South African lawmakers are calling for sweeping reforms to the country’s traffic fine system, including electronic notifications and online payment systems, after municipalities were forced to write off billions of rand in unpaid penalties. The calls follow revelations that the cities of Ekurhuleni and Tshwane collectively wrote off approximately R3.33 billion in traffic fines deemed…
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that key sections of the National Health Act relating to the controversial “Certificate of Need” system are unconstitutional, delivering a major victory for doctors, private hospitals and healthcare practitioners across the country. The judgment removes Sections 36 to 40 of the Act, which would have required healthcare providers and…
South African health authorities say there is currently no evidence of local hantavirus transmission linked to the recent outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, even as Africa faces a growing Ebola emergency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The hantavirus scare emerged after infected passengers from the vessel, which…
South Africa is set to participate in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku as governments worldwide intensify discussions around housing shortages, infrastructure challenges and sustainable urban development. The global gathering, taking place from18to22May under the theme “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities,” will bring together policymakers, urban planners, academics and…
The Gauteng provincial government is facing criticism after revealing that a significant portion of its CCTV surveillance network is currently not operational despite more than124million rand being spent on the project. The province has installed960CCTV cameras as part of a technology-driven crime prevention strategy aimed at improving public safety and assisting law enforcement agencies across…
South Africa’s tax authority is intensifying investigations into foreign nationals who maintain financial and family connections within the country, creating growing concern among expatriates and permanent residents. According to tax specialists, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is increasingly focusing on individuals who hold South African permanent residency, own local property, maintain domestic bank accounts…
A new bill introduced in the United States Congress could impose sanctions on individuals and organisations accused of recruiting African citizens to support Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. The legislation, introduced on 7 May 2026 by Congressman Joe Wilson and Congressman Jonathan Jackson, seeks to target networks allegedly involved in deceptive recruitment practices across Africa….
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe following months of controversy surrounding the department and growing calls for accountability from opposition parties and coalition partners. The Presidency confirmed on Thursday that Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga will serve as acting minister until…
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is facing renewed criticism in South Africa after counterfeit products featuring the logos of major local brands and sports teams were found being sold on the platform. The issue has raised concerns among businesses, industry groups, and consumers over intellectual property violations, product safety, and the growing impact of cheap non-compliant…
On May 12th local time, the largest and most influential agricultural and livestock event in Africa—Nampo Harvest Day in South Africa—grandly opened at Bothvaille Nampo Park. Zoomlion showcased 13 high-end intelligent agricultural machinery products, including the DV3504 hybrid tractor , high-horsepower power shift tractors, and large-capacity harvesters, demonstrating its innovative achievements in new energy and…
