The virus takes its name from the Ebola River, near the site of one of the first recorded outbreaks in what is now the DRC, in 1976. Four of these six species are known to cause disease in humans and the major African outbreaks have been linked mainly to Zaire, Sudan and Bundibugyo ebolaviruses
The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke
After Parliament established an impeachment committee linked to the Phala Phala scandal, Ramaphosa has refused to resign, insisting the Constitutional Court ruling does not compel him to step down while opposition parties continue to press for accountability through the impeachment process
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms
The state said its financial investigation into suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was at an advanced stage and it needed more time to verify new evidence provided by businessperson Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Several universities are facing deepening governance crises marked by institutional capture, leadership instability and weakened accountability systems, say higher education leaders and a Universities South Africa report
Newly elected DA KZN leader Sithembiso Ngema says the party is ready to expand aggressively ahead of crucial municipal elections.
South Africa’s foreign policy is often seen as distant and diplomatic, unfolding in international forums far removed from everyday life. But recent tensions surrounding the Iran war show how quickly global geopolitics can hit home. What happens abroad can quickly translate into higher fuel prices, economic strain, and even job losses at home. As the […]
Political experts say fragmented opposition politics and worsening municipal governance will define South Africa’s first post-GNU local elections and that it’s not looking good for the ANC
The clustering of Africa summits in 2026 is not coincidental. It reflects a continent whose geopolitical and economic weight is growing and whose governments are increasingly confident in setting their own agendas