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Gauteng health officials warn of rising burn injuries among children as winter sets in

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The Gauteng Department of Health has raised concern after 743 children were admitted for burn injuries over 2024 and 2025, with another 116 cases recorded between January and April 2026. Officials warn that the use of heaters, paraffin stoves, candle…

Gauteng Treasury steps in as Johannesburg's financial troubles escalate

Karabo Ngoepe|Published

In the wake of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's warning, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury has stepped in to address Johannesburg's troubling financial crisis.

NCC leader Fadiel Adams to remain in detention as court charges unfold

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Fadiel Adams, leader of the National Coloured Congress, faces serious legal charges in the Pinetown Magistrate's Court.

Phala Phala case poses crucial test for the Constitutional Court’s authority

Manyane Manyane|Published

The Phala Phala case is set to challenge the power dynamics of South Africa’s Constitutional Court, raising critical questions about executive accountability and ...

Year After Operation Sindoor: Pakistan’s Terror Proxies Are Back in the Open

Sifiso Mahlangu|Published

lmost a year has passed since Operation Sindoor, and developments from across the border tell a troubling story. The Pakistani security establishment has not dismantled ...

Tragedy strikes SAPS in Kariega as domestic dispute leaves three officers dead

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Three SAPS constables have been killed in a shooting incident in Kariega in the early hours of Thursday morning. Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire ...

Praise for swift action in controlling hantavirus outbreak

Thobeka Ngema|Published

Members of the Portfolio Committee on Health commend the Department of Health and NICD for their rapid response to an unusual hantavirus outbreak.

Outrage as R24 million spent on 30 shack-like toilets in Emfuleni, each costing R800 000

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A R24 million sanitation project in Emfuleni has come under scrutiny after residents and the DA exposed crumbling communal toilets costing R815,000 each. Despite ...

WHO tracks passengers after Hantavirus case on Joburg flight - risk deemed low

Travel Reporter|Published

Global health authorities are conducting urgent contact tracing after a Dutch traveller dies from Hantavirus, raising concerns over potential transmission on a flight ...

ConCourt set to deliver critical ruling in Phala Phala case on 8 May

Thami Magubane|Updated

The Phala Phala scandal raises serious questions about President Cyril Ramaphosa's accountability as political parties await a pivotal Constitutional Court judgment ...

City of Johannesburg teeters on the edge of financial collapse as Treasury warns to freeze funds

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A leaked letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Mayor Dada Morero reveals a municipality drowning in debt, with R25.2 billion owed to creditors and only ...

Family recalls suspicious vehicle seen the day before Omphile was snatched from her gran's bed

Simon Majadibodu|Published

Omphile Sethole, a two-year-old girl from Ga-Mabuela village in Mokopane, Limpopo, was abducted from her grandmother's bed, her family claims.

Political tension rises as NCC leader Fadiel Adams arrested outside his home

Theolin Tembo|Published

Fadiel Adams of the National Coloured Congress brings wit to a worrying situation as he quips during his arrest.

Spaza shop groups want the R500 million support fund to be open and honest

Manyane Manyane|Published

Clarity on the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, which aims to empower township businesses, is demanded by stakeholders.

Emfuleni's R6.6 million mayoral bursary programme under fire for lack of transparency

Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Emfuleni Local Municipality is under scrutiny after refusing to release the names of bursary recipients, citing lack of consent, while admitting it cannot determine ...

Constitutional Court poised to deliver verdict on the Phala Phala matter

Masabata Mkwananzi and Simon Majadibodu|Updated

The Constitutional Court will deliver judgment on May 8 in the EFF’s bid to revive the Phala Phala case, a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for President ...

HONOR 600 Lite: The stylish smartphone that delivers premium features at an accessible price

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

The HONOR 600 Lite stands out in a crowded mid-range smartphone market with its stylish design, 108MP AI camera, and practical features built for everyday use. While ...

Drama as Fadiel Adams is arrested in connection with fraud allegations

The Star Reporter|Updated

Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams has been arrested, facing serious allegations of fraud and defeating the ends of justice.

Security guard shot dead protecting Johannesburg power supply infrastructure

Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

A 33-year-old security guard was shot dead while protecting electricity infrastructure at the Shalazile Microgrid, with City Power Johannesburg urging residents ...

Fuel prices set to soar as South Africa braces for hikes this May

Jason Woosey|Published

Fuel prices are set to spike sharply in May, with significant petrol and diesel increases confirmed and further pressure expected in June as tax relief is phased ...