South Africa: Lesotho’s health system has been decimated by US funding cuts

In March, Lesotho’s health minister Selibe Mochoborane boldly stated that the country’s HIV response will survive without support from the US. The US model was “too expensive”, he said, and methods would have to be adapted “to align with our available …

A precarious success story: In South Africa, the hard-won progress of a youth-led HIV education program is threatened by ...

South Africa's Leeuwfontein Crossing: Limpopo's newest retail development

Retail developers McCormick Property Development (MPD) have launched their 88th retail development in Leeuwfontein, Marble Hall, Limpopo. In an ode to the original MPD developments opened between 1983 and 2008, Leeuwfontein Crossing boasts the signature ‘ …

South Africa’s power hitter Klaasen announces retirement

Big-hitting South Africa wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket, adding that this decision will now allow him to spend more time with his family. Klaasen had previously retired from Tests, where he made just …

South Africa Celebrates World Bicycle Day

South Africa joins the global celebration of World Bicycle Day today, with cycling enthusiasts, environmental activists, and community organizations set to taking to the streets to promote the benefits of biking. Cycling for Health, Environment, and …

South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Remains in Contraction for Seventh Straight Month

South Africa’s manufacturing sector continues to struggle, with the latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) showing contraction for the seventh consecutive month. The PMI fell by 1.6 points to 43.1 in May, remaining well below the neutral 50-point …

South Africa’s Q1 2025 GDP Growth Stagnates at 0% Amid Budget and Trade Uncertainties

South Africa’s economy is expected to show near-zero growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to economists, as uncertainty around the national budget and global trade policies weighs on key sectors. The forecast follows a modest 0.6% expansion in …

South Africa Moves to Enforce Graphic Health Warnings on Tobacco Products

The South African government is taking stronger measures to combat smoking by introducing legislation that will require tobacco companies to display graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging. Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Joe Phaahla announced the …

What other newspapers are saying: South Africa deserved better

The most telling moment of Donald Trump’s meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa was not the cynical screening of footage promoting false claims of “white genocide” in South Africa. It was when a reporter asked the US president what he wanted his counterpart to do …

Okuhle Cele Leads Strong Opening Day Performance for South Africa A

Okuhle Cele led a strong opening day performance for South Africa A against West Indies A. (Cricket South Africa) (Cricket World)- An excellent five-wicket haul by Okuhle Cele lead a strong opening day performance by South Africa A (SA ‘A’) helping them …