A recent water testing initiative has raised concerns about the safety of drinking water in South African schools, after a significant number of samples were found to contain elevated levels of E. coli. The findings come from a project conducted by environmental organisation WaterCAN, which tested water sources at 72 schools across various regions. According…
The Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari resort in Tinley Manor has officially reached a major milestone after being granted its occupation certificate, confirming that construction of the large-scale tourism development is now complete. The project, located in KwaZulu-Natal, represents one of the province’s most significant tourism investments in recent years and is now…
South Africa plays a critical yet often overlooked role in global healthcare through its nuclear research capabilities at Pelindaba, a facility responsible for producing a significant share of the world’s medical isotopes. Located in the North West province near Hartbeespoort, the Pelindaba complex houses the SAFARI-1 research reactor, a cornerstone of the country’s nuclear science…
As South Africa continues to expand its use of renewable energy, security concerns are emerging around one of its fastest-growing sectors — residential solar power systems. Security experts warn that organised criminal syndicates are increasingly targeting solar installations, particularly rooftop systems, due to their high value and relative accessibility. Rodney Taylor, managing director of Guardian…
South Africa’s National Treasury has escalated pressure on the City of Johannesburg after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana ordered Mayor Dada Morero to immediately suspend a controversial 10.3 billion rand wage agreement that officials believe the metro cannot afford. The dispute has intensified concerns about governance, financial instability and the long-term sustainability of South Africa’s largest…
Health authorities in the Western Cape are monitoring four individuals linked to the international hantavirus outbreak connected to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius. The monitoring forms part of an expanded contact-tracing operation underway across South Africa following confirmed hantavirus cases associated with travellers arriving from the South Atlantic. The outbreak aboard the luxury vessel,…
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unlawfully when it blocked further action against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the controversial Phala Phala scandal, reopening the possibility of an impeachment inquiry. The landmark judgment came after the Economic Freedom Fighters challenged the National Assembly’s December2022 decision to dismiss findings made by the Section89 Independent…
A US biotechnology company says it has entered a critical new phase in its effort to revive the extinct bluebuck, a South African antelope species that disappeared more than two centuries ago. Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based genetic engineering company known for its de-extinction research, confirmed that its “Bluebuck Project” has already been underway for two…
Air travellers in South Africa may soon face higher ticket prices as airlines grapple with a sharp increase in jet fuel costs, driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Aviation analyst Guy Leitch noted that jet fuel prices have more than doubled over the past month, placing significant financial strain on carriers both…
Recent anti-migrant marches across major South African cities, including Johannesburg and Tshwane, have drawn growing international attention, with the United Nations warning of an increase in xenophobic sentiment in the country. The developments come amid renewed public debate about immigration, economic inequality, and governance, as various grassroots movements position themselves at the center of the…
