South Africa
“Roughly one in ten South African children is estimated to live with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), yet the country still lacks a dedicated, coordinated national response,” said Rethink Your Drink project lead Kashifa Ancer. Calls are growing for South Africa to adopt a coordinated national strategy to prevent FASD, shifting the focus ..Read More
30 Aug 2026
South Africa’s crime declines, but experts highlight ongoing concerns
South Africa’s murder rate has declined for another consecutive quarter, but experts warn that the country’s overall cri .. Read More
29 Aug 2026
Survivors’ voices must shape GBV response – Tears Foundation founder
As South Africa continues to strengthen its response to gender-based violence, survivor voices could play a bigger role .. Read More
29 Aug 2026
Murder drops as police intensify fight against violent crime
The police have recorded notable decreases in several of the country’s most serious contact crimes between April and Jun .. Read More
28 Aug 2026
Elephant culling could deter international tourists
South Africa’s ongoing debate over elephant management could have consequences well beyond the country’s game reserves. Read More
27 Aug 2026
Money Smart Week SA: Consumers urged to review spending and debt
As South Africans continue to navigate rising living costs, debt and financial uncertainty, making informed money decisi .. Read More
27 Aug 2026
Wêreld-hondedag: Verkies Suid-Afrikaners hulle of katte?
Wêreld-hondedag vandeesweek het die debat opnuut laat opvlam: Is hulle of katte die beste troeteldiere? Read More
24 Aug 2026
Sanco warns of ‘ugly’ reality with ANC manifesto’s ‘Clock it’ promises
The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) has welcomed the ANC’s election manifesto despite acknowledging th .. Read More
17 Aug 2026
Cancer gaming app aims to boost early cancer detection in teens
A South African cancer survivor and advocate hopes to change how young people learn about cancer through an innovative g .. Read More
08 Aug 2026
Public urged to exercise caution as cold front sweeps across SA
The cold front is expected to bring very cold, wet, and windy conditions to parts of South Africa from Sunday (9/8). Read More
05 Aug 2026
South Africa urged to strengthen breastfeeding support this World Breastfeeding Week
South Africa is being urged to strengthen breastfeeding support systems as the country works towards increasing its excl .. Read More
05 Aug 2026
Vragmotorbestuurder dood ná beweerde mesaanval, verdagte vas
Die vinnige en beslissende optrede deur lede van die Noord-Kaapse polisie het gelei tot die inhegtenisneming van ’n man .. Read More
04 Aug 2026
Health groups call for action on rheumatic heart disease this awareness week
Health organisations are calling for earlier diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections to prevent avoidable heart- .. Read More
04 Aug 2026
Sewejarige kankervry, maar kort nou dringend beenmurgskenker
’n Sewejarige het reeds een van die grootste struikelblokke oorkom. Nou staan sy weer voor ’n lewensgevaarlike uitdaging .. Read More
04 Aug 2026
IEC records more than 290,000 first-time voter registrations
More than 1,7-million people visited voting stations during the IEC’s final registration weekend, pushing South Africa’s .. Read More
31 Jul 2026
Geen spoor van troetelkat ná hy voor vlug wegraak
Die kat kom weer, lui die volksliedjie, maar ’n troetelkat word al langer as twee weke vermis nadat hy voor ’n Airlink-v .. Read More
30 Jul 2026
Kursus in berading verryk en verander die lewe van mense in nood
“As ’n onseker jong man en depressielyer was die Alfa-kursus die heel beste ding wat in ’n lang tyd met my gebeur het. E .. Read More
29 Jul 2026
George-polisie waarsku teen vals gerugte oor vermiste tiener
George se polisie en GPF vra dringend mense moenie valse gerugte oor ’n vermiste tiener versprei nie. Read More
24 Jul 2026
Experts warn night driving 60% more dangerous
Experts warn night-time driving is 60% more dangerous than daytime trips, with the highest collision risk occurring betw .. Read More
22 Jul 2026
George-tiener se nuwe haarkleur kan sleutel wees om haar op te spoor
’n Tienermeisie van George se blonde hare is glo net ’n week voor haar verdwyning swart gekleur, ’n verandering wat nou .. Read More
22 Jul 2026
Britse drievoudige moordverdagte bly in aanhouding hangende uitlewering
Die vermeende Britse voortvlugtige Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma bly in Suid-Afrikaanse aanhouding terwyl twee afsonderlike s .. Read More
