South Africa
Eastern Cape MEC demands justice after 12-year-old gives birth, South Africans unhappy with comments
Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development wants action taken against a 17-year-old who impregnated a 12-year-old girl, but South Africans have differing views.
Gauteng Health finds Westbury Clinic innocent of wrongdoing in women's death, SA smells a cover-up
The Department of Health in Gauteng has found Westbury Clinic innocent of any wrongdoing following the death of Miriam Singh and her unborn baby at the clinic.
Gqeberha cop executed after patrol car breaks down on New Year's Eve
A police constable was shot and killed in an ambush-style attack when his and a partner's patrol car broke down during a New Year's Eve patrol in Nelson Mandela Bay.
South Africa's municipalities face criminal charges, over 50% guilty of sewage mismanagement
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina said many municipalities faced charges for sewage mismanagement, but citizens are doubtful that action will be taken.
SA public hospitals record 1,448 New Year's births, over 80 young girls among January 1 mothers
Teenage pregnancy again came under scrutiny as South Africa's public hospitals recorded 1,448 New Year's Day births on Wednesday, 1 January 2025.
Severe weather warning issued for parts of South Africa, northern KZN already experiencing flooding
Severe weather warnings have been issued for large parts of the country, with some areas expected to experience excessive lightning, damaging winds and flooding.
City of Joburg's VIP Policy deemed unconstitutional, Mayor and officials won't receive extra security
The City of Johannesburg's VIP Policy, which would have afforded the mayor and other officials more security, has been found to be unlawful by the high court.
North West man hangs himself after allegedly stabbing girlfriend to death
North West police have opened a murder-suicide docket after a man in Ramokokastad allegedly stabbed his girlfriend, killing her, before reportedly hanging himself.
KZN officials visit home of 8 female relatives killed in horrific Nkandla accident on way to wedding
Provincial government officials visited the families of accident victims in which 16 people, including eight women from one family, died on KZN roads on 30 December.
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