Clinical trials for first locally made oral chole vaccine a glimmer of hope: GP Health

Clinical trials for first locally made oral chole vaccine a glimmer of hope: GP Health

This comes in the wake of the 2023 cholera outbreak - which claimed more than 40 lives - mainly in Hammanskraal and surrounding areas of Tshwane. Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko said the launch of clinical trials for the first locally made oral cholera vaccine brings hope amid efforts to prevent future outbreaks. This comes in the wake of the 2023 cholera outbreak - which claimed more than 40 lives […]

12/11/2025

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City of Ekurhuleni wants to restore public trust in EMPD after corruption revelations

In recent days, the EMPD has taken centre stage at the Madlanga Commission, with witnesses alleging connections between suspected criminal Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala and senior police officials. The City of Ekurhuleni said it wants to restore public trust in its Metro Police Department after revelations of widespread corruption before the Madlanga Commission. In recent days, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has taken centre stage at the commission, with witnesses […]

12/11/2025

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NPA doesn’t tolerate prosecuters involved in criminal behaviour: Batohi

NPA head Shamila Batohi has now called National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to provide her with the names of prosecutors that are alleged to be involved in any type of criminal activity. The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, said the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) doesn’t tolerate criminal behaviour by its prosecutors. Batohi has now called National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to provide her with the names of […]

12/11/2025

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New RAF board gets flak from Parly for shielding 4 executives from accountability

Some members of Parliament (MPs) said it appeared Friday’s suspensions, which include the chief financial officer, were a deliberate move to shield them from accountability after the institution reported a deficit of R2.3 billion for the last financial year. The new board of the Road Accident Fund has come in for harsh criticism from Parliament’s Transport Portfolio Committee for suspending four executives just days before they were due to appear […]

12/11/2025

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KZN police engaged in series of probes to uncover truth behind AKA, Tibz double murder

On Tuesday, two additional suspects, brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, were extradited to the country after spending nearly two years in Eswatini. With all suspects linked to the murder of rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and businessman Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane arrested, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) police are engaged in a series of investigations to uncover the truth behind the double murder. On Tuesday, two additional suspects, brothers Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, were extradited […]

12/11/2025

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ANC will grant Mchunu space to address alleged links to Matlala

On Tuesday, the party approved Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s request to step back from his party responsibilities for the time being. The African National Congress (ANC) said it will grant its senior member, Senzo Mchunu, space to address alleged links to suspected criminal Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. On Tuesday, the party approved Mchunu’s request to step back from his party responsibilities for the time being. This means Mchunu will no longer […]

12/11/2025

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MK Party accuses State of wasting resources in case against Zuma-Sambudla

Zuma-Sambudla’s 10-day trial formally began in the Durban High Court on Monday. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has accused the State of wasting its resources in the case of its member of Parliament (MP), Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. The MP’s 10-day trial formally began in the Durban High Court on Monday. She is accused of using social media to incite terror and public violence linked to the 2021 civil unrest. The party's […]

11/11/2025

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WEATHER: Planning your Wednesday? Here’s what conditions are looking like

"There's no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather,” said one questionable, anonymous meteorologist once. Johannesburg: As we look ahead to Wednesday, expect a warm and somewhat changeable day, according to AccuWeather. Daytime highs should reach around 26 °C, but it’ll feel hotter due to the humidity. The morning kicks off with partly sunny skies and a good chance (about 86%) of showers. During the afternoon, […]

11/11/2025

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NPA deciding whether to oppose bail application of Job Sikhala

The former Zimbabwean member of Parliament appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday, following his arrest last week. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is still deciding whether it will oppose the bail application of a prominent Zimbabwean politician who was arrested in South Africa for allegedly being in possession of explosives. Former Zimbabwean member of Parliament Job Sikhala appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday, following his arrest […]

11/11/2025