efforts to inform outbreak response strategies.
Professor Karim, chair of the ECG, noted: “The ECG carefully reviewed the epidemiological evidence, regional risk profile, and operational realities surrounding this outbreak. The interconnected nature of transmission between DRC and Uganda, combined with the challenges posed by insecurity and cross-border movement, requires urgent coordinated continental action.”
Ebola is a severe and often fatal illness transmitted through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected persons, contaminated materials, or deceased individuals infected with the virus. Early detection, rapid isolation and care, contact tracing, infection prevention and control, community engagement, and safe and dignified burials remain essential to interrupt transmission.
Africa CDC will continue to provide regular updates as additional epidemiological, laboratory, and sequencing information becomes available.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
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