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Police fire rubber bullets as protests turn violent in Durban CBD

Tensions flared in Durban’s CBD on Tuesday after police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades at a group of foreign nationals protesting outside the Durban Central Police Station.  At least three protesters were allegedly shot during the confrontation, reigniting concerns over rising anti-immigration tensions across the country. The group had gathered at the police station seeking protection, claiming they feared attacks linked to anti-immigrant protests that have intensified […]

todayMay 19, 2026 56

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Health Department dismisses NHI collapse claims after ConCourt ruling

The National Department of Health says the Constitutional Court’s ruling on sections of the National Health Act does not invalidate the National Health Insurance Act, despite claims from opposition parties and lobby groups that the judgement represents a setback for the policy.  On Monday, the apex court declared sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act unconstitutional, upholding an earlier ruling by the Pretoria High Court. The court found […]

todayMay 18, 2026 64

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Fans warned of major road closures ahead of Pirates vs Durban City FC clash

Johannesburg residents have been advised to brace for bumper-to-bumper traffic in and around Soweto on Saturday, ahead of the Betway Premiership fixture between Orlando Pirates and Durban City FC at the Orlando Amstel Arena. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed that officers will be deployed at major intersections to manage traffic, ensure safety, and maintain order.  Officials say roads will be closed from 10:30am ahead of the 3pm […]

todayMay 15, 2026 387

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Gauteng bleeding billions while young people pay the price, warns Finance MEC

Newly appointed Gauteng Finance MEC, Nkululeko Dunga, has painted a grim picture of the province’s finances, warning that wasteful expenditure, unpaid invoices and failing municipalities are crippling service delivery in the country’s economic hub. Speaking at Dube Hostel in Soweto on Thursday, Dunga said ordinary residents are carrying the burden of a government system plagued by under-spending, weak financial controls and mounting debt. "The finances of Gauteng belong to the […]

todayMay 14, 2026 95

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“She built the culture”: Tributes pour in for McCloy

Tributes continue to pour in for legendary media personality, Maria McCloy, with industry leaders describing her as one of the key figures behind the rise of urban youth culture in post-apartheid South Africa. McCloy passed away at age 50 on Tuesday evening at Milpark Hospital after suffering heart failure.  For many young South Africans who grew up watching music television, immersing themselves in urban culture events or engaging with local […]

todayMay 13, 2026 45

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Ramaphosa’s decision to remain in office met with mixed reactions

President Cyril Ramaphosa's refusal to resign from office has triggered sharp reactions from political parties and civil society, following renewed developments in the Phala Phala matter. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), who challenged Parliament’s decision to halt the Section 89 impeachment process at the Constitutional Court, has accused the President of attempting to delay accountability through legal action. "This conduct exposes a President who does not act on constitutional principle, but […]

todayMay 12, 2026 46

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ConCourt ruling is more about restoring Parliament’s obligations, says legal expert

The Constitutional Court’s judgement on the Phala Phala matter has not impeached President Cyril Ramaphosa,  but it has forced Parliament to revive a constitutional accountability process it had previously shut down. That’s according to legal expert, Leo Maphosa, who says Friday’s ruling is less about removing the President and more about restoring Parliament’s constitutional obligations. "The Constitutional Court has not impeached the president. It has reopened the constitutional accountability door […]

todayMay 11, 2026 98

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Cold front looms as SA braces for flooding, rough seas and damaging winds

South Africans are being urged to prepare for a sharp weather change this weekend, with forecasters warning that a powerful cold front could bring flooding, rough seas and damaging winds to parts of the country over the weekend. While Gauteng is expected to remain mostly fine but chilly heading into the weekend, coastal provinces are already experiencing unstable conditions.  South African Weather Service (SAWS) meteorologist, Lethlohonolo Thobela, says conditions are […]

todayMay 8, 2026 139

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WHO urges calm amid deadly Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has sought to calm fears over a deadly Hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, insisting that the global public health risk remains low despite multiple deaths and growing international concern. The outbreak, linked to the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius cruise ship travelling from Argentina to Cabo Verde, has so far resulted in eight reported cases and three deaths.  Five cases have been confirmed […]

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