The Gauteng Department of Health says it will open a case with the South African Police Service (SAPS) following a protest by former Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants at its Sedibeng District Health Services offices. The former participants reportedly protested by littering at the entrance of the district offices on Monday, 21 September, while…
South Africa has recorded 18 confirmed Mpox cases and one probable case, prompting the National Health Department to warn of a rapid increase in infections. The Western Cape has recorded the highest number of cases, followed by Gauteng with three cases and KwaZulu-Natal with one. Health Department spokesperson Foster Mohale says people who have been…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified investigations into the deaths of eight women whose bodies were discovered in different parts of Ekurhuleni between July and September. Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane confirmed during a media briefing on Tuesday, 15 September, that one suspect had been arrested in connection with the…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is set to intensify its presence in Kempton Park and surrounding areas following the discovery of another woman’s body. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said police would significantly increase visibility in the area through Operation Shanela. He said a multidisciplinary team of investigators and other professionals had also been…
The Gauteng Education Department said it had intensified its crackdown on illegally operating independent schools across the province. The department said the operation was aimed at ensuring that learners attend schools that are properly registered, safe and compliant with required standards. Education MEC Lebogang Maile said officials had visited 61 schools suspected of operating illegally…
Police have confiscated more than 10 000 counterfeit items during a crackdown in Marabastad, Pretoria, with the goods estimated to be worth over R9 million. The seizure included branded sportswear, footwear, cosmetics and cellphone accessories. Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Amanda Van Wyk said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to combat the illegal trade in…
Gauteng has received 805,688 Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for the 2027 school year, putting further pressure on the province’s already stretched school capacity. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says the province needs to rethink how existing classrooms are used, as demand is concentrated around a number of popular schools. The department received applications…
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong is today officially handing over a newly digitised broadcast studio to Pheli FM in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, Gauteng. The handover forms part of government’s efforts to support community media and strengthen access to modern broadcasting technology. The newly digitised studio is expected to improve Pheli FM’s broadcasting capabilities and…
September marks Deaf Awareness Month, an important period dedicated to raising awareness about the rights, experiences and inclusion of Deaf and hard of hearing people in society. This year’s observance is held under the theme “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights”. South African Sign Language (SASL) is now one of South Africa’s official languages, following its…
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is urging parents and caregivers to remain vigilant as suspected Rotavirus infections increase in Pretoria. The institute says children under the age of five are particularly vulnerable. At least one death has been reported in connection with the recent rise in cases. Rotavirus is a common childhood infection…
