Arrest made after ANC MPL Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba killed in Newcastle hit-and-run
July 6, 2026

Arrest made after ANC MPL Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba killed in Newcastle hit-and-run

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has confirmed that an arrest has been made following the death of ANC Provincial Task Team member and KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Member Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba, who was fatally struck by a vehicle while jogging in Newcastle on Saturday morning.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Search Underway for Durban Mothers Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
July 3, 2026

Search Underway for Durban Mothers Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

Authorities are attempting to trace two Durban mothers following allegations that they sexually abused their young children, while child protection advocates have urged investigators to locate the children and ensure their safety.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
Ramaphosa Reaffirms Africa's Support for DRC as Ebola Response Intensifies
July 3, 2026

Ramaphosa Reaffirms Africa's Support for DRC as Ebola Response Intensifies

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed Africa's commitment to supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in its fight against the ongoing Ebola outbreak during a solidarity visit to Kinshasa in his role as the African Union (AU) Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response.

Y Yashmika Dukaran
WHO Confirms Marburg Virus Case in Ugandan Toddler During Ebola Surveillance
July 3, 2026

WHO Confirms Marburg Virus Case in Ugandan Toddler During Ebola Surveillance

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that a toddler in Uganda has tested positive for Marburg virus disease after the case was detected through enhanced Ebola surveillance, prompting health authorities to trace contacts and investigate the source of the infection.

Y Yashmika Dukaran