Despite the pandemic, shout “WE ARE ONE” for peace in Southern Africa
As the COVID 19 pandemic continues to spread uncertainty and anxiety, bringing many changes to human life, numerous reports have poured in on the escalating cases of gender-based violence in regions most affected by...
Wits University begins first Covid-19 vaccine trial in South Africa
The first clinical trial in South Africa and on the continent for a Covid-19 vaccine was announced today, 23 June 2020, at a virtual press conference hosted by the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg...
#Elections19: As we wait for the dust to settle
It's been almost 48 hours since the voting polls closed on 8 May and the whole of South
Africa eagerly awaits the results for the 2019 General Election. This year, the majority of South Africans aren't...
ANC VP David Mabuza sworn in as MP
ANC Deputy President David Mabuza will be sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) on Tuesday.
Other MPs were sworn in last week at the first session of South Africa’s sixth Parliament. However, Mabuza...
Launch of the LifePod: Advancing Organ Donation and Patient Care
On 4 June, the Save7 organisation proudly launched the LifePod, South Africa’s first student-driven Intensive Care Unit dedicated to optimizing the viability of donated organs prior to transplantation. This pioneering initiative funded through student-led fundraising initiatives and...
Express News: 1-5 December
Bringing you some news highlights from December's first week:
The Global Citizen Festival took South Africa by storm on Sunday. In the midst of all the music, Wawira Njiru, a social entrepreneur from Kenya won the...
The Mandela Lecture: cultivating tomorrow’s leaders
A crowd of about 15,000 people gathered in Johannesburg on the eve of Mandela's 100th birthday to attend the annual Mandela Lecture conducted by former US President Barack Obama and hosted by the Nelson...
Africa Day: Embracing “Education Fit for the 21st Century” for a Brighter Future in...
As Africa Day is celebrated across the continent, there is renewed hope and vigor in South Africa, driven by the empowering slogan, "Education Fit for the 21st Century." This day does more...
SPAR Carols by Candlelight with Jacaranda FM Brings the Festive Spirit Back for 2025
The most anticipated celebration of the festive season, SPAR Carols by Candlelight with Jacaranda FM, returns on Thursday, 4 December 2025, bringing a night of music, magic, and togetherness to the SunBet...
Freedom Day 2026: South Africa Reflects on 32 Years of Democracy
South Africa marked Freedom Day on 27 April 2026, commemorating 32 years since the country’s first democratic elections in 1994. The public holiday remains one of the most significant on the national...
