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Urgent diphtheria alert: Rising cases in South Africa demand attention

Xolile Mtembu / January 22, 2025

South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has issued a critical alert regarding the rise of respiratory diphtheria cases […]

A rape is committed by a police officer, on average, every three days, according to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate

Three cops have been arrested in a space of three months. Tembile Sgqolana www.snl24.com

Since the implementation of diphtheria immunisation in South Africa in the 1950s, cases have been uncommon. However, the National Institute

Kim Swartz / January 22, 2025

A man has appeared in court on a charge of murder after his 81-year-old mother succumbed to severe injuries sustained

There’s mammoths, sabre-tooth cats, short-necked giraffes Last updated: Tuesday, 21 January 2025 This is one of the only places in the

Western Cape police have arrested Andrew Bilson, a farmer, for the gruesome murder of his 81-year-old mother, who died at

Nicole McCain / January 22, 2025

City of Cape Town officials are on high alert amid a forecast for extremely high temperatures on Wednesday. Nicole McCain

Diphtheria cases prompt vaccination reminder as health officials urge vigilance Verna van Diemen www.iol.co.za

A Cape Town mother shares her harrowing experience navigating the online school placement process for her son, highlighting the challenges