Interview with Dr. Dinesh Balliah

A search operation has been launched following the disappearance of a helicopter inside the Kruger National Park. The aircraft went missing on Monday, 06 April 2026 while conducting a routine investigation into a report regarding a discovered carcass. The helicopter was carrying four occupants: a pilot, two SAPS investigators, and…

The Department of Health welcomes the arrival of the first batch of Lenacapavir in South Africa, consisting of 37 920 doses. This milestone forms part of the country’s integrated, differentiated and people-centred HIV prevention services, aimed at expanding options for individuals who face barriers to existing prevention methods. Lenacapavir is…

A complex and highly debated maintenance case in South Africa is drawing attention to the legal and social responsibilities within marital relationships, particularly in situations involving children born outside of marriage. The case centres on an unemployed husband who is seeking to compel his wife to provide financial support for…

The Economic Freedom Fighters Gauteng has noted the official handover between former MEC for Finance, Lebohang Maile, and the newly appointed MEC, Dunga Nkululeko, at the Gauteng Provincial Treasury. The party describes the transition as a watershed moment that reflects institutional maturity and a commitment to a smooth, responsible transfer…

An education activist has called on the Department of Basic Education to ensure that schools uphold the constitutional rights and dignity of pregnant learners, amid ongoing challenges in how schools respond to learner pregnancy. In South Africa, policy frameworks are clear: pregnant learners have the right to remain in school…