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Is this one of the greatest untold stories in sailing? How has your life evolved since Xmas last year? As you were living that, 11 hardy sailors have been living breathing and thinking just one thing. It’s not the Vendee Globe or Golden Globe. It’s the McIntyre Mini Globe Race and it’s not easy and …
As Africa’s trade ecosystem evolves amid mounting economic pressures, platforms that foster meaningful connections between businesses, financiers and policymakers are becoming vital to unlocking inclusive growth. Engage Trade Africa 2025, taking place in Durban from the 27th to the 30th of October 2025 in KwaZulu-Natal, provides one such platform, convening leaders across the continent to …
Adding local sophistication to international class, celebrated South African singer, actress, and storyteller Zolani Mahola has been announced as the Cape Town supporting act for eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter, touring South Africa in November on his three-city Love is King national concert tour. Presented by Showtime Management and GRIZA …
Magistrates are demanding salary increases and better working conditions
But the case has been adjourned to April 2026
Jabulani Hall has broken windows and collapsing ceilings and its dilapidated offices are occupied by people who say they were displaced by floods in 2022
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has noted with concern the Sunday Tribune article published on 26 October 2025, which contains several factual inaccuracies about the committee's recent oversight visit to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
Mr Letsie wishes to clarify that during the oversight visit, the committee observed that the University Council was fully functional and properly constituted, and that relations between the council, management and stakeholders were cordial and constructive.
“The Sunday Tribune sent written questions to me and I provided them with full responses. However, I was misquoted in the opening paragraph of the article, which falsely claims that the committee found ‘shocking governance failures' at UKZN,” said Mr Letsie.
The article incorrectly attributes to the committee the statement: “Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has revealed shocking governance failures at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where a private security company allegedly ‘captured' the university's Risk Management Services.”
Mr Letsie said that this was untrue. “What we actually said was that, in terms of specific governance matters, the committee expressed concern about the council's decision to approve a deviation from normal procurement processes in the awarding of a contract to Ungoti Security Company. This company was originally appointed to assist the university with student residence accreditation, even though the university confirmed that Ungoti had no prior experience in that area,” explained Mr Letsie.
“During the committee's meeting on 9 October, Members engaged extensively on the matter and expressed the view that the council should have prioritised good governance by instructing management to advertise a public tender when seeking a security service provider,” added Mr Letsie.
“We therefore call on the Sunday Tribune to correct its report, as it does not reflect the true state of affairs. The committee has not found shocking governance failures but rather raised a specific governance concern that the university has been tasked to address,” concluded Mr Letsie.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) closed on 25 October with the launch of The Durban Promise. This outcome document synthesises conference recommendations to define Africa's roadmap toward self-reliance, sustainability, and leadership in global health. The document will inform upcoming policy discussions, including the G20 meeting in South Africa, aimed at accelerating Africa's progress on health equity, solidarity, and universal health coverage.
The Durban Promise includes seven continental commitments:
“This moment enables South Africa to carry the voice of the continent into the G20 deliberations—championing fair global health financing, resilient systems, and recognition of Africa as a strategic contributor, not a passive recipient,” said Professor Olive Shisana, CPHIA 2025 Co-chair, in her remarks during the closing ceremony.
CPHIA 2025 brought together nearly 20,000 participants from over 72 countries — both online and in Durban —from across governments, academia, and civil society. Held under the theme “Moving Toward Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health Security,” the conference was hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and co-organised with the Government of South Africa and AfricaBio's BIO Africa Convention.
CPHIA 2025 featured three high-level plenary sessions, 20 abstract-driven sessions, eight special sessions and 48 side events from partners, the Africa CDC and AfricaBio. There were also 235 virtual posters and 90 in-person abstract presentations, along with 24 exhibition booths demonstrating cutting-edge technologies, solutions, and services.
“In all the conversations that came through, we got to hear that Africa is ready to meet the moment. Africa's season, and Africa's moment to lead, is now,” said Thabani Maphosa, Chief Country Delivery Officer at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
CPHIA 2025's closing ceremony also featured three awards:
In reflecting on the conference outcomes and the awards presented at the closing ceremony, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya said: ‘‘Together, we decided to affirm our collective ambition to accelerate Africa's journey towards sovereignty. It has been inspiring to hear directly from all of you, and especially from young people, about the exceptional work being done to support public health and to ensure strong health systems across Africa.'
Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela, Chair of Bio Africa Convention, commented on what the conference accomplished this year, and the role of future CPHIA convenings. “What we saw over the last three days was groundbreaking research tackling very critical health issues. We engaged in some exciting and engaging panel discussions and had some dynamic exhibitions showcasing Africa's ingenuity. This conference has demonstrated the power of collaboration.”
In closing the ceremony, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya announced that the fifth edition of CPHIA would take place in November 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
People in eNkanini informal settlement say they have been living without services since 2017
But KwaDukuza Municipality must satisfy the court it has a plan to relocate them with services
GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter’s Durban International Convention Centre show on Saturday 15 November will feature pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini and singer-songwriter Omagugu, performing alongside each other. These celebrated South African musicians have been married for more than a decade, having become friends while playing together earlier in their careers. Both were born …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply alarmed by the shocking statistics revealed in Parliament through a written reply by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to a DA question in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on the state of vasectomy services in KwaZulu-Natal. According to the Minister’s official response, fewer than …
Jarrod Taylor’s rugby career will come full circle when he lines up against the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban this weekend. It was at the Hollywoodbets Sharks that he began his journey into the professional game, linking up with their Academy while still at school. That proved to be a brief stay ahead of a move …
76 schools closed by parents and the South African National Association for Special School Education (SANASE)
Refugee offices are still not processing new applications unless immigrants have a transit visa, despite a court ruling that this is unconstitutional
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Eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter will now perform live at the Durban International Convention Centre on Saturday 15 November as part of his three-city Love is King South African concert tour which also includes Cape Town and Johannesburg. Tickets for the Love is King SA Tour are on sale at …
Unions demand the renewal of AGOA and lower tariffs on exports to the US
The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) will take place from 22 to 25 October 2025 in Durban, South Africa, under the theme “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa.”
Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and the Government of South Africa, in collaboration with AfricaBio's 8th Annual BIO Africa Convention, the conference will convene political leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, civil society, and youth to define Africa's pathway toward stronger, more resilient health systems and reduce dependence on foreign aid.
“CPHIA is a vital part of ongoing efforts by African countries and Africa CDC to build stronger, self-reliant health systems” said H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General, Africa CDC. “It provides an important platform for leaders, public health experts, and communities to come together to reimagine and transform health financing, ensuring Africa's health security is driven by African leadership, innovation and partnerships.”
This year's conference also holds strategic global significance. It will precede the G20 Health Ministers' meeting, taking place under South Africa's Presidency in early November 2025. The CPHIA 2025 Outcome Declaration – the “Durban Declaration” will capture Africa's collective voice, positioning African-led solutions at the centre of global health reform.
“CPHIA is a critical opportunity to promote an African-led agenda for health, anchored in self-reliance and transformation.” said Professor Olive Shisana, CPHIA 2025 Co-Chair. “We aim to align around a Durban Declaration that ensures these priorities are front and centre during the G20 and Global Fund Meetings in November.”
The G20 Health Ministers' meeting will focus on accelerating health equity, solidarity, and universal health coverage, addressing the world's most urgent public health challenges through dialogue, innovation and partnership. These outcomes will feed into the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025, where Africa's priorities on health and development will take centre stage.
Led by Professor Olive Shisana (President, Evidence Based Solutions) and Professor Placide Mbala Kingebeni (Director, National Institute of Biomedical Research, DRC) as Co-Chairs, the CPHIA 2025 scientific programme committee will bring together scientists and public health experts from over 20 countries to shape a dynamic, evidence-driven agenda. The conference will focus on three strategic pillars:
“The BIO Africa Convention is proud to join forces with Africa CDC to connect science, innovation, and enterprise with public health,” said Dr. Nhlanhla Msomi, President of AfricaBio. “Together, we can harness the continent's life sciences ecosystem to drive health resilience and self-reliance.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
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Six South Africans are among hundreds of people detained by Israel. They were bringing aid to Gaza.