The Gauteng Health Department will mark World Diabetes Day with a community event in Soweto, led by Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko. The initiative aims to raise public awareness about diabetes management and promote early screening, aligning with the global theme focusing on overall well-being. This condition affects millions of South Africans and is a significant contributor to mortality.
Departmental efforts include maintaining a 65 percent diabetes control rate across its facilities, a figure that exceeds the national average. A key focus is on early detection for high-risk groups and community outreach to encourage healthier lifestyles. The program also addresses workplace challenges faced by individuals with...
The African National Congress has endorsed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's medium-term budget, characterizing it as a balanced plan that merges fiscal discipline with social investment. The party's acting spokesperson stated the budget maintains priority spending on public infrastructure and social grants while working to eliminate corruption.
Key allocations highlighted by the ANC include R943 billion for infrastructure development over three years and the continuation of the Presidential Employment Stimulus. The party also welcomed a new procurement payments dashboard as a transparency measure. These initiatives are framed as fulfillment of the ANC's election manifesto, aiming to grow the economy and protect vulnerable citizens...
A leopard has been documented inside the West Coast National Park, its first recorded appearance there in 170 years. South African National Parks announced the landmark sighting, confirming the species is naturally recolonizing its former coastal habitat after being wiped out in the mid-1800s. Remote camera traps captured images of the animal, believed to be a solitary male.
This return is attributed to a collaborative conservation initiative involving SANParks, the Landmark Leopard and Predator Project, and several academic and municipal partners. The project has focused on restoring ecological corridors and monitoring populations along the West Coast for several years. The leopard's presence is considered a significant indicator of...
Santam has appointed Dr. Philile Mkhize as its new Group Chief Operating Officer, a strategic move supporting the insurer's FutureFit 2030 growth and digital innovation plan. With over twenty-five years of technology leadership and business transformation experience in major financial institutions like Absa Group, Dr. Mkhize is tasked with modernizing the company's operational systems. Her appointment is intended to enhance Santam's competitive position and build resilience in a challenging economic climate.
The FutureFit 2030 strategy focuses on achieving sustainable growth and expanding the company's international footprint, which has already shown positive results with increased premium volumes. Dr. Mkhize's role will be central to...
Gauteng’s Roads and Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has announced a new technology-driven system for public transport operating licenses, intended to modernize regulations and eliminate application backlogs. This initiative is a key focus of the Gauteng Public Transport Crisis Committee, which includes minibus taxi associations and other transport sectors. The committee has already approved thousands of applications and issued hundreds of licenses since its formation.
The updated system is designed to streamline the licensing process, improve data accuracy, and reduce operational disputes by digitally recording routes and operators. Authorities expect these technological improvements to enhance service delivery and safety for...
A major police search is underway in Delmas following the murder of a seven-year-old girl, Thandolwethu Mahlangu. Her body was discovered concealed under rubble in the Delpark Extension 2 area after she had been reported missing.
The girl's disappearance prompted a widespread community search, which was followed by her mother receiving a ransom demand for R30,000. Police authorities have strongly condemned the crime, with the acting provincial commissioner vowing to apprehend those responsible and stating that a specialized 72-hour plan has been activated to find the killer or killers.
Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba welcomed the province's leading performance in reducing unemployment, which fell by 5.2 percentage points to 29.8 percent according to the most recent national labor survey. She described this progress as a step toward the provincial development plan's target of lowering the rate below twenty percent, though she acknowledged further work is required. The Premier emphasized that increased industrialization and local manufacturing are essential for generating sustainable employment.
The province's economic strategy, which focuses on leveraging its natural resources through special economic zones and targeted infrastructure projects, is credited with this improvement. Premier Ramathuba also highlighted...
The City of Johannesburg is completing final preparations to host the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre, marking the event's first occurrence on the African continent. Officials anticipate significant economic benefits from the gathering, including heightened international investment and media attention that will showcase local markets and innovation. The city has undertaken extensive infrastructure and security enhancements, involving road improvements and upgraded public utilities, to ensure the event proceeds smoothly.
Despite the confirmed absences of leaders from the United States, Argentina, and Russia, the summit is expected to welcome over 60 heads of state and government. The event will operate under the theme...
The Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport reported a 7% annual increase in airfreight volumes, handling 15,429 tonnes in the recent financial year. A spokesperson for Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone attributed this growth to rising perishable exports, including fruit and meat destined for Europe and the Middle East, alongside increased shipments of high-value goods like automotive components.
This upward trend signals a recovery for KwaZulu-Natal's air cargo sector, supported by specialized air charters and enhanced airport connectivity. Infrastructure investments in facilities such as cold storage and bonded warehouses have improved the handling of time-sensitive shipments.
The expansion strengthens South...
