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The National Department of Health is urging South Africans to remain vigilant for mpox symptoms as the country records a sharp increase in laboratory-confirmed cases. Health officials say continued surveillance, early detection, and public cooperation are critical to preventing further transmission of the virus. To date, 18 confirmed cases have been recorded in South Africa, with patients ranging in age from 23 and 50. The Western Cape has recorded the […]
Tensions once again flared on Che Guevara Road in Durban, where the anti-illegal immigration group March and March returned to demand the removal of refugees camped outside the Home Affairs offices. Hundreds of foreign nationals staying on the pavement called on authorities to assist with their relocation to the Lindela Repatriation Centre, saying they fear being violently driven out. The group said it was prepared to have its members' immigration […]
Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, says government and its entities may have failed in their constitutional duty to protect consumers and uphold food safety standards, following a series of deaths linked to contaminated food products in recent years. Gcaleka briefed the media today on her office's ongoing investigations into food safety regulations and hygiene standards in the informal business sector, including spaza shops, hawkers and other food preparation premises. The […]
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa is preparing for the possibility of an Ebola outbreak, despite there being no immediate threat to the country. The move comes as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed more than 500 lives, with over 1,500 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared in May. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, […]
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has recorded a concerning surge in Malaria infections and related deaths in the province. The department's surveillance data shows that 414 cases and 11 deaths were confirmed between January and March 2026, a sharp increase from the same period in 2025, which recorded 230 cases and just one death. Health officials say the trend points to increased transmission and a heightened risk to residents. […]
