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The 555 Plan: A practical route towards rebuilding trust in the police
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (787+ words) OPINION - South Africa does not need another diagnosis of what has gone wrong in policing. The country has heard the allegations, witnessed institutional failures and seen public confidence steadily eroded. What it now needs is a credible route from exposure…...
A rare guest to the Garden Route: male elephant seal hauls out
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (199+ words) Source Mossel Bay Advertiser MOSSEL BAY NEWS - An extremely rare visitor was hauled out to a farm in the Garden Route District on 15 July: a male elephant seal. The Stranded Marine Animal Rescue Team (Smart) posted about the visit on…...
How to apply for Spaza Shop funding: A step-by-step guide
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (521+ words) NATIONAL NEWS - Spaza shop owners looking to grow their businesses can apply for support through the Spaza Shop Support Fund. Launched in 2025 by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), the fund is aimed at supporting eligible spaza shops and…...
Western Cape expands mental healthcare access with new 30-bed psychiatric unit at Eerste River Hospital
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (559+ words) Source Western Cape Government WESTERN CAPE NEWS - The new facility represents an R86 million investment by the Western Cape Government to expand healthcare infrastructure and support the delivery of high-quality mental health services. Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille…...
South African companies are running their revenue engines without a blueprint
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (665+ words) OPINION - South Africa’s growth story in 2026 is one of cautious recovery. The National Treasury’s 2026 Budget Review projects real GDP growth at around 1.6% and business leaders are looking for momentum in every opportunity and strategy. And this has led most to…...
PIE Amendment Bill submission deadline extended to August
2+ week, 5+ day ago (402+ words) NATIONAL NEWS - Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has extended the public comment period for the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill by one month, from 6 July to 6 August 2026. According to a statement issued…...
Wild Africa launches as Africa’s first weekly wildlife television magazine series highlighting conservation stories across the continent
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (633+ words) ENVIRONMENT NEWS - Wild Africa is set to debut across Africa as the continent’s first weekly wildlife television magazine series. The 13-episode production will share inspiring stories from the frontlines of wildlife conservation in an engaging magazine-style format designed to educate…...
Garden Route's marine treasures take centre stage in new TV adventure series
3+ week, 4+ day ago (451+ words) GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - The spectacular coastline, rich marine life and conservation work of the Western Cape will be showcased to viewers across South Africa in the new Afrikaans adventure series Hey Skipper, which premieres on kykNET (DStv Channel 144) on Saturday…...
Youth are driving South Africa's stem cell registry growth
3+ week, 5+ day ago (513+ words) LIFESTYLE NEWS - Research analysing more than 10,000 stem cell transplants has found that for every ten-year increase in donor age, patient survival rates two years after transplant decline by approximately 6 to 7%. Donors aged 17 to 25 consistently provide patients with the best chance…...
Men’s Mental Health: Why staying silent comes at a cost
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1139+ words) LIFESTYLE NEWS - While women are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, psychiatrists warn that men are far less likely to seek help, often delaying support until symptoms have already escalated into crisis....