June 26
South Africa: N West to Intensify Male Circumcision Coverage During School Holidays
SAnews.gov.za
In an effort to improve men's overall health, the North West Department of Health will offer voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services during the winter school break. Read more »
South Africa: Human Capital Centres of Excellence to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities
SAnews.gov.za
In line with the concept of Smart Cities, the City of Durban has established a number of Human Capital Centres of Excellence (HCCoE) around areas within eThekwini Municipality,… Read more »
June 25
South Africa: Building Peace in Our Own Backyard - South African Women Take Center Stage in Peacebuilding
allAfrica
As part of South Africa's broader peacebuilding strategy, women who have long been at the forefront of grassroots efforts to combat issues ranging from gender-based violence to… Read more »
South Africa: National Health Lab Hacked, Patient Data 'Safe' - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2024
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South Africa: Border Management Authority to Screen for Mpox At Ports of Entry
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has announced that port health officials have developed an outbreak preparedness plan to deal with… Read more »
South Africa: Technology Makes It Possible to Diagnose Diseases On the Spot [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Digital technology has hugely improved healthcare in many ways. Read more »
South Africa: Mining Needs More Regulation, According to South Africans - Survey [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has large reserves of coal, gold, manganese and platinum. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Is Deeply Disappointed the ANC Has Chosen to Ignore Its Step Aside Resolution With Zizi Kodwa's Swearing-in As an MP [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply disappointed that our ally, the African National Congress (ANC) has chosen to recklessly ignore its own step aside… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Dismayed By the Latest Drop in Employment
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes with disappointment the 0.6% decline in formal employment in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Hermanus Magistrate Messed Up in Domestic Violence Case, Judges Rule
GroundUp
The High Court set aside the conviction and sentence of a man accused of breaching a protection order Read more »
Zimbabwe: South African Authorities Continue Crack Down On Cross Border Car Smuggling Rackets
The Herald
South African authorities are continuing with their crack down on cross border car smuggling rackets that are stealing vehicles and carrying out insurance fraud before illegally… Read more »
South Africa: New KZN Finance MEC Shuts Down Treasury's Secondary Office
SAnews.gov.za
Newly appointed KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, has started to demonstrate his commitment to ensure effective spending of the budget by closing down the office on the… Read more »
South Africa: UCT Council Adopts Gaza Resolutions
GroundUp
The Council of the University of Cape Town has adopted two resolutions of the institution's Senate on the war in Gaza. The resolutions call for an immediate ceasefire and the… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town's Relocated Railway Occupiers Protest Over Water
GroundUp
The R300 was blocked for several hours in what the community say was a "last resort" to be heard Read more »
South Africa: We Have No Engineer to Build Your Houses, Official Tells Kariega Protesters
GroundUp
R334 blocked by shack dwellers for the second time in a month Read more »
South Africa: Standoff in Musina As Protesters Demand Resignation of Municipal Manager
GroundUp
Residents accuse him of corruption Read more »
South Africa: 80 Pensioners Scammed Out of Thailand Dream Trip - South African News Briefs - June 25, 2024
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South Africa: A Subdued Nota Baloyi Speaks About Divorce from Berita
Fame Frenzy
Controversial celebrity Nota Baloyi usually has a lot to say about everything. Known for trolling fellow celebs, including his ex-wife Berita, the music executive is never lost for… Read more »
Mozambique/South Africa: Bafana Turn Their Attention to Mozambique in Opening Cosafa Cup Match
SAFA
Coach Helman Mkhalele said they expect a tough match against their Southern Africa neighbours, a side he expects to be fired up and highly motivated. Read more »
South Africa: New Eastern Cape Health MEC Thandokazi Capa Promises Improvement, but Critics Concerned Over Her Lack of Experience
spotlight
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has appointed Thandokazi Capa as the province's new MEC for Health. Luvuyo Mehlwana asked Capa about her vision for healthcare in the province… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mkandla Wins WBA Bantamweight Title
The Herald
South African-based Zimbabwean pugilist Monica Mkandla added another feather to her growing list of titles when she was crowned the new World Boxing Association Pan Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Springboks Entertain Fellow Passengers Following Flight Cancellation
Fame Frenzy
You'd think after playing a rugby match and beating your opponents, you'd be worse for wear. But not the Springboks. Read more »
June 24
South Africa: President Urged to Make Sanitary Pads Free
GroundUp
I_Menstruate Movement launches "period poverty" exhibition in Franschhoek Read more »
South Africa: No, Photo of Pregnant Woman Doesn't Show Zimbabwean Mom Who 'Came to South Africa in a Wheelbarrow and Left With R17 Million'
Africa Check
No, photo of pregnant woman doesn't show Zimbabwean mom who 'came to South Africa in a wheelbarrow and left with R17 million' Read more »
South Africa: Cape Fur Seal Rabies Cases Climb to Five
City of Cape Town
An intergovernmental committee with representation from the City of Cape Town, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Western Cape Government, South African… Read more »