Police in Gauteng have intercepted two separate drug shipments at OR Tambo International Airport with a combined street value of approximately R2.8 million, authorities confirmed. The discoveries were made during routine policing operations at cargo warehouses within the airport precinct earlier this month, according to police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe. In the first incident, officers…
South Africa’s Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has reassured the public that sanitary products available in the country remain safe to use despite recent research identifying small amounts of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in menstrual products. The comments came after a study conducted by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Free State earlier in…
A temporary water outage disrupted operations at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg over the weekend, leaving passengers and businesses without access to basic facilities for several hours. Five-hour shutdown affects terminals and airport businesses The interruption occurred on 6th of March Saturday morning between 6am and 11am and affected both the domestic and international…
A deadly road accident in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province has left five people dead and dozens injured after a bus carrying foreign nationals collided head-on with a passenger vehicle. VW Polo crushed beneath bus in deadly N6 crash The crash occurred on 8th of March Sunday night along the N6 highway between KuGompo, near…
South African regulators have announced another recall of infant formula products, raising renewed concerns over contamination risks in baby nutrition supplies. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) confirmed that two formula products manufactured by Nutricia Southern Africa have been withdrawn from retail shelves across the country. The affected items include Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 (800g) and Aptajunior…
Food manufacturer RCL Foods has issued a nationwide recall of several dry pet food products in South Africa after identifying potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall affects limited batches of several popular pet food brands, including Bobtail, Bonzo, Catmor, Canine Cuisine, Feline Cuisine, Optimizor and Ultra Pet Dog Food. Recall triggered by contamination concerns The…
Nearly 26,000 Volkswagen Polo Vivo vehicles have been recalled in South Africa due to a potential safety issue involving the handbrake mechanism, according to the National Consumer Commission (NCC). The recall affects 25,729 vehicles sold nationwide between February 2025 and February 2026 by Volkswagen Group Africa. Safety concern linked to handbrake component In a statement…
One of South Africa’s largest financial institutions has entered into a strategic partnership with a global cryptocurrency exchange in a move that reflects the growing influence of digital finance across Africa. Nedbank, one of the country’s “Big Four” banks, announced a collaboration with Crypto.com to develop blockchain-based payment and settlement solutions designed for the African…
South Africa’s Department of Health has proposed adjustments to its long-running tobacco control legislation following extensive public consultations, including changes that could differentiate between combustible and non-combustible nicotine products. The proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill has been under discussion for several years and aims to tighten restrictions on tobacco use while…
A new tourism development in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is set to introduce what developers describe as the largest labyrinth in the world, forming the centrepiece of a major landscape and garden project scheduled to open in 2026. The development, known as Serenity Gardens, is being built at the Brahman Hills estate, a well-known hospitality…
