82 new cases of Ebola reported in less than a week in the DRC
There are now 6, 600 cases of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. There were 3200 deaths. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and…
South Africa to discuss partnership with Japan in energy transition/ hydrogen strategy
South Africa is expected to strengthen its industrialisation agenda while expanding international partnerships in science, technology and innovation. The Department of Science and Technology confirmed Dr Nomalungelo Gina, the Deputy…
eThekwini Municipality confirms two people contracted and were killed by rabies
Two people contracted rabies at the Ethenjane area and died. The City of eThekwini confirmed the two were exposed to the same dog on 4 July 2026. Both individuals developed…
Breakthrough in Pharmaceuticals, as researchers launch the second phase of API
Phase 2 of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) was launched on Wednesday, by a partnership between the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)…
Urinating in public is illegal in Joburg
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) reminded residents and visitors, that urinating at public spots is prohibited by the City’s municipal by-laws. The Public Road and Miscellaneous By-laws specifically prohibit…
Three of five antivenom products now available
At least three (3) of the five (5) antivenom products are now available. This follows just over 16 months without, due to necessary renovations at the premises of the SA…
SA requires DRC travellers to fill in questionnaire, as Ebola cases increase
People travelling to South Africa from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will now have to complete a health questionnaire, due to the Ebola virus outbreak. The…
Clean rivers take centre stage in Tshwane
Clean rivers in water-scarce South Africa became central in Tshwane, over the weekend. Jack Bloom, Deputy Minister of Forestry, launched the 2026 Clear Rivers Campaign at the Apies River in…
Five Spar Yoghurt products recalled
At least five Spar yoghurt products were recalled. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) alerted consumers on Thursday evening, that affected products are the Spar Fat Free Yoghurt, Low Fat Yoghurt,…
Ministers of SADC countries commit to sustainable financing of health systems
The Ministers of Finance and Health in Southern African countries called for a coordinated response to the Ebola Outbreak and expressed solidarity to the countries affected by the disease, including…