South Africa
“When I fell pregnant at 13, I had to leave school and focus on the baby,” said teen mom Lihle Simons*. “We were struggling a lot, and I didn’t understand that nappies and milk were expensive.” South Africa’s alarming rise in adolescent pregnancies has prompted urgent calls for decisive action. New data shows more than 117,000 girls aged ten to 19 ..Read More
07 Dec 2025
Polisie wil veiligheid verskerp by Madlanga-kommissie in Pretoria
Die polisie gaan veiligheidsmaatreëls verbeter by die Madlanga-kommissie van ondersoek se sittings in Pretoria, luidens .. Read More
04 Dec 2025
Ramaphosa pays tribute to former Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to a former South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner. Read More
03 Dec 2025
Afrihost: 25 years of people-centric service
The internet keeps Afrihost going - but people are the ones who make it meaningful. Read More
03 Dec 2025
Six-month HIV injection to begin in Africa
Africa is entering a new phase in the fight against HIV as South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia begin administering lenaca .. Read More
02 Dec 2025
Smeer maar vet, jy sal verkeersboetes moet betaal!
Daardie onbetaalde verkeersboetes kan jou vakansiereis vanjaar lelik bederf, omdat verkeersoortredings nou op ’n nasiona .. Read More
01 Dec 2025
LP’s hoor 10% van SA polisiekantore is ‘te haglik vir menslike gebruik’
Tientalle polisiekantore in die land is nie geskik vir menslike gebruik nie, en Noordwes, die Noord-Kaap en Vrystaat sui .. Read More
25 Nov 2025
SA produksiegroep wen wêreldprys met animasiefilm oor oerdiere
Stel jou voor jy is langs ’n watergat in die Karoo, sowat 255 miljoen jaar gelede. Om jou speel, brom en bulk vreemde di .. Read More
25 Nov 2025
‘Nation in mourning’ at 16 days of Activism launch
“We gather this morning, not as spectators to a crisis but as a nation in mourning, in anger, and in determination.” Read More
24 Nov 2025
Pet owners warned about recalled dry food products
The National Consumer Commission has issued an alert following the recall of specific batches of dry dog and cat food by .. Read More
18 Nov 2025
Mogotsi claims Bheki Cele had interests in tender linked to alleged drug cartel boss
A controversial North West businessman has alleged former police minister Bheki Cele held a stake in a healthcare compan .. Read More
18 Nov 2025
Transnet corruption case postponed to 2026 as former minister formally charged
A high-profile corruption case involving former Transnet executives and a former cabinet minister has been postponed to .. Read More
18 Nov 2025
Urgent safety warnings after level 9 weather warning
Communities have been urged to take the weather service’s level 9 warning seriously as South Africa braces for severe we .. Read More
18 Nov 2025
Dringende optrede gevra om klipgooiery op Kaapse snelweë stop te sit
Vakansiegangers uit Sentraal-Suid-Afrika wat dié Kerstyd die Moederstad besoek, moet op hul hoede wees vir klipgooiers o .. Read More
14 Nov 2025
World Diabetes Day: calls for healthier lifestyles, workplace support
As the world observes World Diabetes Day on Friday (14/11), South Africans are being encouraged to take proactive steps .. Read More
13 Nov 2025
Vrae oor omgewingsminister en wildbedryf
Die nuwe minister van omgewingsake kry kritiek oor sy beweerde bande met die wildbedryf en veral die geblikteleeubedryf. .. Read More
12 Nov 2025
Mediumtermynbegroting: Godongwana sê stadig oor die klippe
’n Versigtige begrotingsraamwerk met die fokus op skuldstabilisering, die beskerming van kerndienste en ’n oplewing in e .. Read More
12 Nov 2025
Employment rises as SA adds 248,000 jobs in third quarter
The latest quarterly labour force survey report indicates a positive trend in employment, as 248,000 jobs were created i .. Read More
11 Nov 2025
Zimbabwean politician, co-accused remain in custody over explosives
A Zimbabwean politician and his co-accused will remain in police custody until the next court appearance, following thei .. Read More
11 Nov 2025
Experts sound alarm as sports betting fuels gambling addiction
Mental health experts are warning of a growing crisis linked to gambling addiction as sports betting surges across South .. Read More
10 Nov 2025
Gauteng MEC condemns vandalism of newly repaired R55 infrastructure
The Gauteng department of roads and transport has issued a strong call for increased protection of public infrastructure .. Read More
