insert_link Health / Medical South Africa launches cholera vaccine trial Biovac CEO, Dr. Morena Makhoana, described the laboratory as a cornerstone for Africa’s scientific and health advancement. Photo Credit: Twitter(@dstigovza) The Biovac pharmaceutical company has kicked off phase 1 clinical trials of South Africa’s first fully locally manufactured vaccine in over 50 years — an oral cholera vaccine developed in Cape Town. According to Times LIVE, the launch, held at the Perinatal HIV Research Unit at the University of the […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s suspended Police Minister has no recollection of political interference Senzo Mchunu has denied interfering in the work of the police, insisting under oath that he has no recollection of any instance of political interference. Testifying before the ad hoc committee, Mchunu said divisions within police leadership existed long before his appointment. today23 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa The High Court in Pretoria orders SA’s Zuma to pay back millions in legal fees The High Court in Pretoria has ordered former South African President Jacob Zuma to pay back over 28.9-million-rand in legal fees unlawfully funded by the state for his personal corruption trial defence. If the amount is not settled within 60 days, Zuma’s assets may be attached and sold, including his presidential pension. today23 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC defends BEE policy ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu (photo: X) The African National Congress (ANC) says South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy will not be scrapped. This follows the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) plan to introduce an Economic Inclusion for All Bill aimed at replacing existing BEE legislation. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said the idea that South Africa can function without transformation laws must be challenged. Meanwhile, the agricultural organisation TLU SA has […] today21 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Democratic Alliance proposes new bill to replace Black Economic Empowerment (Photo: Michel Bega/The Citizen) South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), has introduced the Economic Inclusion for All Bill, a proposal aimed at replacing the country’s long-standing Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy. The DA argues that since BEE’s introduction in 2003, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has used it to enrich politically connected elites rather than address deep-rooted inequality or improve access to economic opportunities for ordinary South Africans. DA […] today20 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa European Union pledges €11.5 billion investment in South Africa (Photo: Reuters) The European Union has pledged €11.5 billion to South Africa to support clean energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical projects. According to Reuters, a significant portion of the funding will accelerate South Africa’s transition to renewable energy, including investments in new power generation capacity, grid upgrades, energy storage, and green hydrogen initiatives. The EU says the investment aims to bolster sustainable development while fostering stronger economic ties between Europe and […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa South African helicopters smuggled to Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar (Photo: Esam Omran Al-Fetori/Reuters) At least four French-built Gazelle helicopters were secretly flown out of Lanseria Airport in South Africa to warlord Khalifa Haftar’s rebel stronghold in Benghazi, Libya — in violation of United Nations sanctions, according to News24’s sister publication Rapport. The aircraft were reportedly transported aboard planes operated by the Russian airline Abakan Air over two months, with flight plans falsely listing Jordan as their destination. […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa SA’s Ramaphosa offers condolences after deadly Limpopo bus accident (Photo by: Michael Makungo/SABC) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep condolences to the governments and people of Zimbabwe and Malawi following a deadly bus accident near Makhado (formerly Louis Trichardt) in Limpopo on Sunday afternoon that claimed 42 lives. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya described the crash as a shared tragedy for South Africa and its neighbouring countries, saying the government stands ready to assist where possible. “This is […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link South Africa Julius Malema found guilty in firearm case Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images EFF leader Julius Malema has been found guilty on all counts in his firearm case at the East London Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape. His co-accused, former bodyguard Adriaan Snyman, was acquitted of all charges. Magistrate Twanet Olivier postponed the case to 23 January next year for a pre-sentencing report. The case stems from an incident at a rally in Mdantsane in 2018, […] today1 October, 2025
