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A banned pesticide has been linked to the deaths of several children in South Africa, according to conclusive tests conducted by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD). President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday addressed the nation on the government’s plans to tackle the scourge of food-borne deaths across the country. According to the NICD, Terbufos […]
The current shortage results from supply disruptions at Rand Water. Although they were hard at work to resolve the issues, some parts of Tshwane are still without water. The City of Johannesburg is also experiencing water challenges after several water pumping stations were hit by power failures. Residents also rely heavily on roaming water tankers […]
The Gauteng department of education is releasing findings following an investigation into racism allegations at Pretoria Girls high school. The investigation came after some pupils created a “whites only” WhatsApp group where they shared insensitive messages with racial undertones. Twelve pupils at the school were suspended but were cleared by the school governing body. Here are […]
Teffo said no-one can be held liable for the deaths of the other 133 patients. One patient is unaccounted for. The purpose of the inquest was for the court to determine who should be held accountable for the deaths of 141 mentally ill patients who died after being transferred from Life Esidimeni facilities in 2015 […]
Taiwan has hit back at South Africa, insisting that it is not going to move its Pretoria-based Taipei Liaison Office to the City of Johannesburg. The diplomatic row has now drawn in US lawmakers who have hit out at South Africa. Last week, IOL reported that the Department of International Relations (Dirco) has communicated to […]
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Pretoria skyline with smog in the air taken from the Union Buildings ahead of the inauguration of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa as President in Pretoria, South Africa, June 19, 2024. PHILL MAGAKOE/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo By Nellie Peyton JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s government said on Friday that […]
An insider from the ANC, along with analysts and politicians, report that DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille’s recent criticism of Gauteng ANC Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi is causing significant internal divisions within the ANC ahead of the local government elections. These disputes are overshadowing pressing societal issues, such as service delivery challenges and inadequate infrastructure. The […]