President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, saying these developments pose a serious threat to regional and international peace and security. In a statement, the Presidency has called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to act in a manner consistent with international law and the principles of the United …

Global flights have been disrupted and some cancelled following the escalating tensions in the Middle East after Israel and the US launched an attack on Iran’s capital, Tehran. WATCH | Tensions have escalated in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran. The strikes, directed at Tehran, have reportedly caused extensive damage. Sophie Mokoena, Specialist …

Five people including children have died in a fire at a house in Ballito in the north coast of Durban. Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of Saturday morning. BREAKING NEWS | Five people, including children, have been killed in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. pic.twitter.com/wPqV8MygFM — SABC News (@SABCNews) February 28, 2026   www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1109186-2/

Free State Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi has called for urgent co-ordinated action after a University of the Free State (UFS) study. Certain chemicals were found in some sanitary pads and panty liners following the study. Mahlatsi says there is no evidence of immediate harm, but the findings have raised concerns about possible long-term exposure. The MEC says a Rapid Response …

Soccer officials have called on fans to arrive early at the FNB Stadium where the sold Soweto Derby will take place on Saturday afternoon. Strict traffic control measures include road closures that were put in place from earlier on Satuday morning. The highly anticipated soccer game between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will start at half past three. Johannesburg Metro …

The National Health Department has urged South Africans to screen for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), saying they are preventable. It says the diseases are responsible for close to 60% of all deaths in the country. The department has warned of the rising rate of mortality from cardiovascular diseases, including cancer and chronic respiratory conditions. The department’s Caroline Mongale says, “These are …

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Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee says it will soon write to private investigator Paul O’Sullivan to request him to return to complete his testimony. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza says she has not yet received a report from the committee on the circumstances leading to O’Sullivan staging a walkout. On Thursday O’Sullivan left before completing his testimony, saying he was rushing …

South Africa needs 28-million doses of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine this year, in order to take a major step in breaking the back of the countrywide outbreak. That’s according to Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen who is visiting the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands to monitor the roll-out of a mass vaccination campaign to fight the disease. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says that …

Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein has officially been elevated to Class B – Tier 2 Test status, restoring its ability to host top-tier international rugby matches. The announcement follows months of collaboration between rugby authorities, the Mangaung Municipality and the provincial government. This after South African Rugby Union (SARU) downgraded the Toyota Stadium to a Class C venue in February 2025. The upgrade …