Residents travelling to malaria-endemic areas, particularly in neighbouring countries and border regions, have been urged to take precautions following an increase in malaria cases in Gauteng, with 17 deaths recorded between January and September 2026. Gauteng Department of Health spokesperson Steve Mabona said the Department was particularly concerned that 15 of the 17 people who died this year had a travel history to countries within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Mabona warned that although Gauteng is considered a…
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to release a highly anticipated report on Monday morning detailing its findings from an in-depth investigation into persistent scholar transport challenges in the North West province. The probe, launched in early 2025, was triggered by a flood of complaints highlighting systemic failures that have undermined learners’ constitutional right to basic education. These include the use of unroadworthy and unsafe buses, frequent no-shows by transport providers leaving children stranded and missing school…
The Portfolio Committee on Transport has thrown its support for the proposal by Minister Barbara Creecy for a total ban of alcohol in legislation. This after the minister last week revealed that despite a 5% reduction in several road fatalities during the 2025/26 festive season, there was an increase of people driving under the influence of alcohol. “A total of 173 695 drivers were tested for driving under the influence of alcohol and 8 561 of these tested positive, a 144 percent…
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) , Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed the classification of a National Disaster following severe weather conditions and widespread flooding across parts of the country. The classification was effected by the Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) Dr Elias Sithole, after consultations with various organs of state and Heads of Provincial Disaster Management Centres through the National Joint Flood Coordinating Committee. Hlabisa said the decision followed a comprehensive assessment of adverse…